14 Topics
5 Days
70 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Product Managers and Product Development Professionals
- Software Developers and IT Professionals
- Team Leaders and Delivery Managers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Quality Assurance and Testing Professionals
- Professionals transitioning from traditional to Agile project management
- Consultants and Change Management Professionals
- Professionals seeking an Agile certification
- Organizations adopting or strengthening Agile ways of working
Session Objectives
- Understand the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto
- Master the Scrum framework, roles, and events
- Learn to implement and optimize Kanban
- Understand the Agile planning and estimation process
- Use metrics to measure and improve team performance
- Develop a growth mindset and a culture of continuous improvement
- Learn techniques for effective collaboration and communication
- Understand the role of the Agile professional in organizational change
- Prepare for and pass the Certified Agile Professional exam
- Apply Agile principles to non-software projects
About the Course
The Elevate Your Career: Certified Agile Professional Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and mindset required to succeed in modern Agile environments. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, roles, practices, and techniques for delivering value in rapidly changing and complex business environments.Participants will learn how to apply Agile approaches to project and product delivery, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, manage evolving requirements, prioritize work, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement. The course also supports professionals preparing for relevant Agile professional certification, depending on the certification pathway selected.
Curriculum & Topics
14 Topics | 70 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles
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Workshop 1.2:
The history of Agile and its evolution
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Workshop 1.3:
The difference between Agile and traditional methods
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Workshop 1.4:
Understanding the core values of an Agile mindset
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Workshop 1.5:
The role of the Agile professional
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Workshop 2.1:
The Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team
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Workshop 2.2:
The Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
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Workshop 2.3:
The Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
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Workshop 2.4:
The concept of a Sprint and its importance
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Workshop 2.5:
The definition of "Done" and its significance
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Workshop 3.1:
Techniques for building a Product Backlog
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Workshop 3.2:
Facilitating the Sprint Planning session
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Workshop 3.3:
The purpose and format of the Daily Scrum
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Workshop 3.4:
Conducting an effective Sprint Review
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Workshop 3.5:
The importance of the Sprint Retrospective
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Workshop 4.1:
The core principles of Kanban
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Workshop 4.2:
Visualizing workflow with a Kanban board
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Workshop 4.3:
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP)
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Workshop 4.4:
Measuring flow with metrics like Lead Time and Cycle Time
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Workshop 4.5:
The role of Kanban in continuous improvement
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Workshop 5.1:
The purpose of Agile planning
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Workshop 5.2:
Techniques for estimating work (e.g., Planning Poker)
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Workshop 5.3:
The importance of story points
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Workshop 5.4:
Release planning and forecasting
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Workshop 5.5:
Understanding velocity and its limitations
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Workshop 6.1:
The importance of data-driven decisions
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Workshop 6.2:
Key metrics for measuring flow (e.g., CFD)
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Workshop 6.3:
Understanding burndown and burnup charts
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Workshop 6.4:
Using metrics to identify bottlenecks
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Workshop 6.5:
The role of qualitative data in understanding performance
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Workshop 7.1:
Techniques for effective communication
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Workshop 7.2:
Facilitation skills for team meetings
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Workshop 7.3:
Handling difficult conversations and conflicts
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Workshop 7.4:
The importance of active listening
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Workshop 7.5:
Using visual tools for collaboration
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Workshop 8.1:
The responsibilities of the Product Owner
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Workshop 8.2:
Techniques for managing the Product Backlog
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Workshop 8.3:
Communicating with the Development Team
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Workshop 8.4:
The importance of stakeholder management
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Workshop 8.5:
Maximizing value for the customer
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Workshop 9.1:
The Scrum Master as a servant-leader
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Workshop 9.2:
Coaching the Development Team and Product Owner
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Workshop 9.3:
Removing impediments to progress
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Workshop 9.4:
Facilitating Scrum events
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Workshop 9.5:
Protecting the team from outside interruptions
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Workshop 10.1:
Introduction to large-scale Agile frameworks
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Workshop 10.2:
The challenges of scaling Agile
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Workshop 10.3:
Techniques for aligning multiple teams
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Workshop 10.4:
The importance of a consistent approach
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Workshop 10.5:
Maintaining an Agile mindset at scale
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Workshop 11.1:
Applying Agile to non-software projects
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Workshop 11.2:
The benefits of Agile in marketing, HR, and other fields
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Workshop 11.3:
Case studies of Agile in different industries
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Workshop 11.4:
The importance of adapting frameworks to context
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Workshop 11.5:
The role of the professional in a non-tech environment
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Workshop 12.1:
The difference between a fixed and growth mindset
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Workshop 12.2:
The importance of psychological safety
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Workshop 12.3:
Fostering a culture of experimentation
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Workshop 12.4:
The role of feedback and continuous learning
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Workshop 12.5:
The professional as a change agent
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Workshop 13.1:
A review of key concepts and principles
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Workshop 13.2:
Practice questions and mock exams
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Workshop 13.3:
Strategies for answering different question types
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Workshop 13.4:
Time management during the exam
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Workshop 13.5:
The certification process and what to expect
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Workshop 14.1:
A hands-on simulation of an Agile project
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Workshop 14.2:
Role-playing different scenarios and challenges
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Workshop 14.3:
Solving complex problems using Agile techniques
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Workshop 14.4:
Peer-to-peer feedback and discussion
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Workshop 14.5:
Applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios
