This course provides a deep dive into Agile principles and the Scrum framework. It is designed for teams and individuals who want to move away from rigid planning to iterative delivery, allowing for faster feedback and higher quality products.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles.
• Master the Scrum roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers).
• Learn to manage the Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog effectively.
• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective).
• Apply Agile estimation techniques like Planning Poker.

Target Audience:

• Software Developers and IT Professionals.
• Project Managers transitioning to Agile.
• Product Managers and Business Analysts.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Agile Mindset

• The History and Necessity of Agile.
• Waterfall vs. Agile: A Comparative Analysis.
• The 4 Values and 12 Principles of Agile.
• Selecting the right Agile framework.

Day 2: The Scrum Framework – Roles & Responsibilities

• The Scrum Master: Servant Leadership.
• The Product Owner: Maximizing Value.
• The Self-Organizing Development Team.
• Defining the “Definition of Done” (DoD).

Day 3: Scrum Artifacts & Backlog Management

• Creating and Refining the Product Backlog.
• User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
• Prioritization Techniques (MoSCoW, Kano Model).
• Sprint Backlog and Burn-down Charts.

Day 4: Scrum Ceremonies (Events)

• Sprint Planning: Setting the Goal.
• The Daily Scrum: Synchronization and Impediments.
• Sprint Review: Stakeholder Feedback.
• Sprint Retrospective: Continuous Improvement.

Day 5: Scaling Agile & Practical Workshop

• Introduction to Scaling (SAFe, LeSS).
• Agile Metrics and Reporting.
• Common Pitfalls in Agile Adoption.
• Simulation Workshop: Running a full Sprint.