Course Overview Learn how to use the most in-demand Java framework and become an expert in web development when you take this comprehensive training for Spring Boot Framework. Spring Boot is the popular open-source Java-based framework used to create microservices and helps developers create applications that run autonomously. By completing this training, you will have gained an industry advantage and awareness of valuable programming and Java scripting abilities. This Spring Boot tutorial is the perfect introduction to this helpful framework for all types of web developers. You will be taken through the concepts of Spring Stacks, guided through the procedure for practical implementations, and learn how to set up integral customer control stages. For the IT professional who wants to present or create a fully running application for specific uses, this invaluable knowledge will open many IT career doors for you. Spring into success by enrolling now. This best selling Spring Boot Framework has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Spring Boot Framework is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Spring Boot Framework is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Spring Boot Framework is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Spring Boot Framework, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Spring Boot Framework will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Spring Boot Framework to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device. Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.
Getting Started OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management plans to comprehend the centre standards of business and furnish them with a brilliant establishment for a vocation in a wide scope of associations. This empowers the student to secure business techniques and business system plans. After completing this course, the student can progress to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor's degrees. About Awarding Body OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes. OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. What is included? Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only). Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification. The learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course. Mature learners (over 21) with management experience. International students whose first language is not English must score 5.5 or above on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Progression Learners completing the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management: OTHM Level 6 Diplomas or Will be eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Bachelor's degree programmes or Directly into employment in an associated profession. Why gain a OTHM Qualification? Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well. Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance learning and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World. Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification. Three different types of qualification are: The award is achieved with 1 - 12 credits The certificate is earned with 13 - 36 credits The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Principles and Concepts of Strategy Reference No : F/650/1150 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 In straightforward terms, strategy involves positioning a business favorably to excel in its target market. Yet, attaining a competitive edge demands research, analysis, interpretation, and strategic decision-making. This unit aims to empower learners by enhancing their knowledge and skills, enabling them to actively contribute to an organization's strategy development and successful implementation. UNIT2- The Management of Human Resources Reference No : H/650/1151 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The success of a business heavily relies on its capacity to allure, nurture, and retain skilled employees. Human Resource Management (HRM) is centered on bolstering business success and performance through both strategic planning and operational facets. This unit's objective is to familiarize learners with essential principles and concepts in HRM, enabling them to champion a sustainable approach to managing people by comprehending the purpose and breadth of the HRM function. UNIT3- Marketing for Managers Reference No : mber J/650/1152 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to equip learners with an intricate grasp of the marketing planning process, fostering their ability to apply these principles across diverse business scenarios. It also endeavors to impart a thorough comprehension of environmental analysis, illustrating how this analysis can pave the way for establishing suitable objectives and strategies aimed at augmenting operational marketing performance. UNIT4- Business Law for Managers Reference No : K/650/1153 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to aid learners in exploring the laws, legislation, and regulations applicable in their home country concerning various types of businesses. It emphasizes that all businesses and their employees must adhere to specific legal frameworks, some of which are tailored to particular business types and structures, while others are universally applicable regardless of a business's operations or location. This unit aims to aid learners in exploring the laws, legislation, and regulations applicable in their home country concerning various types of businesses. It emphasizes that all businesses and their employees must adhere to specific legal frameworks, some of which are tailored to particular business types and structures, while others are universally applicable regardless of a business's operations or location. This unit aims to aid learners in exploring the laws, legislation, and regulations applicable in their home country concerning various types of businesses. It emphasizes that all businesses and their employees must adhere to specific legal frameworks, some of which are tailored to particular business types and structures, while others are universally applicable regardless of a business's operations or location. UNIT5- Management Accounting and Decision Making Reference No : L/650/1154 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to acquaint learners with the scope and purpose of management accounting, which furnishes business managers with crucial financial information necessary for achieving business objectives. It underscores the importance of this information in facilitating effective decision-making within a business, emphasizing the need for timely and accurate financial data. UNIT6- Business Start-up: Conception to Market Reference No : M/650/1155 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to bring together prior learning experiences, where learners leverage their knowledge and skills from disciplines like marketing and management. Its goal is to guide individuals aspiring to start their own businesses by providing insights into the necessary requirements, available support systems, and essential personal qualities. Ultimately, learners will apply this amalgamation of knowledge and skills to craft a robust and feasible business plan. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
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Emergency First Aid at Work plus additions specifically written for dental professionals. This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) needed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour First Aid course specifically tailored for dentists. The course covers the recovery position, choking, asthma, CPR, strokes and much more. This course does not seek to replace the practical element but allows you to undertake the online pre-learning at a time and place to suit you and then book onto a practical course if you need a regulated qualification. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. This course is equivalent to 6 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real-life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however, this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, a qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life, in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contactemma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency What to put in your first aid kit Role of the first aider The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Medical emergencies in dental practice Emergency drugs in dental practice Storage of emergency drugs Common medical emergencies in dental practices Unresponsive and breathing Recovery position Secondary survey Heart attack and angina Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Choking Asthma Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Dressings Embedded objects Shock Knocked out teeth Internal bleeding Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Types of wounds Fainting/Vasovagal Syncope Adrenal insufficiency Burns Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Compression and concussion Strokes and transischaemic Attacks Fitting/seizures/convulsions
Are you looking to master the Express framework and build your own web servers, but need a beginner-friendly, step-by-step approach with practical coding-along and solutions? This course is designed for those with a basic understanding of JavaScript and programming concepts and will provide you with the extra boost needed to confidently use the Express framework and succeed in interviews.
