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Scrum Master Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training This workshop prepares you for the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM)™ I certification. A voucher for the exam and the access information you will need to take the exam will be provided to you via email after you have completed the course. NOTE: If you have participated in any of IIL's other Scrum workshops, you can bypass this program and focus on reading/studying the Scrum Guide and taking practice exams from Scrum.org. A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use the Scrum framework, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. Scrum Masters understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. Scrum Masters act as 'servant leaders', helping the rest of the Scrum Team work together and learn the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. The Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) certificate is a Scrum.org credential that enables successful candidates to demonstrate a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. PSM I credential holders will grasp Scrum as described inThe Scrum Guide™1 and recognize how those concepts can be applied. They will also share a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum with other certified professionals. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Successfully prepare for the Scrum.org PSM I exam Comprehend the Agile Manifesto and mindset Explain the fundamental principles of Scrum, including events, artifacts, and roles Guide the Scrum team in their responsibilities Define Ready and Done Write requirements in the form of user stories Estimate using planning poker and prioritize using MoSCoW Facilitate the team through the 5 Sprint events Fulfill the role of Scrum Master in a Scrum project Create Information Radiators to enable transparency Define the structure of the retrospective Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Exam prep preview Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum events Scrum artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities Scrum Master responsibilities The Team responsibilities Cross-functional teams Building effective teams The Product Backlog and User Stories The Product Backlog User Stories Definition of Done Backlog grooming Estimating User Stories Story points, planning poker Prioritizing User Stories The Sprint Team capacity and velocity The Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Backlog The Sprint Learning to self-manage, self-organize, self-improve Sprint Review and Retrospective Project Progress and Completion The Daily Scrum The Task Board and The Burndown Chart Information Radiators Closing a Scrum Project Summary and Next Steps Review of course goals, objectives, and content Exam prep next steps

Effective Presentation Skills (Virtual) In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash-drive copy of your videos; participants of the virtual classroom workshop should be prepared to present via webcam. In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. You'll gain insight into how to anticipate your audience's needs and tailor the content and delivery in a way that connects with them and sustains their attention and engagement. You will also learn skills that will help you control nervous energy, remain focused on and attuned to your audience, improvise under pressure, deal effectively with questions, and build a compelling call to action. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan

AgilePM® Practitioner Passport: On-Demand AgilePM® Practitioner Passport is your route to achieving the AgilePM® certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by APMG to support self-study distance learning for the AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner examinations. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand Agile Project Management based on the internationally recognized framework of DSDM Atern Become immediately productive in an agile project environment Identify the difference between simple lightweight agile approaches which typically operate at the solution delivery (or "work package") level and the greater holistic view of how multiple work streams are coordinated with the appropriate level of governance and control Getting Started Fundamentals and the Philosophy Principles Preparation Lifecycle and Products Team Structures Roles and Responsibilities Communication MoSCoW and Timeboxing Lifecycle Configuration Estimation and Measurement Quality and Maintainability Planning, Control, and Risk Implementing AgilePM® Examination Approaches

AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Passport: On-Demand AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Passport is your route to achieving the AgilePM® certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by APMG to support self-study distance learning for the AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner examinations. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand Agile Project Management based on the internationally recognized framework of DSDM Atern Become immediately productive in an agile project environment Identify the difference between simple lightweight agile approaches which typically operate at the solution delivery (or 'work package') level and the greater holistic view of how multiple work streams are coordinated with the appropriate level of governance and control Getting Started Fundamentals and the Philosophy Principles Preparation Lifecycle and Products Team Structures Roles and Responsibilities Communication MoSCoW and Timeboxing Lifecycle Configuration Estimation and Measurement Quality and Maintainability Planning, Control, and Risk Implementing AgilePM® Examination Approaches

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Passport: On-Demand PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Passport is your route to achieving the PRINCE2® Agile certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by AXELOS to support self-study distance learning for the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Who Should Attend Anyone currently working on Agile-based projects Individuals who wish to add Agile PM to their skills and capabilities Project Managers Team Leaders Business Analysts Technical Coordinators Project Sponsors Senior Management Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge of project management It is advised that participants attending this course have some knowledge and experience of Agile methods and project management Passing the Foundation exam is required before sitting the Practitioner exam. The DSDM Atern Foundation and Advanced Practitioner certificates are also acceptable prerequisites for the practitioner exam. Getting Started Fundamentals and the Philosophy Principles Preparation Lifecycle and Products Team Structures Roles and Responsibilities Communication MoSCoW and Timeboxing Lifecycle Configuration Estimation and Measurement Quality and Maintainability Planning, Control, and Risk Implementing AgilePM® Examination Approaches

