Certified Scrum Developer

Product Description

After teams have been exposed to the principles of Scrum, they are left wondering about the more technical aspects of software development and delivery and how these areas fit into an iterative approach. The Certified Scrum Developer Workshop extends important Scrum principles to their logical applications in several technical, foundational areas of software development.

Borrowing from a variety of Agile disciplines, the course will introduce and explain a wide range of available tools and techniques that can offer team flexibility in their Agile approach. Each subject area is accompanied by real-world examples of how they have been used in the past and the success criteria for each instance.

Based on the understanding that theory and principles solidify into practices and habits through experience, the course is comprised of numerous hands-on exercises that demonstrate the use and benefit of each practice area and technique. You will not only understand the mechanics of each technique, but you will also participate in the discovery and discussion of how to ensure the creation of value in your organization.

The goal of this workshop is to put to use what you learned through books and lectures to determine how to utilize that knowledge, including how to ensure that your team is improving over time. With this proven approach, you will leave the class with practical knowledge and a clear roadmap for your team’s success.

AUDIENCE

The Certified Scrum Developer Workshop will be of interest to:

Business and Technical Product Analysts

Project Managers

Software Engineers/Programmers

Development and Project Managers

Product Managers and Analysts

QA Engineers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the education and examination components related to this qualification, candidates can expect to gain competencies in the following:

Implement test-driven development to minimize the possibility of defects reaching the production environment

Develop the correct technique for continuously integrating your newly developed code into the existing code base

Apply Agile and Scrum principles and best practices to form the best mix for your team’s success

Different approach to Agile architecture and design that supports a more incremental and emergent project

Transform your development processes to reflect the most efficient approach given your organization’s constraints

Pitfalls that poorly disciplined Agile teams fall into, contributing to failed Agile adoption and implementation attempts

How to adopt Agile practices effectively within the context of your existing software development framework

Utilize refactoring to ensure a longer lifespan of your software

Gain practice in organizing your group into a self-managed team

Develop the correct technique for continuously integrating your newly developed code into the existing code base

Conduct exercises in a real-world Agile development unit and see firsthand how the roles mingle together to get the work done through collaboration

Discover how continuous, incremental improvement will allow your team to continue growing long after the conclusion of the course

Using Scrum as the backdrop, acquire techniques for successfully scaling Agile across your teams and the enterprise

Using the provided working examples of code, dive into Agile Engineering practices no matter what development framework you use.

How the appropriate level of planning will reduce rework and waste in your architecture designs

Pattern of behavior for Agile engineering excellence: You will not get lost in the code

How to adapt from a plan-driven approach to continuous planning, starting with the inclusion of actual velocity-driven aspects into your planning, scheduling, and tracking

Coaching and communicating skills of a ScrumMaster and the differences between what a ScrumMaster does compared to a traditional Project Manager

Run multiple iterations using real-life scenarios

Make your first hands-on experience with Agile a classroom experience not a production experience

EXAMINATION

This course is approved for the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification from the Scrum Alliance.