Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO 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.

The course 'Scrum for an Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation' is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who want to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true agile leaders. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to Scrum.org’s vision, which is key when preparing for the PSM II exam. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding the completeness of Scrum, the empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

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.

Who is this course for?

Designed for IT professionals keen to adopt Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development, this two-day program is ideal for project managers, team leads, developers, and customers who wish to actively participate in the development lifecycle.

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

All participants who complete the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSM class participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their complimentary password and do not achieve at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

Additionally, successful candidates are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment after passing PSM I.

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.

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 program is crafted to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating efficiently within an Agile environment by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will acquire the skills to function effectively as Agile Teams, manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and execute iterations. The curriculum also places significant emphasis on comprehending the team’s role within the ART and fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside other teams.

The training equips teams to actively participate in a Program Increment (PI), encompassing both Team-level and Program-level events, with a special focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completing this course also prepares participants for the certification exam to achieve SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification.

Upon completion of the 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.

The Scrum Practitioner training programme is designed to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom setting, utilizing a blend of lectures, practical exercises, and engaging activities that embrace the principle of 'learning by doing'. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques through a pre-prepared simulation, which helps to consolidate and reinforce learning.