Scrum Training in Abu Dhabi

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 instructor-led, live training in Abu Dhabi (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

The training "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who want to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true leaders in an agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial for the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about comprehensiveness, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This two-day course is ideal for IT professionals interested in the Waterfall model and traditional methods used to address its limitations, such as Agile methodologies.

The first day provides an overview of these approaches, helping you determine which may be best suited for your environment.

On the second day, we explore project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile that can be effectively applied in both Waterfall and Agile settings.

This course is designed to equip business analysts with the skills needed for success in Agile projects. Attendees will gain insights into collaborating effectively with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Customer to streamline the development process. The training includes practical exercises through a simulated project, covering typical scenarios.

Who should attend?

This 2-day course is ideal for IT professionals looking to implement Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and clients who wish to have a significant role in the development process.

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

By the end of the course, each participant will create and implement a test plan for a sample application (which could be an actual client application if available).

Overview

This 2-day course offers an introductory look into Agile software testing. It covers fundamental test concepts within the framework of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s (More Agile Testing, 2014) Agile Testing Quadrants model to delve into modern principles and practices in Agile testing.

Intended Audience

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

It is also ideal for individuals looking to specialize in testing as a career path, serving as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.

The training course for Certified Scrum Master focuses on giving you a better grasp of Scrum methodology and implementation. This program on CSM training will help you be known as a certified ScrumMaster, as awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals worldwide who've acquired the CSM training and successfully cleared the exam.

The Certified Scrum Product Owner training allows a thorough learning of multiple aspects that guide product owners. It includes managing and prioritizing business value and industry methods. With the backing of the CSPO course, scaling Scrum projects can be done with adequate preparation.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, often leading people to focus more on the tool itself rather than the methodology.

This instructor-led live training aims to introduce participants to the capabilities of Jira and Confluence when used together. The goal is to support the team in successfully delivering their product or project. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize these tools for managing user requirements, testing, and communication all within a centralized platform.

The course will cover topics such as setting up JIRA projects, creating Confluence spaces, understanding workflows and boards (Kanban and Scrum), planning and dependencies, integrating Jira with Confluence, reporting, key fields and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering techniques.

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

• Create a project using either Scrum or Kanban methodologies
• Configure Jira for effective project management
• Effectively manage issues within the system
• Design necessary screens to handle different issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand how they interact with each other
• Conduct both basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review essential reports for team and management purposes

All participants completing 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 2nd attempt at no additional cost.

You are also entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment once passing PSM I

The Professional Scrum Master IITM (PSM II) course is a 2-day Advanced Scrum Master course designed to support experienced Scrum Masters in their professional journeys.  This course is a combination of instruction and facilitated exercises looking at the challenges that Scrum Masters face and how the principles and values of Scrum help them to deal with those situations. 

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 two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success in a SAFe® implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of the program execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices; the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger program and enterprise contexts. The course offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

This comprehensive two-day course is crafted to empower teams operating within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in an Agile setting by leveraging proven frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain the expertise to function cohesively as Agile Teams, establish and manage their backlogs, and confidently plan and deliver iterations. The programme places strong emphasis on understanding the team's strategic position within the ART, fostering seamless collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside peer teams.

Equipped with this training, teams are fully prepared to engage in a Program Increment (PI), navigating both Team-level and Program-level events with a specific focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Furthermore, successful completion of the course serves as excellent preparation for the certification examination required to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

Upon concluding the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to effectively scale Lean and Agile practices across the entire organisation.

• Comprehend their team's specific role within the Agile Release Train and how it drives broader organisational objectives.

• Identify other teams within the train, recognising their roles and critical interdependencies.

• Plan and execute iterations with precision and effectiveness.

• Demonstrate tangible value delivery while fostering a culture of continuous process improvement.

• Actively participate in and contribute meaningfully to Program Increment planning.

• Collaborate and integrate deliverables seamlessly with other teams across the Agile Release Train.

The Scrum Practitioner training is designed to introduce agile concepts and methodologies in a classroom setting through a blend of presentations, exercises, and engaging activities that emphasize 'learning by doing'. Participants will have the chance to apply these techniques using a pre-prepared simulation, which will reinforce their understanding.

Scrum uses an evidence-based framework that maximises the team's ability to respond to emerging requirements, deliver value quickly and adapt to new market conditions.

The goal of this approach is to understand and respond to customer needs in a timely manner and manage any other unpredictable challenge that may occur for which a sequential approach is not suitable.

This course adopts a workshop-based structure to provide participants with hands-on practice in Scrum and Agile methodologies.

This course is also referred to as SCRUM awareness training.

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for managers, executives, and other decision-makers who wish to understand how to measure the benefits of adopting the methodology or want to gain insight into their team's activities.

It is also ideal for clients of software development looking to have a stake in the development process.

The role of a Scrum Master is crucial for any Agile/Scrum team. This course provides comprehensive training on key elements of the Scrum framework, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to take the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who are currently serving or planning to serve as a Scrum Master, as well as those working in a Scrum environment and requiring an in-depth understanding of Scrum methodologies.

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

• Grasp the origins of Agile methods.
• Comprehend and implement the core values and principles of Agile methods.
• Differentiate between defined processes and empirical processes used in Agile.
• Understand Scrum roles, artifacts, events, and practices.
• Be fully prepared to take the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

This course is designed for: Product owners, managers, or anyone with an interest in Agile planning and estimation techniques.

The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course employs a blend of presentations, discussions, and practical exercises to explain and demonstrate the role of an Agile team member. It provides insight into the responsibilities of a product owner throughout an Agile product's lifecycle, including rapid requirement gathering, crafting user stories, estimating story points, monitoring progress, planning releases, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more.

Scrum is a popular method for managing projects within the Agile approach. Scrum is a framework that enables teams working on a project to deliver a valuable product in a flexible and efficient manner. The main features of Scrum are transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Scrum allows for quick responses to changes, flexible adaptation to client needs, and an iterative product development process, which often leads to better quality and client satisfaction. Roles within the team: Product Owner: A person representing the client's interests and defining task priorities in the product. Scrum Master: A person supporting the Scrum team, ensuring the process is followed and removing obstacles. Development Team: A team responsible for delivering the product.