Preparation for Scrum Master Training Course

Designed for IT professionals keen on exploring the Waterfall model and addressing its traditional limitations, this two-day course covers solutions ranging from Agile approaches to other methodologies.

The first day provides an overview of these various approaches, helping you determine which might best fit your specific environment.

On the second day, the focus shifts to project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, demonstrating how they can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

Business analysis is the process of researching, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the change management process in an organization and in designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is a crucial element in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes in an organization by ensuring that the introduced solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

The "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" course is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true agile leaders. The course covers interpretation of the Scrum Guide in line with Scrum.org's vision, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about empirical approach, Scrum's value proposition, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This course is designed to equip business analysts with the skills needed to excel in Agile project environments. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where participants can practice handling common real-world scenarios.

Who is this course for?

Designed for IT professionals eager to apply Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to software development, this two-day course is ideal for project managers, team leaders, developers, and customers who wish to actively engage in the development process.

Designed for test managers, QA personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and executive leadership, this course clarifies how Agile project management frameworks—particularly SCRUM—incorporate testing practices.

By the conclusion of the training, participants will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application, if available).

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers foundational test concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and utilizes Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore the contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Target Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.

It is also ideal for individuals planning to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in Turkey (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the core principles and concepts of Scrum.
• Acquire essential skills to manage internal and external distractions during project development.
• Gain thorough knowledge of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Develop proficiency in implementing Scrum practices.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

While JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, teams often become overly focused on the software itself rather than the underlying Agile methodology.

This instructor-led, live training provides participants with a deep dive into the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence. Together, these platforms are designed to empower teams to successfully deliver products and projects. Participants will learn how to leverage these tools to streamline user requirement handling, testing, and communication, centralizing these critical activities in one efficient location.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, dependencies, the integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting, essential fields and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering capabilities.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Creating Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configuring Jira to effectively manage project workflows
• Managing project issues with precision and efficiency
• Designing necessary screens to handle specific issue types
• Creating and understanding the interaction between workflows and boards
• Executing basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generating and reviewing reports essential for both team operations and management

The PSPO II certification from Scrum.org is an advanced-level program designed to deepen professional product ownership capabilities within complex organizational settings.

This live, instructor-led training—available both online and on-site—is tailored for experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to optimize product value and master contemporary product management methodologies.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp advanced Product Owner roles and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
• Utilize stakeholder management and strategic planning to maximize business value.
• Implement evidence-based management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product delivery.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II assessment.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Analysis of case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Collaborative group activities and role-playing sessions.

Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

This two-day course covers the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to execute and release value via Agile Release Trains, build an Agile Portfolio, and lead a Lean-Agile transformation at an enterprise level.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success in a SAFe® implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of the program execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices; the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger program and enterprise contexts. The course offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

This intensive two-day training is designed to empower teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in an Agile setting by leveraging established frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain insights into functioning as a cohesive Agile Team, managing and prioritizing backlogs, and effectively planning and executing iterations. A key focus of the course is understanding the team’s critical role within the ART, fostering collaboration, and continuously improving processes alongside other teams.

The curriculum prepares teams to actively participate in Program Increments (PI), covering both team-level and program-level events, with special attention to upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.

• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overarching organizational goals.

• Identify other teams within the train, recognizing their specific roles and interdependencies.

• Plan and execute iterations with efficiency and effectiveness.

• Demonstrate delivered value and drive continuous process improvement.

• Actively participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.

• Collaborate and integrate work seamlessly with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

The Scrum Practitioner training is designed to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom setting through a blend of lectures, exercises, and engaging activities that embrace the principle of 'learning by doing'. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques using a prepared simulation, helping to consolidate their learning.

Scrum employs an evidence-based framework that maximizes the team's ability to respond to emerging requirements, deliver value quickly, and adapt to new market conditions.

The objective of this approach is to understand and respond to customer needs in a timely manner, while managing any unpredictable challenges for which a sequential approach is not suitable.