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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project managers, Scrum masters, business analysts, and team leaders looking to effectively manage their development projects using Team Foundation Server 2017. Overview The course also demonstrates how TFS facilitates the use of storyboards to prototype experiences, request stakeholder feedback, foster team collaboration, and generate reports. The final two modules of the course provide an overview of how testers and developers can work effectively using appropriate tools in the Visual Studio family. In this course, attendees will plan a new software development project and go through the steps to initiate the project using Visual Studio 2017. This includes recording requirements, creating a product backlog, and estimating effort for backlog items. Introducing the Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Family What?s new in Visual Studio 2017 Overview of the Visual Studio 2017 family Overview of product features Project workflow across the Visual Studio 2017 suite of products Initiating a New Project Organizing projects in TFS Understanding process templates Creating a new team project Setting team project properties Switching between team projects Work Item Primer Overview of work items Traceability between work items Searching and creating custom queries Work item charting and pinning charts Work item tagging Configuring project notifications Creating our Product Backlog Examining requirement types Creating backlog items Creating requirement hierarchies using features The importance of acceptance criteria Agile Estimation Introduction to estimation Using story points Planning Poker and other popular estimation techniques Adding your estimates to TFS work items Working from the Product Backlog Introducing the Kanban board Entering and editing details on the Kanban board Customizing columns, including using split columns and limiting WIP Recording our Definition of Done (DoD) Understanding the Cumulative Flow Diagram Working in Sprints Specifying your sprint schedule and your team capacity Selecting items for the sprint backlog using forecasting Decomposing requirements into tasks Using burndown charts to track progress Monitoring work using the task board Working with unparented work items Retrospectives The importance of retrospectives Conducting an efficient sprint retrospective What you should avoid in your retrospective Working with TFS Teams Configuring teams in our team project Managing work from a master backlog Allocating work to our teams Configuring iterations for TFS teams Enhancing Requirements Using Storyboards Overview of storyboarding capabilities Creating a storyboard to illustrate a requirement Linking a storyboard to a work item Getting Stakeholder Feedback Introducing the Microsoft Feedback Client Using the Microsoft Feedback Client to provide rich feedback to the team Adding continuous feedback into your workflow Fostering Team Collaboration An overview of the various clients The use of email in sharing information Choosing the appropriate client tool Creating and Customizing Reports Overview of reporting architecture Reviewing the out of the box reports Adding new reports Creating ad hoc reports using Excel Overview of Agile Testing The role of the tester in a sprint planning meeting A lap around web-based test management Creating a test plan Creating manual test cases from requirements Overview of Agile Development Using My Work to select tasks from the sprint backlog Understanding the value of linking changesets to work items The importance of unit testing Creating a continuous integration build Additional course details: Nexus Humans Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is people who are moving into a database role, or whose role has expanded to include database technologies. Developers that deliver content from SQL Server databases will also benefit from this material. Overview Describe key database concepts in the context of SQL Server Describe database languages used in SQL Server Describe data modeling techniques Describe normalization and denormalization techniques Describe relationship types and effects in database design Describe the effects of database design on performance Describe commonly used database objects This three-day instructor-led course is aimed at people looking to move into a database professional role or whose job role is expanding to encompass database elements. The course describes fundamental database concepts including database types, database languages, and database designs. This course updates and replaces course 10985C previously published under the same title. 1 - Introduction to databases Introduction to Relational Databases Other Databases and Storage Data Analysis SQL Server Database Languages 2 - Data Modeling Data Modelling Designing a Database Relationship Modeling 3 - Normalization Fundamentals of Normalization Normal Form Denormalization 4 - Relationships Introduction to Relationships Planning Referential Integrity 5 - Performance Indexing Query Performance Concurrency 6 - Database Objects Tables Views Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55313 Administering Configuration Manager, Part 1: Fundamentals and Asset Management training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55313 Administering Configuration Manager, Part 1: Fundamentals and Asset Management course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for managers and supervisors engaged in working with the Millennial generation workforce. