Overview:

This course presents the basics of the Agile systems development methods. It gives an overview of how Agile methods have evolved and introduces with the seven most common Agile methods. This class also discusses options on how to introduce Agile methodology to existing and new systems development projects.

Audience:

This course is designed for business and technical experts who need to learn about Agile methods of systems development.

Prerequisites

None.

Course duration:

1 day

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Explain the differences between the traditional waterfall and the Agile methodologies.
• Define the seven different Agile methodologies
  • Extreme Programming (XP)
  • Crystal methodologies
  • SCRUM
  • Feature Driven development (FDD)
  • Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
  • Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
  • Lean Software Development
• Identify the best methodology for a particular project
• Identify ways to incorporate Agile techniques into a project.