KanBan Training in Gaia

Target audience:

IT Director, Project Manager, Technical Team Leader, Analyst, Software Developer, Tester

Learning objectives:

This training aims to provide knowledge and hands-on experience with the workshop-based aspects of Kanban and Agile foundations.

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed for project and issue tracking to enhance the agility of software development.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to utilize Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile within their organization.

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

• Comprehend the principles underlying Agile and Kanban
• Utilize Jira to create and manage a Kanban project
• Tailor Jira to meet the specific requirements of their organization
• Execute basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Create and review reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Course Format

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

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

Kanban serves as a method for managing workflows.

This instructor-led, live training session (available either online or on-site) caters to both beginners and advanced practitioners. The knowledge and tools imparted can be directly applied to your daily tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.

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

• Boost the volume of work items finished within a specific timeframe.
• Shorten the duration needed to complete work items.
• Enhance the predictability of work delivery (offering more accurate responses to 'When will it be finished?').
• Monitor flow metrics (including throughput, lead time, work in progress, and work item age).
• Interpret flow charts (such as the Cumulative Flow Diagram, Lead Time Histogram, and Work Aging Chart).
• Apply statistical forecasting techniques, like Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics.
• Methodically design a Kanban System (using the STATIK framework).
• Grasp Little's Law, which elucidates the nature of value flow.

This two-day course equips teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to operate effectively in an Agile environment by leveraging frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will learn how to function as Agile Teams, create and manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and execute iterations. The course also emphasizes understanding the team’s role within the ART and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and continuously improve alongside other teams.

The training prepares teams to participate in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with a particular focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completion of the course also prepares participants for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

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

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organization.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and how it contributes to overall objectives.
• Recognize 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.