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Course Overview
There is a common misconception that being Agile means no planning and estimation, and therefore no deadlines. Well, this is not the case. Agile is simply a toolkit that enables you transform and evolve as you progress along with your project. Remember, this evolution does not mean that project scope continues to change or project team randomly picks new deadlines. There is both art and science behind this planning, that can be backed up with logic and proven success record in many organizations. This course is all about providing you the concepts, tools and techniques for successfully estimating and planning your projects in an Agile environment. The course features concepts, case studies, examples and real-world exercise for you to get the most value.
Credits: 14 Contact Hours (equivalent to 14 PDUs)
Course Schedule
| Program Option | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Weekend (Sat, Sun) | Markham, ON | Jan 17-18, 2015 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| February Weekend (Sat, Sun) | Markham, ON | Feb 14-15, 2015 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| March Weekend (Sat, Sun, Sat) | Markham, ON | Mar 14-15, 2015 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
We are continuously scheduling additional sessions around the globe based on demand. If you are interested in attending this course but can’t find your location in the schedule, please contact us for more information.
Why Choose LeanSense Solutions?
- Tailored Content For You: We truly believe in building a great learning environment. We do not offer the same prepackaged content for every course and every student; we tailor it to your needs. Try it out for yourself, and please don’t forget to leave your feedback!
- Real-World Perspective: We are not just about providing the training material – we supplement all our training with real-world examples, case studies and practical scenarios. Our instructors bring years of working experience, and are available to you for mentorship and coaching.
- Free Training Refresher: You are welcome to re-take our course any time within the next six months for absolutely no cost. Whether it is about refreshing the concepts, or gaining an in-depth perspective, we are right here for you.
Course Content
- Course Overview and Introduction
- Estimation in a Nutshell
- Introduction to Agile Estimation
- Comparison: Agile vs. Traditional Estimation
- The Cone of Uncertainty
- Agile Estimation: A Breakdown
- User Stories and Story Points
- Collaborative Estimation with Planning Poker
- Estimate Conversion to Project Plan
- Identify and Collect Project Metrics
- Iterative Feedback: Adaptive vs. Predictive Planning
- Estimating Bugs, Defects and Changes
- Discussion: Agile Estimation – When to use?
- Course Summary
- Exercise: Agile Estimation in Practice (throughout the course)
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About the Instructor
Bilal Iqbal, MBA, B.Eng & Mgmt, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, Prosci CMP, LSSBB
Bilal is an extroverted, customer-focused leader with over 8 years of solid project management, continuous improvement and organizational change experience, preceded by several years of IT engagements. He has been involved with Agile implementations since 2006. Over the years, Bilal has successfully helped three organizations transition to Lean and Agile practices and methodologies. Bilal has spent a considerable amount of time advocating Lean and Agile practices along with proper change management in both private and public sectors. He has delivered tangible results to organizations through the use of these practices, and has experience in both delivery and coaching roles. As a delivery professional, Bilal has over 25 successful multimillion dollar projects under his belt.
Bilal is an experienced trainer and facilitator, and he delivers professional workshops and courses at both corporations and academic institutions. He is often called upon to facilitate negotiations and group workshops involving senior leaders.