Scrum Training in Canberra

PSPO II is an advanced-level Scrum.org certification course focused on professional product ownership in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who wish to maximise product value and excel in modern product management practices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced Product Owner stances and apply them in practice.
• Leverage stakeholder management and product strategy for maximising value.
• Apply evidence-based management (EBM) for outcome-driven product delivery.
• Prepare effectively for the PSPO II assessment.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on group activities and role plays.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Canberra (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

The 'Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation' training is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum operates, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide consistent with Scrum.org’s vision, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding holistic thinking, the empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

Business analysis is the process of investigating, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, procedural, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is a key element in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by guaranteeing that implemented solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

This course targets the business analyst's contribution to delivering success within Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Customer to streamline the development process. Through a simulated project, participants will practice handling common scenarios.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and senior management to demonstrate how Agile project management frameworks (specifically SCRUM) incorporate testing practices.

Upon completion, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application, if available).

This intensive two-day programme offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers core testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilising Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants framework to examine contemporary Agile testing principles and practices.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for those considering a dedicated career in testing and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester qualification.

While JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, practitioners often focus excessively on the software itself rather than the underlying Agile methodology.

This instructor-led, live training reveals how Jira and Confluence work in tandem to help teams deliver successful products and projects. Participants will learn to leverage these tools efficiently to centralise user requirements, testing, and communication in one location, thereby enhancing overall productivity.

The course covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban and Scrum), planning, dependencies, Jira/Confluence integration, reporting, essential and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project effectively
• Manage issues with ease
• Design the necessary screens to handle specific issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand how they interact
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports essential for both the team and management

This two-day course is designed to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to function effectively in an Agile environment by utilising frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will learn how to operate as Agile Teams, establish and manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and carry out iterations. The course also stresses the importance of understanding the team’s role within the ART and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and continuously improve alongside other teams.

The training prepares teams to participate in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with a particular focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completing the course also prepares participants for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organisation.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and how it contributes to overall objectives.
• Recognise other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations effectively.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

This instructor-led, live training in Canberra (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with no prior agile experience who wish to use Scrum and Kanban to organize work more effectively, improve team collaboration, and deliver results with greater transparency.