Overview of Agile Frameworks

Overview

This StormWind Bytes course provides a comprehensive look at the most widely used Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP. You’ll learn the structure, strengths, and use cases for each framework and how to choose or blend frameworks based on team needs.

Ideal for Agile practitioners, team leads, and organizations selecting or scaling Agile practices. This course is also helpful for anyone preparing for Agile certifications who needs to understand how various frameworks fit under the Agile umbrella.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Hunt, Project Management, AI and ChatGPT, CompTIA, End-User Training

COURSE DIFFICULTY

Beginner

COURSE DURATION

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Understand the structure, principles, and use cases of major Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP
Apply core practices from each framework such as Scrum events and artifacts, XP techniques like TDD and pair programming, Lean principles for efficiency, and Kanban flow management
Evaluate and select the most appropriate Agile framework based on team needs and organizational culture
Implement Agile practices to support continuous learning, iterative delivery, and team collaboration

Ideal for Agile practitioners, team leads, and organizations selecting or scaling Agile practices.

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01. The Agile Frameworks

Overview of Agile Frameworks
Scrum: Events, Roles, and Artifacts
XP (Extreme Programming): Core Practices
Lean: Principles
Kanban: Visualizing and Managing Flow

02. Applying Agile Frameworks

Scrum Sprints and the Concept of Timeboxing
XP Practices: TDD, Pair Programming, Refactoring
Lean Thinking: Deliver Fast, Defer Commitment
Kanban WIP Limits and Pull Systems
Scrum of Scrums and Scaling Scrum
Lean Startup and MVP Thinking
Kanban Metrics: Lead Time and Cycle Time
Scrum Artifacts: Product & Sprint Backlogs
Lean Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Utilization
Scrum Retrospectives and Continuous Learning
Kanban for Service Teams and Operations
Choosing the Right Framework for Your Team
Blending Agile Frameworks
Organizational Fit and Culture for Each Framework

SKILLS LEARNED

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Understand the structure, principles, and use cases of major Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP
Apply core practices from each framework such as Scrum events and artifacts, XP techniques like TDD and pair programming, Lean principles for efficiency, and Kanban flow management
Evaluate and select the most appropriate Agile framework based on team needs and organizational culture
Implement Agile practices to support continuous learning, iterative delivery, and team collaboration

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Ideal for Agile practitioners, team leads, and organizations selecting or scaling Agile practices.

PREREQUISITES

None

COURSE OUTLINE

01. The Agile Frameworks

Overview of Agile Frameworks
Scrum: Events, Roles, and Artifacts
XP (Extreme Programming): Core Practices
Lean: Principles
Kanban: Visualizing and Managing Flow

02. Applying Agile Frameworks

Scrum Sprints and the Concept of Timeboxing
XP Practices: TDD, Pair Programming, Refactoring
Lean Thinking: Deliver Fast, Defer Commitment
Kanban WIP Limits and Pull Systems
Scrum of Scrums and Scaling Scrum
Lean Startup and MVP Thinking
Kanban Metrics: Lead Time and Cycle Time
Scrum Artifacts: Product & Sprint Backlogs
Lean Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Utilization
Scrum Retrospectives and Continuous Learning
Kanban for Service Teams and Operations
Choosing the Right Framework for Your Team
Blending Agile Frameworks
Organizational Fit and Culture for Each Framework

Overview

Skills Learned

Understand the structure, principles, and use cases of major Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP

Apply core practices from each framework such as Scrum events and artifacts, XP techniques like TDD and pair programming, Lean principles for efficiency, and Kanban flow management

Evaluate and select the most appropriate Agile framework based on team needs and organizational culture

Implement Agile practices to support continuous learning, iterative delivery, and team collaboration

Skills Learned

Understand the structure, principles, and use cases of major Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP

Apply core practices from each framework such as Scrum events and artifacts, XP techniques like TDD and pair programming, Lean principles for efficiency, and Kanban flow management

Evaluate and select the most appropriate Agile framework based on team needs and organizational culture

Implement Agile practices to support continuous learning, iterative delivery, and team collaboration

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