Scrum for an advanced Scrum Master + preparation for PSM II Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in exploring the Waterfall model and understanding traditional methods for addressing its limitations, including Agile approaches.

The first day provides an overview of these methodologies to help you determine the best fit for your organization.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, which can be effectively applied in both Waterfall and Agile environments.

Business analysis is the process of studying, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing organizational change and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions align with business goals and requirements. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by ensuring that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

This course concentrates on the essential skills required for a Business Analyst to thrive within Agile projects. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes hands-on practice through a simulated project, allowing attendees to navigate common scenarios encountered in Agile environments.

Who is this course for?

This two-day training is designed for IT professionals looking to apply Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies in software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leads, developers, and software stakeholders who want to take an active role in the development process.

This program is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and leadership teams. It provides a comprehensive explanation of how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, integrate testing practices.

By the conclusion of the course, each participant will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application, which may be a real client application if one is available.

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore modern Agile testing principles and practices.

Target Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices in an Agile environment.

It is also ideal for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This Certified Scrum Master training course focuses on providing you with a stronger grasp of Scrum methodology and implementation. This CSM training program will help you establish yourself as a Certified ScrumMaster, a credential awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals globally who have completed the CSM training and successfully passed the exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

The Certified Scrum Product Owner program offers a comprehensive understanding of the key elements that support product owners. It covers the management and prioritization of business value along with industry best practices. By leveraging the CSPO course, organizations can effectively scale Scrum projects through proper preparation.

This training empowers you to acquire the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices necessary for managing projects within the 'Scrum framework.' The curriculum covers the underlying philosophy, the organization of project workflows, team roles, and strategies for delivering business value aligned with client needs. It also includes an exploration of selected Agile aspects in practical application. Through workshops and simulations, participants gain the opportunity to learn and practice Agile tools and techniques, such as Kanban boards, retrospective facilitation, registry management, and requirements formulation.

The course is designed for professionals interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organizations, team members participating in Agile projects, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to adopt Agile approaches.

The program comprises theoretical sessions, interactive workshops, and practical case studies.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet participants often focus excessively on the tool itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces attendees to the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how these tools work together to help teams deliver products and projects successfully. Participants will learn to utilize these platforms efficiently to manage user requirements, testing, and communication—all centralized in one location.

The curriculum covers Jira projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (both Kanban and Scrum), planning, dependencies, integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting, key fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira to manage projects effectively
• Manage issues efficiently
• Design necessary screens to handle different issue types
• Create workflows and boards, understanding their interaction
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review reports essential for both the team and management

This training enables you to acquire the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices necessary for managing projects based on the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of the Scrum Master – the leader responsible for understanding and applying Scrum effectively.

The program is designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile approaches within their organization, project team members, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to implement Agile methodologies.

The course comprises theoretical instruction, workshops, and practical examples.

As part of the training, participants are prepared for the PeopleCert Scrum Master certification through a practice exam and have the opportunity to take the official certification exam.

• Passing score: 70%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 40
• Format: Multiple Choice

All participants who complete the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSM class participants who take the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password but do not achieve at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

Additionally, you are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment upon passing the PSM I.

The Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) course is a 2-day Advanced Scrum Master course designed to support experienced Scrum Masters in their professional journeys. This course combines instruction and facilitated exercises to examine the challenges that Scrum Masters face and how the principles and values of Scrum help them deal with those situations.

This training provides an in-depth understanding of the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices in project management, focusing on the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of the Scrum Master – the leader responsible for understanding and applying Scrum to enhance efficiency.

The course is designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile approaches within their organization, those participating in projects, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to adopt Agile methodologies.

The training combines substantive learning, workshops, and practical examples. Participants are prepared for Scrum Master certification through a test exam and have the opportunity to take the official certification exam.
Training language: Polish/English
Exam language: English

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 80
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False