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Getting Started The business management sector is undergoing continuous transformation and evolution. This Level 6 Diploma in Business Management aims to prepare learners for the business world with confidence, independent thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of business and management, and the ability to adapt quickly to changes. This course is particularly suited for those who have already embarked on a career in the private or public sector business or intend to do so in the future. This course concentrates on leadership and personnel management, strategic human resource management, operations management, sustainable business practices, financial decision-making, and the research skills essential for effective management. Key Benefits Equip learners with the ability to adapt to evolving business environments swiftly. Foster confidence and competence to make informed and effective business decisions. Understand business and management principles, including key concepts and best practices. Develop leadership skills to guide and inspire teams and organisations effectively. Prepare learners for successful careers in both private and public sector businesses. Key Highlights If you're a practicing or aspiring manager looking to enhance your career in the business sector, then the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is the perfect entry point for advancing your career. We will ensure your access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and to maximize future opportunities. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our qualified tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. About Awarding Body OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes. OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. What is included? Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification. Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course Mature learners (over 21) with management experience International students whose first language is not in English, they will need to have score of 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Progression Learners completing the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management will allow progress to: OTHM Level 7 Diplomas; or Will be eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programmes; or Directly into employment in an associated profession. Why gain a OTHM Qualification? Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well. Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World. Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification. Three different types of qualification are: The award is achieved with 1 - 12 credits The certificate is completed with 13 - 36 credits The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Leadership and People Management Reference No : H/616/2734 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit's unit is to enable the learner to understand the basics of leadership and management and how to use those skills to enhance performance and motivation. The learner can analyse the importance of achieving the organisation goals. UNIT2- Business Research Project Reference No : K/616/2735 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The aim of the unit is to develop the skills like research skills, and analyse the research techniques. Learners will also analyse research findings, evaluate the research methodology used and present their research findings. UNIT3- Operations Management Reference No : K/616/2736 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit aims to understand the production or operation in both manufacturing and service sector and inform the key issues to the operation management UNIT4- Financial Decision Making Reference No : T/616/2737 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The aim of this unit is to demonstrate the links between business decision making, risk assessment and financial information. Learners will understand how businesses are financed through their fixed and working capital requirements and how the financial management of each organisation is influenced by its governance and ownership structure. UNIT5- Sustainable Business Practices Reference No : A/616/2738 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit aims to develop the learner's knowledge in sustainable development issues and how it will effect on strategic development in a business organsation. UNIT6- Strategic Human Resource Management Reference No : A/616/2739 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit will help the learners to gain knowledge in human resource management and how HRM strategies help the learners to contribute organisational and employee performance. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Agile for Non-IT Practitioners - How Agile Project Management is Different and How It Can be Used for Non-IT Projects (On-Demand) As a Project Management Institute (PMI)®Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), IIL has agreed to abide by PMI®-established quality assurance criteria. In today's world of fast paced technology, continually changing requirements and project scope, the need for Agile Project Management has greatly increased. Responding to this demand, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) launched the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification. A result of this certification is the creation of a new space where Project Management and Agile Practices for Software Development meet. The foundation of Agile is the Agile Manifesto for Software Development. Agile has been used for software development for a number of years, even prior to the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The success of Agile for software development projects has piqued interest in successfully employing Agile in many other fields. How can Agile practices be used for projects which are not software or IT in nature? This course will provide guidance on how Agile can be used beyond software development projects, including how it differs from traditional project management. The course also will provide an overview of the Agile Scrum framework, which is one of the most popular Agile methodologies used. This course provides practical skills, concepts, and principles you can take back to the job and use to implement Agile practices in projects, as applicable. The goal of this course is to acquaint participants with the concepts of agile development methods and the specifics of the Scrum management framework. At the end of this course, participants will understand: Agile Practices - what makes Agile projects 'agile' Scrum and how Scrum applies to the Agile Practices Specific Agile practices which you can use to improve the execution of your projects Practices which can be used in conjunction with Scrum for Non-IT projects Course goal and objectives Importance of Agile development and project management What Agile is and is not Faster, better, cheaper Delivers better fit for purpose Agile versus Waterfall and the big paradigm shift Agile characteristics, behaviors, approaches Agile concerns and pitfalls Introducing Agile Overview of Agile Agile values and principles Overview of Scrum Scrum methodology Scrum terminology Scrum Framework Scrum roles Scrum meetings Sprints Requirements and Product Definition User stories Product backlog Planning Agile Estimating in Scrum Sprint planning session Release planning Agile Practices Agile development Analysis practices Validation practices Other practices Running a Sprint Conducting a Sprint Negotiating changes Tracking progress End of Spring meetings Release planning Closing the project