Agile Orientation for Digital Transformation: Concepts, Practices and Mindsets

This course is designed to equip individuals with strong foundational knowledge of Agile theory, practices, and behaviours to accelerate understanding and application of Agile principles.

Gain a clear understanding of key concepts and methodologies, and develop the skills to articulate them effectively. Learn practical insights for planning and participating in Agile practices, from ceremonies to utilising essential tools.

Explore real-world examples to uncover critical success factors and avoid common pitfalls in Agile projects. Take advantage of opportunities to apply learnings through case study activities and access toolkits that cultivate Agile mindsets and behaviours, seamlessly integrating them into your daily activities for enhanced productivity and success.

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers

• Product Managers

• Business Analysts

• IT Developers

• Scrum Masters or other professionals working on project/product management roles who want to upskill themselves and drive their organisation’s Agile agenda

What You Will Learn

Agile Fundamentals and Mindsets

• Understand the foundational principles and values of Agile methodologies, including the Agile Manifesto, 12 Agile Principles, and the mindset shift required for agility in project management and product development

Scrums and Sprints

• Explore the Scrum framework, with a focus on building effective scrum teams and delivering within Sprints

Agile Roles

• Examine the various roles within Agile teams, including the responsibilities and expectations for roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team members

• Emphasise collaboration and effective communication among these roles

Epics, Product Features, and Backlogs

• Learn how to break down project requirements into manageable components, including creating Epics, defining Product Features, and crafting User Stories to guide development and facilitate communication

Estimation

• Focus on Agile estimation techniques, including methods like story points, planning poker, and relative sizing to estimate effort for User Stories

• Develop a shared understanding of team capacity and improve release planning accuracy

Kickstart the Sprint

• Address the practical aspects of preparing for a Sprint, including Sprint 0 activities to ensure a well-organised start by preparing the product backlog

Roadmap Planning

• Explore techniques for aligning Agile development with organisational goals, including creating and maintaining Agile roadmaps, prioritising features, managing dependencies, and adapting to changes in business priorities

Sprint Ceremonies and Artefacts

• Cover various ceremonies and artifacts in Agile development, such as Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Daily Stand-ups

• Gain insights into the purpose and value of artifacts like burndown charts, velocity and the Definition of Done

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

• Attend at least 75% of the course

• Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

Assessment Plan

• Assessment Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Weightage: 100%

Learners are to answer the MCQ quiz questions on Agile concepts and practices. The MCQ quiz questions will be able to assess if learners are able to achieve the desired learning outcomes, which is to gain a strong foundational knowledge of Agile theory, practices and behaviours.