Agile Certificate Program
Unlock the power of agile methodologies with CareerCentra’s Disciplined Agile Project Management and Scrum Mastery course.
5
Modules
5
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1
Capstone Project
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Unlock the power of agile methodologies with CareerCentra’s Disciplined Agile Project Management and Scrum Mastery course. This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in agile project management and Scrum, enabling you to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic business environment.
Course Highlights:
- Interactive Learning: Engage in practical exercises, case studies, and simulations.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from certified agile practitioners with real-world experience.
- Real-world Application: Apply agile and Scrum practices to a capstone project.
- Certification: Earn a globally recognized certification upon successful completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Agile Certificate program, participants will:
Understand the core principles and values of Agile, including the Agile Manifesto and its relevance to modern project environments.
Apply key Agile roles like Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team in simulated project scenarios.
Learn to differentiate between Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and identify when each is most effective.
Develop user stories, prioritize backlogs, and conduct sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing Agile projects using iterative cycles and incremental delivery.
Build skills in facilitating daily stand-ups, managing team velocity, and tracking progress with Agile tools.
Course Outline
Module 1: Agile Mindset & Foundations
- Agile Manifesto & Principles
- Waterfall vs Agile
- Overview of Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, SAFe, Disciplined Agile
- Choosing the Right Agile Framework (based on context)
Module 2: Scrum Roles & Artifacts
- Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
- Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
- Writing Effective User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
Module 3: Scrum Events & Planning
- Sprint Planning & Story Point Estimation
- Daily Standups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
- Backlog Refinement & Grooming
Module 4: Agile Practices, Scaling & Tools
- Kanban vs Scrum: Key Differences
- XP Practices: Pair Programming, TDD, Continuous Integration
- Lean Principles: Waste Elimination, Value Stream Mapping
- Agile at Scale: SAFe, LeSS
- Tools: Jira, Trello, Miro
Module 5: Simulation & Capstone
- Sprint Simulation Workshop
- Agile Maturity Models & Common Pitfalls
- Career Paths: Agile Coach vs Scrum Master vs PM
- Capstone: Build a sample backlog & run a mini sprint
Who Should Attend:
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Business Analysts and Product Managers
- Agile Practitioners and Scrum Masters
Course Content
Our courses are balanced mix of live class videos & articles
Entire Course Duration:8 Weeks | Course Work: 6 Weeks | Capstone Project: 2 Weeks
How the Courses will be delivered?
Courses are delivered virtually during weekends; Saturdays and Sunday over a three hour period daily for six-weeks with courses activities provided for students to work on during the week.
Then students will embark on a capstone project For the last two week period. The programme is concluded with a career coaching session.
About Facilitator
Taopheek BABAYEJU is a seasoned Management and Technology professional with over two decades (20 years) of experience and expertise in business transformation, strategy & innovation, technology consulting, information security, project, program & portfolio management, PMO delivery, business agility, change management, business development and learning.
A trusted executive advisor, Taopheek has over the years helped several organizations to achieve their strategic objectives. He has had the privilege of leading high-impact transformation projects and programs, managed several multi-million-dollar portfolios, and delivered value across different sectors such as IT, Telecoms, Finance, Agric, Health, Education, Government, Development, SME etc.
About Facilitator
Esther Lolo is a certified Project Manager, Business Consultant, and Learning and Development Professional with over four years of experience in management consulting for clients across the public and private sectors, supporting and leading projects in digital transformation, capacity building and development, strategy development, and organizational capacity assessment and audit.
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