PRMG 0020 - Agile in Practice for Today’s Teams
Course Description
Gain hands-on experience applying Agile principles, values and frameworks at work and for project delivery in unconventional settings. This 14-hour course extends beyond foundational theoretical concepts, providing practical application through simulations and collaborative exercises reflecting typical real-world challenges.
Through a series of instructor-facilitated sessions, participants get the opportunity to complete team and individual-based activities within an Agile-oriented setting. Participants gain experience interacting within ceremonies, creating and sizing user stories, managing product backlogs, visualizing workflows and responding to changing requirements. All activities are geared towards creating high-performing teams, ultimately improving efficiency and helping you meet organizational goals.
Course Outline/Topics
Module 1: Recap of Agile foundations and Role Assignment
Module 2: User Story Estimation, Backlog Management & Sprint Planning Simulation
Module 3: Kanban, Flow Visualization and Agile Metrics
Module 4: Group Presentations, Sprint Reviews & Retrospectives
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
- Apply Agile frameworks, work processes and artifacts to real-world work situations
- Simulate stages of an Agile project, applying foundational and moderately advanced practices such as Scrum and Kanban tools
- Produce user stories and prioritize a backlog towards optimizing business value
- Leverage Agile information radiators and metrics to monitor flow and performance
- Demonstrate Agile teamwork and collaboration principles
Notes
Customized Corporate Training. Bring our courses to your team. We can tailor the curriculum and delivery to meet the specific needs of your organization. For more information, go to our Customized Corporate Training page or email sce-customized@uwm.edu.