Agile is growing in popularity.

Agile Methods Workshop

Learn the foundations of Agile Practices for IT Projects

Software projects are increasingly moving to Agile practices to benefit from its flexibility and practicality. In fact, the latest Planit Testing Index indicated that over 50% of the industry is using Agile methods.

This course is designed for test practitioners, developers and managers wanting to learn what Agile is, providing an overview of Agile software development projects and the roles within these projects.

The course examines the concepts, principles and foundations on which Agile has been built, focusing on how Agile impacts the traditional software development roles and disciplines. It covers the attributes and behaviours that are required to be successful in an Agile project. The course concludes with a practical exercise allowing participants to practice Agile techniques in a safe environment and is great for building Agile teams.

Be more versatile. Learn Agile process and practices

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn the key concepts behind Agile software development, the terminology utilised and why it’s gaining in popularity
  • Differentiate between non-Agile and Agile development approaches
  • Understand the challenges of moving from the traditional more structured approach to one of agility
  • Recognise the types of projects considered appropriate for Agile and ways to scale various agile practices across other enterprise projects
  • Understand how the traditional role of the tester changes under Agile
  • Explore testing techniques to support the tester, using user stories

Course Content

  • Agile vs Traditional models
  • Agile methods
  • Managing Agile Projects
  • Requirements Specification in Agile
  • Testing under Agile

Examination

There is no examination for this workshop.

Face-to-face learning

Learn in the classroom and interact with colleagues and course presenters.
Course cost: $1092 inc. GST

In house training

Training comes to you. Planit can tailor a learning program with course modules specific to the needs of your organisation.