Course Overview

Traditional methodology is always associated with waterfall, though Scrum appeared in the eighties and gained cognizance and acceptance under Agile as Scrum Agile. This course offers that typical blend where Agile software development using Scrum framework, famous for its story boards, iterative approach, daily stand-up meetings, and prioritized tasks. The focused work in a self-managed team makes it very effective and productive. You can learn more about the fundamentals, concepts, framework, development, roles, responsibilities, sprint, lean, project management and more importantly the reasons as why companies adopt Agile methodology changing track from conventional way of working.

Reviews

• Basic understanding of Project Management
• Worked in projects using Scrum framework or fluent in Agile practice [not a requirement nor a prerequisite but ‘good to have’ feature]
• Knowledge about Agile and Scrum fundamentals

• Agile & Scrum Overview
• Sprints and iterations
• Technical Practices
• Project Management
• Management Practices
• Roles
• Lean
• Common Problems and Resolutions

What is agile?
Agile is a philosophy that uses organizational models based on people, collaboration, and
shared values. The Agile Manifesto outlines tenets of agile philosophy. Agile uses rolling
wave planning; iterative and incremental delivery; rapid and flexible response to change; and
open communication between teams, stakeholders, and customers. There are many agile
methodologies that adhere to these tenets, such as Scrum, XP, Lean and Test-driven Development (TDD).

What are some examples of agile principles and Practices?
Agile principles and practices include:
Early, measurable return on investment through defined, iterative delivery of product increments.
High visibility of project progress allows early identification and resolution or monitoring of problems.
Continuous involvement of the customer throughout the product development cycle.
Empowerment of the business owner to make decisions needed to meet goals.
Adaptation to changing business needs, giving more influence over requirement changes.
Reduced product and process waste

What value do agile principles and practices bring to an organization?
Organizations who use agile principles and practices have documented the value
they see from these techniques:
Adaptive to changing business needs, giving the organization more influence over adding, changing, or removing requirements.
Early and continuous customer feedback improves communication and empowers business owners who can receive and review critical information necessary to make decisions to steer the project throughout the development process.
Early measurable return on investment.
High visibility and influence over the project progress leading to early indications of problems.
Incremental delivery rather than a single complete delivery at the end of the project. Reduces product and process waste.

What are some examples of agile principles and Practices?
• Agile principles and practices include:
Early, measurable return on investment through defined, iterative delivery of product increments.
High visibility of project progress allows early identification and resolution or monitoring of problems.
Continuous involvement of the customer throughout the product development cycle.
Empowerment of the business owner to make decisions needed to meet goals.
Adaptation to changing business needs, giving more influence over requirement changes.
Reduced product and process waste
What value do agile principles and practices bring to an organization?
Organizations who use agile principles and practices have documented the value
they see from these techniques:
Adaptive to changing business needs, giving the organization more influence over adding, changing, or removing requirements.
Early and continuous customer feedback improves communication and empowers business owners who can receive and review critical information necessary to make decisions to steer the project throughout the development process.
Early measurable return on investment.
High visibility and influence over the project progress leading to early indications of problems.
Incremental delivery rather than a single complete delivery at the end of the project. Reduces product and process waste.