Scrum for an advanced Scrum Master + preparation for PSM II Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in understanding the Waterfall model and exploring how its traditional shortcomings have been addressed, including through Agile methodologies.

Day one provides an overview of various approaches, helping you determine which might best suit your organizational environment.

On day two, we examine project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, demonstrating how they can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

This course targets the business analyst’s role in ensuring success on Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Customer to facilitate the development process. Participants will work through a mock project to practice common scenarios.

Who should attend?

This two-day course is ideal for IT professionals eager to implement Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development. It is particularly beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and software development clients who wish to have a stakeholding in the development process.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management to explain how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, handle testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which can be a real client application if available).

This intensive two-day program offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore the modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams aiming to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for individuals planning to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This training course for Certified Scrum Master focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of Scrum methodology and implementation. This CSM training program will help you earn recognition as a certified ScrumMaster, as awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals worldwide who have completed the CSM training and successfully passed the exam.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who aim to deepen their understanding of Scrum and successfully pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamental principles and concepts of Scrum.
• Develop core competencies to effectively manage internal and external distractions during project development.
• Gain thorough expertise in all Scrum ceremonies.
• Achieve proficiency in executing Scrum practices.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

The Certified Scrum Product Owner training provides comprehensive insight into the multifaceted responsibilities of product owners. It covers key areas such as managing and prioritizing business value, alongside established industry best practices. Supported by the CSPO curriculum, professionals can effectively scale Scrum projects through proper preparation.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet learners often concentrate more on the software itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training unveils the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they work together to help teams successfully deliver their products or projects. Participants will learn to leverage these tools efficiently to centralize user requirements, testing, and communication in a single location.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, Jira/Confluence integration, reporting, key fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

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

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira to effectively manage the project
• Handle issues with precision
• Design appropriate screens for specific issue types
• Create workflows and boards, understanding their interplay
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review essential reports for the team and management

All participants who complete the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSM class participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

Additionally, you are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment upon passing PSM I.

The Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM II) course is a two-day Advanced Scrum Master program designed to support experienced Scrum Masters in their professional journeys. This course combines instruction with facilitated exercises to address the challenges Scrum Masters face and explore how Scrum’s principles and values help navigate those situations.

PSPO II is an advanced-level Scrum.org certification course focused on professional product ownership in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who wish to maximize product value and excel in modern product management practices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced Product Owner stances and apply them in practice.
• Leverage stakeholder management and product strategy for maximizing value.
• Apply evidence-based management (EBM) for outcome-driven product delivery.
• Prepare effectively for the PSPO II assessment.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on group activities and role plays.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You’ll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This intensive two-day program equips experienced Scrum Masters for their critical leadership roles in driving Agile success across teams, programs, and entire enterprises within a SAFe® framework. The curriculum focuses on facilitating seamless cross-team collaboration to enhance program execution and foster a culture of continuous improvement. It enriches the traditional Scrum methodology by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to optimize value flow, and guiding effective interactions with architects, product management, and key stakeholders in broader enterprise contexts. Participants will gain practical tools for cultivating high-performing teams and learn strategies to mitigate Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in large-scale environments. Completing this course prepares you to sit for the examination and achieve your SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) certification.

This two-day course is designed to help teams that are part of an Agile Release Train (ART) operate effectively within an Agile environment by applying frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will learn how to function as Agile Teams, create and manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and execute iterations. The course also emphasizes understanding the team’s role within the ART and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and continuously improve alongside other teams.

The training prepares teams to participate in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with a particular focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completion of the course also prepares participants for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organization.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and how it contributes to overall objectives.
• Recognize other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations effectively.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.