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to define onboarding, discuss the characteristics of Millennials, and develop action plans for working with them. In this course, participants will learn to build an onboarding process that recognizes the challenges and strengths of the Millennial workforce. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Purpose of Onboarding Start Up Costs Employee Anxiety Employee Turnover Realistic Expectations Practical Illustration Introduction Why Onboarding? Importance of Onboarding Making Employees Feel Welcome First Day Checklist Practical Illustration Millennials and Onboarding Who are Millennials? How Do Millennials Differ from Other Workers? Investiture Socialization ? Let Them Be Themselves! Informal Rather than Formal Onboarding Processes Practical Illustration Onboarding Checklist Pre-Arrival Arrival First Day First Week First Month Practical Illustration Engaging the Millennial Employee Create an Informal Program Engage Employees One-on-one The Role of Human Resources The Role of Managers Practical Illustration Following Up with the Millennial Employee Initial Check-In ? One-on-one Following up ? Regular, Informal Follow Ups Setting Schedules ? Millennials and Work-Life Mentoring and the Millennial Practical Illustration Setting Expectations with the Millennial Employee Define Requirements ? Provide Specific Instructions Identify Opportunities for Improvement and Growth Set Verbal Expectations Put It in Writing Practical Illustration Mentoring the Millennial Be Hands-On and Involved Serial Mentoring Be a Mentor, Not an Authority Figure Focus Millennia?s Exploratory Drive on Work Practical Illustration Assigning Work to the Millennial Employee Provide Clear Structure and Guidelines Provide Specific Benchmarks Set Boundaries and Provide Reality Checks Practical Illustration Providing Feedback Millennials Thrive on Feedback! Characteristics of Quality Feedback Informal Feedback Formal Feedback Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Millennial Onboarding training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Millennial Onboarding course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Create heightened self-awareness and personal discovery Establish a space of mutual respect by adapting your communication Work with resistance to gain commitment and buy-in Recognize and enhance trust by leading from any position Distinguish among varying attitudes and behaviors to make your teams work as a stronger unit One of DISC?s most intriguing applications is leveraging behavioral identification and adaptability. This workshop will guide you on the path of heightened self-awareness and personal discovery. You can make this your cornerstone seminar, revealing your unique behavioral style blend and how to apply that knowledge prescriptively to others, based on their style blend; thus boosting communication effectiveness. Studies indicate that 92% of workplace conflict is the result of misunderstanding and communication breakdowns. Your entire organization can apply DISC?s prescriptive lessons of behavioral adaptability to reduce employee conflict and turnover, increase productivity, and optimize team performance. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Understanding The World Of Disc What is DISC? Breaking down the four main styles: Dominant Influencing Steady Conscientious Determining behaviors to read styles: Indirect vs. Direct Open vs. Guarded 2. Building Stronger Self-Awareness Rating your own style Understanding the Platinum Rule Grid Breaking down your profile Natural Style Adapted Style 3. Reading And Adapting To Others? Behaviors Applying the Platinum Rule Identifying characteristics in others Communication strategies with others Adapting your approaches 4. Getting Buy-In From Others Selling yourself to others Getting buy-in from each profile Understanding the cycle of getting buy-in Assessing Solving Confirming agreement Assuring satisfaction 5. Trust-Based Leadership High performance leadership characteristics The key to listening to build trust Motivating strategies with each profile 6. Making Teams Work Understanding how we each make decisions Seeing the power in each style as a role Blending team styles for teamwork Reviewing the team needs to optimize effectiveness

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business professionals in a variety of roles who want to learn about Agile methodologies as a prelude to Agile adoption or migration, and for those who work on projects that require more flexibility and adaptability than traditional project management approaches. Overview In this course, participants will identify the Agile project management principles and use the Scrum methodology of Agile to manage projects. You will: Identify basic concepts, core values, principles, and methodologies of Agile. Address the myths, challenges, and benefits of Agile. Define the Scrum methodology of Agile. Execute sprint ceremonies using Scrum tools and techniques. Agile project management is growing in popularity as a method for delivering value quickly. This course presents the tenets of Agile methodologies using the Scrum framework as a primary example to demonstrate the Agile approaches, their benefits, and challenges. Getting Started with Agile Overview of Agile Core Values of Agile Principles of Agile Common Methodologies of Agile Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile Overcome the Challenges