Agile and Scrum Fundamentals: In-House Training The overall goal of the course is to provide learners with the fundamentals of what Agile and Scrum are, and how to effectively apply Agile methods in your projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe Agile and Scrum foundation concepts Compare and contrast Agile roles to traditional roles Initiate an Agile project Develop Release Plans Build an Iteration Plan Execute an Iteration Implement Agile in your environment Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Expectations Foundation Concepts Project Lifecycles What is Agile? Why Agile? A range of Agile methods Focus on Scrum The People Side of Agile A range of Agile roles Focus on Scrum roles Unique characteristics of Agile Teams Building effective Agile Teams Initiating an Agile Project Conducting Sprint Zero Setting the vision Building the Product Backlog and User Stories Defining Acceptance Criteria Planning Releases Planning releases Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Selecting a Sprint length Estimating velocity Creating a release plan Planning an Iteration Conducting the Sprint Planning Meeting Building the Sprint Backlog Creating a Sprint Plan Running an Iteration Executing Sprint activities Using Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Negotiating changes during a Sprint Conducting the Sprint Review Meeting Implementing Agile Conditions of success for implementing Agile and Scrum Implementing Agile Final words
Developing the Business Case: In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Implementing Scrum for Teams: In-House Training Scrum is an iterative, incremental framework for developing products. It allows the team to deliver a potentially shippable set of functionalities for each iteration, providing the agility needed to respond to rapidly changing requirements. These characteristics have led to Scrum becoming the most popular method in the world of Agile projects. This two-day course provides a practical approach to implementing the Scrum method on your projects. You will learn how to initiate a Scrum project, how to build a Product Backlog, containing user stories, and how to plan and estimate releases and iterations. You will learn how to conduct Scrum events, such as the Sprint Planning Meeting, and how to track progress during an iteration. You will apply what you learn in a series of hands-on, team-based activities and simulations that take you through the entire Scrum process. The overall goal of the course is to enable you to successfully apply the Scrum method on appropriate projects in your environment. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Teach-back Agile and Scrum foundation concepts Initiate a Scrum Project Conduct Team Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings Develop Release Plans (including effective user stories and priorities) Build a Sprint plan (including effective estimates) Executive a Sprint (including essential Scrum ceremonies) Implement Scrum in your environment Foundation Concepts Agile Mindset, Values, and Tenets Agile Benefits and Methods Scrum Overview Teams: Self-Managing, Self-Organizing, and Self-Improving Initiating a Scrum Project 'Sprint Zero' Activities Defining the Vision The Product Backlog and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Story Map Planning Releases Planning releases Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Selecting a Sprint length Estimating velocity Creating a release plan Planning a Sprint The Sprint Planning Meeting Building the Sprint Backlog Creating a Sprint Plan Running a Sprint Conduct a Sprint Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Negotiating Changes During a Sprint The Sprint Review Meeting Sprint Retrospective Releasing into Production Closing the Scrum Project Implementing Scrum Scrum Simulation Exercise Conditions of Success for Implementing Scrum
Who is this course for? Film and Game Design Training Classes is tailored for individuals passionate about 3D for Games. Ideal for those in London seeking specialized skills for lucrative job opportunities in the gaming industry. Software we teach: 3ds max or Maya, Vray, After effects and Photoshop. Check our Website Duration: 40 hours. 1-on-1 Training. When can I book: 9 am - 4 pm (Choose your preferred day and time once a week). Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm (Flexible timing with advance booking). Course Title: Film & Game Design Training Classes Option A - 40-Hour Program: Option A offers comprehensive training for aspiring film and game designers, covering vital industry software and skills. Module 1: 3ds Max and Advanced Animation (20 hours) - Introduction to 3ds Max: Interface overview. - Basic 3D Modeling: Creating simple 3D objects. - Advanced 3D Modeling: Complex modeling techniques. - Texturing and Materials: Applying textures and materials. - Lighting and Rendering: Scene lighting and rendering setup. - Character Animation: Rigging and animating characters. - Advanced Animation Techniques: Keyframes, motion paths, and more. - Scene Composition: Assembling complex scenes. Module 2: Vray (6 hours) - Vray Introduction: Understanding Vray renderer. - Lighting with Vray: Creating realistic lighting setups. - Material Creation: Crafting materials for realistic surfaces. - Rendering with Vray: Optimization and execution. Module 3: Photoshop (6 hours) - Photoshop Basics: Navigating the interface. - Image Editing: Crop, resize, and enhance. - Layer Management: Working with layers. - Text and Typography: Adding and manipulating text. - Photo Manipulation: Advanced