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Length: 3 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 54,567 EX VAT 3 Person R 26,787 EX VAT 10 Person R 14,272 EX VAT
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Certification Type:Non-Accredited
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SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC) Training (3 days)
Know the main agile methods well enough to compare them, choose the right one for each team or project, and tailor it – with the SAMC certification to show for it.
Scrum is the best-known agile method, but it is not the only one, and it does not suit every team or project. Organisations that copy one framework everywhere often end up with ceremonies that add little value. This three-day agile training course gives practitioners and managers a working knowledge of the main agile methods, so they can compare them and choose – or combine – the right approach for the work in front of them.
Day one sets the foundation: where agile came from, the Agile Manifesto, and three of the most widely used approaches – Scrum, Lean and Kanban. Day two covers the engineering and delivery methods: Extreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development, Crystal, the Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) with MoSCoW and time-boxing, and Feature-Driven Development. Day three adds Adaptive Software Development, the Agile Unified Process and Domain-Driven Design, then puts the methods side by side: hybrid approaches, agile outside IT, and the pitfalls that derail adoption.
Case scenarios on day three ask delegates to match methods to real situations. The SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC) exam is written online at the end of day three, and the exam voucher is included in the course price.
Why this course
For your organisation
- Agile approaches chosen to fit the work, not copied by default
- Practitioners who can tailor and blend methods for different teams
- A common reference point when agile spreads beyond IT
- Fewer failed agile rollouts through awareness of common pitfalls
- An internationally recognised SAMC credential, exam voucher included
For your delegates
- A broad, comparative view of more than ten agile methods
- Practical tools such as MoSCoW, time-boxing and work-in-progress limits
- Practice choosing a method for realistic scenarios
- The SAMC certification, written on day three
What delegates will be able to do
- Explain the Agile Manifesto's values and principles and when agile fits better than traditional delivery
- Summarise how Scrum, Lean and Kanban work and what each is best suited to
- Describe the core practices of XP and Test-Driven Development
- Apply MoSCoW prioritisation and time-boxing as used in DSDM
- Outline the Crystal family, Feature-Driven Development, Adaptive Software Development, the Agile Unified Process and Domain-Driven Design
- Compare agile methods side by side and recommend one for a given team or project
- Design a hybrid approach and plan for agile outside IT
- Recognise common pitfalls in agile adoption and how to avoid them
Who should attend
Agile practitioners, Scrum Masters, project and delivery managers who want a broad working knowledge of agile across more than one method, and leaders who are deciding how agile should be applied in their organisation. SCRUMstudy says a Scrum Master (SMC) or similar Scrum background makes the course easier.
Course outline
Day 1 – Agile foundations, Scrum, Lean and Kanban
Agile overview
- Where agile came from
- The Agile Manifesto: four values and twelve principles
- Agile compared with traditional delivery, and when each fits
Scrum
- Principles, aspects and roles
- The five phases from initiate to release
- Scrum on large projects
Lean
- Lean principles and the seven wastes
- Value streams
- Lean applied to software and services
Kanban
- Visualising work and limiting work in progress
- Managing and measuring flow
Day 2 – Engineering and delivery methods
Extreme Programming (XP)
- XP values and roles
- Pair programming, continuous integration and refactoring
- Small releases and the planning game
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- The test-first cycle
- Acceptance-test-driven development
Crystal
- The Crystal family of methods
- Frequent delivery, reflective improvement and close communication
Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
- Principles, roles and phases
- MoSCoW prioritisation and time-boxing
Feature-Driven Development (FDD)
- The five FDD processes
- Roles and practices
Day 3 – Choosing and tailoring the approach, and the SAMC exam
Other agile methods
- Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
- Agile Unified Process (AUP)
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Choosing and tailoring the approach
- Comparing the methods side by side
- Hybrid approaches
- Agile outside IT and across the organisation
- Common pitfalls in agile adoption
Case scenarios and exam preparation
- Which method fits which situation
- Sample questions and exam technique
SAMC certification exam
- 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, online
- No negative marking
- Exam voucher included in the course price
How it is delivered
Three days, 08:30-16:00, with the online SAMC exam at the end of day three. In person at your offices anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. One delegate or a group of up to 20; scenarios tailored to your projects on request. Course notes and case scenarios included. Each delegate needs a laptop with internet access for the exam – BOTI can supply laptops at an extra cost. We deliver it at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and anywhere else in South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online for teams in different places.
What our clients say
“All training programmes were delivered in a highly professional manner, with effective coordination and strict adherence to our scheduling requirements. The facilitators demonstrated a commendable level of expertise, and the quality of delivery consistently met our expectations.”
“All training sessions were well-coordinated, professionally delivered, and aligned with our scheduling requirements. We value the partnership and look forward to continued collaboration with Business Optimization Training Institute in the future.”
“The training was practical, engaging and relevant to our workplace environment, providing participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills that could be applied in their respective roles.”
Frequently asked questions
Is the SAMC exam included?
Yes. The exam voucher is included in the course price. The exam is written online at the end of day three: 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, with no negative marking.
Do delegates need to know Scrum first?
It helps. SCRUMstudy says a Scrum Master (SMC) or similar Scrum background makes the course easier, so delegates new to agile may prefer to start with Scrum Fundamentals Certified (1 day) or Scrum Master Certified (2 days).
Can you run it at our offices, and for how many people?
Yes. We train at your premises anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue or live online, for one delegate or a group of up to 20.
Is it accredited?
No – it is a non-accredited short course. Delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance and, if they pass, the international SAMC certification.
How is this different from the Scrum courses?
The Scrum courses go deep into one framework. Agile Master Certified goes wide: it compares Scrum with Lean, Kanban, XP, DSDM, Crystal, FDD and other methods so you can choose and tailor the right one.
Can you run this course in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban?
Yes. We train on site at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and across South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online so a team spread over several offices can attend together.
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