The Agile Dojo: Agile, Scrum And Kanban Foundations

5 Hrs to Agile Mastery: Learn Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban from a 15-year Pro & Earn Your Yellow Belt!

What you'll learn

Explore what Agile is really about

Understand the Agile values

Understand the Agile principles

Explain the difference between Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Learn how Agile frameworks (such as Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban) developed

Understand what is the 'best' Agile framework

Learn The Agile Mindset

Understand what Social Contracts are and why they are powerful

Explore User Stories and Story Mapping

Explore Agile Estimation and How Story Points Work

How to do Agile Estimation

Understand Agile Metrics

Explain the Scrum framework and apply it

Explain the Kanban framework and apply it

Explain Scrumban and apply it

Understand how Backlog management

Understand how Backlog prioritization is done

Execute a skills audit to develop your learning plan in Agile delivery

Requirements

No experience is necessary - this course will teach you Agile concepts from the ground up!

Description

Why settle for ordinary when you can become extraordinary? Learn from an instructor with 15+ years of successful experience delivering projects and products using Agile.Welcome to "Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Foundations"—a yellow belt level course crafted to ignite your career and redefine your approach to project and product delivery.  On completing this course, you'll be issued with your yellow belt certificate from The Agile Dojo.Join us at The Agile Dojo, where we don't just teach Agile - we live it. Have you ever wondered how the most successful organizations consistently deliver projects that not only meet but exceed expectations? The secret is out: it's all about Agile.Learning Agile is not just important—it's essential. In a digital landscape where adaptation is the name of the game, Agile professionals are the elite strategists of successful delivery. In fact, 71% of companies are adopting Agile frameworks to improve project and product outcomes and accelerate delivery. That's a testament to the demand for Agile skills.This course is your gateway to becoming an Agile maestro. With over 15 years of tested Agile delivery experience condensed into 5 hours of rich learning, you're not just gaining knowledge—you're tapping into practical delivery experience. Plenty of instructors 'know' Agile…but finding people (like your instructor - Rian Chapman) who know 'how to do Agile' in challenging environments working on complex and products is hard. What we offer in this course is how to do Agile, not Agile theory.From grasping the core of Agile's flexibility to understanding user stories and backlog management, every topic you'll learn is going to elevate you as an Agile practitioner. Delve into the Agile Mindset, compare Agile with traditional Waterfall methods, and master prioritization techniques—all through a practical lens, backed by real-world experience.But why stop at excellence when you can achieve mastery for less? This course offers over $30,000 worth of expert-level training for less than $100. It's more than a course—it's the bargain of a lifetime, an investment in your future that promises exponential returns.______________________________________________________________________Imagine possessing over a decade of industry knowledge in just a few hours. Become an Agile architect—someone who builds not just projects and products but careers, teams, and success stories. Your journey to becoming an Agile powerhouse starts here, at The Agile Dojo.Whether you are working in Agile today and looking to improve your skills.Or you want to break into Agile and want to know yellow belt level skills in Agile that will help you stand out.Either way we've got you covered.High Level Course Structure includes:What is Agile Really About?: Discover the essence of Agile: a powerhouse for innovation and efficiency. This course peels back the layers, revealing how Agile can revolutionize your delivery trajectory.Agile vs Waterfall Delivery: Ever wonder why Agile outshines Waterfall? We demystify the practical advantages of Agile's flexibility over Waterfall's rigidity, prepping you for dynamic delivery landscapes.Agile Values and Principles: Unpack the core values and principles that make Agile the go-to for modern teams. Learn how these pillars can become your compass for success in delivery.The Agile Mindset: Adopting the Agile mindset is pivotal. This course guides you through this paradigm shift, ensuring you think, act, and innovate the Agile way.Understanding User Stories: Understand the purpose user stories to providing clarity and direction by turning user needs into actionable development paths.Agile Estimation: Develop a fundamental understanding in forecasting time and effort with accuracy using story points, essential within Agile delivery.Agile Metrics: Understand Agile metrics, your toolkit for measuring success and steering projects and product delivery with data-driven confidence - including: choosing the right metrics, business metrics (like NPS), Scrum metrics (like: velocity and burn down) and Kanban metrics (like: lead time and cycle time).The Scrum Framework: Dive deep into Scrum, a framework that can accelerate and amplify your delivery, with practical insights from real-world applications - including: Scrum roles, Scrum ceremonies and Scrum artifacts.The Kanban Framework: Streamline your workflow with Kanban. This topic helps you develop strategies to deliver successfully with Kanban - including: Kanban boards, workflow and WIP limits.The Scrumban Framework: Blend the best of both worlds with Scrumban.Agile Tools & Technology: Tech-savvy? I've got you. Explore the range of Agile tools and tech designed to supercharge your Agile delivery.Backlog Management & Prioritization: Conquer the complexity of backlog management. Learn to prioritize like a pro, ensuring your team always works on what matters most.What’s included in the course?High-Quality Video Lectures: where you'll learn in plain speak the fundamentals of Agile…this isn't about confusing you with jargon, but creating a learning environment where you can learn the funadmentals of Agile - quickly.Downloadable Handouts & Resources:  which will help you to enhance your understanding and retention of the key concepts.Quizzes and Assignments:  to help validate your learning and help you develop practical skills in Agile.Lifetime Access with NO Expiration: so you can learn at your own pace, and you can come back at any time you feel unsure or you need a refresher.What ELSE is included in the course?You'll also get these complimentary extras…all designed to make your journey as an Agile practitioner successful:Lecture Summaries: an easy to understand wrap up of each lecture to help you round out your knowledge on each topic.Scrum Terms:  a complete dictionary of key Scrums terms that you need to understand.Kanban Terms: a complete dictionary of key Kanban terms that you need to understand.Scumban Terms: a complete dictionary of key Scrumban terms that you need to understand.Practical Application Lectures: where we'll share practical tips and hacks to powerup your Agile delivery and help you achieve high levels of effectiveness.Metrics Dictionary: a comprehensive dictionary of key Agile metrics, including Scrum and Kanban metrics.Trello Scrum and Kanban board templates: you'll get exposure to Trello board templates that will help you accelerate creating your own Scrum and Kanban boards.Agile Fundamentals (Yellow Belt) Skills Audit: a ready to go skills audit which will guide you in completing an audit of your current skills in AgileAgile Fundaments (Yellow Belt) Learning Plan: a ready to go learning plan, which you'll use with your skills audit to set your self up for success in developing further skills in Agile. And you'll be issued with a completion certificate from The Agile Dojo.Are you ready for the challenge?Are you ready to transition from Agile theory to Agile mastery? Don't just learn Agile—live it, lead it, and leverage it to deliver outstanding projects and products. You'll get lifetime access to this course, including and updates and new lectures added to the course. This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee! That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, you'll get a refund - no questions asked. As Steve Jobs once said: "The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."Join us at The Agile Dojo and be the change-maker in your professional world.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Competencies & Agile Belts

