Designing a comprehensive Agile training program involves covering a range of topics to ensure participants understand the principles, methodologies, and practical applications of Agile in various contexts. Here’s a structured outline:
Introduction to Agile
1. Overview of Agile
2. Agile Manifesto and Principles
Agile Methodologies
1. Scrum Framework
- Roles in Scrum: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team.
- Scrum Events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective.
- Scrum Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment.
2. Kanban
- Principles of Kanban.
- Visualizing work with Kanban boards.
- Workflow optimization and continuous improvement.
Agile Planning and Estimation
1. Agile Planning
- Agile vs. traditional planning.
- Product vision and roadmap.
- Release planning and iterations.
2. User Stories and Backlog Management
- Writing effective user stories.
- Prioritization techniques (MoSCoW, WSJF).
- Managing the product backlog.
3. Agile Estimation Techniques
- Relative sizing (Story points, T-shirt sizes).
- Planning Poker and other estimation games.
- Understanding velocity and burndown charts.
Agile Practices and Tools
1. Agile Metrics and Reporting
Agile Leadership and Team Dynamics
1. Role of Agile Leaders
2. Building Agile Teams
3. Scaling Agile
Agile Transformation and Culture
1. Organizational Agility
2. Lean Thinking and Agile
3. Agile in Non-Software Environments
Practical Application and Case Studies
1. Real-life Agile Case Studies
2. Hands-on Exercises and Workshops