image techniques. - Creating Visual Assets: Designing textures and graphics. Module 4: After Effects: Video and Sound Editing (8 hours) - Introduction to After Effects: Interface overview. - Video Editing: Cut, trim, and arrange video clips. - Transitions and Effects: Apply visual effects and transitions. - Sound Editing: Add and edit audio tracks. - Motion Graphics: Create motion graphics and titles. - Exporting and Rendering: Prepare projects for final output. Film & Game Design Training Course Information Are you ready to explore our Training Course for Film & Game Designers? Here's a comprehensive overview to guide you through: When Can I Book This Training Course? Personalize your training with our flexible 1-on-1 sessions. Tailor your schedule by pre-booking your preferred hours. Available Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For phone bookings, call 02077202581. Training Duration The course spans 40 hours, allowing flexibility for your ideal schedule. Training Method Experience 1-on-1 training, in-person Face to Face or Live Online. Expect personalized attention, tailored content, flexible learning, and individual support. Opt for Live Online 1-on-1 sessions via Zoom for convenience. Enroll Today Ready to start your exciting journey? Click the link below to enroll in our 1-on-1 Course. Film & Game Design Training Overview In our comprehensive training program for film and game designers, refine your skills using industry-leading software tools. This prepares you to bring your creative visions to life. Option A: 3ds Max and Advanced Animation (20 hours) Vray (6 hours) Photoshop (6 hours) Aftereffects: Video and Sound Editing (8 hours) Option B: Maya and Advanced Animation (20 hours) Vray (6 hours) Photoshop (6 hours) Aftereffects: Video and Sound Editing (8 hours) Both options offer flexibility for Mac and Windows operating systems, ensuring accessibility for all learners. Key Benefits Price Assurance: Exceptional value for your film and game design career investment. One-on-One Training: Customized learning for your unique style. Flexible Scheduling: Choose your training time, available Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm. Lifetime Email and Phone Support: Ongoing assistance beyond training for your career growth. Computer Configuration Assistance: Guidance for seamless software installation. Referral Benefits: Special discounts for referrals and savings on group training. Embark on a transformative journey and unlock your potential in the thrilling fields of film and game design!
Program Management Skills: Virtual In-House Training Program managers coordinate and give oversight to the efforts of marketing groups, project teams, product delivery, maintenance and support, operations and staff from various functional groups, including suppliers, business partners, and other external bodies. The goal is to ensure that proposed business transformation, through the delivery of complex products and processes, is implemented to realize the organization's strategic benefits and objectives, for which the program was selected. The goals of this course are twofold: To provide participants with key program management principles and techniques, recognized as best practices, to enable more effective program management; and to leverage core elements of the program management life cycle, processes, tools and techniques, to enable program management effectiveness. The participant will learn and apply the principles of program management through discussions, activities, and case study exercises. What You Will Learn At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Maximize the transformational impact of a program according to the business needs Explain management principles and techniques and apply them within a program context Implement program governance and organization that will produce expected benefits Plan for and manage benefit realization, risks, issues, and quality Manage component projects' interdependencies that are linked to both program and strategic objectives Engage program stakeholders effectively. Improve communication and action planning effectiveness for programs in organizations Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Fundamental definitions and concepts Program challenges and benefits Program best practices and success criterion Stakeholder management Governance: program management office and program boards Standard for Program Management overview Vision, Leadership, and the Business Case What is vision, why, and how? Leadership vs. Management Program business case Program Organization and Governance Program organization Program governance Program board roles and responsibilities Benefits Management Benefits explored Benefits management Benefits realization Program Management Planning Program management plan Program blueprint and roadmap Program component dossier Program tranches Program estimating Program scheduling Program Monitoring and Controlling Program Control - An Overview Program Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Transition Program Risk and Issue Management Risk and issue management overview Program risk management Program issue management Program Quality Management Program quality management overview Program quality management principles Program Stakeholder Management Stakeholder engagement overview Stakeholder engagement planning EI, trust, communication and stakeholder engagement Program Closure and Benefits Sustainment Program closure overview Closing the program Program benefits sustainment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?
