Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the core values and 12 principles of the **Agile Manifesto** and contrast it with predictive methods.
• Understand the principles and roles of the **Scrum Framework** (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team).
• Apply techniques for incremental delivery, including the use of time-boxes (Sprints/Iterations).
• Master the creation and prioritization of the **Product Backlog** and the use of User Stories.
• Explain the use and interpretation of key agile metrics (e.g., Velocity, Burn-down/Burn-up Charts).
• Differentiate between Scrum, **Kanban**, and other Lean/Agile methodologies and when to use each.
• Understand the importance of continuous stakeholder feedback and team self-organization.
• Participate effectively in core agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives).

• New or aspiring Project Managers transitioning to an agile environment
• Team Members, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts working on agile projects
• Business Analysts and Product Owners seeking foundational knowledge
• Managers overseeing agile teams and seeking better understanding
• Anyone preparing for entry-level agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster or Product Owner)

• Group Workshop: Creating User Stories and Prioritizing a Product Backlog (MoSCoW/WSJF)
• Hands-on Activity: Running a Simulated Daily Stand-up and Retrospective
• Case Studies: Analyzing a transition from Waterfall to Scrum and the lessons learned
• Individual Exercises: Estimating User Stories using Planning Poker techniques
• Discussions: Applying Agile principles outside of software development (e.g., marketing, HR)

Unit 1: Agile Mindset and Principles

• The origin and necessity of **Agile** in response to changing business environments.
• Deep dive into the **Four Values** and **Twelve Principles** of the Agile Manifesto.
• Understanding the concept of iterative and incremental development vs. Waterfall.
• The importance of continuous feedback, adaptation, and customer collaboration.

Unit 2: The Scrum Framework

Roles, Events, and Artifacts
• Detailed review of the three core **Scrum Roles** (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team).
• Mastering the four formal **Scrum Events** (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective).
• Understanding the three **Scrum Artifacts** (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment).
• Defining the **Definition of Done (DoD)** and its importance for quality.

Unit 3: Requirements and Prioritization

Backlog Management
• Mastering the creation of **User Stories** and acceptance criteria.
• Techniques for effective **Product Backlog** refinement and grooming.
• Prioritization methods (e.g., MoSCoW, Value vs. Effort, WSJF).
• Estimating effort using techniques like Planning Poker and T-shirt sizing.

Unit 4: Lean and Kanban

Flow and Visualization
• Introduction to **Lean Principles** and the elimination of waste in the project context.
• Understanding the core practices of **Kanban** (Visualize, Limit WIP, Manage Flow).
• Designing and using a Kanban Board and the concept of Continuous Flow.
• Introduction to other scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) and when they apply.

Unit 5: Agile Planning and Metrics

Tracking and Adaptation
• The difference between release planning, iteration planning, and daily planning.
• Creating and interpreting **Burn-down/Burn-up Charts** and measuring team Velocity.
• Techniques for conducting effective **Retrospectives** and implementing continuous improvement.
• Strategies for handling scope change and risk management in an agile context.