Course Key Features
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2 days of instructor led classroom training over weekend
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Certificate on completion of Training
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Soft copy of training manual
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Hard copy of Study Material
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90% of our trained participants have been able to move into Scrum roles and those already in Scrum roles have added immensely to their knowledge to move to next level
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Highly experienced trainers (>15 years’ work experience) who teach with live examples
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Agile software development refers to a group of software development methodologies based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing cross-functional teams. Scrum is a subset of Agile. It is a lightweight process framework for agile development, and the most widely-used one. A Scrum process is distinguished from other agile processes by specific concepts and practices, divided into the three categories of Roles, Artifacts, and Time Boxes. The three roles defined in Scrum are the ScrumMaster, the Product Owner, and the Team. The people who fulfill these roles work together closely, on a daily basis, to ensure the smooth flow of information and the quick resolution of issues.
Our Scrum Master Training course is a hands-on two-day learning experience consist of equal amount of time divided for theory and practical of concepts. On the second day of training participants prepare Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, write User Stories with Acceptance Criteria, conduct Sprint Planning, carry out Sprint, Daily Scrum Meeting, Scrum Review, Scrum Retrospective. Entire learning is simulated using LEGO games/ Coins/ Role Plays for optimum learning.
Who should attend the Training?
- Project Managers
- Scrum Masters,
- Product Owner,
- Business Analysts,
- Software Developers,
- Product Owners,
- Software Architects,
- Software Testers,
- Team Leads / Project Leads,
- QA Managers
- Anyone interested in gaining knowledge about Scrum
Duration: Two Days (16 hours of Training)
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm
Course Outline
Detailed Course Content is covered in the PDF. Request you to download the same.
Agile Fundamentals
- Origins of Agile/Scrum
- Benefits of moving to Agile Methodologies
- Agile v/s Waterfall
- Agile Overview
- Agile Mindset
- Agile Manifesto values and principles Deep Dive with
- Examples, Case Studies, Games
Scrum Fundamentals
- Scrum Theory / Empirical Process
- Scrum Values
- Scrum Roles Vs Non-Core Roles
- Product Owner Role
- Scrum Master Role
- Development Team Role
Agile Product Management
- Product Vision
- Release Planning
- Working with Stakeholders
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Writing User Stories, Acceptance Criteria
- Done Criteria (Definition of Done)
- Various Agile Estimation Techniques (including Planning Poker)
- Agile Prioritization Techniques
- Product Backlog Management
Sprint Flow
- Sprint Planning Meeting
- Task Management / Scrum Board
- Scrum Team Responsibilities during Sprint
- Daily Scrum
- Agile Development Practices
- Sprint Tracking
- Burn Down Chart
- Product Backlog Grooming (Backlog Refinement)
- Agile Testing
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Release Retrospective
Scaling Scrum
- Scalability of Scrum
- Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
- Introduction to the SAFe framework
- Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
- Transition to Scrum
- Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrums
Simulation
Simulation of all the concepts taught using Coins, Lego Blocks, Role Plays
The Certified Scrum Master Program’s learning objectives are focused on Agile and Scrum Fundamentals. This course prepares you to implement the roles, events and artifacts of the Scrum framework.
Agile is an umbrella term used to describe several iterative and incremental software development frameworks, processes and techniques. Agile helps you embrace change and enable you to develop and release in rapid, flexible and incremental fashion.
Scrum is the most commonly used Agile framework. Other processes include XP (extreme programming), DSDM, Crystal and some variation of Kanban. Learn more about Agile and the Scrum in one of our Scrum Master Certification courses.
Scrum is the most commonly used Agile framework. The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as
“A framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value”.
Scrum is a framework, which means you can use techniques from other Agile processes like XP etc. in Scrum projects. Learn more about Agile and the Scrum in one of our Scrum Master Certification courses.
Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum framework is used properly. The Scrum Master guides and coaches the Team and the Product Owner. The Scrum Master is a servant leader role. The Scrum Master removes impediments to enable the Team become productive.
Learn more about Scrum and the Scrum Master role in one of our Scrum Master Certification courses.
The cost of training includes Training Material and supplies, lunch, snacks and beverages during training.
- Project Managers
- Scrum Masters,
- Product Owner,
- Business Analysts,
- Software Developers,
- Product Owners,
- Software Architects,
- Software Testers,
- Team Leads / Project Leads,
- QA Managers
- Anyone interested in gaining knowledge about Scrum
We use a Socratic method for training that involves a 100% hands-on workshop with interactive dialogues, role plays, case studies, debates, demos, Simulations and instructional games.
Just yourself! We provide any and all materials needed. You will not need a laptop.
Please read the Scrum Guide before class.
Given enough notice, we will be able to transfer you to another class date, based on availability.
Yes, we offer group discounts for people from the same company or friends booking the same Training course. There is a 10% discount available for a group of at least 3 people.
We offer private training for groups of at least 10 people, please contact our sales department for more information. Sales Number: 7021437151 (Priyanka). Please note that private classes are responsible for sourcing an appropriate training room & catering. We are happy to assist with this process.
For any other questions, please get in touch with us on 7021437151 through SMS/WhatsApp and we will get back to you. Alternatively, you can email info@trainsmart.co.in
Extra Benefits
A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use Scrum, increasing the likelihood of the project’s overall success.
By earning a Scrum Master certification:
- Increased Earnings & Growth in Career Prospects
- Demonstrate to employers and peers your attainment of core Scrum knowledge
- Learn the foundation of Scrum and the scope of the SM’s role from the best minds in Scrum.