Learn the basic principles of good programme management using the MSP® approach and prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations on this accredited programme. Duration: 5 days (32.5 hours) Our MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to teach the basic principles of good programme management in line with the Principles, Themes and Processes described in the MSP® approach. It also prepares delegates for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations. This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand programme management and the practical application of MSP® and to gain the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications. Delegates should have an understanding of and preferably experience in the issues surrounding business change The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course is based upon the “Managing Successful Programmes – 5th Edition” which describes “best practice” guidance for handling all types of transformational change programmes. These are intensive modules and require delegates to undertake some evening work in their own time. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the differences between programmes and projects Describe the Principles, Themes and Processes as described in the MSP® - 5th Edition Practice the application of MSP® Prepare for both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Exam Please note that examinations are the responsibility of the examination board, PEOPLECERT and must be organised separately by each person attending. Content Introduction Introduction – what is, and why use, Programme Management The Three Lenses of the MSP® FrameworkMSP PrinciplesMSP ThemesMSP Processes The Themes Overview – introduction to the seven Themes Organization – roles, accountabilities, responsibilities Design – Vision, Benefits, Risk, Target Operating Model Justification – Business case and financial planning Structure – Delivery approaches, Planning and control Knowledge – Knowledge and Information management Assurance – Assurance at multiple levels approach and planning Decisions – Decision-making, Issue and Risk resolution approaches, Data-gathering and options analysis The Processes Overview – the seven processes Identify the Programme – initial justification Design the Outcomes - establishing solid foundations Plan Progressive Delivery – build on the programme design Deliver the Capabilities– oversee programme delivery Embed the Outcomes – adopting new ways of working and realize the benefits Evaluate new information – collecting, evaluating, analysing and presenting new information Close the Programme – final assessment and release resources Practitioner Workshop and Examination MSP® Practitioner Examination Objectives and Guidance MSP® Review MSP® Practitioner Examination Workshops MSP® Practitioner Examination MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Examinations The MSP® Foundation Exam is of 1 hour duration and consists of 60 multiple choice questions. A Pass is 36 correct answers, 60%. The MSP® Practitioner Exam is a written paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are 70 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the candidate may use an annotated manual. The candidate must score 42/70, 60%, to be successful. Presented in association with aims4change, a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training Organisation. MPS® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.
Leading People through Change: In-House Training Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Realize the nature of change and describe how resistance manifests in people Compare prevalent change models and categorize their similarities Identify and rate the skills, traits, and behaviors of effective change champions Envision the future state and assess stakeholders Plan for change communication, training, and risks Evaluate change effectiveness using feedback and metrics Develop reinforcement practices for benefits and communication Foundation Concepts What is Change? Resistance to Change Common Change Management Theories Becoming a Change Champion Plan Envisioning the future state Planning for people Change management plan Do Change communication Training Piloting Risks Study Feedback Metrics Variance analysis Act Benefits realization Change sustainment Reinforcement messaging and communications
The Level 4 Certificate gives a broad understanding of the professional and provides the skills needed to complete complex, non-routine tasks within workplace and facilities management. It's for you if you work at an operational management level or if you are aspiring to these roles and want to stretch and develop your knowledge and capability.
