Agile Basics for Developers, Scrum Masters & Product Owners

Name: Agile Basics for Developers, Scrum Masters & Product Owners
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Learn Agile Skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace | Business case for Agile | Rapid Deployment Foundations

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Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

The course will teach how to plan, execute, and monitor Agile projects effectively, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release planning.
Learners will understand how to facilitate Agile teams, encourage collaboration, and resolve conflicts to maintain a high-performing, self-organizing team.
The course will cover various tools and techniques used in Agile project management, including user stories, burndown charts, and velocity tracking.
Students will learn how to apply Kanban and Lean practices to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and continuously improve processes.

Course content

7 sections • 89 lectures • 3h 53m total length

Introduction21:23
This session, “Agile Skills to Succeed in the New World,” emphasizes the essential soft skills required for success in today’s digital and AI-driven business environment. While proficiency in programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and C is vital, this course highlights that technical skills alone are not enough. It introduces agile methodologies as a way to enhance communication, accountability, and teamwork, aiming to transition individuals from being mere coders to well-rounded software engineers who contribute significantly to their organizations.

The session introduces the course - consists of seven chapters, starting with the business case for Agile, moving into the basics of Agile methodology, and covering essential skills for developers, Scrum Masters, and product owners. Topics such as accountability, problem-solving, and enabling teams are emphasized, along with a focus on DevOps, which complements Agile practices. The course wraps up with a summary of key learnings.

Understanding business fundamentals like revenue, cost, and profit is critical, as is knowing various business models, strategies, operations, and stakeholder management (customers, employees, partners, society, and the environment). By mastering these concepts, combined with Agile skills, programmers can thrive in the competitive corporate world.
Agile skills for the new world
Assignment - 11:23
Path to Victory: Mastering Agile Principles1:54
Navigating the IT Landscape: An Agile Approach4:57
Discover the role of IT in transforming businesses through automation, digital tools, and AI-driven decision-making. This session covers automating business processes, improving customer experience, enhancing operational efficiency, and utilizing data for better decision support. Ideal for anyone looking to leverage technology to drive productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction in the digital age.”
Key IT Activities in an Agile World3:08
Explore four core it activities in an agile world: software development, testing, maintenance, and it operations, with l1 to l3 support and bug-fix workflows.
Practical Application: Agile Assignment1:24
Development Focus: Streamlining Success1:58
The Wordfall Methodology: A Deep Dive4:03
Challenges in Wordfall: Overcoming Methodology Hurdles2:25
Digital Transformation: Driving Change with Agile2:01
Lean Startup: Embracing Agile Innovation2:13
Agile in Practice: Real-World Assignment1:18
Agile Solutions: Addressing Complex Business Needs1:30
Agile Foundations: Building a Strong Base1:22
Constructing Agile DevOps: Best Practices1:14
The Heart of Agile: Core Principles2:28
Achieving Business Objectives with Agile2:09
Module 1 Recap: Key Takeaways2:10

Introduction to Agile Methodologies.0:37
The Agile Manifesto: Guiding Principles.3:00
Discover how the agile manifesto prioritizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiations, and responding to change over following a plan.
Agile Teams: Collaboration and Cohesion.2:01
Scrum Methodology: A Framework for Success.3:49
Sprint Planning: Laying the Groundwork.2:57
Daily Scrum: Keeping the Momentum.2:32
Sprint Review: Reflecting on Progress.1:16
The product owner and stakeholders demonstrate the product increment and review what was shipped in the sprint review, while defining the definition of done and previewing the next backlog.
Sprint Retrospective: Continuous Improvement1:40
Scaling Agile: Beyond the Basics1:02
Scale agile beyond scrum for larger teams by exploring the Spotify model and SAFe. Examine the business case of agile for developers, scrum masters, and product owners.
The Spotify Model: Scaling Agile with Success.9:35
Safe Framework1:06
Detailed Insights.0:54
Module Summary: Overview of Agile Methodologies.2:07

