Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum and Agile methodologies, focusing on their practical application within industry environments. The course covers key roles in Scrum such as Product Owner and Scrum Master, and students will gain hands-on experience using tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint planning, tracking, and backlog management. The course also addresses advanced techniques for sprint planning, estimation, and collaboration, ensuring learners can manage complex projects in large organizational settings effectively.
Target Learners:
This course is designed for professionals, project managers, and team leaders who are looking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies in industry settings. It is also suitable for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches who aim to refine their skills in managing complex, large-scale projects.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Analyze advanced Agile methodologies and their applications within large organizations.
- Apply the Scrum framework to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
- Assess sprint planning and backlog refinement techniques based on real-world industry scenarios.
- Design and implement efficient collaboration strategies using Scrum events, Jira, and Confluence.
Module Descriptions:
Module 1: Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects
This module introduces advanced Agile methodologies and explores how Scrum can be leveraged to manage complex projects within large organizations. It emphasizes real-world applications of Scrum in both traditional and hybrid environments.
Lesson 1: Advanced Agile Methodologies
This lesson focuses on expanding your understanding of Agile beyond the basics and introduces real-world case studies for implementing Agile in large enterprises.
Lesson 2: Scrum for Complex Projects
This lesson will explore how Scrum can be tailored for complex projects and hybrid organizational environments, and it will introduce Agile maturity models for project success.
Lesson 3: Key Scrum Roles in the Industry
In this lesson, learners will examine the roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master in industry settings and how to build high-performing Scrum teams for optimal collaboration.
Module 2: Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking
This module dives into practical sprint planning, tracking, and estimation techniques used in the industry. Learners will gain proficiency in using tools like Jira and Confluence to manage tasks, backlogs, and sprints in real-time.
Lesson 1: Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints
This lesson focuses on realistic sprint goal-setting and how to manage capacity and velocity in large, complex teams while aligning sprint planning with business objectives.
Lesson 2: Task Management with Jira and Confluence
Learners will gain hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and tracking progress with Scrum boards and reporting tools.
Lesson 3: Effective Estimation Techniques
In this lesson, learners will explore different estimation techniques such as Story Points and T-shirt Sizing, and practice estimation in a real-world IT project scenario.
Module 3: Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events
This module covers advanced Scrum events that promote continuous improvement, as well as techniques for managing risks, dependencies, and team collaboration throughout a sprint.
Lesson 1: Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement
This lesson covers conducting impactful retrospectives, facilitating cross-functional daily standups in distributed teams, and avoiding common Scrum event anti-patterns.
Lesson 2: Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints
Learners will explore strategies for managing inter-team dependencies and mitigating risks during sprint execution, ensuring smooth project delivery.
Lesson 3: Reporting and Sprint Review
In this lesson, learners will learn how to effectively present sprint outcomes to stakeholders and use Jira’s reporting features to generate custom reports for management.
Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques
Overview
Syllabus
- Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects
- In this module, you'll dive deep into advanced Agile methodologies and learn how to implement them in large enterprises. You’ll explore the Scrum framework for complex projects, understand Agile maturity models, and gain practical insights into managing hybrid environments. Additionally, you'll master key Scrum roles, focusing on effective stakeholder management, and building high-performance Scrum teams in multi-team settings.
- Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking
- In this module, you’ll master industry-level sprint planning by learning to set realistic goals, manage capacity, and align sprints with business objectives. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with task management using tools like Jira and Confluence, and explore effective reporting and metrics tracking. Finally, you’ll sharpen your estimation techniques, using tools like Planning Poker and T-shirt Sizing, and apply them to real-world project scenarios.
- Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events
- In this module, you’ll enhance your collaboration skills by mastering advanced Scrum events for continuous improvement. You’ll learn to conduct impactful retrospectives, facilitate cross-functional standups in distributed teams, and avoid common Scrum event pitfalls. Additionally, you'll gain expertise in managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and handling team conflicts during sprints. The module concludes with best practices for reporting sprint outcomes to stakeholders and creating custom reports in Jira.
Taught by
Board Infinity
