Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in exploring the Waterfall model and understanding how its traditional limitations have been addressed, particularly through Agile methodologies.

On the first day, participants will receive an overview of various approaches to help determine which methods best suit their specific organizational environment.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile, which can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

Business analysis is the process of researching, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the organizational change management process and the design of new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is a crucial element in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes in the organization by ensuring that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

The course "Scrum for an Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum functions, and become true agile leaders. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to Scrum.org’s vision, which is crucial for the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge regarding complexity, empirical processes, 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.

This course examines the critical responsibilities of a business analyst in ensuring success within Agile project environments. Participants will acquire the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development workflow. Through a simulated project experience, attendees will practice handling typical Agile scenarios.

Who should attend?

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in applying Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to software development management. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leads, developers, and software clients who want to take an active role in the development lifecycle.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and management to explain how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, approach testing.

By the end of the course, participants will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which can be an actual client application if available).

This 2-day course provides a brief introduction to Agile software testing. It deals with foundational test concepts, within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and uses Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore contemporary principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for development teams who want to improve their testing practices in an Agile context.

It is also suitable for those intending to pursue testing as a specific career and is a suitable pre-requisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training session in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking a deeper understanding of Scrum and preparation for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire mastery over the fundamental principles and concepts of Scrum.
• Develop essential skills to manage both internal and external disruptions within project development.
• Gain thorough knowledge of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Achieve proficiency in the practical application of Scrum.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a powerful tool for Project Management, and people tend to focus more on the tool than the method itself.

This instructor-led, live training introduces the participants to the power of Jira and Confluence, working together to serve the only purpose of helping the team to deliver successfully the product / project. The team will learn how to properly use these tools to be more efficient handling User Requirements, Testing, Communication, centralized in one place.

Will be studied JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, Jira/Confluence linkage, reporting, important fields and custom fields, issue types, screen & filtering.

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project properly
• Manage issues effectively
• Build the necessary screen to handle issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports necessary for the team and the management

This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You’ll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

\r This two-day program equips experienced Scrum Masters with the leadership capabilities necessary to drive Agile success at the team, program, and enterprise levels within a SAFe® framework. Participants will learn to facilitate cross-team interactions that support program execution and continuous improvement. The curriculum expands on the Scrum methodology by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban principles to streamline value flow, and fostering effective collaboration with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in broader organizational contexts. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for developing high-performing teams and addressing common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to sit for the examination to earn their SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) certification.\r

This two-day course is designed to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating effectively within an Agile environment by applying frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will learn how to function as Agile Teams, create and manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and execute iterations. The course also emphasizes 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. Completion of 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 organization.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and how it contributes to overall objectives.
• Recognize 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.

The Scrum Practitioner training is designed to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom setting, combining lectures, exercises, and engaging activities that embody the principle of 'learning by doing'. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques using a pre-prepared simulation, which helps to consolidate their learning.

Scrum employs an evidence-based framework that empowers teams to respond swiftly to emerging requirements, deliver value rapidly, and adapt to shifting market conditions.

The primary objective of this approach is to timely address customer needs and manage unpredictable challenges that do not align with traditional sequential methodologies.

This course is also referred to as SCRUM awareness training.

Who is this course for?

Designed for managers, executives, and other decision-makers, this course helps you understand how to calculate the benefits of implementing Scrum and gain insight into your team's activities.

It is also ideal for customers of software development firms who wish to take an active role in the development process.