Going Beyond Software Development

The mindful use of Agile software development practices, for both project management (e.g., Scrum) and technical work (e.g., XP), empower teams to produce superior results in terms of software quality and team productivity, compared to non-Agile methods. Improvements on the order of 2x-4x or more can be achieved. This translates into cost savings as well as improved customer satisfaction. Also, teams and individuals enjoy and prefer the Agile work environment over non-Agile, once they learn and adapt to it.

The Agile Expertâ„¢ training from eConsulting-Groupâ„¢ is based on real-world, hands-on experience of what works (and doesn't work) in applying Agile practices to achieve these gains. Many of these practices and the underlying principles belong to the class called Lean Software Development (which is nearly synonymous with Agile Software Development), which has roots in Lean Production. Lean-Six Sigma is another trend. These connections suggest that the Agile principles and practices are applicable beyond software development to other types of projects and to general management.

Audience

This program is for functional and project / program managers, team leaders, coordinators, engineers, developers, testers, software managers, directors, and senior leaders interested in software development.

Program Description

There are two ways to acquire the Agile Expertâ„¢ certification. The first requires the completion of the AL3000 course plus a written description of a previous or a new experience applying Agile practices. The second is the completion of the AL3000 course along with previous certification in CSM, CSPO, or CSP.

A. AL1000: Essential Agile
Description: Introduce concepts, principles, practices, and vocabulary of Agile / Lean development and project management.

Prerequisites: Experience or professional interest in software development and technical project management.

B. AL2000: Agile Project Management – Using Iterations
Description: Describes Agile Project Management of Iterative Development, referenced to Knowledge Areas of PMBOK framework.

Prerequisites: AL1000 or equivalent base knowledge.

 

C. AL2001: Agile Software Development Practices
Description: Defines practices, differentiates from traditional practices, applicability, expected benefits. Includes survey of available tools, and metrics for measuring performance.
Prerequisites: AL1000 or equivalent base.

AL3000: completion of all three classes above