Lecture 3 First Activity

Lecture 4 My Story

Lecture 5 Reality Check

Section 2: Agile Basics

Lecture 6 What Is Agile Really About?

Lecture 7 Agile Values Explained

Lecture 8 Introduction To Agile Principles

Lecture 9 Agile vs Waterfall Delivery

Lecture 10 History & Evolution Of Agile Frameworks

Lecture 11 What Is The Best Framework?

Section 3: Advanced Agile Concepts

Lecture 12 The Agile Mindset

Lecture 13 Social Contracts

Lecture 14 User Stories & Mapping

Lecture 15 Agile Estimation - Foundations

Lecture 16 Agile Estimation - Story Points

Lecture 17 Agile Estimation - How To Do It

Lecture 18 Understanding Agile Metrics

Lecture 19 Scrum Metrics

Lecture 20 Kanban Metrics

Section 4: Scrum Deep Dive

Lecture 21 Overview Of The Scrum Framework

Lecture 22 Roles In Scrum

Lecture 23 Scrum Artifacts

Lecture 24 Scrum Ceremonies

Lecture 25 A Day In the Life Of A Scrum Team

Lecture 26 Practical Application

Section 5: Kanban Deep Dive

Lecture 27 What Is Kanban?

Lecture 28 Kanban Boards & Visual Management

Lecture 29 Work In Progress Limits & Flow Management

Lecture 30 Practical Application

Lecture 31 The Question

Section 6: Understanding Scrumban

Lecture 32 What Is Scrumban?

Lecture 33 Scrumban Meetings

Lecture 34 Practical Application

Section 7: Agile Tools & Technologies

Lecture 35 Overview Of Agile Tools

Lecture 36 Leveraging Technology For Agile Success

Lecture 37 Trello

Lecture 38 Slack

Section 8: Backlogs & Prioritization

Lecture 39 Backlog Management

Lecture 40 Prioritization - Cost of Delay, Moscow, Stack Ranking and the Kano Model

Lecture 41 Practical Application

Section 9: Wrap Up

Lecture 42 Reflecting On Your Agile Learning Journey

Lecture 43 Planning Your Agile Career Path - Skills Audit

Lecture 44 Planning Your Agile Career Path - Learning Plan

Lecture 45 Bonus Lecture

People interested in working in Agile Delivery.,People looking to work in an Agile team - including aspiring Business Analysts, Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Software Engineers, Quality Assurance Coaches/Testers and similar.,People working Agile Delivery today who want to refresh or deepen their skills and knowledge of Agile fundamentsl or Agile frameworks (including Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban).,People working in organizations who are adopting Agile delivery.,Anyone curious about Agile and what it's all about in a handful of hours.