- Engage with a community of recognized Scrum experts
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Trainer Profile
Profile Summary:
Shivani is an international trainer for Agile / Scrum Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, IC Agile) and Scrum Master Trainings. She has trained more than 4000 professionals till date.
Professional Details:
- She is a Full-time MBA from NMIMS (Tier 1 MBA School in India)
- She has a total of 17 years of work experience out of which 10 years were with MNC IT companies like Mphasis (an HP company) and Polaris.
- She is a Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner and a Certified Scrum Fundamentals Professional.
- She has conducted more than 80+ Corporate Workshops on Agile/Scrum/Scrum Master
- She is also a versatile mentor and trainer of Agile/Scrum Methodologies and Business Analysis (CBAP Trainer)
- She also conducts trainings aimed to help candidates prepare for various Scrum certifications like Scrum Master, PMI-ACP.
- Trained various levels of participants – Fresher’s (Engineering IIT Induction batch, Engineering Non-IIT Induction batch, MBA Induction batches) as well as Laterals.
- She also works as a Consultant for companies who want to implement Agile/Scrum in their organizations for the first time.
- She has also consulted non-IT companies implement Agile/Scrum methodologies in their organizations. This involves training them in Agile/Scrum framework. Then working with them over a period of few months to help them implement Scrum.
- She has trained in India as well as in international markets.
- She has lived and worked in different countries for 5 years (UK, USA and Singapore) as an onsite Scrum Master, Product Owner and business analyst for clients like Deutsche Bank (London), Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Citibank (New York City).
- Worked as a Trainer, IT Consultant, Scrum Master, Product Owner, BA with various MNC’s.
- She has worked as a Scrum Master leading a Team of 9 resources. She was responsible in facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings. Her role involved resolving Impediments to ensure successful sprint closure. She is an expert in Sprint work estimation and planning and is comfortable in using daily burn down charts and assigning daily scrum tasks to the team.
- She possesses exceptional expertise in Creating and maintaining the Product Backlog, Elaboration of Themes, Epics and User Stories, Participating in the daily Scrums, Sprint Planning Meetings and Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives. Inspecting the product progress at the end of every Sprint and ensuring that the Sprint timelines are met.
- She does content writing for Internal Training teams of corporates in area of Agile Methodologies and Business Analysis.
Shivani has conducted Corporate Trainings for companies like:
- Citibank (USA)
- Deutsche Bank (London and Pune)
- Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
- TCS (Mumbai)
- Wipro (Bangalore)
- Infosys (Mysore, Bangalore)
- L&T Infotech (Mumbai)
- Cognizant (Pan India – Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Noida, Coimbatore, Bangalore)
- Syntel (Mumbai, Pune)
- HP (Mumbai)
- Atos (Mumbai)
- EDS (Mumbai)
- Mphasis (Mumbai, Mangalore)
- Polaris Software (Mumbai, Chennai)
- J.P. Morgan (Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad)
- Deutsche Bank (Pune)
- Citibank (Pune, Mumbai)
- Virtusa (Mumbai)
- Barclays Bank (Pune, Mumbai)
- Development Bank of Singapore (Hyderabad)
- BNP Paribas (Mumbai, Chennai)
- Prudential (Mumbai)
- Aditya Birla Health Insurance (Mumbai)
- Citicorp Overseas Limited (Mumbai)
- NSDL (Mumbai)
- Bankers One (Mumbai)
- NSE (Mumbai)
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) (Mumbai)
- Imarticus (Mumbai)
- IMS Proschool
- Tekclasses (online training for US and UK markets)
- Sarex (Mumbai)
- Interpublic (Mumbai)
- Lintas (Mumbai)
- NMIMS (Mumbai, Hyderabad)
- London School of Economics (Mumbai)
- and MDPs for various IT companies.
- Online trainings for US and UK markets
She also has a brilliant track record as a visiting faculty for IT and Innovation related topics at Tier-1 MBA institutes like NMIMS and London School of Economics for more than 8 years.
Reviews
Amey Pawar
Graduate Analyst, Barclays Bank
I attended Barclays agile planning workshop, it was an amazing classroom session with very fun activities which helped me to understand both theoretical and practical aspects of agile methodologies.
Pranjal Sharma
Barclays Bank (IIT batch)
Shivani was our Agile trainer at the Barclays Grad Training Program, and surely one of the best trainers we had. Her subject knowledge, fluency and most importantly her ability to communicate complex concepts across are outstanding. I highly recommend her as an instructor and as a consultant.
E. Ranjith Kumar
Barclays Bank
I have attended Agile methodology training session by Shivani Parikh. She explained the concepts with daily life examples such that everyone can easily understand the topic. I strongly recommend her for this training.
Jawahar Konathala
IIT Kharagpur
Shivani has been an expert in agile training with lot of experience in the IT sector as a product manager. Her training includes engaging people in activities to easily assimilate the topics.
Rutuja Dungarwal
Business Analyst at Barclays Bank UK
It was an amazing interactive session with a lot of activities which added to my knowledge of Agile methodologies.
Suhas Kantekar
Graduate Analyst at Barclays
I attended ICAgile workshop by Shivani, she has very clear understanding of agile framework and scrum methodology.
Praveen Vamsi
IIT Kharagpur
The interactive session with shivani for Barclays ICAgile training was really great with fun and interesting activities. Was able to learn a lot.