Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training
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Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training
This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Understand the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its core principles
Learn how Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) extends Scrum for multiple teams
Explore Disciplined Agile (DA) as a toolkit for enterprise agility
Apply scaling frameworks to manage complex, large-scale projects
Skills you'll gain
- Organizational Change
- Agile Software Development
- Business Transformation
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Requirements Analysis
- Lean Methodologies
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Kanban Principles
- Agile Methodology
- Scope Management
- Agile Project Management
- Waterfall Methodology
- Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Process Mapping
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There are 4 modules in this course
This Agile course provides the skills to understand core principles and apply Agile frameworks for effective project management. Start with the foundations of Agile, its importance, and how it differs from Waterfall. Then, learn key frameworks like Scrum, XP, Kanban, and Crystal through real-world case studies and activities. Explore essential practices including Lean, value stream mapping, and DSDM methods such as MoSCoW and timeboxing. Finally, discover scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile to manage large-scale projects and drive enterprise transformation.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Agile Principles: Explain core concepts and differences from Waterfall - Apply Core Frameworks: Use Scrum, XP, Kanban, and Crystal in projects - Implement Agile Practices: Apply Lean, value stream mapping, MoSCoW, and timeboxing - Scale Agile Effectively: Manage enterprise projects with SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile Ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals seeking practical Agile expertise for career growth.
Master the Foundations of Agile with this beginner-friendly module. Explore the Agile way of thinking, its importance, and how it differs from Waterfall. Learn key Agile principles and see real-world applications like Microsoft’s shift to Agile. Reinforce concepts through activities and problem-solving exercises.
What's included
10 videos1 reading2 assignments
10 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Trainer Introduction•2 minutes
- Agile Way of Thinking•3 minutes
- Learning Objectives•1 minute
- Introduction to Models•1 minute
- Introduction to Waterfall and Agile Models•7 minutes
- Introduction to Agile•5 minutes
- Agile Principles•8 minutes
- Use Case : Microsoft’s Shift from Waterfall to Agile•4 minutes
- Activity: Solving Problems with Agile Principles•1 minute
- Importance of Agile•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Course Syllabus•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 115 minutes
- Assessment for Foundations of Agile•60 minutes
- Quiz on Introduction to Models •55 minutes
Explore the Core Agile Frameworks that power modern project management. Learn key methodologies like Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and Crystal, along with their principles and practices. Understand real-world applications through case studies such as implementing a major e-commerce payment gateway. Reinforce learning with activities like analyzing a Kanban board and exploring how Crystal methodology supports different team needs.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
9 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Types of Agile Frameworks and Methodologies•2 minutes
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Scrum•7 minutes
- Use Case: Implementing a Major Payment Gateway for an E-Commerce Platform•3 minutes
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Extreme Programming (XP)•1 minute
- Extreme Programming (XP) Practices•7 minutes
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Kanban•5 minutes
- Activity: Analyzing a Kanban Board•5 minutes
- Introduction to Crystal Methodology•4 minutes
- Exploring Crystal Methodology and Its Use Cases•4 minutes
3 assignments•Total 130 minutes
- Assessment for Core Agile Frameworks•60 minutes
- Quiz on Types of Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Scrum and Extreme Programming•15 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Kanban and Crystal•55 minutes
Discover Essential Agile Practices with a focus on Lean and DSDM methodologies. Learn Lean software development principles and the five-step process to adopt Lean, supported by activities like creating a value stream map. Explore DSDM’s planning philosophy, MoSCoW prioritization, and timeboxing techniques. Apply these practices through guided activities to improve project management, streamline workflows, and deliver value-driven results effectively.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments
8 videos•Total 34 minutes
- Lean Software Development•4 minutes
- Five-Steps Process to Become Lean•4 minutes
- Activity: Creating a Value Stream Map•5 minutes
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)•6 minutes
- DSDM: Planning Philosophy•6 minutes
- DSDM: MoSCoW•1 minute
- DSDM: Timeboxing•4 minutes
- Activity: Applying MoSCow and Timeboxing in Project Management•4 minutes
3 assignments•Total 130 minutes
- Assessment for Essential Agile Practices•60 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Lean•15 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)•55 minutes
Explore Scaling Agile Frameworks to manage large, complex projects effectively. Learn the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its core principles for aligning teams at scale. Dive into Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) to extend Scrum practices across multiple teams, and understand Disciplined Agile (DA) as a flexible toolkit for enterprise agility. Conclude with key takeaways to apply scaling frameworks and drive organizational transformation with Agile.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Agile Framework and Methodologies: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)•3 minutes
- Core Principles of SAFe•5 minutes
- Agile Framework and Methodologies large- Scale Scrum (LeSS)•5 minutes
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Disciplined Agile (DA)•6 minutes
- Key Takeaways•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 130 minutes
- Assessment for Scaling Agile Frameworks•60 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: SAFe•15 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: LeSS and DA•55 minutes
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