Agile Project Management with Kanban Training Course

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed to facilitate project and issue tracking, thereby enhancing the agility of software development processes.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will gain practical knowledge on utilizing Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile within their organization.

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

• Comprehend the core principles of Agile and Kanban methodologies
• Utilize Jira to create and manage a Kanban project
• Customize Jira configurations to align with organizational needs
• Execute basic and advanced searches and data analysis
• Generate and review relevant reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course

• Combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

• For information on requesting customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange details.

Kanban serves as a workflow management methodology.

This instructor-led, live training session—available either online or on-site—is designed for participants at both beginner and advanced levels. The insights and tools provided can be directly applied to your daily tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Boost the volume of work items completed within a specific timeframe.
• Decrease the duration required to finish work items.
• Enhance work predictability (delivering clearer answers regarding completion timelines).
• Monitor flow metrics (including throughput, lead time, work in progress, and work item age).
• Interpret flow charts (such as the Cumulative Flow Diagram, Lead Time Histogram, and Work Aging Chart).
• Apply statistical forecasting techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreement metrics.
• Construct a Kanban System using the STATIK methodology.
• Comprehend Little's Law, which explains the dynamics of value flow.

This two-day training is tailored to assist teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in performing optimally in an Agile setting by utilizing frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will gain insights into functioning as part of an Agile team, handling backlog creation and management, and effectively planning and executing iterations. A key focus of the course is comprehending the team’s function within the ART, along with strategies for collaborating, planning, executing, and driving continuous improvement alongside peers.

The curriculum equips teams to actively engage in Program Increments (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with a strong emphasis on preparing for PI Planning sessions. Finishing this course also readies participants for the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam.

Upon completing the course, learners will be capable of:

• Implementing SAFe principles to expand Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Gaining clarity on their team’s responsibilities within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader goals.
• Identifying other teams in the train, including their specific roles and dependencies.
• Efficiently planning and running iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and fostering ongoing process improvement.
• Taking an active role in Program Increment planning.
• Coordinating and integrating efforts with other teams within the Agile Release Train.