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Introduction To Agile (Scrum) Training in Atlanta, GA, United States

Become a successful Agilist with expertise in adopting Agile approaches

  • Get a firm understanding of Agile principles and how to apply them
  • Learn how to effectively use Scrum tools and techniques
  • Understand the advantages of Agile over traditional methodologies
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Your Launchpad into Agile

Agile methods emphasize flexibility and adaptability, and the Agile framework works well in projects where requirements and solutions evolve with time. Scrum, with its inherent simplicity and lightweight processes, is the most popular way of introducing Agility to a project. A strong foundation in Agile and Scrum helps you plan and monitor projects well.

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Highlights

  • 2-Day Live, Instructor-Led Online Training

  • Earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs

  • Real-World Simulations, Case Studies

  • Specialized Course Materials

  • Access a Digital Library of Learning Resources

  • Course Completion Certificate

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Learn from Industry Experts

Interact and engage with certified instructors who are also industry experts

Learn from an Advanced Curriculum

Get the latest skills and master all concepts with the latest and the most updated curriculum

Hands-On Training

Learn with the help of practical case studies, hands-on exercises, and guided coding practice

Build From the Basics

Learn concepts from scratch by learning through step-by-step guidance and detailed feedback

Reviews by Professionals

Get a detailed review and feedback from professional developers

prerequisites for Introduction To Agile (Scrum)

Prerequisites for this Course

There are no prerequisites for taking this course

Who Should Attend the Agile Estimating and Planning Course?

Project Managers

Product Owners

Software Developers

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What You Will Learn

Agile vs Traditional methodologies

Understand the benefits of Agile approaches in the current technological world

Agile Manifesto and Principles

 Understand how to apply Agile principles to projects

Scrum Foundational Principles

Learn about Scrum origins, Scrum teams, and Empirical Process Control

Scrum Framework and Techniques

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Master and Product Owner

Adopting Scrum

Learn what to avoid while transitioning into Scrum

Retrospectives

Learn about the Deming Cycle – Continuous Improvement

  • Group exercise – highlighting differences in methodologies
  • Overview history of software development methodologies since 1960s
  • Discussion on weaknesses of predictive approaches to software delivery
  • Benefits of adaptive (Agile) approach, in the current technological world
  • Overview history of Agile methodologies
  • Discussion on Agile Manifesto statements
  • Group exercise – applying the Agile principles to own context
  • Scrum origins
  • Scrum teams
  • Empirical process control
  • Overview of the Scrum Framework
  • Scrum roles and responsibilities – Scrum Master, Product Owner, Team
  • Scrum events – Release/Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Scrum meeting
  • Scrum artefacts – Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Burndown charts and Taskboards

Group exercise– Practical application of Scrum to a development project consisting of a series of iterations

  • Pitfalls to avoid when transitioning to Scrum
  • Practical Scrum Exercises/Optional Module 1
  • Practical Scrum Exercises/Optional Module 2
  • The Deming Cycle – Continuous Improvement
  • Retrospective Framework
  • Group Exercise – Retrospective
  • Agile Teams
  • Agile Testing
  • Estimation and User Stories
  • Project Management and Scrum
  • Scaling Agile
  • Lean and Kanban

Agile (Scrum) Training FAQs

Agile (Scrum) Training

During this two-day course, a variety of topics will be covered with the aim of giving you a strong foundation in Agile and Scrum methodologies. The following are the practical skills you’ll gain on course completion:

  • Understanding the philosophy behind the Agile framework
  • Acquiring a strong foundation of the principles in the Agile Manifesto
  • Effectively using Scrum tools and techniques
  • Planning and monitoring a project based on Agile and Scrum methodology
  • Making significant contributions as part of a Scrum team

These skills will help you plan and monitor Agile projects while following the Scrum Framework properly. This is immensely helpful if you’re interested in transitioning to the Scrum methodology.

This course is suitable for those who are interested in learning Agile software development approaches, and in working with Scrum. Some examples of professionals who would benefit from attending this training and certification are:

  • Project Managers
  • Product Owners
  • Software Developers

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Workshop Experience

Currently, all our courses are offered online as live, interactive, trainer-led sessions where you will get to learn directly from the trainer with opportunities to discuss and clear doubts.

Our instructors are top Microsoft-certified trainers with several years of industry experience. They also have hands-on experience and will be able to tell you the practical aspects of what you are learning.

Our courses are delivered through live interactive virtual classrooms and can be structured over four days or more.

Our training focuses on interactive learning. Most class time is dedicated to hands-on exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the trainer who is an experienced Microsoft Power Platforms consultant. The focus is on finding practical solutions to real-world scenarios in various projects environments, both big and small.

No, you do not need to record the sessions, the sessions will be auto recorded on our LMS, you will be able to refer to them.