Agile Software Development With Scrum And Kanban Training Course in Grenada
Introduction
The Agile Software Development with Scrum and Kanban Training Course offers professionals a powerful, hands-on exploration of two of the most widely adopted agile frameworks in modern software development. This course is designed to help teams and leaders improve collaboration, speed up delivery, and increase transparency in development workflows. By leveraging iterative planning, continuous feedback, and visual task management, organizations can reduce waste, respond to change faster, and continuously deliver customer value.
Through an in-depth and practical learning journey, participants gain the ability to implement Agile principles, master Scrum ceremonies and roles, and utilize Kanban boards for optimizing work-in-progress. The course integrates proven techniques for backlog grooming, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Whether working in startups, enterprises, or cross-functional teams, attendees will gain actionable skills for building high-performance, self-organizing teams aligned with product and business goals.
Target Audience
- Software Developers and Engineers
- Product Owners and Project Managers
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
- QA Engineers and Testers
- Business Analysts and Systems Analysts
- IT Managers and Technical Leads
- Teams transitioning from Waterfall to Agile
Course Objectives
- Understand the core values and principles of Agile methodology
- Apply the Scrum framework effectively in software development projects
- Differentiate between Scrum and Kanban to choose the right approach
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning and Reviews
- Build and manage a prioritized product backlog
- Visualize work and manage flow using Kanban boards
- Define and measure key Agile metrics such as velocity and lead time
- Foster team collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Manage changing priorities and handle stakeholder expectations
- Scale Agile practices across teams and departments
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Agile Mindset and Principles
- Agile manifesto and 12 core principles
- Benefits of agility in software development
- Comparison of Agile vs traditional methodologies
- Embracing change, collaboration, and customer value
- Cultural shift and mindset transformation
Module 2: Overview of Scrum Framework
- Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
- Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
- Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective
- Time-boxing and sprint cycles
- Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria
Module 3: Product Backlog Management
- Writing effective user stories and epics
- Prioritization techniques: MoSCoW, WSJF
- Backlog refinement best practices
- Estimating story points and team capacity
- Aligning backlog with product vision
Module 4: Sprint Planning and Execution
- Creating sprint goals and commitment
- Task breakdown and ownership
- Daily stand-up facilitation
- Managing impediments and dependencies
- Tracking progress with burn-down charts
Module 5: Sprint Review and Retrospective
- Demonstrating completed work
- Gathering feedback from stakeholders
- Facilitating constructive retrospectives
- Continuous improvement actions
- Implementing process enhancements
Module 6: Introduction to Kanban System
- Kanban principles and flow visualization
- Setting up Kanban boards and columns
- Limiting work in progress (WIP)
- Pull-based work management
- Identifying and removing bottlenecks
Module 7: Scrum vs Kanban: Choosing the Right Fit
- Key differences and similarities
- Use cases and organizational maturity
- Hybrid models: Scrumban and beyond
- When to switch or combine frameworks
- Adoption strategies for different teams
Module 8: Agile Metrics and Reporting
- Measuring velocity and burn-down rates
- Lead time and cycle time analysis
- Cumulative flow diagrams
- Team performance and predictability
- Visualization tools and dashboards
Module 9: Agile Tools and Platforms
- Overview of Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps
- Creating and managing user stories
- Automation and workflow configuration
- Integrating Agile tools with CI/CD pipelines
- Reporting and analytics capabilities
Module 10: Coaching Agile Teams and Roles
- Servant leadership and facilitation techniques
- Conflict resolution and team dynamics
- Building cross-functional teams
- Scaling Agile with SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus
- Leading Agile transformations
Module 11: Managing Stakeholders and Requirements
- Engaging users and business stakeholders
- Prioritizing based on customer impact
- Managing scope creep and feedback loops
- Delivering MVPs and incremental releases
- Stakeholder communication and transparency
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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