Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A Message From the Instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    An Introduction to Agile

    • A Background to Agile

    • Why the Need to go Agile
  • 3

    Aligning Agile Values to Your Team

    • Download Agile Values and Principles Card

    • Mapping Agile Values - Responding to Change over Following a Plan

    • Mapping Agile Values - Individuals and Interactions over Processes and Tools

    • Mapping Agile Values - Working Products over Comprehensive Documentation

    • Mapping Agile Values - Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation

    • Embedding the Principles Part One

    • Embedding the Principles Part Two

    • Embedding the Principles Part Three

    • Where are the Challenges?

    • Changing the Focus on Deadlines
  • 4

    The Scrum Way

    • A Scrum History

    • What is Scrum?

    • Test your learning - The Scrum Way
  • 5

    Agile Roles and Characteristics

    • Structure of an Agile Team (The Egg)

    • The Scrum Master

    • The Product Owner

    • The Agile Coach

    • Agile Characteristics - What Makes a Strong Agile Team Player?

    • Test your learning - Agile Roles and Characteristics
  • 6

    Value and Measuring Success

    • Defining Value

    • Measurable Outcomes

    • Managing Stakeholder Expectations

    • Working with Customers

    • Closing the Feedback Loop

    • Test Your Learning - Value and Measuring Success
  • 7

    The Backlog

    • What is a Product Backlog

    • Work Item Types

    • How is the Backlog Managed?

    • Using INVEST to Ensure Readiness

    • Creating User Stories

    • User Story Template

    • Slicing a Story into Small, Manageable Chunks

    • Prioritisation Techniques

    • Product Backlog Prioritisation Exercise and Calculator

    • Test your learning - The Backlog
  • 8

    Predictability and Planning

    • Collaborative Estimation

    • The Cone of Uncertainty

    • Predictively Planning the Work

    • Definition of Done

    • Test your learning - Predictability and Planning
  • 9

    It's a Sprint, Not a Marathon

    • Timeboxing and Sustainability

    • The Necessity of Visualisation

    • Techniques for Managing Throughput

    • Reducing the Risk of Early Release

    • Test your learning - It's a Sprint Not a Marathon
  • 10

    Agile Ceremonies and Communication

    • Ceremony Principles

    • Sprint Planning

    • The Daily Standup

    • Stakeholder Demonstration

    • End of Sprint Review and Retrospective

    • Test your learning - Agile Ceremonies and Communication
  • 11

    Servant Leadership

    • What is the Role of an Agile Leader?

    • What do you Need From Your Leaders?

    • How to Get the Support You Need

    • Test your learning - Servant Leadership
  • 12

    Reporting and Forecasting

    • Burndown Charts

    • Tracking Velocity

    • Test your learning - Reporting and Forecasting
  • 13

    Getting Started as an Agile Scrum Team

    • What are you Currently Doing?

    • Breaking Down the Silos

    • Forming an Agile Culture in Your Team
  • 14

    Wrap Up

    • Wrap Up
  • 15

    Next Steps

    • More Resources for You

    • Before you go...