
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.
This course is a yellow belt course, from the Agile Dojo. Let's explore the competencies you'll obtain through this course.
Your first activity for the course, and it's an easy one.
In this lecture I'll share my own journey, as a recovering Waterfall practitioner who is now an ambassador for Agile.
Let's get real about the expectations with Agile. It's a fantastic delivery methodology, but it's not a silver bullet if there are wider organizational challenges.
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 explore how Scrum and Kanban came about.
This question comes up time and time again...in this lecture I'll reveal the answer.
Agile is more than just about delivery. It's a revolution in the way that individuals, teams and organizations think.
When I ask people in Agile...do you have a Social Contract?...I often get a blank stare. Social Contracts are the keystone that creates healthy, functioning, robust and successful Agile teams. You need them...and in this lecture I'll explore what they are and how they work.
User stories are an essential part of Agile delivery. Let's get into the fundamentals so you have an understanding of what they are and how they are written.
I guarantee you - when you work in Agile you will be asked, when will that 'project' or 'product' be ready? Delivery date is the currency of leaders. In this lecture let's start our exploration of how Agile estimation works.
Story points are integral to Agile estimation. But the concept can get confusing. I'll break story points down into an easy to understand explanation so you can walk away going "that makes sense!".
In this second lecture on Agile estimation, let's look at how it actually gets done so you've got a practical understanding.
Understanding how Agile is performing is integral to success. Whether it's business driven metrics or framework related, understanding how to measure performance is important for you to understand.
Let's get into Scrum metrics.
Let's get into Kanban metrics.
In our first lecture on Scrum, let's get a fundamental understanding of what Scrum is about.
Roles, like Product Owners and Scrum Masters, are integral to Scrum. What do these roles (and others) do in Scrum?
Scrum artifacts aren't something you see in a Museum...they're living, breathing outputs from the work that people do in Scrum.
Ceremonies are the heart of collaboration in Scrum. Let's explore these more.
Let me share with you what happens during a typical day for a Scrum team.
Time for me to share some of my experience in Scrum with you, and give you some key tips and hacks for you to elevate your game in Scrum.
Kanban is a great framework...but only understand how it really works. I'll explain more in this lecture.
Central to Kanban are Kanban Boards and doing a great job of visually managing work.
The secret to Kanban success is ensuring a healthy balance of challenging work but not overwhelming a team. Learn how this works in this lecture.
Time for me to share some of my experience in Kanban with you, and give you some key tips and hacks for you to elevate your game in Kanban.
Ready for the answer on whether Scrum or Kanban is better?
Heard of Scrumban before? It's the new kid on the block...learn how it fits into the family of Agile frameworks.
How is Scrumban different to Scrum when it comes to meetings? Well there is plenty in common. Find out more in this lecture.
Time for me to share some of my experience in Scrumban with you, and give you some key tips and hacks for you to elevate your game in Scrumban.
Let's explore the range of Agile tools used in Agile.
In this lecture, we'll explore the importance of automation and using technology to create efficiencies when managing Agile delivery.
You may have heard of Trello before? Kanban is used widely in the Agile practitioner community. It's a simple, but surprisingly effective list making application that can be used for Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Learn more about it in this lecture.
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.
You'll hear about backlogs all the time in Agile. What are they? Why is managing them important. Find out more in this lecture.
Key to successfully managing backlogs and Agile delivery is knowing that you are working on the right things at the right time. In this lecture I'll take you through some key prioritization methods, including MOSCOW, Cost Of Delay, Stack Ranking and my favourite - the KANO model.
Time for me to share some of my experience in Backlogs & Prioritization with you, and give you some key tips and hacks for you to elevate your game in backlog management.
As get into the tail end of the course, let's take an opportunity to reflect on what you've learned in this course.
Ready to identify where you need to develop your skills further in Agile? Time to do a Skills Audit!
Let's translate your Agile skills audit into tangible results by creating a learning plan.
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.
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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 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?
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 Agile
Agile 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.