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Agile Fundamentals


Description
Agile Fundamentals

In this complete virtual course you’ll learn about the foundation practices of good Agile teams, developing an Agile mindset, adaptive planning, value based development, and iterative feedback cycles. Study is based on self-guided activity based content and completed with a series of small instructor lead classrooms.

Each learning activity will build your knowledge and practice, creating a solid foundation for implementing Agile in your day-to-day work. You’ll cover deep dives into value, the roles and responsibilities within an Agile team, the detailed planning horizons and much more – all ready to apply!

This is the first course on your journey and recommended for anyone starting out in Agile to obtain a great understanding of the core concepts and practices.
Content
  • Section 1
  • Welcome and reflect
  • Introduction
  • Module 1: History of Agile
  • Systems Thinking
  • Agile Principles
  • Agile Manifesto Test
  • Agile vs Waterfall
  • Reflection on Agile and Waterfall
  • The Future
  • Section 2
  • Module 2: Core Concepts
  • Build Concepts
  • Automation
  • Balancing the Core Elements
  • Timeboxing & Requirements
  • Timeboxing Reflection
  • Iterative, Incremental, Empirical
  • Concepts Test
  • Section 3
  • Module 3: Agile Frameworks
  • Scrum Intro
  • Scrum Artifacts
  • Scrum Reflection
  • Kanban Principles
  • Kanban Boards
  • Kanban Example Board 1
  • Response 1
  • Kanban Board Example 2
  • Response 2
  • Draw Your Own!
  • Frameworks Test
  • Section 4
  • Module 4: Planning
  • Planning Horizons
  • Save the Hedgehog - Vision
  • Hedgehog Roadmap
  • User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
  • Write a User Story
  • Estimation
  • Communicating Your Plans
  • Section 5
  • Module 5: Agile Teams
  • Roles
  • Team Setup
  • Team Setup Cont.
  • Your Thoughts
  • Section 6
  • Module 5: Measuring Agile
  • OKRs and Goal Alignment
  • Measuring the Product
  • Measuring the Increment
  • Measuring the Sprint
  • Agile Measurement Task
  • Measurement Test
  • Section 7
  • Module 7: Mindset
  • Mastery and Mindset
  • Evaluate Your Mindset
  • Mastery Models
  • Environment
  • Mindset and Environment
  • Logical Levels of Change
  • Your Logical Levels
  • Team Mindset
  • Psychological Safety Assessment
  • Team Charter for Safety
  • Organisational Mindset
  • Kanban
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever