Agile Methods Awareness Training Course
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Description of the training: Agile Methods Awareness Training Course
The Agile Methods Awareness training gives, in one day, a clear picture of what agility is and what it changes in the way projects are run. It is aimed at anyone wishing to understand the values, principles and vocabulary of agility, discover the most common frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and grasp the concrete benefits for teams and the organisation. An ideal first step before a more in-depth course or coaching.
To go deeper and move to implementation, continue with our Managing and Steering Projects with Agile Methods Training Course (3 days).
To go all the way to the Product Owner certification, discover our PSPO I Training Course: Professional Scrum Product Owner.
Good to know
This awareness course focuses on discussion and concrete examples. Sessions are guaranteed from a single registrant (except in cases of force majeure) and run in a small group of 1 to 3 participants, remotely.
Objectives of the training: Agile Methods Awareness Training Course
By the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
- Explain what agility is, its values and its principles.
- Distinguish the agile approach from traditional approaches.
- Identify the main agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and their use.
- Understand the key agile roles and rituals.
- Assess the benefits and success conditions of an agile approach.
Prerequisites of the training: Agile Methods Awareness Training Course
No prerequisites. This awareness course is open to everyone, whatever their profile or level of project management experience.
Detailed programme of the training: Agile Methods Awareness Training Course
Why agility? Context and challenges
- The context that gave rise to agility: complexity, uncertainty, the need to adapt. Limits of predictive approaches. What agility seeks to solve.
The values and principles of agility
- The Agile Manifesto: its 4 values and 12 principles, explained with simple examples. The agile mindset and its impact on collaboration.
Overview of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
- Discovering the most common frameworks: Scrum and Kanban. What they are for, how they differ, and in which contexts to use them.
Essential roles, artefacts and rituals
- The key roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, team), the artefacts (backlog, increment) and the rituals (sprint, daily scrum, review, retrospective), presented simply.
Benefits and success conditions
- The expected benefits (value, responsiveness, team engagement) and the success conditions of an agile transition. Common pitfalls to avoid.
Misconceptions and first steps towards agility
- Debunk misconceptions about agility. Identify concrete first steps for your team or organisation. Resources to go further.
Course highlights
- gives a clear, accessible picture of agility in one day;
- requires no prerequisites;
- builds on concrete examples and discussion;
- runs in a small group of 1 to 3 participants, sessions guaranteed from a single registrant.
FAQ
Do I need any prior knowledge for this course?
No prerequisites. This awareness course is open to everyone, whatever the level.
How does it differ from the 3-day Agile Methods course?
This 1-day awareness course gives an overview. The 3-day course is more operational (implementing Scrum, backlog, sprints).
Which agile frameworks are covered?
Mainly Scrum and Kanban, at an introductory level.
How long is the training?
The training lasts 1 day (7 hours), in a small group of 1 to 3 participants.
Is this course eligible for funding schemes?
No, it is funded directly by the company (no CPF, no OPCO).