PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER™ II Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in exploring the Waterfall model and understanding how practitioners have historically addressed its limitations, including through Agile methodologies.

The primary goal of the first day is to provide an overview of these various approaches, helping you determine which strategies are best suited for your specific environment.

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

The "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" training is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, understand the deeper workings of Scrum, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers an interpretation of the Scrum Guide consistent with Scrum.org’s vision, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge regarding completeness, the empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This programme centres on the business analyst's role to ensure success within Agile projects. Attendees will acquire skills to collaborate effectively with the Development Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development lifecycle. The curriculum includes a simulated project where participants practise handling common industry scenarios.

This course is tailored for test managers, quality assurance personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and senior management. It explains how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, approach testing.

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

This 2-day course provides a brief introduction to Agile software testing. It deals with foundational test concepts, within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and uses Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for development teams who want to improve their testing practices in an Agile context.

It is also suitable for those intending to pursue testing as a specific career and is a suitable pre-requisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This training course for the Certified Scrum Master focuses on helping you gain a deeper understanding of Scrum methodology and its implementation. This CSM training programme will help you establish yourself as a certified ScrumMaster, a credential awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals worldwide who have completed the CSM training and successfully passed the exam.

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and prepare for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and key concepts of Scrum.
• Acquire core skills to address internal and external distractions in project development.
• Understand the intricacies of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum practices.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

The Certified Scrum Product Owner training provides a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects that guide product owners. It covers managing and prioritizing business value as well as industry best practices. With the support of the CSPO course, scaling Scrum projects can be effectively achieved with proper preparation.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for Project Management, yet participants often place excessive emphasis on the tool itself rather than the underlying Agile methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how these platforms work together to help teams successfully deliver products and projects. The session focuses on leveraging these tools to enhance efficiency in handling User Requirements, Testing, and Communication, all centralized within a single environment.

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

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

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira to manage projects effectively
• Handle issues with greater efficiency
• Design necessary screens for specific issue types
• Construct workflows and boards, and understand their interactions
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review reports essential for team operations and management

The training allows you to familiarize yourself with the knowledge, techniques, tools and practices in the field of project management based on the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of the Scrum Master - the leader responsible for understanding and applying Scrum, efficiency.

The training is dedicated to people interested in implementing Agile approaches in the organization, people participating in projects, project managers implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches in projects.

The training consists of a substantive part, workshops and practical examples. As part of the training, participants are prepared for certification - Scrum Master through a test exam and have the opportunity to take the certification exam.
Training language: Polish/English
Exam language: English

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 80
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False

The PSPO II is an advanced Scrum.org certification course designed to build expertise in professional product ownership within complex business environments.

Delivered as an instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite), this program targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to optimize product value and master contemporary product management methodologies.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend advanced Product Owner mindsets and apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to maximize business value.
• Implement evidence-based management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product delivery.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II assessment.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• For a tailored training experience, please contact us to arrange your customized course.

This training is tailored for individuals interested in implementing Agile approaches within their organizations, those involved in projects, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to adopt Agile methodologies.

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

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

You will develop an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply SAFe principles and practices to support Agile teams, programs, portfolio management, and to coordinate extensive Value Streams. Participating in the class readies you for the exam to become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Related Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day programme equips current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile team, programme, and enterprise success in a SAFe® implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of the programme execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices; the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger programme and enterprise contexts. The course offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

This intensive two-day program is tailored to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in functioning effectively within an Agile setting by utilizing frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP). Participants will gain insights into operating as an Agile Team, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and delivering iterations. The curriculum places significant emphasis on comprehending the team’s function within the ART and fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement in synergy with other teams.

The training equips teams to actively engage in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level events, with a specific focus on PI planning sessions. Upon completing the course, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the certification exam to achieve SAFe® Practitioner (SP) status.

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

• Implement SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Comprehend their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overarching goals.
• Identify other teams within the train, including their respective roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively plan and execute iterations.
• Showcase delivered value and drive continuous process improvement.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.