Agile Product Development with Scrum

Course Objectives

This certification training is designed to empower participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in Agile Product Development using the Scrum framework.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the Agile mindset, values, and principles for product development.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artifacts.

Apply Agile and Scrum techniques to deliver high-value products iteratively and incrementally.

Collaborate effectively in cross-functional Scrum teams.

Manage product backlogs and plan Sprints to ensure continuous value delivery.

Prepare for Agile and Scrum-related certification exams with confidence.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Agile Product Development

Overview of Agile product development principles

Benefits of Agile over traditional development approaches

When and why to use Agile methods

Introduction to Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean

Module 2: Agile Fundamentals

The Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles

Agile values and mindset

Key differences: Agile vs. Waterfall

Agile project lifecycle

Agile roles and responsibilities

Module 3: The Scrum Framework

Overview of Scrum

Scrum theory: Empiricism and iterative development

Scrum Roles:

Product Owner

Scrum Master

Development Team

Scrum Artifacts:

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog

Increment

Scrum Events:

Sprint Planning

Daily Scrum

Sprint Review

Sprint Retrospective

Definition of Done (DoD) and acceptance criteria

Scrum values and principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation

Module 4: Agile Product Development Practices

Defining product vision and creating a product roadmap

Writing and prioritizing user stories

Techniques for backlog grooming and refinement

Estimation techniques: Story Points, T-shirt Sizing, Planning Poker

Sprint planning and execution

Managing stakeholder feedback and product increments

Module 5: Agile Tools, Metrics & Certification Preparation

Agile performance metrics: Velocity, Burn-down and Burn-up Charts, CFD

Agile project management tools: JIRA, Trello, Azure DevOps

Overview of Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster®, Professional Scrum Master™)

Sample questions and exam preparation tips

Building a learning roadmap for continued Agile and Scrum mastery

Course Outcomes

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

Understand and explain Agile values, principles, and the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artifacts.

Apply Agile and Scrum techniques to real-world product development projects.

Collaborate effectively within cross-functional Scrum teams.

Manage and prioritize product backlogs, plan and execute Sprints, and deliver value incrementally.

Utilize Agile tools and performance metrics to track progress and improve team performance.

Prepare effectively for Agile and Scrum-related certification exams.

Develop a personalized roadmap for continued learning and mastery in Agile and Scrum practices.