Introduction to Agile & Scrum: Program Content

The Agile framework enables teams to complete complex projects successfully, and it looks deceptively simple. Understand key elements of Agile and Scrum and how to apply them to any project. Train yourself and your team in Agile to achieve world-class project results.

This module will explore how your project teams can quickly and successfully transition to an effective Agile environment.

Key Learning Objectives include:

1. How to implement Agile: What it takes to make it work
2. How to integrate Agile Scrum with current project methodologies in your organization and create high levels of visibility and trust with stakeholders
3. Assigning individual roles and responsibilities: professionally plan, manage and close requirements
4. Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business
5. Create an environment of high performance and self-management for your project team.

Agile and Scrum Introduction

1. What is Agile Scrum?
2. Review the Agile lifecycle
3. Define Roles and Responsibilities
4. Identify common obstacles to overcome

Sprint Preparation

1. Envisioning the product and project
2. Assembling the Agile team
3. Compile the product backlog (course grain requirements)
4. Planning and finalizing iterations
5. Embracing the high-level plan
6. Scheduling the Agile Scrum project ceremonies

Sprint Execution

1. Use Agile Scrum to clarify requirements, roles, and key development processes effectively
2. Harness changing requirements and communicate these changes to key stakeholders
3. Establish a team culture of excellence and good design
4. Measure project success often and accurately
5. Integrate Agile with your current project analysis approach

Sprint Closure

1. Prepare for Sprint reviews and what is needed to be successful
2. Obtain customer acceptance of product increments
3. Manage sprint retrospectives to encourage a self-organizing team

Earn PDU’s

• Attendees of this program are entitled to 14 Continuing Development Units from the International Institute of Business Analysis upon completion.
• Attendees of this program are entitled to 14 Professional Development Units from the Project Management Institute upon completion.