Description
Become a valued member of a Scrum Agile team!
Are you looking to take your Agile skills to the next level? In this iSQI® Certified Agile Essentials course, you will learn the essential aspects of the Scrum methodology for working in an Agile team. There are many practical examples and exercises focusing on Scrum principles, ensuring the key concepts are translated into your day-to-day role.
With more and more jobs requiring Agile experience, and an understanding of the Agile methodology and practices, secure your position in the industry with this highly respected, internationally recognised course and certification.
Target Audience
iSQI Certified Agile Essentials is designed for:
- Developers, business analysts, and testers wanting to become familiar with core Agile principles and techniques to effectively work in an Agile environment.
- Senior project personnel, such as project managers and IT directors, looking for a solid grounding in the Agile methodology.
- Agile testers seeking a stepping stone towards the iSQI Certified Agile Tester qualification.
- Anyone involved in development projects wishing to accredit their Agile skills for recognition among employers, clients and peers.
Course Pre-requisites
This iSQI Certified Agile Essentials course has no prerequisites and is able to be undertaken by anyone interested in Agile.
Course Overview
- Scrum Methodology and Techniques
- Agile Manifesto and Principles
- Agile Methods and Terms
- Release and Iteration Planning
- Iteration Zero
- Estimation
- Requirements, Reviews and Progress
- Team Quality Activities
- Defect Management
- Acceptance Criteria
- Pairing
- Exploratory testing
- Iteration Review(Showcase)
- Retrospectives
Learning Outcomes
- Value the principles behind the Agile Manifesto and its approach to software development
- A solid founding in Scrum techniques leading to improved project outcomes
- Appreciate the roles within an Agile team for Release and Iteration planning
- Understand how to contribute as an Agile team member to quantifiable requirements
- Apply Whole Team quality methods to ensure that acceptance criteria are met
- Appreciate the importance of effective Iteration Reviews and how to contribute to continuous improvement through Retrospectives
iSQI Certified Agile Essentials Examination
The iSQI Certified Agile Essentials examination is a 1 hour closed book, 40-question multiple choice exam. Candidates must score a minimum of 26 to obtain certification. The examination is sat separately from the course and is independently administered and assessed.
