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Today's business environment changes quickly and constantly. Organizations need to be flexible to keep up with competitors, new technology and customer demands. Agile approaches offer tangible benefits in productivity and quality by rapidly addressing issues, responding to new opportunities and meeting volatile customer demands, while focusing on continuous improvement through an iterative approach.

 

This class is an introduction to Agile for individuals interested in exploring agile or applying agile practices, principles and values in their organization. This class is geared towards anyone who is new to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban and hasn't received any formal training. It provides participants with a good understanding of Agile approaches and the importance of managing change effectively.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Agile approach, mindset, and the benefits of agility.

• Differences between traditional and Agile methods

• A holistic approach to Agile adoption

• The essential agile practices used for project\product management.

• The tools to begin applying the Agile practices in your organization.

• Scrum Framework, its roles, ceremonies, and artifacts

• Kanban principles and practices

• Case studies

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for anyone who's new to Agile, Scrum and Kanban and is looking for a basic understanding of the framework. 

For Individuals interested in a deeper understanding of Agile frameworks and practices, there are 4 additional Agile workshops that can be taken individually. This course is part of the Certificate Program in Agile Leadership and Process Improvement and can be combined with other Agile courses to complete the certificate.

Course Format:

Online classes will be interactive and include a mix of pre-work assignments and live-online class discussions. You may participate in active dialogue, reflection, explore real-life scenarios, or group activities to demonstrate your understanding and share meaning. Come prepared to engage and explore new ways of learning and relationship-building.

The registration fee includes all materials.

 

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