of Agile The Benefits of Agile Introducing the Scrum Methodology Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum Define the Sprint Ceremonies Executing Sprint Ceremonies Estimate a Scrum Project Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting Conduct a Sprint Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1.875 Days 11.25 CPD hours This course is intended for The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: team leaders, project managers, managers of scrum teams, teams transitioning to scrum, professionals intending to pursue the scrum master certification. Overview How to use the Scrum Framework to deliver products and services faster and with higher quality. How to leverage lean principles to identify waste in a system, process, or organization. Techniques and metics Scrum Masters use to improve. team happiness and performance. The patterns and practices of high-performing teams. How the Scrum Master role scales in an Agile implementation. This course is an adaptive, repeatable process that equips individuals and organizations in how to thrive in a world where change is the only constant. From Fortune 100 companies (Google, Amazon, Apple, etc) to nonprofits. Scrum has a proven record of reducing burnout, doubling throughput in half the time, and increase employee happiness. Core Scrum The Scrum Framework The Origins of Scrum (Optional) The Scrum Team Developers Scrum Master Leadership/Management Scrum Events The Sprint Product Backlog Re1nement Estimation Sprint Planning Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective Daily Scrum Scrum Artifacts Lean Principles Describe a Kaizen mindset and explain how small, iterative changes can lead to revolutionary leaps. Describe the three pillars of Scrum ? Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation,? which implement the work of Ogunnaike and Ray. Explain the importance of reducing and eliminating waste in the system. Perform a root-cause analysis (e.g., using the ?5 Whys? technique). Assess the Process EZciency of their Scrum Team and recall that the de1nition of Lean is a Process EZciency of 25% or higher. Explain how the work of Takeuchi and Nonaka on Lean and the Toyota Production System paved the way for Scrum. Describe the origins of the name ?Scrum? from Takeuchi and Nonaka?s ?New New Product Development Game. Recognize that a Lean mindset suggests that you address a defect immediately after it is identi1ed as opposed to a mindset where defects are stored to be 1xed later. Agile Manifesto Recognize the four values of the Agile Manifesto and their signi1cance in the context of complex adaptive systems. Identify the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto and describe their function in guiding practices that support teams in implementing and executing with agility. Explain that Scrum is one of the driving forces that gave rise to the Agile movement and predates the Agile Manifesto. Explain why the majority of ?Agile? teams are late, over-budget, and with unhappy customers (i.e., not agile) and explain what needs to be done to 1x that. Patterns of High Performing Teams Yesterday?s Weather Happiness Metric Teams that Finish Early Accelerate Faster Stable Teams Swarming Interrupt Buffer Good Housekeeping (formerly Daily Clean Code) Scrum Emergency Procedure Scrum@Scale Descaling Scaling the Scrum Master Registered Scrum Master Credential Access and complete the Registered Scrum Master by Scrum Inc. exam. Download their Registered Scrum Master Credential (upon successful completion of the exam). Be Recognized in the International Registry of Agile ProfesstionalsTM State the renewal process. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Agile Scrum training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Agile Scrum course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Employees not working in a centralized office. Overview The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom ? Don?t Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive with Yourself Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Organizing and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive ? Not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Organizing and Planning (II) Setting Up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails Develop a Normal Working Day Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and to the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Wrapping Up Words from the Wise

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for IT administrators who will be maintaining and installing software, taking inventory of computers, distributing software updates to computers or remotely managing computers. Overview Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Gather hardware, software and operating system inventory from managed computers. Maintain a software catalog containing software components. Deliver software to managed computers. Meter software on managed computers. Distribute software updates to managed computers. Remotely manage computers. Analyze gathered data using predefined reports. This hands-on course teaches students the underlying components and concepts of the Symantec Management Platform along with the Symantec Management Console that is used by CMS to perform its management functions. Introduction Course overview The classroom lab environment Understanding the Symantec Client Management Suite Symantec Client Management Suite demonstration Learning about the