Agile Essentials Training Course
The iSQI Agile Essentials course is a globally recognized qualification designed for professionals engaged in agile projects who wish to become proficient in working within an agile environment. This includes Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Testers, IT Directors, and Management Consultants. The course consists of eight sections and guides participants through the agile project lifecycle, from release planning and writing user stories to iteration reviews (showcases) and retrospectives. On the first day, the focus is on key principles (55% theory, 45% exercises), while the second day emphasizes practical application (40% theory, 60% exercises).
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles behind the Agile Manifesto and its approach to software development
- Appreciate the roles within an agile team
- Learn how to contribute as an agile team member to quantifiable requirements
- Apply Whole Team quality methods to ensure acceptance criteria are met
- Recognize the importance of effective Iteration Reviews and how to contribute to continuous improvement through retrospectives
Course Outline
Day 1
- Agile Manifesto, Agile Principles
- Release Planning, Iteration Zero
- Iteration Planning, Estimation
- Requirement Review, Daily Stand-up
Day 2
- Team Quality, Iteration Testing, Acceptance
- Iteration Review (Showcase)
- Retrospectives
- Lesson learned of Agile Principles
Requirements
Note: This course has a minimum requirement of 4 delegates
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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Testimonials (4)
The training was practical and straight forward
Mutu Bengui - EMIS - Empresa Interbancaria de Servicos, S.A
Course - Agile Product Management - Growth Marketing
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
team exercises
Dan
Course - SAFe® for Teams
Friendly, plenty of breaks to think about what we have learnt and lovely guy.
Leanne - Welsh Revenue Authority
Course - Agile Business Analysis
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