Agile Scrum Basics Online Course
This course offers a complete guide to Scrum and Agile project management, starting from core principles to advanced practices. You’ll learn how to manage projects with Scrum, orchestrate Scrum Teams, and master key concepts through Scrum Events. The course also introduces essential tools like Jira, Trello, Microsoft Teams, and Planner, along with innovative applications of ChatGPT for team productivity. With practical exercises, video lessons, handouts, and quizzes, you’ll experience Scrum in action. By the end, you’ll be proficient in Agile methodologies, capable of leading projects effectively, and ready to apply Scrum practices in real-world environments.
Who should take this Course?
The Agile Scrum Basics Online Course is ideal for project managers, team leaders, software developers, business analysts, and professionals involved in project delivery who want to understand and apply Agile and Scrum principles. It is also well-suited for students, beginners in project management, and professionals from non-technical backgrounds seeking to improve collaboration, adaptability, and efficiency in team-based projects.
What you will learn
- Learn to apply Scrum for project success
- Explore how to deliver business value through Scrum
- Accelerate project delivery by understanding Scrum
- Master diverse Scrum concepts for effective implementation
- Explore proficiency in utilizing Scrum tools
- Understand the depth of Scrum values, principles, and pillars
Course Outline
Introduction
- Introduction to Scrum | Scrum Fundamentals and an Initial Overview of Scrum
- Welcome to the Scrum Course
- Scrum Versus Waterfall: The Key Differences Between Scrum and Others and Scrum Value
- Scrum Origins | History of Scrum, the Foundation of Scrum, and Where Scrum Sits
The Scrum Culture
- Secret # 1 of Scrum
- Scrum Pillars and Scrum Principles: The Solid Foundation of Scrum as a Culture
- Scrum Values and Scrum Resources: The Essence of Scrum as a Culture
- Scrum Aspects and Scrum Strengths
Managing Projects with Scrum | The World of Agile Scrum Project Management
- Secret # 2 of Scrum
- Quality in Scrum and Change in Scrum | How to Manage This in Scrum
- Risk in Scrum | Managing Risk in Your Projects with Scrum
- What Is Scrum For? | The Real-World, Real-Life Applications of Scrum
Scrum Team
- Secret # 3 of Scrum
- Scrum Team
- Developers
- The Product Owner
- The Scrum Master
Running Projects with Scrum
- Secret # 4 of Scrum
- Planning, Documenting, and Estimating in Scrum
- Delivering and Improving in Scrum
Scrum Artifacts
- Secret # 5 of Scrum
- User Stories in Scrum and the Scrum Kanban Board
- Scrum Kanban Board Example in Trello
- A Real-Life Example of an Agile Kanban Board
- Velocity and the Burndown Chart
- The Product Backlog and the Sprint Backlog
- A Real-World Example of a Non-IT Agile Project - Part 1
- A Real-World Example of a Non-IT Agile Project - Part 2
Other Scrum Concepts
- Increment and the Definition of Done in Scrum
- The MVP and Things That Help Scrum Teams Succeed
Scrum FAQs
- Scrum FAQs - The Acronym
- Scrum FAQs - Agile Versus Scrum
Scrum Events
- Intro
- The Daily Scrum and the Sprint
- Sprint Review Meeting and Retrospectives in Scrum
- Another Real-World Example of Scrum in Action
- Case Study - Agile in HealthCare and Supply Chain | Agile Interview with Joe D
Scrum Toolkit: Jira
- Note about Jira for Scrum
- Introduction to Jira from Atlassian; Agile Project Management Tool
- Initial Jira Tour
- Components in Jira Part 1
- Components in Jira Part 2
- Scrum Boards in Jira
- Reports in Jira and the Burndown Chart
- The Product Backlog in Jira, Also Known as the Backlog or the Jira Backlog
- Roadmapping in Jira
Scrum Toolkit: Microsoft Teams
- Note About Teams for Scrum
- Introduction to Microsoft Teams
- What Is Teams?
- Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 1
- Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 2
- Teams Demo from Microsoft
- Initial Tour of Microsoft Teams
- Create and Manage Teams in Microsoft Teams
- Create and Manage Channels in Microsoft Teams
- Chatting in Microsoft Teams
- Everything Else You Should Know About Teams
- A Real-World Video Conference Call in Microsoft Teams
Scrum Toolkit: Microsoft Planner
- Introduction to Microsoft Planner
- Why Use Microsoft Planner?
- The Official Planner Website
- Initial Tour of Microsoft Planner
- How to Access and Use Support Documentation for Microsoft Planner
- Providing Feedback on Microsoft Planner
- A Real-World Example of an Agile Kanban Board in Microsoft Planner
Scrum Toolkit: Trello
- Introduction to Trello
- Initial Trello Tour
- Setting Up a Trello Board
- Using Cards in Trello Part 1
- Using Cards in Trello Part 2
- Using Cards in Trello Part 3
- Case Study: A Neobank Using Trello for Their Roadmap
- Real World Example of an Agile Kanban Board in Trello
ChatGPT: Scrum Teams Use This for Optimization and Productivity
- Introduction to ChatGPT
- Getting Started with ChatGPT
- Initial Tour of ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Versus ChatGPT Plus and Why ChatGPT Is Superior and the Recommended Choice
- ChatGPT Prompts Part 1
- ChatGPT Prompts Part 2
- Using ChatGPT to Generate Book Summaries
- Using ChatGPT to Write an Email Requesting Annual Leave
- Using ChatGPT to Create a Podcast Name and Description
- Using ChatGPT to Prepare for a Project Manager Interview
Scrum in Practice
- Why Companies Love Scrum and Job Opportunities
- Jobs and Roles
- Salaries
- The Scrum Process and Scrum Recap