Introduction to Agile, Scrum and Kanban

Duration: One Full Day or Two Half Days

Overview

Agile software development is based on principles defined by the Agile Manifesto, a disciplined project management outline conducive to dynamic inspection and adaptation. Agile methods include many product development frameworks such as Scrum and XP (eXtreme Programming), allowing rapid software delivery. The Scrum framework uses simple iterative practices for team collaboration on complex projects. This program offers an overview of Agile development and Scrum practices, focusing on how the Scrum framework follows the Agile Manifesto principles. Learn how to harness complex processes and apply Scrum techniques to an IT and non-IT project through a blended combination of slide-based lectures and interactive case studies. Participants gain practical advice with real-world simulation exercises that align traditional project management to agile practices that help adapt to the Agile environment.

Who Should Attend

• Sponsors, Executives Managing Agile initiatives, Executives Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile initiatives.

• Product Owners, Product / Project Managers, Developers and Testers.

• Managers – Software development, Architects – Software development, Team Leads / Team Members.

• Anyone interested in working and thinking Agile and/or learning more about the principles of Agile and Scrum and leading Agile project deliveries.

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the program regardless of experience.

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training).
• Interactive workshops and case studies.
• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies.
• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials.
• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific.

Topics Covered

• Rationale and benefits of Implementing Agile Principles and Practices
• Agile a Family of Methodologies, values and practices
• The Purpose of Planning and Estimating – do we need exhaustive planning for the project
• Release Planning and Sprint Planning
• Communication and Successful Agile
• Transformation and Delivery

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the differences between an Agile approach and traditional methodology and why Agile works better!
• Learn about the driving forces behind taking an Agile approach to software development and how it could benefit other non-software industries.
• How adopting Agile approaches can increase business value and result in increasing bottom-line and shareholder value.
• Get to know the core practices and philosophies and ways of working with various Agile Methodologies.
• Through examples of real projects, understand the organisational and people challenges and opportunities that the Agile approach brings to the solution development process.