Raj Elakkara – Agile Scrum Mastery: Full Project Simulation + Certification

What you’ll learn

• Understand the Scrum Framework
• Implement a Physical Scrum Board
• Implement & Run Scrum in JIRA NextGen & Confluence
• Build a Product Backlog from a Product Idea
• Run Sprint Planning
• Calculate Team Velocity
• Create Sprint Burndown, Burnup, Velocity & Cumulative Flow Reports
• Save money in getting Scrum certification
• Implement & Run Scrum in Trello
• Create a Product Roadmap
• Prepare for Sprint Planning
• Run Sprint Review & Retrospective
• Manage a Sprint
• Communicate a Sprint

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of computers
• No paid software needed. We will use the free versions of Trello, JIRA & Confluence

Description

IMPORTANT: This course is up-to-date and is based on Scrum Guide 2020.

Welcome to the most complete course on Agile Scrum online. Learn Agile Scrum fundamentals in a fun and engaging format. And save money on Agile Scrum Certification.

This is primarily a Learn By Doing course.

So we’ll quickly dive into 3 hands on, real world projects that show how successful teams run Agile Scrum.

What you’ll get from this course.

• I’ll show why Agile Scrum works so well for so many software projects.
• You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of Official Agile Scrum, as described in the Scrum .org “Rule Book” of Scrum.
• And then we’ll go beyond, by layering on Unofficial Agile Scrum, to see how successful teams fill the gaps in Scrum.
• We’ll also complete a step-by-step, real world project together, that will show you how to go from a product idea, to a fully functioning physical backlog.
• We’ll then simulate a full Sprint cycle. From Sprint Planning, to Sprint Restrospective, you’ll gain practical tips on how to effectively manage a sprint.
• In the final two practical projects, we’ll migrate to digital backlogs, using Trello, and then to JIRA. We’ll also examine in-depth, how to effectively set-up, administer and run Scrum projects.

Why learn Agile Scrum?

Most software development teams have today migrated to Agile methodologies, and Scrum is by far the most popular Agile framework.

But Agile Scrum is also widely misunderstood. It is so flexible that teams have a variety of options to successfully implement it. And a variety of ways to go wrong.

In a field where so many teams follow counter-productive Scrum practices, copying others wont work.

Don’t Imitate. Understand.

This course will teach you the underlying values and principles of Agile Scrum. And the practical portion will showcase how successful teams run Agile Scrum using approaches that embrace the core Scrum values.

Whether you’re a Scrum Master, Product Owner or other team member, this course will help prepare you for success. You’ll be able to identify and avoid unproductive workplace practices, and confidently use the latest Agile Scrum tools and techniques that are so essential to success.

If you work in the software development space, learning Agile Scrum will accelerate your career and open new doors.

You either end up with Agile Scrum skills, go on to potentially supercharge your career, or you try the course and simply get all your money back if you don’t like it…You literally can’t lose. Ready to get started? Enroll now using the “Add to Cart” button on the right, and get started on your way to becoming a Scrum pro. Or, take this course for a free spin using the preview feature, so you know you’re 100% certain this course is for you. See you on the inside (hurry, your first class is waiting!)

Who this course is for:

• Anyone aspiring to work in a Scrum team as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Developer
• Any Scrum team member who has a basic understanding of Scrum and wants to improve
• Any Scrum team member who has a good understanding of Scrum and wants to go to the next level
• Anyone preparing for Scrum Certification
• Anyone aspiring to, or working in a Scrum team as a Business Analyst, Tester, UX designer or Data Scientist etc.
• Anyone who works with Scrum teams and wants to understand how best to engage with them
• Anyone who works in a team that is transitioning to Agile Scrum

Agile Scrum Mastery: Full Project Simulation + Certification by Raj Elakkara, what is it included (Content proof: Watch here!)

1. Introduction to Scrum

• Agile Scrum Mastery: Full Project Simulation + Certification
• Get Course Slides
• Origin of Agile
• The Agile Manisfesto
• Adjusting Course Speed
• What is Scrum?
• How to Pass PSM1 Certification
• Introduction to Scrum Quiz – 7 questions
• Get Your Notes For PSM1
• Notes: Introduction to Scrum [For PSM1]
• Project #1: Physical Scrum Board [Not For PSM1]
• The Scrum Team [For PSM1]
• The Product Owner
• Product Owner as Value Maximiser [For PSM1]
• The Product Owner Quiz – 5 questions
• Notes: The Product Owner [For PSM1]
• Exercise #1a: From Product Vision to Product Backlog [Not For PSM1]
• Adding Personas to User Story Maps [Not For PSM1]
• Resources – Glossary of Terms & Scrum History Timeline

