All You Need to Know About Scrum.org Training with Eric Landes

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleague Eric Landes. Eric is a Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.Org.

 

In this episode, Eric and Dan talk about how Scrum.Org is approaching training. They also dive deep into the classes Agile Thought is offering for Developers, Scrum Teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Developers to help them improve their skills at the Scrum level.

 

Key Takeaways

• What does a Scrum.org class look like?
• • Scrum.org offers training thought for adults.
  • While learning the fundamentals of Scrum, the trainees go through an experience.
  • During the exercises, you get to practice Scrum processes.
• Applying professional Scrum for software developers:
• • Scrum for Software developers helps them use their engineering skills in a Scrum framework.
  • Not everyone participating in these classes has technical expertise (but many do).
• APS or Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development?
• • If you are trying to decide between one of these classes, you should first identify your goal.
  • APS will be your best choice if you want to find how a Team works well using Scrum.
  • If you want to know how Scrum uses technical practices in the framework, then the APS-SD is the most suitable option.
• Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK):
• • Professional Scrum with Kanban is great for Teams who feel stuck.
  • You can try Kanban within the Scrum framework to get your Team to flow and become more predictable.
  • Kanban is a practice that helps bring flow to Scrum Teams.
  • If you are experienced, feel comfortable with Scrum, and have already taken Scrum training, PSK is your recommended training.
• Who would benefit from Scrum.Org training?
• • New people to Scrum should consider APS training as a great place to start to help Teams operate with Scrum.
  • If you are learning independently, this training is a great way to professionalize what you are doing.
• Why should someone consider a Scrum.Org class?
• • Taking courses is the way for most people to learn and get feedback.
  • The insights you can get into training from an experienced instructor are invaluable.
• What does Scrum Training look like?
• • Whiteboard software is used where the Team collaborates.
  • There are both remote and online training.
• Certifications:
• • APS certification qualifies for Professional Scrum Master 1.
  • APS-SD gives you a voucher to take the Professional Scrum Developer 1 Certification.
  • PSK gives you a voucher to take the PSK1 Certification.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

Learn more about Agile Thought Training Services

Scrum.Org

Find more about the On-site training in Tampa, Florida, April 25‒26 for APS and 27‒28 for PSK

Industrial DevOps: Nine Principles to Build Better Systems Faster, by Dr. Suzette Johnson and Robin Yeman

 

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