Introduction to Personal Growth in Agile.0:25
Seizing Opportunities.3:44
The Agile Engineer’s Path.2:50
Transitioning in Agile: Evolving with the Methodology.1:17
Essential Skills for Agile Success.3:40
Learning and Mastery in Agile5:45
Embrace continual learning over fixed knowledge and hubris, moving through unconscious and conscious incompetence to conscious and unconscious competence, to stay open in agile practice.
Expressing Ideas: Clear Communication in Agile.3:03
Express ideas clearly in agile conversations by shedding inhibition and speaking sincerely, only when you have knowledge or a genuine question, not to hastily impress.
Assertiveness in Agile: Taking the Lead4:48
Develop assertiveness without arrogance to express viewpoints clearly in agile engineering. Learn to hold strong opinions loosely, listen openly to better points, and balance ego with vulnerability.
Enhancing Communication: Tips and Tricks.4:09
Enhance communication by balancing formal courses with inspiration from others; learn to paraphrase questions, tell stories, and respond sincerely to foster agile collaboration.
Help and Be Helped: Collaboration in Agile4:28
Activity 10:38
Activity 20:32
Activity 30:50
Activity 40:31
Activity 50:25
Module Summary: Personal and Professional Growth in Agile.2:46

Introduction to Scrum Mastery.0:28
Transforming into a Scrum Master: A New Perspective.1:02
Seeing the Big Picture: Comprehensive Agile View3:40
Understanding Team Dynamics.3:50
Strategic Thinking: Inside and Outside the Box.4:51
Leadership in Action: Taking Charge.4:43
Finding Balance: Leadership in Agile.3:25
Scrum Master Assignments 10:24
Scrum Master Assignments 2.0:48
Scrum Master Assignments 3.0:26
Learn to address stakeholder communication issues in the third assignment, guiding developers and testers who appear busy or tough, as part of scrum master duties.
Scrum Master Assignments 4.1:16
Review the sprint outcomes and four themes—long hours, testing capacity, infrastructure as code and containerization challenges, and a last-minute security fix—and plan actions to prevent recurrence in the next sprint.
Scrum Master Assignments 5.0:55
Module Summary: Leadership in Agile and Scrum Mastery.1:40
Develop leadership as a scrum master by coaching and enabling, mastering five skills: see the big picture, build empathy, remove barriers, own the sprint retrospective, and balance enforcement with facilitation.

Introduction to Product Ownership0:37
Analyst vs. Owner: Defining Roles in Agile.0:50
Define the shift from business analyst to product owner in agile, embracing delivery ownership across sprints and developing essential leadership competencies.
The Role of a Business Owner: Driving Strategy.4:14
Develop strong stakeholder relationships by mastering emotional quotient, self-awareness, and listening to understand others' motives. Build human-centered collaboration beyond transactions to drive product strategy.
Business Acumen: Sharpening Your Strategic Mindset.6:15
Develop strong business acumen by understanding the domain and core business model, not just user requirements, to connect dots and drive innovation as a product owner.
Persuasive Communication: Making Your Case.4:03
Prioritization in Agile: Balancing Competing Needs.4:26
Ownership Mindset: Beyond Custodianship.2:37
Activity 10:26
Activity 20:21
Respond to the second assignment, review comments, explain the e-commerce business, and identify the critical modules.
Activity 30:38
Assess and respond to the assignment by examining why the team failed to deliver the product increment, holding the product owner accountable, prioritizing correctly, and outlining steps to prevent recurrence.
Activity 40:34
Activity 50:40
Module Summary: Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen in Agile.1:42

