Scrum for Managers and Executives 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.

This course highlights the responsibilities of the business analyst to ensure success in Agile projects. Participants will acquire skills to collaborate effectively with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Customer, thereby facilitating the development process. The training includes a mock project where attendees can practice handling common scenarios.

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.

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

The PSPO II is an advanced-level certification from Scrum.org designed for professionals managing product ownership in complex business environments.

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to enhance product value and master contemporary product management techniques.

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend and apply advanced Product Owner roles in real-world scenarios.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to maximize value.
• Implement evidence-based management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product delivery.
• Prepare efficiently for the PSPO II certification exam.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please reach out to us.

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

You will learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

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, program 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 to assume a leadership role in driving Agile success at the team, program, and enterprise levels within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on facilitating cross-team interactions to support program execution and continuous improvement. It expands the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to optimize value flow, and guiding interactions with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders across broader program and enterprise contexts. Participants will gain actionable strategies for building high-performing teams and learn practical methods for overcoming Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Upon completion, attendees will be prepared to sit for the exam and earn their certification as a SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

This two-day program is tailored to help teams operating within an Agile Release Train (ART) thrive in an Agile setting by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain the skills to function effectively as Agile Teams, manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and carry out iterations. The training also highlights the importance of understanding the team’s position within the ART and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and drive continuous improvement alongside other teams.

The course equips teams to engage in Program Increment (PI) activities, covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with a specific emphasis on upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.

• Comprehend their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and how it supports overall objectives.

• Identify other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.

• Plan and execute iterations effectively.

• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.

• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.

• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

The Scrum Practitioner course is designed to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom setting, combining lectures, practical exercises, and engaging activities that embrace the 'learning by doing' approach. Throughout the training, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques through a pre-prepared simulation, helping to reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Scrum employs an evidence-based framework that enhances the team's ability to respond to emerging requirements, deliver value quickly, and adapt to new market conditions.

The objective of this approach is to promptly understand and address customer needs, while managing any unforeseen challenges that may arise and are unsuitable for a sequential approach.