The British Academy for Training and Development offers a comprehensive Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum and Kanban Course. The course is designed to provide attendees with firm groundwork regarding Agile methodologies and practices. 

The course on Agile is an elaborative study of the fundamental principles of the Agile practice that includes two principal methodologies, namely Scrum and Kanban. It begins with an orientation to the Agile mind-set in which values and basic principles that are stated in the Agile Manifesto are explicated. Then it brings to the notice how Agile differs from traditional project management where it helps in understanding the wider acceptance of agile across industries.

The other important component of the training is Scrum framework-laying out its specific roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team); ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) and artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment). This is exhibited in the course as a description of how such elements work together in order to yield product delivery in an iterative and collaborative manner.

The course also gives an introduction to Kanban methodology with visualising workflow management, work-in-progress limits, and an emphasis on continuous delivery. Attendees will learn how to utilize Kanban boards to optimize the work flow and enhance team transparency.

Some other topics include agile planning and estimation, with user stories, story points, and velocity tracking as its contents. Attendees will learn different agile metrics and how to deploy those in tracking progress and performance.

By the end of this training, attendees will have gained insight into the successful application of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices and therefore contribute successfully to the implementation of agile projects and transformation. 

Objective:

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

Understand the Agile, with its central values and principlesDifferentiate Agile project management from traditional project management methodsGain in-depth knowledge of the Scrum framework: roles, ceremonies, and artifactsUnderstand how to use Kanban for visualising work and to improve flowApply Agile estimation methods such as story points and velocityInterpret and apply Agile performance metricsRecognising the pros and cons of adopting Agile in any given environmentBuild skills for working effectively within cross-functional Agile teamsWho Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

Project managers, team leads, and coordinators who are transitioning to Agile.Product owners, Scrum masters, and Agile coaches.Business analysts and developers carrying out Agile projects. Professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.Organisations adopting or intending to implement Agile practices.Anyone interested in Agile project management and delivery frameworks.How Attendees Will Benefit

Attendees of this course will gain many benefits:

An in-depth understanding of agile principles and their real-world application in projects.A practical experience with Scrum and Kanban tools, facilitating their immediate use in their end workplace.Ability to work efficiently in mixed-discipline teams and adapt to changing requirements.The proper skills to facilitate the planning, prioritisation and tracking of work through Agile tools and techniques. The confidence in leading Agile ceremonies and value rich participation in sprints.Thinking of maximising the workflow through Kanban boards and work in progress limits creates an impression.The knowledge necessary to interpret the key Agile measures of team performance and continuous improvement.Wider flexibility and critical thinking when working in dynamic project environments.A basis for proceeding with further Agile certifications or leadership roles in Agile project management.Ability to help their organisation transition to Agile as a successful process.

1.  Introduction to Agile

• Definition and history of Agile

• Agile Manifesto and 12 principles

• Agile vs. Waterfall project management

• Benefits of Agile in modern business

2. Agile Frameworks Overview

• Comparison of Agile methodologies

• Focus on Scrum and Kanban

3. Scrum Framework Deep Dive

• Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team

• Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

• Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment

• Sprint execution and backlog refinement

4. Kanban Essentials

• Introduction to Kanban principles

• Visualising workflow and creating Kanban boards

• Setting Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits

• Continuous flow and delivery management

5. Agile Planning and Estimation

• User stories and acceptance criteria

• Estimation techniques: Story points, Planning Poker

• Understanding and applying velocity

6. Agile Metrics and Reporting

• Burndown and burnup charts

• Cumulative flow diagrams

• Lead time and cycle time

• Monitoring team performance and progress

7. Agile Implementation and Adoption

• Common challenges in Agile adoption

• Building cross-functional teams

• Stakeholder engagement and Agile mindset shift

• Scaling Agile across departments and teams

8. Practical Exercises and Case Studies

• Group activities and simulations

• Real-world examples of Scrum and Kanban applications

• Feedback and learning reflections