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

This intensive two-day programme is designed for IT professionals eager to understand the Waterfall model and explore how its limitations have traditionally been addressed, including through Agile methodologies.

On the first day, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of these methodologies, empowering them to determine which approach best fits their organisational environment.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile principles, which can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

Business analysis is the process of investigating, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the change management process within an organization and in designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and organizational changes by guaranteeing that implemented solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

This programme emphasizes the critical role of the business analyst in delivering successful Agile initiatives. Learners will acquire skills to collaborate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and clients to streamline the delivery process. The course includes a simulated project where participants practice handling typical scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

This intensive two-day course is designed for IT professionals eager to adopt Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development projects. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and software development clients who wish to gain active involvement in the development process.

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

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

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental test concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilising Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine contemporary 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 ideal for individuals pursuing a career in testing and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This live, instructor-led training in Malaysia (available online or onsite) is designed for professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to deepen their understanding of Scrum and prepare for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the core fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Develop essential competencies to manage internal and external distractions during project development.
• Gain a thorough understanding of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Achieve proficiency in implementing Scrum practices.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet practitioners often prioritise the tool itself over the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training explores the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, working in unison to help teams deliver products and projects successfully. Participants will learn how to utilise these tools effectively to streamline user requirement management, testing, and communication, all centralised within a single environment.

Key topics include JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban and Scrum), planning, dependencies, the Jira-Confluence integration, reporting, essential and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

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

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira to manage projects efficiently
• Manage issues effectively
• Design necessary screens for various issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interplay
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports vital for team and management oversight

The PSPO II certification by Scrum.org is an advanced-level course designed to equip professionals with the skills needed for product ownership in complex business environments.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to maximize product value and master modern product management techniques.

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

• Grasp advanced Product Owner stances and implement them in real-world scenarios.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to enhance value delivery.
• Apply Evidence-Based Management (EBM) principles for outcome-focused product development.
• Prepare efficiently for the PSPO II assessment.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical group activities and role-playing sessions.

Customization Options

• For bespoke training arrangements for this course, please contact us directly.

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

You will learn how to deliver and release value through Agile Release Trains, construct an Agile Portfolio, and drive a Lean-Agile transformation at an enterprise level.

You will develop an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and learn how to apply SAFe's principles and practices to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attendance at this class prepares you to sit for the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day program equips experienced Scrum Masters with the leadership skills needed to drive Agile success at the team, program, and enterprise levels within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on facilitating effective cross-team collaboration to support program execution and continuous improvement. It expands the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to optimize value flow, and fostering productive interactions with architects, product management, and key stakeholders across the organization. Participants gain practical tools for building high-performing teams and learn how to address common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Completing this course prepares you to sit for the certification exam and earn your SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) credential.

This two-day program is tailored to assist teams belonging to an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating efficiently within an Agile setting by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will acquire the skills to function as an Agile Team, develop and oversee their backlogs, and successfully plan and carry out iterations. The curriculum also stresses the importance of comprehending the team’s position within the ART and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and continuously enhance performance alongside fellow teams.

The training equips teams to engage in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with a specific emphasis on upcoming PI planning sessions. Finishing this course also readies participants for the certification examination to achieve the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Utilise SAFe principles to expand Lean and Agile practices throughout the organisation.
• Grasp their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader objectives.
• Identify other teams within the train, understanding their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations efficiently.
• Showcase delivered value and continuously refine processes.
• Take part in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate efforts with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

This course is also referred to as SCRUM awareness training.

Who should attend?

Designed for managers, executives, and other decision-makers, this course helps you understand how to calculate the benefits of implementing this methodology or grasp what your team is accomplishing.

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

The Scrum Master plays a vital role within any Agile or Scrum team. This course equips participants with the essential knowledge of the Scrum framework and prepares them to take the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) examination.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who are currently Scrum Masters or aspiring to become one, as well as other professionals working within a Scrum environment who require a comprehensive understanding of Scrum principles.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Grasp the origins and evolution of Agile methodologies.
• Comprehend and apply the core values and principles underpinning Agile methods.
• Distinguish between traditional defined processes and the empirical approaches used in Agile.
• Understand the roles, artefacts, events, and practices inherent to Scrum.
• Feel fully confident and prepared to sit the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

This course is designed for product owners, managers, or anyone keen on Agile planning and estimation techniques.

The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course blends presentations, discussions, and hands-on exercises to explain and demonstrate concepts through practice. It provides insight into what it is like to assume the role within an Agile team. The curriculum covers all aspects of a product owner's involvement in an Agile product's life-cycle, including rapid requirement gathering, writing user stories, estimating story points, tracking, release planning, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more.