This course introduces the principles and practices associated with Agile project management using the popular Scrum framework. We will discuss the project management processes of the full project lifecycle in the context of Scrum. Theory and real life examples will be used to demonstrate the benefits of the Scrum framework in maximizing customer value delivery and promoting open collaboration and flexibility in adapting to changing market requirements. Concepts and techniques will be reinforced as students simulate a Scrum team and execute a real-world project.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Articulate and implement the theory and values and principles behind the SCRUM framework
- Introduce the SCRUM methodology into their project organization and/or company
- Coordinate and lead a SCRUM team, manage the team artifacts and events for implementing the SCRUM framework
- Define and elicit the individual responsibilities of the Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master
- Facilitate the SCRUM events, including the sprint, sprint planning meetings, daily scrum meetings, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meetings
- Implement collaborative techniques for facilitating team decision making
Topics include
- Introduction to Agile
- History of Scrum
- Business benefits from using Scrum
- Scrum process – planning and executing Sprints
- Scrum roles and their significance
- Scrum events
- Scrum artifacts
- Scrum example scenarios
- Scrum culture
- How to adopt Scrum in an organization
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Schedule
Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
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Wed, 01-08-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Wed, 01-15-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Wed, 01-22-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Wed, 01-29-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Wed, 02-05-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Schedule
Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
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Mon, 06-02-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Mon, 06-09-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Mon, 06-16-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Mon, 06-23-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Mon, 06-30-2025 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |