The British Academy for Training and Development Agile and Scrum Master Class Course. A complete Agile and Scrum Masterclass course with far reaching instruction on principles and practices of Agile methods focuses upon the Scrum framework as an instrument for efficient project management. Giving attendees a deep dive into Agile values and principles fosters an environment of teamwork and collaborative action upon delivering a product of the highest quality.

Starting with an introduction to Agile development and the tenets of the Agile Manifesto, the course talks about the advantages of Agile project management over more traditional methodologies. The study goes over Scrum roles, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team - along with their responsibilities in delivering iterative progress.

In the full scope of the Scrum lifecycle, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, participants discuss in detail. Special attention is given to Scrum artifacts like the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment to ensure that the attendees know how to track progress and transparency.

Mainly, it will cover tools and techniques such as charts, velocity tracking, and user stories to assist teams to plan and measure their performance. Besides, it covers advanced topics like scaling Scrum for a huge product, and Agile estimation along with team dynamics and conflict resolution.

Objective:

Attendees are going to be well versed in Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks with the intention of guiding them in applying Agile project management processes efficiently inside their organisations. It involves finding ways of easing the collaboration among teams, improving project delivery timelines, and enhancing product quality via iterated development.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for: 

Project Managers Scrum Masters Product Owners Software Developers Team Leaders Business Analysts IT Managers Professionals on their way to switching or upgrading their teams to being Agile.How will attendees benefit?

By completing this course, attendees will gain many benefits:

Master the principles of Agile and use them efficiently across different project environments.Develop practical skills in project management through the Scrum framework, from planning to delivery.Learn to facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.Learn to write and manage user stories and product backlogs while defining the acceptance criteria.Improve their ability to estimate tasks and track the progress of teams by using Agile tools including burndown charts and velocity. Strengthen team performance through various communication, collaboration, and self-organisation techniques.Be prepared to meet real-world challenges to Agile adoption and lead efforts to improve Agile transformation.Scale Scrums over large and/or multiple teams in the organization. Build the Confident and Leadership mindset that is essential for serving effectively as a Scrum Master or Product Owner. Get a certificate towards completing a project, adding to one's credentials in project and team management.

1.  Introduction to Agile Methodology

• Definition and history of Agile development

• Overview of Agile principles and values

• Benefits of Agile over traditional methodologies

2. Agile Frameworks Overview

• Comparison of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe

• Focus on Scrum as a popular Agile framework

3. Scrum Roles and Responsibilities

• Role of the Scrum Master

• Role of the Product Owner

• Role of the Development Team

• Understanding cross-functional team collaboration

4. Scrum Events and Ceremonies

• Sprint Planning: setting goals and planning work

• Daily Scrum: managing progress through stand-up meetings

• Sprint Review: presenting work and gathering feedback

• Sprint Retrospective: continuous improvement discussions

5. Scrum Artifacts

• Product Backlog: prioritised list of features and requirements

• Sprint Backlog: selected tasks for the current sprint

• Increment: the deliverable at the end of each sprint

6. User Stories and Backlog Management

• Writing effective user stories

• Understanding epics, themes, and acceptance criteria

• Backlog grooming and refinement

7. Agile Estimation and Planning

• Estimation techniques: story points, T-shirt sizing, and planning poker

• Sprint forecasting and release planning

8. Monitoring and Reporting in Scrum

• Using burn-down charts and velocity charts

• Definition of Done and Definition of Ready

• Ensuring visibility and transparency in progress

9. Scaling Agile Practices

• Introduction to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Strategies for implementing Scrum in large organisation

• Agile team coordination across multiple teams

10. Overcoming Agile Adoption Challenges

• Handling resistance to change

• Managing team dynamics and conflict resolution

• Developing an Agile mindset and culture

11. Agile Transformation Strategies

• Steps to initiate and lead an Agile transformation

• Building an Agile roadmap for the organisation

• Measuring the success of Agile implementation