Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum and Agile methodologies, focusing on their practical application within industry environments. The course covers key roles in Scrum such as Product Owner and Scrum Master, and students will gain hands-on experience using tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint planning, tracking, and backlog management. The course also addresses advanced techniques for sprint planning, estimation, and collaboration, ensuring learners can manage complex projects in large organizational settings effectively. Target Learners: This course is designed for professionals, project managers, and team leaders who are looking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies in industry settings. It is also suitable for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches who aim to refine their skills in managing complex, large-scale projects. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Analyze advanced Agile methodologies and their applications within large organizations. - Apply the Scrum framework to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively. - Assess sprint planning and backlog refinement techniques based on real-world industry scenarios. - Design and implement efficient collaboration strategies using Scrum events, Jira, and Confluence. Module Descriptions: Module 1: Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects This module introduces advanced Agile methodologies and explores how Scrum can be leveraged to manage complex projects within large organizations. It emphasizes real-world applications of Scrum in both traditional and hybrid environments. Lesson 1: Advanced Agile Methodologies This lesson focuses on expanding your understanding of Agile beyond the basics and introduces real-world case studies for implementing Agile in large enterprises. Lesson 2: Scrum for Complex Projects This lesson will explore how Scrum can be tailored for complex projects and hybrid organizational environments, and it will introduce Agile maturity models for project success. Lesson 3: Key Scrum Roles in the Industry In this lesson, learners will examine the roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master in industry settings and how to build high-performing Scrum teams for optimal collaboration. Module 2: Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking This module dives into practical sprint planning, tracking, and estimation techniques used in the industry. Learners will gain proficiency in using tools like Jira and Confluence to manage tasks, backlogs, and sprints in real-time. Lesson 1: Sprint Planning with Real-World Constraints This lesson focuses on realistic sprint goal-setting and how to manage capacity and velocity in large, complex teams while aligning sprint planning with business objectives. Lesson 2: Task Management with Jira and Confluence Learners will gain hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and tracking progress with Scrum boards and reporting tools. Lesson 3: Effective Estimation Techniques In this lesson, learners will explore different estimation techniques such as Story Points and T-shirt Sizing, and practice estimation in a real-world IT project scenario. Module 3: Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events This module covers advanced Scrum events that promote continuous improvement, as well as techniques for managing risks, dependencies, and team collaboration throughout a sprint. Lesson 1: Advanced Scrum Events for Continuous Improvement This lesson covers conducting impactful retrospectives, facilitating cross-functional daily standups in distributed teams, and avoiding common Scrum event anti-patterns. Lesson 2: Managing Dependencies and Risks During Sprints Learners will explore strategies for managing inter-team dependencies and mitigating risks during sprint execution, ensuring smooth project delivery. Lesson 3: Reporting and Sprint Review In this lesson, learners will learn how to effectively present sprint outcomes to stakeholders and use Jira’s reporting features to generate custom reports for management.