397 ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) courses

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills. Overview After completing this course, students will know how to: Plan, manage and close requirements for software development project in reduced time using Agile Scrum practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying Agile principles through the Scrum method Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your software development team that will be able to continuously align the delivered software with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Learn how to apply Agile Scrum by measuring and evaluating status based on the undeniable truth of working, testing software, creating a more accurate visibility into the actual progress of projects. Many of today?s Project Management and Business Analyst Professionals are finding themselves leading, managing and analyzing on Agile development teams - only to find that many of the tools and techniques applied when using a traditional project management approach no longer work as effectively or at all. In order to do more than survive in this iterative development environment, today?s Project Manager and Business Analyst must employ additional project management and business analysis tools and techniques to effectively lead their teams and deliver their projects. Introduction - Fundamentals of Agile Why Agile? Exercise 1a: Waterfall-Lean-Agile Simulation History & Mindset: Understand how the agile approach arose. The Agile Lifecycle Introducing Agile to the organization Roles and Responsibilities on an Agile project team. Understand the purpose, the concepts, the theory, and some applications around the importance of people as individuals providing value through working in teams. Establishing core hours - How will the team work during a day? How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Exercise 1b: How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Planning and Managing Business Analysis Communication and Performance Agile and CMMI Exercise 1c: Case Study Project Assembling the team ? Scrum Roles Value-Driven Development: Understand why agile development focuses so heavily on working products, its more general casting as 'value-driven' development, with incremental, iterative and risk-driven approaches. Themes, theory and applications. Exercise 2a: Identify the ?Product Owner? Identify Project Success Criteria Exercise 2b: Review the Scrum Cheat Sheet Establish your Agile team using RACI Exercise 2c: Build the Scrum Team Define the Product and Project Vision Envision the Product and Project outcomes Exercise 3a: Review Agile Checklist Project Chartering (Project Planning) Assemble the Agile project team ? what are their responsibilities? Compile the Product Backlog (Coarse-Grain Requirements) Discuss how to Plan Sprints and Releases Exercise 3b: Product Vision ? Goals and Strategies Establish the Project ?time-box? Exercise 3c: Create a Release Plan Embrace the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Managing different types of Personas on an Agile Project Identifying and managing ?Information Radiators? Planning in Agile Projects ? Common practices that work Determine how the team will tracking and monitoring activities Exercise 3c: Establish the Project Time-box Tools and Techniques ? Building the Scrum Task board Communications Exercise 4a: Discussion ? Tools and Techniques for Scrum Planning, Monitoring and Adapting Scrum Task Board Exercise 4c: Create a Scrum Task board ? Identify work streams Agile Estimating Agile Analysis and Design Burndown Chart Team Velocity Soft Skills Negotiation Estimating ad Prioritizing Effort Planning Releases. Understand the value, the concepts, the theory and some applications for learning and adapting at all levels and on all topics (the product, the process, the team, and the organization). Exercise 5a: Brainstorm Business Functionality Establishing decision and acceptance criteria for user stories Planning Poker Exercise 5b: Estimate Effort (Coarse-Grain) Prioritize themes and releases Prioritize user stories Exercise 5c: Confirm the Estimated Effort (Fine Grain) Estimating team velocity Preparing for change ? Is the organization ready? Exercise 5d: Hold a daily Scrum and update the Scrum Task Board Exercise 5e: Conduct a Scrum or Scrums Plan the Iteration (Sprint) Sprint Zero activities Elements of a successful Sprint Planning meeting Create a Sprint Backlog How to create a task board Exercise 6a: Using the case study ? Review Iteration Planning Checklist Create a Sprint plan ? Establishing Sprint success metrics Exercise 6b: Discussion Sprint ?Zero? Activities Define the vision and Iteration Requirements Estimating the level of effort (LOE) with the team Creating user Stories for the Product Backlog -Guidelines to consider The art of slicing user stories Exercise 6c: Review the Sprint Plan Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements using 2-4 week Sprints Exercise 6d: Adapting a change-driven Project plan that works Adapting a change-driven (Agile) Project plan that works ? what are the key differences from traditional (waterfall) project plans? Finalize the Iteration Plan and how the team will operate Running the Sprint - from Planning to Review and Retrospective Managing your Scrums and setting expectations with your team Exercise 7a: Using the case study ? Review the Review Planning checklist Using Burndown charts to track progress Exercise 7b: Using the case study ? Review the Review Retrospective checklist Manage changes during the Sprint ? What questions to ask Prepare for the Sprint Review Exercise 7c: Review of roles - Quiz Obtain Customer Acceptance of the Product Increment Hold a Sprint Retrospective - What is working and what needs to be improved upon during the Sprints Update the product backlog - Rework the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Plan and Execute the next Sprint Create an environment for continuous improvement ? Product, Process and People Additional Information Useful books and links on Agile

