Scrum Training in Christchurch

PSPO II is an advanced-level Scrum.org certification course focused on professional product ownership in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to maximise product value and excel in modern product management practices.

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

• Understand advanced Product Owner stances and apply them in practice.
• Leverage stakeholder management and product strategy to maximise value.
• Apply Evidence-Based Management (EBM) for outcome-driven product delivery.
• Prepare effectively for the PSPO II assessment.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on group activities and role plays.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of Scrum and successfully pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and core concepts of Scrum.
• Develop key competencies to manage internal and external distractions in project development.
• Gain a thorough understanding of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Build proficiency in effectively executing Scrum.
• Confidently sit for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam.

The training "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + PSM II Preparation" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, deepen their understanding of how Scrum truly works, and become genuine leaders within an agile context. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide in alignment with Scrum.org's vision, which is critical in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about 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 two-day course is designed for any IT professionals interested in the Waterfall model and how organisations have traditionally addressed its limitations—including, but not limited to, Agile approaches.

The aim of the first day is to provide an overview of these methodologies, enabling you to determine which approach best suits your environment.

The second day explores project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile that can be effectively applied within either a Waterfall or Agile context.

Business analysis is the process of investigating, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a critical element in the organisational change management process and in designing new business solutions. The aim of business analysis is to ensure that technological, process-related, or organisational solutions align with business goals and requirements. It plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and organisational changes by guaranteeing that implemented solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully aligned with business needs.

This course focuses on the business analyst role required to succeed on Agile projects. Course participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Customer to facilitate the development process. Participants will work through a mock project, practising common scenarios.

Who should attend?

This two-day course is ideal for any IT professionals interested in applying iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development projects. It is particularly well suited to project managers, team leaders, developers, and software development clients who wish to take an active role in the development process.

This course has been developed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and senior leadership to clarify how Agile project management frameworks—particularly SCRUM—address testing practices.

By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which may be an actual client application, if available).

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

Intended Audience

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

It is also well-suited for individuals planning to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as an appropriate prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

JIRA Software is a powerful tool for project management, yet people often focus more on the tool itself than on the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the combined strengths of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they work together to serve one essential purpose: helping teams successfully deliver their products and projects. Participants will learn how to use these tools effectively to manage user requirements, testing, and communication—all centralised in one place.

The course covers Jira projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban and Scrum), planning and dependencies, the integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting, key and custom fields, issue types, screen configuration, and filtering.

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project effectively
• Manage issues efficiently
• Build the necessary screens to handle different issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand how they interact
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports required by both the team and management

This two-day course introduces the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to deliver and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at an enterprise scale.

You will gain a solid understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply SAFe's principles and practices to support Agile teams, programmes, programme portfolio management, and the coordination of large Value Streams. Attending this course prepares you to sit the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day course equips current Scrum Masters to excel in their leadership roles, facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum focuses on enabling cross-team collaboration to support program execution and drive relentless improvement. It expands the Scrum paradigm by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, applying Kanban to enhance value flow, and strengthening interactions with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders across broader program and enterprise contexts. Participants will gain practical tools for building high-performing teams and learn effective strategies to address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in enterprise settings. Completing this course prepares you to sit for the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

Over the course of two days, this training equips teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) with the skills to thrive in an Agile setting by utilising frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will discover how to operate effectively as an Agile Team, manage their backlogs, and successfully plan and deliver iterations. A key focus is placed on understanding the team's position within the ART, fostering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside other teams.

The programme prepares teams to engage in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with specific attention given to upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completing the course, participants will be ready to sit for the certification exam to attain their SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organisation.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader objectives.
• Identify other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations effectively.
• 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.

The Scrum Practitioner training is designed to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom setting, using a blend of presentations, exercises, and engaging activities that embody the 'learning by doing' principle. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques through a pre-prepared simulation, helping to reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Scrum employs an evidence-based framework that enhances a team's ability to respond to emerging requirements, deliver value rapidly, and adapt to changing market conditions.

The objective of this approach is to understand and respond promptly to customer needs while managing any other unpredictable challenges that may arise, for which a sequential methodology is not suitable.

This course is structured around a workshop approach, providing delegates with the opportunity to practice Scrum and Agile skills.

This course is also known as SCRUM awareness training.

Who should attend?

This course has been developed for managers, executives, and other decision-makers who wish to understand how to measure the benefits of adopting the Scrum methodology or want a clearer picture of what their teams are doing.

It is also well-suited for software development clients who would like to play an active role in the development process.

The Scrum Master role is essential to any Agile/Scrum team. This course equips participants with key aspects of the Scrum framework and prepares them to sit the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

Audience:

Anyone who is, or intends to become, a Scrum Master, as well as others working within a Scrum environment who require in-depth knowledge of Scrum.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the origins of Agile methods.
• Understand and apply the core values and principles of Agile methods.
• Distinguish between defined processes and the empirical processes used in Agile.
• Understand Scrum roles, artefacts, events and practices.
• Be fully prepared to sit the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam

This course is designed for: Product owners, managers, or anyone keen to explore Agile planning and estimation techniques.

The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course blends presentations, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises to explain and demonstrate key concepts in practice. It offers a realistic insight into stepping into the role of an Agile team member. The curriculum covers every facet of a product owner's involvement across an Agile product's life-cycle, including rapid requirements gathering, crafting user stories, estimating story points, progress tracking, release planning, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more.

Scrum is a widely adopted project management method within the Agile approach. It is a framework that enables project teams to deliver valuable products flexibly and efficiently. The core pillars of Scrum are transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Scrum supports rapid responses to change, allows teams to adapt dynamically to customer needs, and promotes an iterative product development process, often leading to higher quality outcomes and greater customer satisfaction. Team roles include: Product Owner – the individual who represents customer interests and defines task priorities for the product; Scrum Master – the person who supports the Scrum team, ensures adherence to the process, and removes impediments; Development Team – the group responsible for delivering the product.