Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Why take this course

If you want to understand what agility is and how to work effectively in Agile and Scrum projects, this training will provide you with the practical knowledge and tools to significantly streamline your work and increase your team’s effectiveness.

What you'll learn

• The origins, philosophy, and principles of Agile.
• What are the differences between the management and the execution of an agile project.
• Understanding of Agile concepts and principles, as well as the roles and artifacts within a project.
• How to choose the right project management methodology.
• Discover different management styles, comparing effective and flexible projects with the traditional approach.
• Scrum implementation examples and supporting tools.
• Gain the foundational knowledge to effectively participate in agile projects.
• How to choose the right tool for the task.
• You’ll develop your skills in the Agile field.

Certification & Exam

Upon completing the training, you will receive a personalized certificate confirming your skills in the fundamentals of Agile and Scrum. There is no final exam—all that’s required is active participation in the sessions.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for anyone involved in projects, regardless of their industry or field. It will benefit project managers, team members, and all project stakeholders who want to effectively participate in agile projects and develop their Agile skills.

Topics covered

• Agile philosophy – definitione of „agile”, popular facts and myths.
• Agile project management vs. Agile team management and Agile software development.
• Waterfall vs. Agile.
• Agile adopt and adapt on the basis of Scrum framework:
  • Characteristics,
  • Roles, workflow, artifacts,
  • Development teams.
• Agile best practices.
• Most common mistakes.
• Is Scrum an ideal and comprehensive solution of all problems?
• Scrum – supporting tools.