KanBan Training in Bologna

Target Audience:

IT Directors, Project Managers, Technical Team Leaders, Analysts, Software Developers, and Testers

Learning Objectives:

This training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required for the workshop components of Kanban and Agile fundamentals.

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed to provide project and issue tracking capabilities, thereby enhancing the agility of software development processes.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to leverage Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile within their organization.

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

• Comprehend the fundamental principles of Agile and Kanban
• Utilize Jira to create and manage Kanban projects
• Tailor Jira configurations to align with organizational requirements
• Execute basic and advanced search queries and analyses
• Generate and review project reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live laboratory environment.

Note

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

Kanban is a workflow management method.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at both beginner-level and advanced-level participants. The knowledge and tools provided can be applied in your daily work to optimize workflow efficiency.

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

• Increase the number of work items completed per unit of time.
• Reduce the time required to complete work items.
• Improve work predictability (providing better answers to "When will it be done?").
• Manage flow metrics (throughput, lead time, work in progress, work item age).
• Use flow charts (Cumulative Flow Diagram, Lead Time Histogram, Work Aging Chart).
• Utilize statistical forecasting methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreement.
• Design a Kanban System in a methodological way (STATIK).
• Understand Little's Law, which describes the nature of value flow.

This two-day program is crafted to assist teams belonging to an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating efficiently within an Agile setting by utilizing frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will gain insights into functioning as an Agile Team, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and conducting iterations. The curriculum also highlights the importance of understanding the team’s position within the ART and fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside peer teams.

The training readies teams to engage in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with a specific emphasis on upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to take the certification exam to achieve the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

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

• Implementing SAFe principles to extend Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Comprehending their team’s function within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader goals.
• Identifying other teams within the train, including their specific roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively planning and executing iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and continuously refining processes.
• Engaging in and contributing to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborating and integrating efforts with other teams within the Agile Release Train.