
Welcome to the Course! In this first lecture of the course, we'll explore what this course is all about, and of course...I'll introduce myself.
Your first activity for the course, and it's an easy one.
Let's get straight into a key question...what is Agile really about? In this lecture we'll explore what Agile is (and isn't).
There are 4 Agile values and these underpin Agile delivery and the range of Agile frameworks available.
Let's unpack the 12 Agile principles and understand how they provide the guide rails for doing things the Agile way.
The debate is ongoing. Which is better...Agile or Waterfall? Rather than taking sides, I'll share my perspectives on Agile and Waterfall, and when to consider using each of these methodologies.
Let's clarify the range of terminology that I'll be using throughout the course so that you can understand what I'm talking about.
Lets get into Agile organizations and understand when organizations adopt Agile.
Agile teams are an essential part of successful Agile delivery. Let's explore what Agile teams are and how they are formed.
Taking Agile teams, it's important to understand the range of roles you will encounter in Agile from product leaders through to software engineers.
Let's into the essence of what Agile Business Analysts do...and explore this rewarding and importaat role in Agile.
There are a range of meetings you'll participate in and sometimes even facilitate. Let's explore what these are and their role in Agile delivery.
Time for me to share some of my tips, hacks and insider knowledge on Agile with you to elevate your game as an Agile practitioner.
As an Agile BA, you'll spend plenty of your time working on requirements and user stories. Let's explore some of the fundamentals.
Agile BAs focus on value driven development and putting customers at the centre of their work. It's why their is a growing movement to re-badge the BA role to on of a 'Journey Expert'. Let's explore the importance of value driven development in this lecture.
Let's explore how Agile BAs work on gathering requirements.
Time to get into user stories. Let's explore the key components of a user story.
Acceptance Criteria are an important component in User Stories and you need to understand how to write great acceptance criteria.
User stories aren't just about capturing requirements. They are an essential part of delivery planning too - and that's where dependencies become important.
It's the Good, The Bad and The Ugly...but this time, relating to User Stories. Let's get into how to create good user stories and avoid being known for bad ones.
Time for me to share my tips, hacks and insider tips on requirements and user stories with you.
Backlogs? What are they? Why are they important? What role does an Agile BA play here? Let's find out!
There are different types of requirements in Agile and it's important how they relate to each other, in the form of a hierarchy.
What is story refinement? It's a key activity that you will both executed and lead as an Agile BA. Let's understand what's involved.
Time to share some tips, hacks and insider tips on backlogs and story refinement.
Another key area where you will spend plenty of time as an Agile BA is story mapping. In this lecture we'll deep dive on what it's all about.
An integral part of story mapping is understanding your users. That's where user personas fit. In this lecture we'll learn more about how to create powerful user personas.
So you know the importance of story maps, and how to craft freat user personas....how do you actually create good story maps? Let's find out in this lecture.
Where do releases fit into the world of Agile Delivery? And how can you use story maps to plan releases. That's what we'll explore in this lecture.
Time for me to share my tips, hacks and insider tips on story mapping with you.
Let's explore the range of Agile tools used in Agile.
I'm almost 100% sure you will be using JIRA or an equivalent user story repository and issues management tool. Let's explore what JIRA is about.
Time to get hands on with JIRA. Let's explore how Scrum Boards, Sprints & Backlogs work in JIRA.
Time to continue our journey in JIRA. Let's explore how to create user stories in JIRA.
Slack is a cloud based team communication platform, that's widely used by teams in Agile delivery. It's an invaluable way of getting teams communicating and having virtual conversations. Find out more in this lecture.
In this section of the course, we explore the importance of soft skills as an Agile BA.
Let's understand how communication is important for Agile BAs.
Time to explore how collaboration is important for Agile BA's and strategies for collaboration.
Heard of the Growth Mindset? Well...it's time you did. Let's understand more about it in this lecture.
As Albert Einstein said: “The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.”
You will deal with problems ALL the time as an Agile BA. It's important you have a toolkit and set of strategies on how to solve them.
As we get into the tail end of the course, let's take an opportunity to reflect on what you've learned in this course.
Why settle for being an ordinary Business Analyst when you can become an extraordinary Agile Business Analyst?
Learn from an instructor with 15+ years of successful experience delivering projects and products using Agile. You'll learn practical delivery skills that make you highly valued as an Agile Business Analyst.
Have you ever wondered how the most successful organizations consistently deliver projects that not only meet but exceed expectations?
It's because they use Agile...and they have highly talented and skilled Agile Business Analysts!
Agile Business Analysts (BAs) are in demand...yet organizations are struggling to find talented and knowledgeable BAs.
It's no wonder! 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 BA guru. 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's offered in this course is how to do Agile Business Analysis, not Agile theory. You'll graduate from this course with a solid set of core skills that will be essential for your success in Agile delivery as a BA.
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Imagine possessing over a decade of industry knowledge in just a few hours?
Whether you are working in Agile today as a BA and looking to improve your skills.
Or you want to break into Agile as a BA and want to develop the core skills you will need.
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.
Agile Teams: Learn to build and be part of high-velocity teams that champion collaboration, embody flexibility, and deliver with unmatched speed and quality.
Agile Roles: Uncover the dynamics of Agile roles and find out how each cog in the wheel contributes to the seamless delivery of exceptional products.
The Agile Business Role: Step into the world of the Agile Business Analyst, where your role goes beyond requirements to become the architect of customer delight.
Crafting Excellence with User Stories: Dive deep into the art of user stories that drive value and explore how to distinguish the good from the great, ensuring each feature adds real value.
From Backlogs to Results: Transform backlogs into strategic assets and refine continuously to align every sprint with your vision.
Mapping the User Journey: Navigate the intricacies of Story Mapping and User Personas to create empathetic, user-centric experiences that resonate and engage.
Tools for the Agile Trailblazers: Get hands-on with JIRA, master Scrum boards, and learn to use Slack to your advantage, ensuring your toolkit is as Agile as you are.
Soft Skills for the Agile Maestro: Develop communication mastery, collaborative wizardry, a growth mindset and how to tackle problems the Agile BA way.
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 fundamentals 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?
Lecture Summaries: an easy to understand wrap up of each lecture to help you round out your knowledge on each topic.
Practitioner Tips: where you'll get access proven tips, hacks and insider knowledge from 15+ years of applying what is taught in the course.
Completion Certificate: Your Udemy Certificate of Completion - which you can share on LinkedIn and get recognized for mastering this highly valued skillset.
Are you ready for the challenge?
Are you ready to transition from being ordinary to extraordinary and working in the lucrative world of Agile delivery?
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.
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