Agile Fundamentals

Price
$795.00 USD

Duration
1 Day

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Agile Fundamentals Overview

Agile is the future of project management. Many companies are adopting agile methodologies to increase team performance and improve customer satisfaction. This one-day virtual course is designed to teach you the principles and practices of Agile, such as Scrum.

This course has been approved by PMI for 8 PDUs.

What Is Included

  • Expert-Led Instruction – Learn from experienced Agile practitioners who bring real-world insights into Agile methodologies.
  • Guaranteed-to-Run Courses – We never cancel a scheduled course, ensuring your training stays on track.
  • Flexible Rescheduling – Option to reschedule your course if needed (see conditions).
  • Free Course Retake Option – Retake the course at no additional cost (see conditions).
  • PDUs – This course has been approved by PMI for 8 PDUs.

Course Objectives

  • Understanding what types of projects are ideal for applying Agile practices
  • Crafting a product roadmap that is focused on delivering a consistent value stream that is recognizable to the customer
  • How to become more accurate at estimating work and delivering on commitments
  • How to manage an evolving product backlog with changing requirements
  • How to write better requirements using user stories and acceptance criteria that best represents the voice of the customer
  • How to create and interpret "Information Radiators" and make timely decisions that impact the success of a project
  • How increasing customer interaction and transparency will better ensure that the product being delivered delights the customer
  • How to employ Agile practices that improve quality, reduce defects and speed up delivery time

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the principles and practices of Agile. For those looking to get certified, you should attend our PMI Agile Certification Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification training course.
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  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What Is Agile Project Management?

Agile project management is an iterative approach that focuses on delivering value incrementally, adapting to changing requirements, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.

Why Should I Learn Agile Fundamentals?

Understanding Agile principles and practices enhances your ability to work in dynamic project environments, increases team efficiency, and improves product delivery outcomes.

Does This Course Prepare Me for Agile Certifications?

Yes, this course provides foundational knowledge that can be applied toward Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

Do I Need Prior Experience to Take the Course?

No prior Agile experience is required. This course is designed for beginners and professionals new to Agile methodologies.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Course Prerequisites

No prior Agile experience is required. However, familiarity with basic project management concepts can be helpful.

Agile Fundamentals Agenda

Agile Foundation

  • Agile Development Overview
  • When is Agile Appropriate?
  • Agile Manifesto

Agile Fundamentals

  • Agile Environment
  • Workshops
  • Project Charter
  • Agile Release
  • Product Backlog
  • Value-Based Prioritization
  • Product Backlog Grooming
  • User Stories
  • INVEST
  • Story Maps
  • Epics

Agile Methodologies

  • Agile Methodologies Overview
  • Scrum Introduction
  • Sprint Planning Meeting
  • Sprint Goal
  • Modeling
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Daily Scrum Meeting
  • Sprint Review Meeting
  • Definition of Done (DoD)
  • Abnormal Sprint Termination
  • Retrospective
  • The Scrum Team

Agile Communications

  • Team Chartering
  • Stages of Team Development
  • Communications Management
  • Social Media-based Communications
  • Agile Tooling
  • Information Radiators
  • Task/Kanban Board
  • Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
  • Sprint Burndown Chart
  • Release Burnup Chart

Agile Estimating

  • Relative Sizing
  • Story Points
  • Affinity Estimating
  • Wideband Delphi Technique
  • Planning Poker
  • Consensus Building
  • Velocity

Agile Metrics & Product Quality

  • Cause and Effect
  • Managing with Agile KPI's
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Unit Testing
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Escaped Defects

Agile Leadership

  • Leadership Theories
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Active Listening
  • Brainstorming
  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles

  • Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles
  • Burn Rate
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Oct 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $795.00 USD
Nov 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $795.00 USD
Dec 14
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $795.00 USD
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