Introduction to DevOps and Agile Integration.3:19
Dev vs. Ops: Breaking Down Silos.5:22
Dev pursues change and innovation, while ops prioritizes reliability and service delivery. The wall of confusion challenges teams as they balance speed with stability.
The Wall of Confusion: Overcoming DevOps Challenges.2:01
The DevOps Engineer: Agile’s Technical Backbone.6:35
The Elephant in the Room: Addressing DevOps Challenges.2:00
DevOps is an inseparable twin to agile, reducing friction between dev and ops while enabling faster, stable deployments through automation, feature switches, A/B testing, and kanban.
DevOps Camp: Immersive Learning Experience.4:27
DevOps Camp fosters a non-blaming, collaborative culture between development and operations to deliver value faster. It emphasizes automation, metrics, and knowledge sharing through provisioning, testing, containerization, and cross-team collaboration.
DevOps Pipeline: Streamlining Workflow.4:27
Discover how to automate the DevOps pipeline from planning and coding to building, testing, deploying, and monitoring, using continuous integration with tools like Jenkins for self-service deployment.
Essential Tools for DevOps Success.1:12
Beyond the Course: Continuing Your Agile Journey.0:55
Summary1:31

Introduction to Agile Roles.0:43
Objective Agile.2:56
Agile Developer and Tester: Roles and Responsibilities.2:12
Strengthen leadership for developers and testers by mastering the clear framework—confidence, learning, express, assert, and respectful communication—while embracing continuous learning and nuanced, effective communication.
Scrum Master: The Agile Facilitator3:01
Product Owner: The Visionary Leader3:24
Course Conclusion: Your Next Steps in Agile Mastery3:19
Developers should embrace agile behaviors aligned with business imperatives, cultivate leadership and soft skills across roles, and pursue a mindset of continuous improvement with ownership of solutions.

Requirements

This course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Description

Unlock the potential of Agile and Scrum with this comprehensive, theory-focused course designed for aspiring Scrum Masters. Led by an experienced instructor, Mr. Mohandoss, you’ll explore key Agile principles, methodologies, and advanced topics like DevOps integration. Perfect for those looking to build a strong intellectual foundation without hands-on practice, this course delves deep into the Agile Manifesto, team dynamics, and strategic leadership.

Who is this course for: This course is for all the components of Agile teams - Developers, Product owners and Scrum Masters. Having trained more than 50,000 Agile professionals over a 35 year career, Prof. Mohandoss gets into the intricacies of how each role can add value and create synergies among Agile teams.

What this course teaches: This course has power packed modules on why Agile is needed, it has methodologies & Frameworks within Agile and also gets into Dev ops but from a product/business perspective.

This course isn't a Python or Dev ops coding based course though. We get into the depths of Agile but not into Server side coding etc.

Through detailed lessons and critical analysis, you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge to navigate Agile environments and lead teams successfully. Whether you’re preparing for a leadership role or deepening your understanding, this course equips you with the insights needed to thrive in today’s Agile-driven industry.

But it doesn't stop there. We also focus on developing crucial soft skills that are essential for leading Agile teams. From effective communication to conflict resolution, you’ll gain the interpersonal skills needed to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Whether you're new to Agile or looking to refine your skills for your career, this course will empower you to take your career to the next level, ensuring you're ready to tackle challenges and drive innovation in any Agile project. Join today and elevate your expertise. Welcome to the course, we’re excited to have you onboard!

Who this course is for:

Aspiring Agile Practitioners: Students who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Software Developers and Engineers: Professionals aiming to improve their collaboration and efficiency in Agile teams by understanding Agile principles and practices.
Scrum Masters: Those looking to deepen their knowledge of Scrum roles, events, and artifacts, and how to facilitate Agile processes within their teams.
Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Individuals interested in applying Agile principles to manage their startup projects more effectively, ensuring rapid iterations and customer feedback integration.

Agile Basics for Developers, Scrum Masters & Product Owners

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Business Case for Agile18 lectures • 59min

Agile Methodologies and Practices13 lectures • 33min

Personal Growth and Professional Development in Agile.16 lectures • 40min

Scrum Mastery and Leadership Excellence.13 lectures • 27min

Product Ownership and Strategic Business Acumen.13 lectures • 27min

DevOps Integration and Agile Synergy.10 lectures • 32min

Mastering Agile Roles and Course Conclusion.6 lectures • 16min

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