EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
This EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation training program clarifies the division of responsibilities between client and supplier, while emphasizing the value of short-cycle delivery, direct feedback loops, and fixed delivery deadlines in achieving predictability. By providing participants with a solid introduction to agile working, the course focuses on the key area of ‘Agility’ in a complex and scaled environment. Through practical cases, Agile and Scrum principles are explained and their impact is demonstrated, instilling a new mindset in the participants.
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Agile & Scrum
Certificate
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
Level
Foundation
The value proposition of adopting Agile and Scrum methodologies lies in the continuous acquisition and building of insight by both the client and delivery team(s). This Agile Scrum Foundation training program clarifies the division of responsibilities between client and supplier, while emphasizing the value of short-cycle delivery, direct feedback loops, and fixed delivery deadlines in achieving predictability.
By providing participants with a solid introduction to agile working, the course focuses on the key area of ‘Agility’ in a complex and scaled environment. Through practical cases, Agile and Scrum principles are explained and their impact is demonstrated, instilling a new mindset in the participants.
Additionally, this course serves as a foundation for Scrum Master and/or Scrum Product Owner training courses, increasing the chances of obtaining the Scrum Master or Product Owner certificate with excellence. Ultimately, the Agile Scrum Foundation course enables the delivery of customer value in iterative steps, showcasing the power of Agile and Scrum.
What you will learn
At the end of this Agile Scrum Foundation course, the student will learn:
- Insight into the power and background of the Agile and Scrum principles.
- Understanding of the structure and context of the terms Lean, Agile, Scrum and XP, and the differences between these terms.
- Applying the right criteria to arrive at a suitable Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
- Insight into the importance of creating a fixed delivery rhythm (‘heartbeat’) and stable teams.
- Knowledge of the philosophy behind Agile and Scrum.
- Insight into the division of responsibilities between the business and IT, and within scrum teams.
- Exploring various agile methods.
- Insight into the various roles, such as Business Sponsor, Business Visionary, Scrum Master and Product Owner.
Course Approach
This course is delivered in a classroom setting using case studies and exercises that are designed to enhance the candidates understanding of agile and scrum methodology. Students who have attended this course, and have done some self study, are suitably prepared to take the associated Agile Scrum Foundation exam.
Who should attend
Business managers, product managers, governance managers, clients, development team members, program and project managers, architects and product owners.
Duration
2-days
Course Delivery
Classroom or Virtual Classroom
What’s included
- Agile Scrum Foundation workbook containing all of the presentation materials, course notes and sample exams.
- Exam voucher
- Free refresher course**
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course, although a basic knowledge of Service Management concepts will be helpful. It is recommended that students have taken the ITIL Foundation examination.
About the Examination
- The exam is closed book with 40 multiple-choice questions.
- At least 26 marks are required to pass (out of 40 available) – 65%.
- The exam lasts 60 minutes.
- The exam can be taken online.
Exam Body
EXIN
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Concepts Covered
Scrum Theory and Principles
- Introductions, agenda, about the exam
- Agile way of working
- Agile Scrum theory and principles
The Scrum Framework
- The Scrum Framework
- The Backlog
- Prioritization
- Monitoring progress
- Sprints
- Sprint planning
- Daily scrums
The Scrum Team
- The Scrum Team
- The product owner
- The development team
- The Scrum master
- Scaled Scrum
