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Becoming an Agile Expert

The agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development, but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects.
Abbey Wiltse
Abbey Wiltse
DevOps | core | 13 hours 30 minutes

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Overview

1.3KSTUDENTS*
94%RECOMMEND*

 This Journey includes:

  • 14 hours of on-demand video
  • 14 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
This short course cuts through the noise and helps you to understand agile, Agile, Scrum and other tools that will make you more effective as a professional, in your team and in your organization. The agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development, but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects. Scrum is a highly used agile methodology and is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and project management.
  1.  Agile and Scrum in Action: Scrum is a highly used agile methodology and is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and project management.
  2. Agile Release Planning: This mini-course takes you through the standard approach and the Monte Carlo simulation approach to agile release planning, comparing and contrasting the alternatives, and the benefits and costs of each.
  3. How to Become a Great Product Manager: Learn how to manage a IT product, Choose the best improvements for it, and make them a reality with your team. Envision the product's growth for many years to come, Build a great product road map and many more..
 

Skills You Will Gain

Agility
Product management
Product owner
roadmap

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • Describe the origins of Agile development and the values and principles that define it
  • Discuss the essential values, roles, meetings, and artifacts that define the Scrum framework
  • Articulate how the product owner gets the product backlog in shape
  • Identify and remove obstacles in a scrum or agile environment
  • Explain the components of the “standard approach” to agile release planning
  • Describe how Monte Carlo simulations can be used in execute an enhanced approach to release planning
  • Effective Product management and be able to tell helpful techniques and tools from the time wasting one 
  • Developing your character to be a great Product manager, so you know how to work with people and technology 
  • Planning Product roadmap, so you can impress your stakeholders and present yourself as a visionary 
  • Creating Product vision, to inspire and lead your team to the next level 

Who Should Attend

  • Scrum Team and the related business stakeholders
  • Anyone interested in Agile estimating and planning

Curriculum

Instructors

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Agile Release Planning

Agile Release Planning

Agile and Scrum in Action

Agile and Scrum in Action

Part 2: Agile Release Planning

This mini-course takes you through the standard approach and the Monte Carlo simulation approach to agile release planning, comparing and contrasting the alternatives, and the benefits and costs of each.

Part 1: Agile and Scrum in Action

This short course cuts through the noise and helps you to understand agile, Agile, Scrum and other tools that will make you more effective as a professional, in your team and in your organization.

1Welcome to the course!
2Modules
3Recommended Further Readings
1Welcome to the course!
2Course Content
3Recommended Further Readings
Abbey Wiltse

Abbey Wiltse

Abbey is a seasoned Enterprise IT best practice consultant with a wealth of experience and a passion for enabling efficient and effective service delivery within IT organizations across the globe. Her extensive background spans multiple industries, including Telecom, Finance, Government, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. With a comprehensive approach that integrates ITIL®, DevOps, Lean, Agile Scrum, and Organizational Change Management techniques, Abbey helps organizations successfully achieve their digital transformation goals.

Driven by a commitment to fostering innovation and operational excellence, Abbey delivers engaging, real-world training experiences that prepare IT professionals to navigate the complexities of modern business environments. Her journey in IT best practices began in the mid-90s, and over the years, she has held pivotal roles such as Global Product Manager at ITpreneurs, Director of Service Management at Agilita Consulting, and Client Principal at Hewlett-Packard. In each role, she has led transformative projects and provided strategic consulting for clients worldwide.

Renowned as a skilled facilitator, lecturer, and trainer, Abbey designs and delivers comprehensive training programs that go beyond traditional methods. Her sessions often include case studies, hands-on exercises, and customized content tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Her primary goal is to empower IT professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement best practices effectively and drive continuous improvement.

As an accredited trainer with a wide array of industry certifications—including ITIL 4 Strategic Leader, DevOps Foundation, and Agile Scrum Master—Abbey is deeply committed to supporting individuals and organizations in achieving internationally recognized best practice certifications. Her dedication to professional development is reflected in the high-quality consulting and training services she provides, which consistently deliver measurable results. Through her extensive expertise and practical insights, Abbey continues to inspire and equip IT professionals to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their organizations' success.

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Agile Release Management

Agile Implementation Challenges

5 Levels of Agile Planning

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Instructor bio - Michael de la Maza

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Instructor bio - Abbey Wiltse

Segment - 01 - Introduction to Monte Carlo and Standard Approachs

Segment - 02 - The Standard Approach to Release Planning

Segment - 03 - The Monte Carlo Approach

Agile in Action

Distributed Agile Development

Agile Project Management With Scrum

Segment - 01 - Origins of Agile and Scrum Basics

Segment - 02 - Scrum Values and Roles

Segment - 03 - The Scrum Process

Segment - 04 - Daily Stand Ups and Sprints

Segment - 05 - Scrum Artifacts Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Burndown Charts

Segment - 06 - Definition of Done Releases and More

Segment - 07 - Why Scrum and Enterprise Results