Agile and Scrum in Practice
Deliver faster and adapt to change using Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Agile methods help teams deliver value in short cycles and respond to change. This course explains Agile values, the Scrum roles, events and artefacts, and Kanban, then puts them into practice through a simulated sprint. It also covers how to adopt Agile in organisations with traditional governance.
Who should attend
- Project and product managers
- Software and digital teams
- Business analysts
- Managers adopting Agile ways of working
What you will be able to do
- Explain Agile values and principles
- Run Scrum events and maintain backlogs
- Write and estimate user stories
- Use Kanban to manage flow
- Adapt Agile to your organisation
Course outline
Module 1Agile foundations
- • Agile manifesto and principles
- • When Agile fits
- • Scrum roles
- • Scrum events and artefacts
Module 2Agile in action
- • User stories and acceptance criteria
- • Estimating and planning
- • Sprint simulation
- • Kanban boards
Module 3Scaling and adoption
- • Hybrid approaches
- • Agile in government and banks
- • Metrics
- • Adoption plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Agile and Scrum in Practice course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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