Scrum Master and Product Owner Workshop: Virtual In-House Training This workshop builds on the specific roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner and Scrum Master in a Scrum environment, and how they need to work together as part of the Scrum methodology. During these sessions, you will explore who does what before, during, and after the Scrum Sprint cycles, as well as how to make the process work best in your specific Agile environment. You will come away from this workshop with a much deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities so that individual performance improves on the job. Improved target results include providing focused leadership, making effective decisions, guiding Agile teams, and delivering business value. Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum Events Scrum Artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Scrum Roles Product Owner Responsibilities Scrum Master Responsibilities The Scrum Team Responsibilities Cross-functional Teams Product Ownership Product Ownership Vision Understand Your Customers and Market Stakeholder Management and Engagement Product Backlog What is a User Story? Epics and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Preparing User Stories for a Sprint Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) User Story Estimation Using Planning Poker Backlog Grooming Roadmaps, Story Maps, Impact Mapping Product Backlog Prioritization, MoSCoW, Kano Analysis Technical Debt The Sprint Team Capacity and Velocity Planning Sprint Planning Meeting and Sprint Plan The Sprint: Learning to Become Self-managing, Self-organizing, Self-improving Sprint Review Meeting Retrospectives 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
Join the Scrum.org accredited Live Virtual Class - Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced™ training (PSPO Advanced) to master the role of a Product Owner. Learn how to advance your training of Product Ownership and apply it to deliver even more value. Course Description Agile techniques and the Scrum framework revolutionise project and product delivery, enabling teams to work faster and align closely with business needs. A product owner's role within this delivery is critical. Unlike traditional team managers, Product Owners focus on maximising product value rather than individual elements of project delivery. To excel in this role, product owners must combine business strategy with product vision and delivery roadmaps. The ability to operate within complex environments highlights the need for specific training and qualifications. Product Owner Advanced training is specifically designed to empower experienced Product Owners to deliver greater value. An exceptional Product Owner requires skillsets beyond core Agility and Scrum. These include clear decision-making, vision, communication, and influence. Practical experience is highly valued, and the PSPO 2 course emphasises interactive workshops, discussions, and exercises to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted Product Owner role. This course elevates existing Product Owners' capabilities, providing a clear path for your professional growth and delivering increased value to product stakeholders. Through collaborative and exploratory training, Product Owners' knowledge and experience will reach new heights, improving various aspects of your role. Key areas covered include: Deepening understanding of the Product Owner role, including product understanding, customer identification, and effective communication of product vision and strategy. Leveraging product vision and strategy to gain a competitive edge. Embracing diverse roles and stances essential for Product Owners. Enhancing stakeholder communication and management skills with a focus on different stakeholder groups. Navigating Agile governance, budgeting, and contracting within the Scrum framework. Scaling the Product Owner role for larger projects and products. By the end of this product owner advanced training, participants will be equipped to excel as Product Owners, driving success and value across their product journey. Why Train With Us? Develop advanced product owner skillsets that build on your existing knowledge of the Scrum framework and product owner accountabilities with our immersive two-day online PSPO Advanced course. Led by experienced industry professionals and support Professional Scrum Trainers & Product Owners, the course values team-based exercises and a hands-on learning experience. We help you grow within your Product Owner role through this advanced training, enabling you to better communicate product vision and strategy to teams, ultimately delivering higher value through projects and products with larger scopes. Who Should Attend This Course? The Professional Product Owner – Advanced course is designed for: Experienced Product Owners, ideally with at least one year of experience in the role Scrum Masters and stakeholders collaborating with Product Owners Your Professional Scrum Trainer Meet Jay, founder of Fractal Systems and a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in team and leadership roles, Jay is well-versed in delivering continuous value. His unique teaching approach involves zero PowerPoint and instead relies on engaging, experience-based sessions using techniques from Liberating Structures and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Jay's expertise lies in business transformations, offering training, mentoring, coaching, and consulting to foster success through collaborative efforts. Rapid learning and practical application are the hallmarks of his approach. Jay & the entire Fractal team are invested in your learning journey and are here to support you from start to end, including offering additional valuable support: Free practice assessments for certification success Free resource bundle to master Scrum Free exam revision sheets Free access to an exam simulator Free exam coaching sessions for first-time success Free 1:1 coaching to excel at work Our Clients Our Testimonials