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