Certified ScrumMaster 2 Days - This course results in a Certified ScrumMaster designation from the Scrum Alliance. Expand beyond classic product/project paradigms and learn why agile/scrum works. Understand Scrum • Use Agile Metrics and Reports • Apply Adaptive Planning
This two day course gives the participants actual hands on experience with the basic practices of Scrum with a solid introduction to the principles that frame the practices of a successful agile team. The course is focused on the skills and attributes of a successful ScrumMaster.
Read Scrum in a Nutshell before attending.
The participants will get experience through a large Scrum simulation where they will practice and observe the role of ScrumMaster and the other major Scrum Roles. Teams will work together on a project to produce a product that will be presented to the stakeholders near the end of the course. Day 1 Course Objectives A discussion about the reasons why an organization might choose to adopt Scrum A review of the fundamentals of Scrum A review of the important aspects of Agile Analysis and Planning A focus on the role of Scrum Master in all the meetings, processes and decisions of Scrum Practical, skill and experience building practice in running Scrum Instruction and practice to develop your skills as a Scrum Master in dealing with people Discussion and practice in dealing with organizational challenges What is a Scrum Master? A Process Facilitator A Coach and Leader For a Self-Motivated and Self-Organized Team A Communicator A Listener A Trusted Team Member Creative Making Why are knowledge workers different? Agile Teaming What makes a good process? The Case for Scrum Scrum and Agile History Practices or Principles? Lean Software Development Basics Scrum Process Basics The Stacey Diagram Basic Scrum Flow and Activities Scrum Roles and Relationships Scrum Meetings, Artifacts and the Product Backlog User Stories Prioritization – Cost vs. Business Value The Scrum Immersion Game Introduction Team Creation Project Tracking Agile Analysis Project Vision Agile Analysis – The Transition from Pie in the Sky to Accuracy in Requirements Realistic Agile Design – Making Sure the Pieces Fit Correctly Determining Priority Release Planning Story Sizing Relative Story Sizing Team Estimation Team Commitment Exercise Sprint 1 Project Visibility Sprint Planning Sprint Acceptance Day 2 Exercise Sprint 2 The Role of QA Moving Testing Forward The Role of QA Acceptance Testing Overview Agile Specification Exercise Sprint 3 The Scrum Master and Quality Identifying Concepts in a Problem Domain The Release Release Activities Release Acceptance Implementing Scrum for Your Team Scrum is Hard The Promises of Scrum The Forces Driving and Restraining Scrum An Exercise Scaling Scrum Technical Challenges Course Wrap-Up Agile Principles Agile Practices Final Thoughts and Group Discussion
Who Should Attend and Prerequisites
This course is suited for people who have experience being on development teams or are faced with complex product/project development efforts. Individuals from all levels of the corporate structure who deal with rapidly changing demands and complex efforts. Managers, Testers, PM, Analysts, Developers, managers, directors, C-level functions Read testimonials, evals and insights from past attendees.
Participants should have some familiarity with Agile, either by attending the Intro to Agile Methods training course or through practical Agile experience.
Other Event Details
• Morning and afternoon breaks will be served
• Parking is free and conveniently located right outside
• Lunch is served
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