Introduction to agile project management and agile software development. This one day course introduces the most common agile methods and compares their advantages and disadvantages with 'traditional' methods.

• Comparing Software Development Projects
• Characteristics of ‘traditional’ methods
• Characteristics of agile methods
• Selection of the most appropriate agile development method: Crystal, FDD, DSDM, XP
• Extreme Programming (XP) practices and examples
• Use of User Stories, Product backlogs, and Sprint backlogs
• Agile Project and Work Management: SCRUM and other project methods
• SCRUM
• TDD - Test Driven Development

Participants perform several exercises in teams using the agile practice approach.

The course can be tailored to suit individual corporate client needs.

There is also a two day course where more extensive practical exercises are performed.

Coaching in agile methods is also available. Coaching is a critical success factor in forming and improving agile development teams.