Agile & Scrum Basics: Ability to adapt to change

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πŸŒ€ Agile & Scrum Basics: Deliver Faster, Collaborate Better


🧾 Course Description

In today’s fast-paced digital world, Agile and Scrum have become the go-to methodologies for managing software projects efficiently and flexibly. β€œAgile & Scrum Basics” introduces you to the core principles, roles, ceremonies, and tools that define Agile project delivery β€” with a deep focus on Scrum.

This beginner-friendly course is designed for developers, testers, product owners, project managers, or anyone entering a team working in Agile. You’ll learn how to work in sprints, plan effectively, hold daily stand-ups, write user stories, and deliver business value consistently β€” with hands-on scenarios and team simulations.


βœ… Key Benefits

  • 🧠 Understand Agile Mindset β€” Deliver in iterations, embrace change, and focus on value
  • 🧩 Master Scrum Roles and Ceremonies β€” Work smoothly as a dev, PO, or Scrum Master
  • πŸ“… Improve Productivity β€” Plan better with backlog grooming, estimation, and retrospectives
  • 🀝 Enhance Collaboration β€” Clear communication, ownership, and teamwork culture
  • πŸ’Ό Industry-Aligned Skills β€” Get prepared for Agile teams, interviews, and certifications (CSM/PSM)

🎯 Pre-requisites

  • No prior Agile or project management knowledge required
  • Basic understanding of software teams helpful but not necessary
  • Suitable for non-tech, tech, and hybrid roles

πŸ“š Curriculum Breakdown

🧭 Module 1: Agile Fundamentals

  • What is Agile? Manifesto and principles
  • Agile vs Waterfall
  • Agile values: collaboration, feedback, working software

πŸŒ€ Module 2: Scrum Framework Overview

  • What is Scrum? When and why to use it
  • Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
  • Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective

πŸ—‚οΈ Module 3: Product Backlog & Sprint Planning

  • Writing user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Prioritization techniques: MoSCoW, WSJF
  • Estimation: Story points, Planning Poker

πŸ“ˆ Module 4: Sprint Execution & Delivery

  • How Daily Stand-ups work
  • Definition of Done (DoD) and Definition of Ready (DoR)
  • Burn-down charts and task boards (Jira, Trello)

πŸ” Module 5: Review, Feedback & Retrospective

  • Sprint review for demo & validation
  • How to conduct retrospectives effectively
  • Continuous improvement mindset

πŸ› οΈ Module 6: Tools, Artifacts & Real-Life Scenarios

  • Scrum artifacts: Product backlog, Sprint backlog, Increment
  • Tools: Jira, Trello, Miro (overview)
  • Scrum in remote/hybrid teams

πŸ§ͺ Module 7: Agile Simulation Project

  • Participate in a simulated Agile sprint
  • Write stories, conduct planning, review and retro
  • Evaluate team velocity and reflect

⏱️ Estimated Duration

Daily Study TimeEstimated DurationBest For
2 hours/day7–8 days (~1.5 weeks)Smooth daily pace with exercises
4 hours/day3–4 daysGreat for onboarding or crash course
6 hours/day2–3 days (bootcamp)Ideal for rapid team training

πŸŽ“ Outcome

By the end of Agile & Scrum Basics, you will:

  • Understand how Agile and Scrum work in real teams
  • Take part in sprint ceremonies and contribute effectively
  • Use Jira/Trello to manage tasks and track progress
  • Be prepared for Agile job roles, Scrum interviews, or CSM/PSM certification

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