Agile Scrum Foundation

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Course Overview

This training course gives you a solid introduction to agile working. ‘Agility’ in an environment that is characterized by both complexity and scale is key focus area of the course. Participants are given the chance to experience the power of Agile and Scrum in particular. In short, what delivering customer value in iterative steps is all about. To instill a new mindset, Agile and Scrum principles are explained and their effect is demonstrated through practical cases. If you are also interested in the Scrum Master and/or Scrum Product Owner training courses, then this course provides you with a solid basis. With Agile Scrum Foundation you increase your chance of obtaining the Scrum Master or Product Owner certificate with flying colors.

Course Objectives

Following the completion of the course delegates will be able to:

Insight into the power and background of the Agile and Scrum principles.
Understanding of the structure and context of the terms Lean, Agile, Scrum and XP, and the differences between these terms.
Applying the right criteria to arrive at a suitable Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
Insight into the importance of creating a fixed delivery rhythm (‘heartbeat’) and stable teams.
Knowledge of the philosophy behind Agile and Scrum.
Insight into the division of responsibilities between the business and IT, and within scrum teams.
Exploring various agile methods.
Insight into the various roles, such as Business Sponsor, Business Visionary, Scrum Master and Product Owner.

Pre-requisite

None

Module 1: Scrum Theory and Principles

Agile
The Agile Business Case
The basis of Agile (The Agile Manifesto)
The 12 Agile Principles
Scrum
Scrum Theory
The Scrum Framework
Introducing Scrum can be a challenge
How can we be Agile?
Application of Agile Principles in an IT Service Management environment
Visualize everything on the Scrum Board
Effective Product Vision
Translating customer requirements into User Stories