Learn Agile Methodologies from Scratch

Delve into Agile methodologies, compare them with Waterfall, explore planning techniques, and discover tools like SCRUM and Kanban. Gain insights into solving common problems with Agile.

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72 Lessons

20h

Certificate of Completion

Delve into Agile methodologies, compare them with Waterfall, explore planning techniques, and discover tools like SCRUM and Kanban. Gain insights into solving common problems with Agile.

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This course includes

26 Quizzes

This course includes

26 Quizzes

Course Overview

This course is designed to help learners build an understanding of Agile’s process model and its different approaches and techniques. To understand the advantages of implementing Agile techniques, the course begins with a comparison of Agile methods and the traditional Waterfall model. Then, you’ll get to know about different planning approaches to help users effectively adjust deadlines. Next, there’s a discussion on backlogs and different visual techniques, such as burn-down charts and burn-up charts, th...Show More

What You'll Learn

A working knowledge of different approaches in Agile

Familiarity with different methods to improve productivity if working within an Agile environment

Hands on experience with different visual techniques to measure progress of an Agile team

What You'll Learn

A working knowledge of different approaches in Agile

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Course Content

1.

Getting Started

Get familiar with Agile principles, iteration structures, collaboration, and transitioning techniques.
2.

Why does the Waterfall Process model not work?

Unpack the core of Waterfall model limitations and the transition to Agile methodologies.
3.

What is Agile?

Explore Agile methodologies emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement for successful project outcomes.
4.

Short Iterations in Agile

Find out about short iteration structures, kickoff meetings, iterative evaluations, and ideal iteration lengths in Agile.
5.

Collaboration in Teams

Deepen your knowledge of Agile collaboration techniques, self-organizing teams, and effective meetings.
6.

Collaborating Roles

9 Lessons

See how it works to enhance collaboration among diverse Agile team roles and stakeholders.
7.

Agile Requirements

6 Lessons

Master the steps to adapt Agile requirements for flexibility, efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration.
8.

Estimating

6 Lessons

Break down effective Agile estimation techniques, including timing, steps, points, poker, and velocity.
9.

Planning

6 Lessons

Unpack the core of Agile planning, backlog management, dashboards, charting progress, and adjusting deadlines effectively.
10.

Implementing Agile

9 Lessons

Work your way through implementing Agile, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
11.

Issues in Using Agile

9 Lessons

Break down complex issues faced during Agile transitions and effective mitigation strategies.
12.

Choosing the Most Appropriate Process Model

4 Lessons

Map out the steps for selecting process models through case studies and practical scenarios.
13.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Focus on applying Agile principles, stakeholder roles, estimation techniques, and transition strategies.

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