Agile Business Analysis Training Course

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

On the first day, we provide an overview of these various approaches, empowering you to determine which strategies best fit your organizational context.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile that can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile environments.

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

The "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" course is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to Scrum.org’s vision, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge regarding complexity, the 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.

Who is this course for?

Designed as a two-day workshop, this course is ideal for IT professionals looking to implement Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leads, developers, and customers who wish to take an active role in the development process.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management teams to explain how Agile project management frameworks (particularly SCRUM) approach testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which can be a real client application, if available).

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

Intended Audience

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

It is also suitable for individuals pursuing testing as a specific career path and serves as a prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of Scrum and prepare for 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.

Insurtech (also known as Digital Insurance) signifies the intersection of insurance and emerging technologies. Within this domain, "digital insurers" leverage technological innovations to transform their business and operational models, aiming to reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and increase operational agility.

This instructor-led training enables participants to grasp the technologies, methodologies, and mindsets required to drive digital transformation within their organizations and across the broader industry. The program is specifically designed for managers seeking a comprehensive understanding, aiming to cut through the hype and jargon to take the initial steps in formulating an Insurtech strategy.

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

• Discuss Insurtech and its various components in a knowledgeable and structured manner
• Identify and clarify the role of key technologies within the Insurtech ecosystem.
• Develop a general strategy for implementing Insurtech initiatives within their organization

Target Audience

• Insurance professionals
• Technologists working within the insurance industry
• Insurance stakeholders
• Consultants and business analysts

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case study group activities

In this instructor-led, live training in Italy, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to implement a successful Fintech strategy.

This course is designed for managers who need a 'big picture' grasp of the Fintech landscape, enabling them to cut through the hype and jargon while taking concrete initial steps toward adopting new technologies relevant to financial businesses and services.

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

• Present viable Fintech strategies for their organization.
• Understand and explain the role and functionality of key technologies.
• Draft an action plan for introducing new technologies in step-by-step fashion.

Insurance in the Digital Era offers a practical overview of how digital transformation is reshaping products, operations, and customer engagement within the insurance industry.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level insurance professionals who wish to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize their insurance offerings and operations.

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

• Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in modern insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and how they affect the insurance ecosystem.
• Design customer-centric strategies enabled by digital tools and data insights.
• Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision making.
• Develop an innovation and change management approach suitable for insurers.
• Assess real-world case studies and translate lessons into local initiatives.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case study analysis and group workshops.
• Practical exercises and action planning for participants’ organizations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Requirements Engineering (RE) plays a pivotal role in software and systems development, centering on the identification, documentation, and management of stakeholder needs and constraints to guarantee project success.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate-level professionals eager to deepen their grasp of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

After completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend and apply the fundamental concepts and terminology outlined in the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective, context-suitable techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirements changes, traceability, and prioritization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leverage Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to improve communication and project outcomes.
• Feel fully prepared to take and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Course Customization Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be added upon request.

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

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they work together to help teams successfully deliver their products or projects. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize these tools to enhance efficiency in managing user requirements, testing, and communication, all centralized in one location.

The course covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, and dependencies. It also explores Jira/Confluence linkage, reporting, key fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project effectively
• Manage issues efficiently
• Build the necessary screens to handle issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports necessary for the team and management

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that enables faster, more cost-effective development of dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing and communication systems. It relies on graphic modeling rather than the traditional text based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market of their embedded software products.

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

• Select and utilize the right tools for implementing MBD.
• Use MBD to carry out rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software project.
• Shorten the release of their embedded software into the market.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is designed for individuals who wish to understand requirements analysis and execute it efficiently and accurately using analysis techniques for their projects.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• identifying various types of requirements.
• understanding the core concepts and activities associated with requirements analysis.
• familiarizing themselves with the requirements analysis methodology.
• effectively utilizing diverse requirements analysis techniques to their benefit.
• structuring requirements to facilitate efficient communication with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This course illustrates the core principles and practical applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing through hands-on exercises.