Scrum for an advanced Scrum Master + preparation for PSM II Training Course

This 2-day course is designed for IT professionals keen on understanding the Waterfall model and exploring how organizations have traditionally addressed its limitations, including the adoption of Agile approaches.

On Day 1, the focus is on providing an overview of these methodologies, enabling you to determine which approach best fits your organizational context.

Day 2 delves into project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, which can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

Business analysis is the process of examining, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the change management process within an organization and in designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, procedural, or organizational solutions fulfill business goals and needs. It is a critical component in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and organizational changes, by ensuring that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

This course centers on empowering business analysts to excel within Agile project environments. Participants will develop skills to collaborate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development lifecycle. The training includes hands-on practice through a simulated project, addressing common real-world scenarios.

This course is tailored for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and senior management. It aims to clarify how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, handle testing activities.

Upon completing the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which may be an actual client application, if available).

This two-day programme offers a concise overview of Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the Agile (Scrum) development environment, utilising Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams aiming to enhance their testing practices within an Agile context.

It is also suitable for individuals planning to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This live, instructor-led training in India (offered online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of Scrum and prepare to pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals and core concepts of Scrum.
• Gain key competencies to manage internal and external distractions during project development.
• Understand the intricacies of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Develop proficiency in executing Scrum practices.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust Project Management tool, yet users often focus more on the software than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led live training demonstrates how Jira and Confluence work together to help teams successfully deliver products or projects. Participants will learn to utilize these tools effectively to streamline User Requirements, Testing, and Communication, all centralized in one location, thereby enhancing overall efficiency.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, dependencies, Jira/Confluence integration, reporting, key fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project effectively
• Manage issues with efficiency
• Design necessary screens to handle various issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand how they interact
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review essential reports for both the team and management

The Professional Scrum Master IITM (PSM II) course is a 2-day Advanced Scrum Master course designed to support experienced Scrum Masters in their professional journeys. This course is a combination of instruction and facilitated exercises looking at the challenges that Scrum Masters face and how the principles and values of Scrum help them to deal with those situations.

The PSPO II is an advanced-level certification programme from Scrum.org, designed to develop professional product ownership skills in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training—available both online and onsite—is tailored for experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to maximise product value and excel in contemporary product management practices.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend advanced Product Owner stances and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
• Utilise stakeholder management and product strategy to maximise value.
• Implement evidence-based management (EBM) to deliver outcomes-driven products.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II assessment.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on group activities and role plays.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This two-day programme introduces the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at an enterprise scale.

You will gain a clear understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This intensive two-day programme equips current Scrum Masters for their pivotal leadership roles in driving Agile success across teams, programmes, and enterprises within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on facilitating cross-team interactions to support programme execution and foster a culture of relentless improvement. It expands the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, leveraging Kanban to optimise the flow of value, and guiding effective engagement with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in broader programme and enterprise contexts. Participants gain actionable tools for cultivating high-performing teams and learn practical strategies to mitigate Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Upon completion, attendees are well-prepared to sit for the examination and earn their SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) certification.

This two-day course is tailored to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating effectively in an Agile environment by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain insights into functioning as Agile Teams, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and executing iterations. The course also highlights the team's role within the ART and emphasizes collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement with other teams.

Training prepares teams to engage in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with special emphasis on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completing the course also readies participants for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organization.
• Comprehend their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overall objectives.
• Identify other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations effectively.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with no prior agile experience who wish to use Scrum and Kanban to organize work more effectively, improve team collaboration, and deliver results with greater transparency.

The Scrum Master is a pivotal role within any Agile or Scrum team. This course equips delegates with the essential aspects of the Scrum framework and prepares them to take the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) examination.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for current or aspiring Scrum Masters, as well as other professionals working in Scrum environments who require a deep understanding of Scrum practices.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Grasp the origins of Agile methodologies.
• Comprehend and apply the core values and principles of Agile.
• Distinguish between defined processes and the empirical approaches used in Agile.
• Understand the roles, artefacts, events, and practices within Scrum.
• Be fully prepared to sit for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) examination.