Introduction to Agile Software Development
This one day course provides a good all round introduction to Agile software development approaches. Our trainer will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to take Agile back in to your team. We’ve aimed this course at developers, testers, business analysts, database administrators, project managers and executives. The course is delivered as an interactive workshop, enabling you to learn from our trainer’s wealth of experience, as well as having the opportunity to address issues relevant to your own experience. This will help increase the likelihood of a successful adoption of Agile for your software development project.
We can also offer follow-on training. Because we believe adopting Agile is very personal each team and organistaion, we offer this on an company basis. Our trainer works with your team to enable them to take on specific Agile roles. Typically this would be a two day on site coaching-style course, which would cover:
- one to one sessions with key team members including managers
- coaching on test driven development, continuous integration and other Agile techniques
- Development of an Agile process specific to your organisation
- Development of Agile documentation (user stories, product backlogs etc)
The funding also applies to this offer - please contact us direct to discuss your requirements and we will be able to provide further details and costs.
Your trainer is Nick McKenna, Certified Scrum Master and Practitioner. Nick runs his own successful software development house using Agile principles and practices. Nick is also treasurer for the Agile Yorkshire group which meets monthly to promote Agile development in our region.
Price: £295
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Recommended for:
Developers, testers, business analysts, DBAs, product owners, project managers, executives and senior managers.
You will learn how to:
Identify the key roles in an Agile project - such as Product Owner and Scrum Master and who might take on these in your team
Understand the core principles of Agile Software Development
Understand the key Agile processes
Take Agile back into your organisation, equipped with key knowledge and skills to help ensure success
Other people who have done this course say:
"Everything on the course was fine, great venue and superb facilities" Hannah
"The course did go well; it was both enjoyable and informative" Elizabeth
"Great course and tutor"
"Very useful for working on my own projects, fun and informative" Alan
Course outline:
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Day 1 |
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Morning Sessions |
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1 |
Problems with Waterfall |
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2 |
What is Agile? |
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3 |
Who's Who |
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4 |
Agile Teams |
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Afternoon Sessions |
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Agile Artefacts |
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Agile Process |
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3 |
Agile Tools |
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4 |
Scaling Up Agile |
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5 |
Agile Client Relationships |
Course dates:
Friday 23rd April 2010
Monday 7th June 2010
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