2. The Product Backlog

• Product Backlog Items
• Characteristics of a Good Product Backlog
• Backlog Grooming / Refinement
• How to Write Good User Stories [Not For PSM1]
• The Product Backlog Quiz – 9 questions
• Notes: The Product Backlog [For PSM1]
• Definition of “Ready”
• Exercise #1b: From Product Vision to Product Backlog [Not For PSM1]
• The Scrum Master
• The Scrum Master Quiz – 8 questions
• Notes: The Scrum Master [For PSM1]

3. Preparing For Sprint Planning

• Sprint Planning Readiness Checklist [Not For PSM1]
• The Sprint Pre-planning Meeting [Not For PSM1]
• Exercise #2: Let’s Create a Product Roadmap [Not For PSM1]
• Definition of “Done”
• Defining a Sprint Goal
• Exercise #3: Let’s Prepare For Sprint Planning [Not For PSM1]
• Preparing For Sprint Planning Quiz – 5 questions
• Notes: Preparing For Sprint Planning [For PSM1]

4. Running Sprint Planning

• The Time-Box Concept
• The Sprint Planning Agenda
• Why The Product Owner Must Attend
• The Developers
• The Developers Quiz – 6 questions
• Notes: The Developer [For PSM1]
• Estimating Stories [Not For PSM1]
• The Story Point [Not For PSM1]
• Estimating Stories Using Planning Poker [Not For PSM1]
• Exercise #4: Let’s Run Our Sprint Planning Session [Not For PSM1]
• Communicating Sprints [Not For PSM1]
• Bonus Resource: Task Breakdown Cheat Sheet [Not For PSM1]
• Sprint Planning Quiz – 6 questions
• Notes: Sprint Planning [For PSM1]

5. Executing a Sprint

• Arranging The Team Space [Not For PSM1]
• Managing The Sprint Backlog [Not For PSM1]
• Daily Scrum
• The Daily Scrum Quiz – 6 questions
• Notes: Daily Scrum [For PSM1]
• Flow Management [Not For PSM1]
• Testing in Scrum [Not For PSM1]
• The Sprint Quiz – 5 questions
• Notes: The Sprint [For PSM1]
• Myth: The Sprint Review Is a Demo
• The Sprint Review Quiz – 6 questions
• Notes: The Sprint Review [For PSM1]
• Exercise #5: Let’s Run Our Sprint Retrospective [Not For PSM1]
• The Sprint Retrospective Quiz – 7 questions
• Notes: The Sprint Retrospective [For PSM1]
• Project #1: Wrap-up [Not For PSM1]

6. Running Scrum In Trello [Not For PSM1]

• Project #2 Overview
• Why Use Trello?
• Let’s Set Up Our Board
• Adding Stories
• Adding Acceptance Criteria
• Adding Tasks & Deadlines
• Collaborating With Others
• How to Show Dependencies
• Showing Epics, Bugs & Blockers
• Using Filters & Search
• Adding Story Points
• Running Sprint Retrospectives

7. Running Scrum in JIRA Next Gen [Not For PSM1]

• Project #3 Overview
• Why Use JIRA?
• Setting Up JIRA Cloud
• Navigating JIRA Next-Gen
• Managing Backlog Items
• Creating Epics & A Roadmap
• Using Confluence With JIRA
• Setting Up Workflow Automation
• Estimating Backlog Items
• Monitoring Sprint Progress
• Searching For Backlog Items
• JIRA Next Gen Administration
• Confluence Administration

8. Scrum PSM1 Certification Overview

• Scrum Guide 2020: What’s Changed?
• Pre-requisites for the PSM1 Exam
• Study Material (Scrum Guide 2020)
• Exam Tips

Instructor
Raj Elakkara

Product Manager | Instructor | Founder of GapSquad

My name is Raj Elakkara and I am super-psyched that you are reading this! Professionally, I’m a Entrepreneur/Product Manager with over ten years of experience in healthcare informatics, supply chain & geographic information systems.

I’ve had the privilege of working for large fortune 500 companies in the US and Australia, including FedEx and General Electric. I’ve also founded 3 startups.

I leverage data to drive business strategy, revamp customer experience and streamline operational processes. From my courses you will straight away notice how I combine my real-life experience and academic background to deliver professional step-by-step coaching.

To sum up, I am absolutely and utterly passionate about all things related to Product Management and Data Science and I am looking forward to sharing my passion and knowledge with you!

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