Agile Scrum

“Agile Scrum is the most popular hybrid of AGILE it provides a framework that allows teams to address complex adaptive problems, while efficiently and creatively delivering products, services, or results of the highest possible value to their internal and external customers.

The Scrum framework improves project performance in three ways: Emphasis on communication between the team and stakeholders Timely feedback from stakeholders Safe and courageous environment within the team In an Agile Scrum environment, the team constantly communicate with their customers and fellow team members. The team keeps their design simple and clean. They get feedback by Scrum reviews at the end of each timeboxed scrum. They deliver the product, service, or result to the customers as early as possible, by focusing on high-value functionality in early scrums and implementing changes as suggested. This emphasis on incremental delivery of high-value functionality creates an environment where small successes deepen customer and team respect for the unique contributions of all team members.

Agile Scrum provides a simple framework for effective team collaboration on projects where there exists a great deal of uncertainty due to: Customer’s not really being sure of requirements The team possessing the necessary skill set, but the product, service or result has never been attempted by the team and the final product, service or result will need to be progressively elaborated Tenuous funding, and as such there needs to be a focus on a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or a Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF) This course integrates LEAN principles, where applicable, with Agile Scrum. Lean is a business methodology, initially used to improve throughput in manufacturing, that is used in Adaptive Project Life Cycles to achieve more predictable delivery, greater efficiency, and a customer-centric mindset Applying Lean principles to project management facilitates empowerment project team members to better clarity and deliver projects with an emphasis on delivering value to internal and external customers. This course describes provides a basic understanding of Agile Scrum principles and tools and techniques used in implementing Agile Scrum in a coordinated fashion to ensure successful project outcomes.”

About Agile Scrum

Agile Scrum is the most popular hybrid of AGILE as it provides a framework that allows teams to address complex adaptive problems, while efficiently and creatively delivering products, services, or results of the highest possible value to their internal and external customers.

If you’re looking to become a Certified Scrum Master and get up-to-speed on the Scrum methodology our online training course is perfect for you. ITU has developed a self-paced on demand videos learning course that is the perfect fit for busy professionals. our online course training covers framework of cross functional teams working together in cycles or “increments” that allows for continuous progress and fast implementation of customer feedback which leads to faster product delivery. With its successful completion, attendees can look forward to receiving their CSM Certification from the Scrum Alliance.

This course provides a basic understanding of Agile Scrum principles and tools and techniques used in implementing Agile Scrum in a coordinated fashion to ensure successful project outcomes.

The Scrum framework improves project performance in three ways including the below:

• Emphasis on communication between the team and stakeholders
• Timely feedback from stakeholders
• A safe and courageous environment within the team

Professional Certificates Online Training Course

Our online Agile Scrum training course will provide a comprehensive look into the Agile Scrum framework and gives attendees the necessary skills to become an effective Scrum Master. Participants can expect to gain profound knowledge on Agile, which is at the foundation of Scrum, as well as core elements such as its ceremonies, artifacts, and roles.

What Will You Learn With Scrum Agile Approaches?

In this video content course, students will learn how to work in an Agile Scrum environment which follows the principles that teams constantly communicate with their customers and fellow team members. The team keeps their design simple and clean. They get feedback by Scrum reviews at the end of each time-boxed scrum. Finally, they deliver the product, service, or result to the customers as early as possible, by focusing on high-value functionality in early scrums and implementing changes as suggested.

This course includes 4 hours of training and 15 videos. Below are the different topics covered during the course:

• Agile Principles and Mindset – Knowing how to apply the principles of Scrum and accurately determining which projects are best suited for this methodology is crucial.
• Iterative approach
• Value Driven Delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Performance – Establishing the ideal Scrum team is an achievable goal by following these foolproof best-practices.
• Adaptive Planning
• Problem Detection and Resolution
• Continuous Improvement
• Ceremonies, and artifacts are all essential to the success of a project. By properly utilizing these components in tandem with one another teams can effectively collaborate on projects that exceed expectations.
• A complete grasp of user stories and methods to order and control a product backlog are essential for success. Discovering ways to keep all levels of the organization informed on Scrum team progress is a key factor for success. It’s essential that everyone in the company knows how far along the project has come, what milestones have been achieved and which areas still need improvement. By keeping communication channels open across departments, organizations can maximize efficiency and effectiveness with their Scrum teams.

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Pete Matassa

Project Management Consultant and Trainer