Agile and Scrum Masterclass Course |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

Agile and Scrum Master Class Course. A complete Agile and Scrum Masterclass course with far reaching instruction on principles and practices of Agile methods focuses upon the Scrum framework as an instrument for efficient project management. Giving attendees a deep dive into Agile values and principles fosters an environment of teamwork and collaborative action upon delivering a product of the highest quality.

Starting with an introduction to Agile development and the tenets of the Agile Manifesto, the course talks about the advantages of Agile project management over more traditional methodologies. The study goes over Scrum roles, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team - along with their responsibilities in delivering iterative progress.

In the full scope of the Scrum lifecycle, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, participants discuss in detail. Special attention is given to Scrum artifacts like the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment to ensure that the attendees know how to track progress and transparency.

Mainly, it will cover tools and techniques such as charts, velocity tracking, and user stories to assist teams to plan and measure their performance. Besides, it covers advanced topics like scaling Scrum for a huge product, and Agile estimation along with team dynamics and conflict resolution.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Objective:

Attendees are going to be well versed in Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks with the intention of guiding them in applying Agile project management processes efficiently inside their organisations. It involves finding ways of easing the collaboration among teams, improving project delivery timelines, and enhancing product quality via iterated development.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

Project Managers Scrum Masters Product Owners Software Developers Team Leaders Business Analysts IT Managers Professionals on their way to switching or upgrading their teams to being Agile.How will attendees benefit?

By completing this course, attendees will gain many benefits:

Master the principles of Agile and use them efficiently across different project environments.Develop practical skills in project management through the Scrum framework, from planning to delivery.Learn to facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.Learn to write and manage user stories and product backlogs while defining the acceptance criteria.Improve their ability to estimate tasks and track the progress of teams by using Agile tools including burndown charts and velocity. Strengthen team performance through various communication, collaboration, and self-organisation techniques.Be prepared to meet real-world challenges to Agile adoption and lead efforts to improve Agile transformation.Scale Scrums over large and/or multiple teams in the organization. Build the Confident and Leadership mindset that is essential for serving effectively as a Scrum Master or Product Owner. Get a certificate towards completing a project, adding to one's credentials in project and team management.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Agile Methodology

Definition and history of Agile development
Overview of Agile principles and values
Benefits of Agile over traditional methodologies

2. Agile Frameworks Overview

Comparison of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe
Focus on Scrum as a popular Agile framework

3. Scrum Roles and Responsibilities

Role of the Scrum Master
Role of the Product Owner
Role of the Development Team
Understanding cross-functional team collaboration

4. Scrum Events and Ceremonies

Sprint Planning: setting goals and planning work
Daily Scrum: managing progress through stand-up meetings
Sprint Review: presenting work and gathering feedback
Sprint Retrospective: continuous improvement discussions

5. Scrum Artifacts

Product Backlog: prioritised list of features and requirements
Sprint Backlog: selected tasks for the current sprint
Increment: the deliverable at the end of each sprint

6. User Stories and Backlog Management

Writing effective user stories
Understanding epics, themes, and acceptance criteria
Backlog grooming and refinement

7. Agile Estimation and Planning

Estimation techniques: story points, T-shirt sizing, and planning poker
Sprint forecasting and release planning

8. Monitoring and Reporting in Scrum

Using burn-down charts and velocity charts
Definition of Done and Definition of Ready
Ensuring visibility and transparency in progress

9. Scaling Agile Practices

Introduction to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Strategies for implementing Scrum in large organisation
Agile team coordination across multiple teams

10. Overcoming Agile Adoption Challenges

Handling resistance to change
Managing team dynamics and conflict resolution
Developing an Agile mindset and culture

11. Agile Transformation Strategies

Steps to initiate and lead an Agile transformation
Building an Agile roadmap for the organisation
Measuring the success of Agile implementation

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900