Scrum - Step by Step Training Course

This 2-day course is suitable for any IT professionals who are interested in using the Waterfall model and how people have traditionally tried to deal with its shortcomings - including, but not limited to, Agile approaches.

The aim of the 1st day is to give an overview of these approaches enabling you to decide what might suit them in your environment.

The 2nd day looks at project management techniques and good practices that have been identified from Agile, and which can be applied in a Waterfall or Agile context.

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

The "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" training is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, understand the workings of Scrum more deeply, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is critical in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about the complexity, the empirical approach, the value of Scrum, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares you for the PSM II exam, based on the newest version of the Scrum Guide.

This program centers on the responsibilities of the business analyst to thrive within Agile projects. Attendees will discover how to effectively collaborate with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and clients to streamline the development lifecycle. Participants will engage in a simulated project, practicing typical scenarios encountered in Agile environments.

Target Audience

This two-day program is designed for IT professionals eager to adopt Iterative Agile and Scrum frameworks for managing software development projects. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leads, developers, and clients involved in software development who wish to gain active involvement in the development lifecycle.

Designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management, this course explains how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, approach testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (potentially a real client application, if available).

This 2-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers foundational test concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and employs Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

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

It is also ideal for those considering testing as a specific career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

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

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

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for Project Management, yet participants often focus more on the software itself than on the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they work together to achieve a single objective: enabling the team to successfully deliver the product or project. Attendees will learn how to leverage these tools efficiently to centralize and streamline User Requirements, Testing, and Communication.

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

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project effectively
• Manage issues efficiently
• Design the necessary screens to handle specific issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports essential for the team and management

The PSPO II certification from Scrum.org is an advanced program designed to cultivate expertise in professional product ownership within complex business environments.

This live, instructor-led training, available either online or onsite, targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to optimize product value and master contemporary product management techniques.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

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

Course Delivery Format

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

Customization Opportunities

• For tailored training solutions, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

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

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

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 program equips current Scrum Masters to assume their leadership responsibilities in driving Agile success at the team, program, and enterprise levels within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on facilitating cross-team collaboration to support program execution and continuous improvement. It expands the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to enhance value flow, and fostering effective interactions with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in broader program and enterprise environments. Participants gain actionable tools for cultivating high-performing teams and learn practical strategies for identifying and resolving Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Completing this course prepares you to sit for the exam and earn your SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) certification.

This two-day program is tailored to assist teams integrated into an Agile Release Train (ART) in thriving within an Agile setting. By leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, participants will learn to operate effectively as Agile Teams, manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and carry out iterations. A key focus of the course is understanding the team's specific role within the ART, emphasizing collaboration, joint planning, execution, and continuous improvement in synergy with other teams.

The training equips teams to actively engage in Program Increments (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with special attention given to upcoming PI planning sessions. Completing the course also prepares participants for the certification exam required to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Implement SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Comprehend their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overarching goals.
• Identify other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively plan and execute iterations.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously enhance processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work 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 in a pre-prepared simulation, helping to solidify their learning.<r>

Scrum employs an evidence-based framework that enhances a team's capacity to respond to evolving requirements, deliver value rapidly, and adapt to shifting market dynamics.

This approach aims to address customer needs promptly and manage unpredictable challenges where traditional sequential methods are less effective.