Symantec Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform components used by CMS Symantec Management Platform concepts used by CMS How the platform and CMS work The Symantec Management Console Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the enhanced console views Symantec Management Platform Basics Importing computer resources from Active Directory Discover computer resources using Network Discovery Grouping resources Applying CMS policies to resource targets Deploying the Symantec Management Agent Installing the Symantec Management Agent - push method Installing the Symantec Management Agent - pull method Installing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Working with the Symantec Management Agent GUI Working with the Symantec Management Agent health settings Gathering Inventory from Managed Computers Introducing Inventory Solution Creating and configuring inventory policies Using inventory tasks Other Inventory Solution capabilities Introducing inventory reports Managing the Software Catalog Preparing the Software Management Framework to support the Software Catalog Populating the Software Catalog with software components Working with software component resources Creating and configuring software products Delivering Software to Managed Computers Choosing a method to deliver software Understanding the software blade of the enhanced console view Managing software deliveries with tasks Installing software using a managed software delivery policy Introducing software management reports Managing Software with Application Metering Understanding Application Metering Tracking software usage on managed computers Metering software with Application Metering policies Application metering reports Managing Organizational Views and Organizational Groups Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and group Managing organizational views and groups Managing Resource Filters and Resource Targets More about resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters More about resource targets Working with targets Managing Software Updates on Windows Computers Introducing Patch Management Solution for Windows Preparing your environment for Patch Management Distributing software updates Patch Management Solution reports Managing Virtualized Software Introducing Symantec Workspace Virtualization Installing the Symantec Workspace Virtualization agent Using CMS to deliver virtualized software Remotely Managing Computers Introducing Symantec Remote Access Connector Overview or Real-Time System Manger Remote management reports Managing Policies Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding maintenance windows Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules Managing Jobs and Tasks Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs Overview of Deployment Solution Introducing Deployment Solution Configuring Deployment Solution Creating and managing deployment jobs and tasks Deployment Solution imaging Reporting Introducing reports Using and creating standard reports Configuring and using IT Analytics Solution Site Management Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services Security Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions Additional course details: Nexus Humans Symantec Client Management Suite 7.6 - Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Symantec Client Management Suite 7.6 - Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to improve working relationships and maximize cooperation and productivity will benefit from this course. Overview After completing this workshop, students will be able to: Describe the importance of effective work relationships Identify the interdependencies between you and your colleagues Communicate effectively to create rapport and connect with others Identify and maintain your network of professional relationships Develop collaborative, trust-based relationships that achieve meaningful results In the interdependent workplace, we rely on each other to get things done. A professional network isn?t something we can take for granted ? mapping work relationships can be a complex task and understanding different behavioral styles takes effort - but it pays off! Good working relationships means more than just reducing conflict and misunderstandings. It also means building trust, increasing influence, and benefitting from the knowledge and advice of co-workers and senior managers. This workshop will help you develop relationship building skills so you can communicate who you are, what you need, and why you need it in a way that builds trust, respect, and a professional reputation. The Importance of Work Relationships Expectations of Work Relationships The Value of Relationships Effects of Work Relationships Mapping Your Work Relationships A Network of Relationships Mapping Work Relationships Languages of Appreciation Identifying Interdependencies Clarifying Purpose Systems Thinking Analyzing Independencies Bridging Work Styles Understanding Behavioral Styles Strengths and Trouble Spots Bridging Different Styles Building Your Network Relationships, Communication, and Results Networking Principles Reputation Management Collaborating For Success Understanding Personalities Aspects of Trust Recognizing Blind Spots Additional course details: Nexus Humans Building Successful Work Relationships (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Building Successful Work Relationships (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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