Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development

Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development™ (APS-SD) is a 3-day hands-on course where you will experience how to deliver quality software using Scrum with Agile and DevOps practices. Students will work as a Scrum Team or multiple Scrum Teams depending on class size, creating real code on a realistic software system. The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Developer certification exam (PSD).

Group discount: 10% off for group bookings of 3 or more, automatically applied at checkout.

Pricing: Excludes VAT. VAT applies to UK customers only and will be added automatically at checkout.

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What You Will Learn

Over the 3 days, students gain a real-world view of what it is like to build software with Scrum. Throughout the course, students collaborate over a series of Sprints. They apply modern engineering practices and use the Scrum framework to cope with changes. There is a key focus on having students learn how to develop and deliver increments of potentially releasable functionality from a realistic Product Backlog. By doing so, students will experience real-world challenges and issues and will learn how to handle them by continuously improving during the Sprint cycles.

The course teaches how Agile engineering practices and supportive DevOps tools improve a team’s capabilities even more.

The course is available in .NET and Java specific technologies along with a generic technology course. Professional Scrum Trainers can work with you to define a specific technology stack that meets your needs in private classes.

The .NET version was developed in partnership with Microsoft® and is the official training solution for Microsoft Visual Studio.

Who Should Attend

The Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development course is intended for all members of a Scrum Team; architects, analysts, programmers, database developers, testers, IT-Operations and others, including Scrum Masters and Product Owners. The class focuses on using technology to deliver software in Increments. Experiencing this class with your whole Scrum Team will improve your way of working. We also suggest that you read through the PSD Subject Areas.

Course Objectives

• Understand how modern Agile engineering practices and supportive DevOps tools improve a team’s capability to deliver working software.
• Learn the different aspects of a Scrum Team and how to work together as a team to get work done.
• Gain knowledge of how to leverage modern software development tools and practices.

Course Topics

• Using Scrum
• Working within a Scrum Team
• Definition of Done
• Development Practices
• Agile architecture practices to slice features
• Test Driven Development
• Pairing
• Code Review
• Agile requirement management practices
• Using DevOps tools with Scrum

Certification & Assessments

All participants completing the Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) assessment. If you attempt the PSD assessment within 14 days and do not score at least 85%, you will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost. The industry-recognized PSD certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course online?
Yes, this course has been converted from a face to face training course to a "virtual" training experience.  You can take this training from the comfort of your own home, but means you need to have internet. 

How does the online experience differ from the face to face training?
We all adjusting to this new reality and need to social distance.  We've been surprised how similar the online experience is to the face to face one and how engaged the students have been throughout the day.  The feedback has been excellent from students who've taking the online training, along with the assessment results.

What is included in the price?
The price includes course materials and 2 attempts at the PSD assessment, a lifetime certification from Scrum.org. All BAgile courses come with post classroom support. You can contact us at any time to arrange remote follow up coaching.

How do I achieve the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) certification?
The PSD certification is achieved by taking and passing an online assessment in your own time following the course. It can be taken from any internet connected computer.

What is required to achieve the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) certification?
The PSD assessment is comprised of 80 multiple choice questions that must be completed in 60 minutes. The pass mark is 85%. The course fee provides up to 2 attempts at the PSD assessment.

What are the course hours?
Courses start at 09:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.

How many people will attend?
Our courses are capped at a maximum of 20 attendees to ensure a premium learning experience. There are two trainers in our PSD classes to maximise the breadth of experience and learning impact.

How should I prepare for the course?
The only preparation required is to read the Scrum Guide.

I'm not sure if I have enough experience to take the course. What should I do?
Email us at info@bagile.co.uk and we will advise you.

How can I pay for the course?
Upon registering you have a number of payment options: Credit/Debit Card, Register now and pay by invoice, and PayPal.  Or simply contact us at info@bagile.co.uk for direct assistance.

Can I register without paying VAT?
For virtual format courses only and for those who live outside the UK. Upon registering, VAT will be automatically correctly applied, or not, on checkout.  Or email us at info@bagile.co.uk to find out more.

Can I claim PMI PDU credits for attending the course?
Yes. You can claim 14 PDU's for attending a course.

Where can I find your course booking and cancellation policies?
Visit our public course policy page.

Where can I contact the trainer with further questions?
You can email them at info@bagile.co.uk

This training course is a virtual one and will take place from the comfort of your own home. You’ll only need a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone that's it. 

With the use of video conferencing, online collaboration tools, and a combination of cameras on our side, to obtain an interactive learning environment you would get in a physical in-person training. The delivery & outcome of the virtual classes have far surpassed our own expectations.

For more information on live virtual classes contact b-agile directly at info@bagile.co.uk