Skills you will learn

  • Understanding Agile for Complex and Large-Scale Projects
  • Scaling Agile Frameworks and Practices
  • Managing and Scaling the Product Backlog
  • Structuring Product Owner Teams in Scaled Agile
  • Scaling Scrum using the Nexus Framework
  • Identifying Dependencies Across Teams in Nexus
  • Using Agile Project Management Tools including Jira
  • Creating Dashboards in Jira
  • Creating user stories in Jira

Who should learn

  • Beginners
  • Software developers
  • Project Managers
  • Scrum Maters
  • Students
  • Product owners

What you will learn

  • Agile for Complex Projects for Beginners

    • Lesson 01: Introduction

      • 1.01 Agile Estimating Planning Monitoring and Controlling​
        01:59
    • Lesson 02: Learning Objectives

      • 2.01 Learning Objectives
        01:24
    • Lesson 03: Foundations of Agile Estimation

      • 3.01 Agile Estimating
        00:52
      • 3.02 Essential Terms for Agile Estimation
        01:57
      • 3.03 Activity Writing User Personas ​​
        04:36
    • Lesson 04: User Stories for Agile Teams

      • 4.01 What Is A User Story
        07:01
      • 4.02 Activity Writing User Stories
        02:24
    • Lesson 05: Working with Epics

      • 5.01 What Is an Epic
        05:42
      • 5.02 Relative Weighting Method
        03:09
      • 5.03 Activity Prioritizing Backlogs Using the Value Risk Matrix and the Kano Model
        05:14
    • Lesson 06: Understanding Story Points

      • 6.01 Story Points
        02:57
      • 6.02 Ideal Time Estimates
        04:28
    • Lesson 07: Agile Estimation Methods

      • 7.01 Agile Estimation Methods
        05:41
      • 7.02 Activity Planning Poker Simulation
        02:34
      • 7.03 Affinity Estimation
        03:09
    • Lesson 08: Agile Planning from Vision to Execution

      • 8.004 Activity Creating a Release Plan
        02:45
      • 8.01 Agile Planning
        01:40
      • 8.02 Activity Product Backlog Prioritization Discussion​
        02:35
      • 8.03 What Is Release Planning
        03:05
      • 8.04 Activity Creating a Release Plan ​​
        02:45
      • 8.05 Sprint Planning
        03:53
      • 8.06 Commitment Driven Sprint Planning
        05:13
    • Lesson 09: Agile Monitoring

      • 9.01 Agile Monitoring
        03:25
      • 9.02 Challenges Faced While Monitoring Roadblocks
        07:54
      • 9.03 Challenges Faced While Monitoring Deviations
        03:09
    • Lesson 10: Information Radiators

      • 10.01 Information Radiators
        06:18
      • 10.02 Burndown Bar Charts
        05:29
    • Lesson 11: Agile Controlling

      • 11.01 Agile Controlling
        06:04
      • 11.02 Communication with Stakeholders
        05:16
    • Lesson 12: Key Takeaways

      • 12.01 Key Takeaways
        01:47

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About the course

This free beginner-level course explores how Agile principles and frameworks can be applied to complex, large scale projects. You will learn how to scale Agile practices across multiple teams, manage scaled product backlogs, and use the Nexus framework to coordinate Scrum at scale. The course also provides hands-on experience with popular Agile project management tools like Jira, helping you set up projects, create user stories, manage epics, and generate Agile reports with confidence.

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FAQs

  • Is this course free?

    Yes, this course is completely free of charge. You can access all lessons and activities without any payment and still receive a professional certificate upon completion.

  • Is this course suitable for beginners?

    Yes, this course is specifically designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of scaled Agile or complex project management. It builds your understanding progressively from foundational concepts to practical application.

  • Are there any prerequisites for this course?

    There are no strict prerequisites. A basic understanding of Agile or Scrum concepts is helpful but not required, as the course is designed to be accessible to complete beginners.

  • Does this course include hands-on activities?

    Yes, the course includes a practical activities where you apply Agile and scaling concepts to a complex project scenario, as well as multiple Jira demos covering everything from project setup to generating Agile reports.

  • Will I learn how to use Jira in this course?

    Yes, this course includes detailed step-by-step demos on how to set up a Jira project, create dashboards, write user stories, manage Sprints, create epics, tasks and subtasks, prioritize backlog items, and generate Agile reports.

  • What is the Nexus framework and is it covered in this course?

    Nexus is a scaling framework built on top of Scrum that helps multiple teams work together on a single product. Yes, this course is fully dedicated to the Nexus framework, covering its key components and how to identify dependencies across teams.

  • Is a certificate provided after completing this course?

    Yes, upon successful completion of the course you will receive a free certificate that you can add to your resume or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your knowledge of Agile for complex projects to potential employers.

  • How long will it take to complete this course?

    This course consists of 9 lessons with 22 sub-lessons and is fully self-paced, meaning you can learn at your own schedule and complete it at a speed that works best for you.

  • Can I access this course on my mobile device?

    Yes, this course is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, allowing you to learn at your own convenience anytime and anywhere.

  • Is there a time limit to complete this course?

    This course offers 90 days of access from the date of enrollment, giving you plenty of time to complete all lessons and activities at your own pace.

  • Can I add this certificate to my LinkedIn profile?

    Yes, once you complete the course and receive your certificate, you can easily add it to your LinkedIn profile under the Licenses and Certifications section to showcase your knowledge of scaled Agile and complex project management to recruiters and employers.

  • Who should take this course?

    This course is ideal for beginners, developers, project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, students, and anyone looking to understand how Agile works in complex project environments.

  • Does this course cover product backlog management?

    Yes, this course is fully dedicated to using and scaling the product backlog, including strategies to manage it across multiple teams and structure Product Owner teams effectively.

  • How is this course different from a basic Agile course?

    Unlike a basic Agile course, this course focuses specifically on applying Agile to complex and large-scale projects, covering advanced topics like scaling frameworks, Nexus, dependency management, and hands-on Jira usage.

  • What topics does this course cover?

    This course covers Agile for complex projects, scaling Agile, the Nexus framework, product backlog management, Agile project management tools like Jira, and key takeaways to reinforce your learning.

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