Scrum - Step by Step Training Course

This 2-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in understanding the Waterfall model and how practitioners have historically addressed its limitations, including through Agile methodologies.

The first day provides an overview of these various approaches, enabling you to determine which might be most suitable for your specific environment.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, which can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

Business analysis is the process of studying, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is a key element in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization, 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 wish to broaden their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum operates, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course includes an interpretation of the Scrum Guide aligned with Scrum.org’s vision, which is key in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about completeness, 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 is designed to equip business analysts with the skills needed to thrive on Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The course includes a hands-on mock project where attendees can practice handling common scenarios.

Who should attend?

This 2-day course is ideal for IT professionals keen on implementing Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to oversee software development. It is particularly beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and software development clients who wish to engage actively in the development process.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and leadership teams to demonstrate how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, address testing activities.

By the conclusion of the course, participants will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application, which can be an actual client application where available.

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

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

It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a specific career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for Project Management, yet users often concentrate more on the tool itself than on the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, working in unison to help teams successfully deliver their products or projects. Participants will learn how to leverage these tools effectively to enhance efficiency in handling User Requirements, Testing, and Communication, all centralized in one place.

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

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project properly
• Manage issues effectively
• Build the necessary screens to handle issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports necessary for the team and the management

This training equips you with the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices essential for project management within the 'Scrum framework', viewed through the lens of the Scrum Master—the leader dedicated to understanding and applying Scrum to drive efficiency.

The course is tailored for individuals keen on introducing Agile methodologies into their organisations, project participants, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches.

The curriculum comprises substantive learning, workshops, and practical examples. Participants are prepared for certification as a Scrum Master by undertaking a test exam, with the opportunity to sit for the official certification exam.
Training language: Polish/English
Exam language: English

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 80
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False

The PSPO II is an advanced-level certification course from Scrum.org, designed to deepen expertise in professional product ownership within complex business environments.

This instructor-led training, available online or onsite, targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to enhance product value and master contemporary product management techniques.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp advanced Product Owner stances and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to optimize value delivery.
• Implement Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product development.
• Approach the PSPO II assessment with confidence and preparation.

Course Delivery Format

• Interactive lectures and collaborative discussions.
• Analysis of case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical group activities and role-playing sessions.

Customization Options

• For personalized training arrangements, please reach out to us directly.

The training is dedicated to people interested in implementing Agile approaches in the organization, people participating in projects, project managers implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches in projects.

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

You’ll 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 enterprise scale.

You will gain an 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 incumbent Scrum Masters with the leadership skills required to facilitate Agile success at the team, programme, and enterprise levels within a SAFe® framework. The curriculum focuses on facilitating cross-team interactions to support programme execution and drive relentless improvement. It expands the traditional Scrum paradigm by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to optimise value flow, and fostering effective collaboration with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in broader programme and enterprise contexts. Participants will gain actionable tools for cultivating high-performing teams and learn practical strategies for addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Upon completion, attendees will be fully prepared to sit for the examination and become certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Masters (ASM).

Over the course of two days, this training empowers teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in an Agile setting by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will acquire the skills to operate as cohesive Agile Teams, effectively manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and deliver iterations. A key focus is placed on clarifying each team’s specific role within the ART, fostering collaboration, joint planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside peer teams.

The program equips teams to actively engage in Program Increments (PIs), encompassing both team-level and program-level activities, with a strong emphasis on preparing for upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the certification exam to achieve the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

Upon concluding the course, participants will be capable of:

• Implementing SAFe principles to extend Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Gaining a clear understanding of their team’s position within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader organizational goals.
• Identifying other teams within the train, including their specific roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively planning and executing iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and driving continuous process improvement.
• Actively participating in and contributing to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborating and integrating efforts with other teams across the Agile Release Train.

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