Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques
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Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques
This course is part of Agile Excellence with Scrum: Planning, CI, Backlog Mastery Specialization
Instructor: Board Infinity
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What you'll learn
Understand advanced Agile and Scrum methodologies, including how to implement them in large enterprises and complex projects.
Apply industry-level sprint planning, task management using Jira, and effective estimation techniques to real-world projects.
Evaluate Scrum events, sprint performance, and team collaboration strategies to drive continuous improvement and align with business objectives.
Skills you'll gain
- Collaboration
- Agile Project Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Backlogs
- Team Building
- Estimation
- Project Estimation
- Coordinating
- Stakeholder Management
- Goal Setting
- Dependency Analysis
- Agile Methodology
- Capacity Planning
- Capacity Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Sprint Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Sprint Retrospectives
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There are 3 modules in this course
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum and Agile methodologies, focusing on their practical application within industry environments. The course covers key roles in Scrum such as Product Owner and Scrum Master, and students will gain hands-on experience using tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint planning, tracking, and backlog management. The course also addresses advanced techniques for sprint planning, estimation, and collaboration, ensuring learners can manage complex projects in large organizational settings effectively. Target Learners: This course is designed for professionals, project managers, and team leaders who are looking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies in industry settings. It is also suitable for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches who aim to refine their skills in managing complex, large-scale projects. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Analyze advanced Agile methodologies and their applications within large organizations. - Apply the Scrum framework to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively. - Assess sprint planning and backlog refinement techniques based on real-world industry scenarios. - Design and implement efficient collaboration strategies using Scrum events, Jira, and Confluence. Module Descriptions: Module 1: Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects This module introduces advanced Agile methodologies and explores how Scrum can be leveraged to manage complex projects within large organizations. It emphasizes real-world applications of Scrum in both traditional and hybrid environments. Lesson 1: Advanced Agile Methodologies This lesson focuses on expanding your understanding of Agile beyond the basics and introduces real-world case studies for implementing Agile in large enterprises. Lesson 2: Scrum for Complex Projects This lesson will explore how Scrum can be tailored for complex projects and hybrid organizational environments, and it will introduce Agile maturity models for project success. Lesson 3: Key Scrum Roles in the Industry In this lesson, learners will examine the roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master in industry settings and how to build high-performing Scrum teams for optimal collaboration. Module 2: Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking This module dives into practical sprint planning, tracking, and estimation techniques used in the industry. Learners will gain proficiency in using tools like Jira and Confluence to manage tasks, backlogs, and sprints in real-time. Lesson 1: Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints This lesson focuses on realistic sprint goal-setting and how to manage capacity and velocity in large, complex teams while aligning sprint planning with business objectives. Lesson 2: Task Management with Jira and Confluence Learners will gain hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and tracking progress with Scrum boards and reporting tools. Lesson 3: Effective Estimation Techniques In this lesson, learners will explore different estimation techniques such as Story Points and T-shirt Sizing, and practice estimation in a real-world IT project scenario. Module 3: Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events This module covers advanced Scrum events that promote continuous improvement, as well as techniques for managing risks, dependencies, and team collaboration throughout a sprint. Lesson 1: Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement This lesson covers conducting impactful retrospectives, facilitating cross-functional daily standups in distributed teams, and avoiding common Scrum event anti-patterns. Lesson 2: Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints Learners will explore strategies for managing inter-team dependencies and mitigating risks during sprint execution, ensuring smooth project delivery. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes. Lesson 3: Reporting and Sprint Review In this lesson, learners will learn how to effectively present sprint outcomes to stakeholders and use Jira’s reporting features to generate custom reports for management.
In this module, you'll dive deep into advanced Agile methodologies and learn how to implement them in large enterprises. You’ll explore the Scrum framework for complex projects, understand Agile maturity models, and gain practical insights into managing hybrid environments. Additionally, you'll master key Scrum roles, focusing on effective stakeholder management, and building high-performance Scrum teams in multi-team settings.