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Unlock the door to innovation and efficiency with our 'Agile Scrum Master Certification' course. Dive into a transformative learning experience that transcends traditional development models, equipping you with the skills to thrive in the dynamic landscape of Agile methodologies. This course, guided by the 2020 Scrum Guide, is your gateway to mastering Scrum principles, events, artifacts, and scaling techniques. Delight in a bonus full eBook, providing you with a comprehensive resource to solidify your Agile expertise. Learning Outcomes Understand the evolution from traditional development models to the Agile framework. Master the core principles and practices outlined in the 2020 Scrum Guide. Navigate the intricacies of Scrum teams, events, and artifacts for effective project management. Explore advanced topics such as Agile requirements, estimation techniques, and metrics. Prepare for the PSM1 certification with expert guidelines, tips, and tricks. Why choose this Agile Scrum Master Certification? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Agile Scrum Master Certification for? Project managers seeking to enhance their project delivery efficiency. Aspiring Scrum Masters eager to lead Agile teams to success. Professionals transitioning to Agile methodologies for project management. Team members looking to contribute effectively in Agile environments. Individuals preparing for the PSM1 certification. Career path Agile Scrum Master: £40,000 - £65,000 Project Manager (Agile Focus): £45,000 - £70,000 Agile Coach: £50,000 - £80,000 Product Owner: £42,000 - £68,000 Senior Project Manager (Agile): £55,000 - £90,000 Scrum Trainer: £60,000 - £100,000 Prerequisites This Agile Scrum Master Certification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Agile Scrum Master Certification was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS Objectives and Targets 00:09:00 Download: course curriculum in pdf 00:05:00 FROM THE TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL TO THE AGILE Waterfall. Typical challenges 00:05:00 Agile history and 2001's Manifesto 00:11:00 Agile. A different approach 00:04:00 Agile benefits 00:02:00 When agile is best applied + success factors 00:03:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall. Overview diagram 00:01:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall side by side by project stage 00:04:00 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 00:22:00 BONUS: FULL EBOOK OF THE COURSE! BONUS - Full eBOOK of the Course 00:01:00 SCRUM Download: the Scrum Guide 00:14:00 Download: the Scrum Glossary 00:08:00 Download: Framework Navigator 00:01:00 Scrum introduction 00:12:00 Theory and values 00:08:00 THE SCRUM TEAM The Scrum Team - Introduction 00:08:00 Product, Product Goal and Product Owner 00:14:00 Developers 00:03:00 The scrum master 00:08:00 Characteristics of a perfect scrum master 00:23:00 SCRUM EVENTS Introduction 00:03:00 The Sprint 00:06:00 Download: Diagram of a typical Sprint (with events, roles, artifacts) 00:01:00 The sprint planning 00:10:00 The daily scrum 00:04:00 The sprint review 00:06:00 The sprint retrospective 00:05:00 SCRUM ARTIFACTS Product backlog 00:08:00 Sprint backlog 00:02:00 Increment and definition of done 00:04:00 Commitments 00:04:00 SCALING SCRUM Introduction 00:02:00 Scrum of scrums 00:02:00 Nexus framework 00:05:00 Download: the Nexus Framework poster 00:01:00 SCRUM IN PRACTICE ! A day in the life of a typical Sprint 00:32:00 AGILE REQUIREMENTS Products, Initiatives, Epics, Features, Stories and Tasks 00:11:00 ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES Underlying theory, t-shirt sizing, planning poker 00:09:00 Bucket system, affinity mapping, time unit 00:04:00 AGILE METRICS Underlying theory. Velocity 00:07:00 Sprint burn-down 00:08:00 Release burn-up, cumulative flow, other metrics 00:06:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS How to best prepare for PSM I Certification 00:09:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS PSM I EXAM SIMULATOR #1 and #2 (80+80 HIGH QUALITY QUESTIONS. REAL MODE) 00:01:00 Assignment Assignment - Agile Scrum Master Certification 00:00:00

AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training The AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner course takes you through a business understanding of the external and internal forces that underline the project from a business perspective, looks at modeling techniques, (As Is - To Be), and also provides an overview to project management (AgilePM) from an 'Agile' perspective. The course explains the role's relevance and involvement throughout the project. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Understand business analysis in a project environment and the techniques used, as well as knowing more about the role of the business analyst in a project Business Analysis - Business Environment and Organizational Strategy Overview of AgilePM The Business Case Stakeholder Engagement/Analysis Techniques: Requirements and Estimating Prioritization Timeboxing Iterative Development Planning Facilitated Workshops Modeling - 'As Is - To Be' Making the transition to AgileBA

Overview   With the ever-increasing demand for Agile Project Management] in personal & professional settings, this online training aims at educating, nurturing, and upskilling individuals to stay ahead of the curve - whatever their level of expertise in Agile Project Management] may be.   Learning about Agile Project Management] or keeping up to date on it can be confusing at times, and maybe even daunting! But that's not the case with this course from Compete High. We understand the different requirements coming with a wide variety of demographics looking to get skilled in Agile Project Management]. That's why we've developed this online training in a way that caters to learners with different goals in mind. The course materials are prepared with consultation from the experts of this field and all the information on Agile Project Management] is kept up to date on a regular basis so that learners don't get left behind on the current trends/updates.   The self-paced online learning methodology by Compete High in this Diploma in Agile Project Management course helps you learn whenever or however you wish, keeping in mind the busy schedule or possible inconveniences that come with physical classes. The easy-to-grasp, bite-sized lessons are proven to be most effective in memorising and learning the lessons by heart. On top of that, you have the opportunity to receive a certificate after successfully completing the course!   Instead of searching for hours, enrol right away on this Diploma in Agile Project Management course from Compete High and accelerate your career in the right path with expert-outlined lessons and a guarantee of success in the long run.   Who is this course for?   While we refrain from discouraging anyone wanting to do this Diploma in Agile Project Management course or impose any sort of restrictions on doing this online training, people meeting any of the following criteria will benefit the most from it: Anyone looking for the basics of Agile Project Management], Jobseekers in the relevant domains, Anyone with ground knowledge/intermediate expertise in Agile Project Management], Anyone looking for a certificate of completion on doing an online training on this topic, Students of Agile Project Management], or anyone with an academic knowledge gap to bridge, Anyone with a general interest/curiosity   Career Path   This Diploma in Agile Project Management course smoothens the way up your career ladder with all the relevant information, skills, and online certificate of achievements. After successfully completing the course, you can expect to move one significant step closer to achieving your professional goals - whether it's securing that job you desire, getting the promotion you deserve, or setting up that business of your dreams.    Course Curriculum Module 1 - Introduction to Agile Project Management Introduction to Agile Project Management 00:00 Module 2 - What is Agile Project Management What is Agile Project Management 00:00 Module 3 - What is Agile Manifesto What is Agile Manifesto 00:00 Module 4 - Four Foundational Agile Values Four Foundational Agile Values 00:00 Module 5 - Twelve Supporting Agile Principles Twelve Supporting Agile Principles 00:00 Module 6 - Role of Leaders in Agile Project Management Role of Leaders in Agile Project Management 00:00 Module 7 - Managing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in an Agile Team Managing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in an Agile Team 00:00 Module 8 - Scrum Methodology Scrum Methodology 00:00 Module 9 - Waterfall Methodology Waterfall Methodology 00:00 Module 10 - Extreme Programming Methodology Extreme Programming Methodology 00:00

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours

It's Not That Complex! How to Maximize Program Delivery Today's major programs demand a conscious effort to deal with Complexity on a regular basis. There are various methodologies that can be used, namely Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, and to some degree, Agile. But which one is best for the given situation? Is a combination of approaches workable and more efficient? How can you minimize risk most effectively? This session will present approaches to minimize the churn and maximize success in delivering quality programs to the delight of your stakeholders. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Overview This comprehensive course on Delivery Manager will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Delivery Manager comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast-track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Delivery Manager. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Delivery Manager is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 10 sections • 10 lectures • 06:35:00 total length •Introduction to Delivery Manager: 00:40:00 •Introduction to Agile Working: 01:00:00 •Key Agile Concept: 00:30:00 •What is Scrum: 01:00:00 •Breakdown of an Entire Project: 00:50:00 •Various Parts of an Agile Project: 00:45:00 •Project Scheduling Using Kanban: 00:40:00 •ICT and Project Management: 00:40:00 •Project Closure: 00:30:00 •Assignment - Delivery Manager: 00:00:00

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours

Agile Project Management will give you the knowledge you need to implement an agile approach in your business.