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Passport: On-Demand PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Passport is your route to achieving PRINCE2 Agile® certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by AXELOS to support self-study distance learning for the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner exams. This is SPOCE's award-winning online route to becoming accredited in PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner. It is a straightforward and self-paced route. This is an accredited course eligible for CPDs / PDUs and prepares you for a qualification in PRINCE2 Agile® Project Management. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basic concepts of common agile ways of working Describe the purpose and context for combining PRINCE2® and the agile way of working Apply and evaluate the focus areas to a project in an agile context Fix and flex the six aspects of a project in an agile context Apply or tailor the PRINCE2® principles, themes, processes, and management products to a project in an agile context Become immediately productive as a member of an agile / project environment Prepare you for Foundation and Practitioner level qualifications in PRINCE2 Agile® Project Management Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile® Configuring PRINCE2 with Agile Agile Explained Common Agile Approaches Core Concepts of Lean StartUp Use of Hexagon - Fix and Flex The Five Targets that Underpin the Use of the Hexagon 5 PRINCE2 Agile® Behaviors The Rationale for Blending PRINCE2® with Agile Processes - DP, SU, and IP Tailoring Principles and Themes The Agilometer Directing a Project Benefits and Defining Value Cynefin Requirements How Requirements Prioritization is Used User Stories Rich Communication Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project Agile Contracts Themes and PRINCE2 Agile® Servant Leadership and Adjusting Typical Agile and PRINCE2® Roles PRINCE2 Agile® Single and Multiple Team Structures Working Agreements PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Business Case Theme PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Quality Theme PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Plans Theme Agile Estimation Techniques PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Progress Theme PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Change Theme PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for the Risk Theme Processes - SB, CS, and MP Managing a Stage Boundary from an Agile Perspective Controlling a Stage from a PRINCE2 Agile® Perspective A Closer Look at Retrospectives Managing Product Delivery from a PRINCE2 Agile® Perspective Kanban in Detail More Kanban SCRUM in Detail CP and Summarizing PRINCE2 Agile® Closing a PRINCE2 Agile® Project The PRINCE2 Agile® Health Check Transitioning to Agile The Fundamental Values and Principles of Agile Advice for the Project Manager Using Agile

Project Requirements Management: Virtual In-House Training Poor requirements definition and lack of adequate change control procedures to requirements and scope are the primary contributors to project difficulty and failure. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to minimize or avoid these pitfalls.

Project Management Office: Virtual In-House Training The goal of this course is to equip the participant with the necessary knowledge and skills to establish, improve, and support a project management office (PMO) that is the catalyst for portfolio and delivery management excellence. This course addresses the complexities of both understanding and choosing the correct PMO framework from among several alternatives. Additionally, the typical PMO supporting elements: domains of work, maturity level, and performance metrics, are elaborated. These elements position a PMO to realize and sustain the business value anticipated by the organization.

Agile Release Plans: Virtual In-House Training While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

Effecting Business Process Improvement: Virtual In-House Training Business analysts facilitate the solution of business problems. The solutions are put into practice as changes to the way people perform in their organizations and the tools they use. The business analyst is a change agent who must understand the basic principles of quality management. This course covers the key role that business analysts play in organizational change management. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Define and document a business process Work with various business modeling techniques Perform an enterprise analysis in preparation for determining requirements Analyze business processes to discern problems Foundation Concepts Overview of business analysis and process improvement Defining the business process Introducing the proactive business analyst Focusing on business process improvement for business analysts Launching a Successful Business Process Improvement Project Overview of the launch phase Understanding and creating organizational strategy Selecting the target process Aligning the business process improvement project's goals and objectives with organizational strategy Defining the Current Process Overview of current process phase Documenting the business process Business modeling options: work-flow models Business modeling options: Unified Modeling Language (UML) model adaptations for business processes Analyzing the Current Process Process analysis overview Evaluation: establishing the control group Opportunity techniques: multi-discipline problem-solving Opportunity techniques: matrices Building and Sustaining a Recommended Process Overview of the recommended process and beyond Impact analysis Recommended process Transition to the business case Return to proactive state