What's included
14 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
14 videos•Total 86 minutes
- Introduction to the Specilisation•2 minutes
- Introduction to the Course•1 minute
- Advanced Agile Methodologies: Overview•1 minute
- Beyond Basics: Agile and Lean in Practice•10 minutes
- Implementing Agile in Large Enterprises•8 minutes
- Real-World Agile Case Studies•10 minutes
- Scrum for Complex Projects: Overview•1 minute
- Scrum Framework in Complex Organizations•8 minutes
- Agile Maturity Models and Assessments•9 minutes
- Implementing Scrum in a Hybrid Environment•9 minutes
- Key Scrum Roles in the Industry: Overview•1 minute
- Product Owner and Stakeholder Management•8 minutes
- Scrum Master’s Role in a Multi-team Environment•9 minutes
- Building High-Performance Scrum Teams•8 minutes
4 readings•Total 100 minutes
- Course Syllabus•10 minutes
- Read More About Advanced Agile Methodologies•30 minutes
- Read More About Scrum for Complex Projects•30 minutes
- Read More About Key Scrum Roles in the Industry•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Agile Methodologies•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Scrum for Complex Projects•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Key Scrum Roles in the Industry•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Meet and Greet•10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 5 minutes
- Quick Course Check-In•5 minutes
In this module, you’ll master industry-level sprint planning by learning to set realistic goals, manage capacity, and align sprints with business objectives. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with task management using tools like Jira and Confluence, and explore effective reporting and metrics tracking. Finally, you’ll sharpen your estimation techniques, using tools like Planning Poker and T-shirt Sizing, and apply them to real-world project scenarios.
What's included
12 videos3 readings4 assignments
12 videos•Total 68 minutes
- Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints: Overview•1 minute
- Realistic Sprint Goal Setting In Corporate Settings•7 minutes
- Managing Capacity and Velocity in Large Teams•8 minutes
- Aligning Sprint Planning with Business Objectives•8 minutes
- Task Management with Jira and Confluence: Overview •1 minute
- Using Jira for Backlog Grooming and Sprint Planning•7 minutes
- Setting up Scrum Boards in Jira and Trello•10 minutes
- Reporting and Metrics in Jira (Burndown, Velocity)•6 minutes
- Effective Estimation Techniques: Overview •1 minute
- Story Points vs. Hours: Which to Use and When•8 minutes
- Estimation Tools: Planning Poker, T-shirt Sizing•6 minutes
- Case Study: Sprint Estimation in an IT Project•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Read More About Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints•30 minutes
- Read More About Task Management with Jira and Confluence•30 minutes
- Read More About Effective Estimation Techniques•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Task Management with Jira and Confluence•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Effective Estimation Techniques•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking•60 minutes
In this module, you’ll enhance your collaboration skills by mastering advanced Scrum events for continuous improvement. You’ll learn to conduct impactful retrospectives, facilitate cross-functional standups in distributed teams, and avoid common Scrum event pitfalls. Additionally, you'll gain expertise in managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and handling team conflicts during sprints. The module concludes with best practices for reporting sprint outcomes to stakeholders and creating custom reports in Jira.
What's included
13 videos3 readings4 assignments
13 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement: Overview•1 minute
- Conducting Advanced Retrospectives for Impactful Improvements•7 minutes
- Facilitating Cross-Functional Daily Standups in Distributed Teams•7 minutes
- Avoiding Scrum Event Anti-Patterns•7 minutes
- Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints: Overview•1 minute
- Handling Inter-team Dependencies•7 minutes
- Risk Mitigation During Sprint Execution•8 minutes
- Conflict Management within Teams•7 minutes
- Reporting and Sprint Review: Overview •1 minute
- Presenting Sprint Outcomes to Stakeholders•8 minutes
- Custom Reports in Jira for Management•7 minutes
- Real-World Sprint Review Scenarios•6 minutes
- Course Closure, Gratitude!•1 minute
3 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Read More About Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement•30 minutes
- Read More About Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints•30 minutes
- Read More About Reporting and Sprint Review•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Reporting and Sprint Review•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events•60 minutes
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To get the most out of this course, actively participate in hands-on activities, apply the concepts to real-world scenarios, and use tools like Jira for practical tasks.
Yes, Agile and Scrum are widely adopted across industries, especially in project management, software development, and large enterprises, making these skills highly in demand.
You’ll need access to a computer with internet, and familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, or Confluence would be helpful for hands-on tasks.
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