Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) Training Course

Business analysis is the process of investigating, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the organizational change management process and in designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions fulfill their business goals and requirements. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by guaranteeing that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business needs.

The "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" course is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum operates, and become true leaders in an agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial for the context of the PSM II exam. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding complexity, the empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This course emphasizes the critical role of the business analyst in ensuring success on Agile initiatives. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with the Development Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees practice handling common real-world scenarios.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and organizational leaders to illustrate how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, integrate testing practices.

By the conclusion of the course, participants will have designed and executed a comprehensive test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application, if available).

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices in an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for individuals considering a career in testing and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in Vietnam (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet participants often emphasize the software over the underlying methodology. This instructor-led live training reveals how Jira and Confluence work in tandem to help teams deliver successful products or projects.

Participants will learn to leverage these tools efficiently to consolidate user requirements, testing, and communication within a single environment.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, dependencies, the integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting mechanisms, key fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering techniques.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Creating Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configuring Jira to effectively oversee project operations
• Managing issues with precision
• Designing screens tailored to specific issue types
• Constructing workflows and boards while understanding their synergy
• Executing basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generating and reviewing essential reports for both team members and management

This two-day program is tailored to support teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) in operating efficiently within an Agile context by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain insights into functioning as part of an Agile Team, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and executing iterations. The course also highlights the importance of understanding the team’s role within the ART and fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside other teams.

Additionally, this training prepares teams to take part in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with a special focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared for the certification exam to earn their SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organization.
• Comprehend their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overall objectives.
• Identify other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively plan and execute iterations.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.

This instructor-led live training in Vietnam (online or onsite) is designed for professionals without prior agile experience who wish to utilize Scrum and Kanban to organize work more effectively, improve team collaboration, and deliver results with greater transparency.