Scrum for Managers and Executives Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in the Waterfall model and exploring how its limitations have traditionally been addressed, including through Agile methodologies.

The first day provides an overview of these approaches, helping you determine which may best suit your specific environment.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, applicable in both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

Business analysis is the process of researching, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions align with business goals and requirements. It is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by making sure that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business needs.

The course "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to broaden their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum operates, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide in line with the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding complexity, empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This course centers on the responsibilities of the business analyst to ensure success within Agile initiatives. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees practice handling common scenarios.

Who is this course for?

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals looking to adopt Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and customers who wish to actively engage in the development process.

Designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management, this course explores how Agile project management frameworks—particularly SCRUM—approach testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application if one is available).

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and utilizes Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine modern Agile testing principles and practices.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet users often focus excessively on the software rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training demonstrates how Jira and Confluence work in tandem to help teams successfully deliver their products or projects. Participants will learn to leverage these tools efficiently to manage user requirements, testing, and communication—all centralized in one location.

Key topics include JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, dependencies, the integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting, essential fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

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

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira for effective project management
• Manage issues efficiently
• Design necessary screens for different issue types
• Create and understand the interaction between workflows and boards
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports for both the team and management

The PSPO II is an advanced Scrum.org certification program dedicated to professional product ownership within complex business environments.

Delivered as instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, this course targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aspire to maximize product value and master contemporary product management techniques.

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

• Grasp advanced Product Owner mindsets and implement them effectively.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to maximize value.
• Apply evidence-based management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product delivery.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Analysis of case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical group activities and role-playing sessions.

Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us directly.

This two-day course covers the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to execute and deliver value via Agile Release Trains, how to construct an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at the enterprise level.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day program equips experienced Scrum Masters with the leadership skills necessary to drive Agile success across teams, programs, and the enterprise within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on facilitating cross-team interactions to support program execution and continuous improvement. It expands the Scrum methodology by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to optimize value flow, and fostering effective collaboration with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in the broader enterprise context. Participants gain actionable strategies for building high-performing teams and addressing common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Completion of this course prepares attendees to sit for the exam and earn the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) certification.

This intensive two-day program is tailored to assist teams integrated into an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating efficiently within an Agile framework by leveraging methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will gain insights into functioning effectively as an Agile Team, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and executing iterations. A key focus of the course is on comprehending the team's contribution to the ART, as well as fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement in conjunction with other teams.

The training equips teams to actively participate in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level events, with special emphasis on upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to sit for the certification exam to achieve the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

By the conclusion of the course, participants will be capable of:

• Implementing SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Gaining a clear understanding of their team’s function within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader organizational goals.
• Identifying other teams within the train, including their specific roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively planning and executing iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and driving continuous process improvement.
• Actively participating in and contributing to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborating and integrating efforts with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

The Scrum Master role is an essential part to any Agile/Scrum team. This course trains delegates in key aspects of the Scrum framework and prepares them to sit the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

Audience:

Anyone who either is, or is planning to be, a Scrum Master and for others working in a Scrum environment who have a need for in-depth knowledge of Scrum.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the origins of Agile methods.
• Understand and apply the core values and principles of Agile methods.
• Know the difference between the defined process and the empirical processes used in Agile.
• Understand the Scrum roles, Artefacts, Events and practices.
• Be fully prepared to sit the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam

This course is designed for product owners, managers, and anyone keen to learn Agile planning and estimation techniques.

The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course employs a blend of presentations, discussions, and practical exercises to explain and demonstrate concepts through real-world application. Participants gain insight into the role of an Agile team member. The curriculum addresses all facets of a product owner's engagement in an Agile product lifecycle, including rapid requirements gathering, writing user stories, estimating story points, tracking progress, release planning, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more.