Training Plan for user stories and acceptance criteria BOOTC
Additional Information
SCRUM is an Agile methodology for managing and completing complex projects. It emphasizes on teamwork, communication, and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal.
User stories are an essential component of SCRUM methodology as they help in identifying the features and functionality that a product must have to meet the needs of users.
This boot camp is designed to be completely hands-on, and a combination of self-paced learning from online videos, and workshops run by experienced Business Analyst / Agile SCRUM Masters.
Schedule*:
- Expression of Interest - 20 March - 25 March
- Enrolment Application: 27th March - 31st March
- Bootcamp: 10 April - 6th May
- Graduation Ceremony: 12th May
* Schedule is indicative as it’s subject to change based on the enrolment numbers.
Cost: Free (sponsored by client)
Target Audience:
- Budding Agile Business Analyst in Sydney
- Transition to Agile Business Analyst in Sydney
Venue:
- Venue: ANZ Towers, WeWork, Level 28, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Pre-requisites:
- Familiarity with basic software development concepts and terminology
- Understanding of the agile development methodology
- Experience with writing functional requirements or use cases
- Strong problem-solving skills, good communication skills and is a team player
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) background
- English requirements >ETLS 7.5 or PTE > 79
Trainers:
- Experienced full-stack developers from our partners in IT consulting firms
- Guest speakers from the industry, including ASX / Govt Clients, Startup Founders/CTO, and Technology Firms
Learning Style:
- Combination of self-paced online videos
- Hands-on workshops (in-office) at least 2-3 days a week.
- Small group size to facilitate learning from senior consultants and each other
- Practical assignments and projects to reinforce learning
Timings:
- Workshops will be held after 5 pm to accommodate our training availability post their full-time commitments.
Course Outline
Here is a detailed outline for a 4-week boot camp to master writing user stories and acceptance criteria in SCRUM:
Week 1: Introduction to SCRUM and User Stories
- Overview of SCRUM methodology and its benefits
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities in a SCRUM team
- Introduction to User Stories and their purpose
- Characteristics of good User Stories
- Techniques for splitting User Stories
- Exercise: Participants will create their own User Stories for a given project
Week 2: Refining User Stories
- Techniques for refining User Stories
- Collaborating with Product Owners to define User Stories
- Writing clear and concise Acceptance Criteria
- Techniques for prioritizing User Stories
- Exercise: Participants will refine User Stories and prioritize them based on the needs of the stakeholders.
Week 3: Agile Development with User Stories
- Integrating User Stories into Agile Development Processes
- Creating Sprint Goals and Sprint Backlogs
- Techniques for estimating User Stories
- Creating a Definition of Done
- Exercise: Participants will create a Sprint Backlog and estimate the User Stories for a given project.
Week 4: Reviewing and Revising User Stories
- Techniques for reviewing User Stories
- Conducting a Sprint Review Meeting
- Techniques for revising User Stories
- Conducting a Sprint Retrospective Meeting
- Exercise: Participants will review and revise User Stories and conduct a Sprint Review and Retrospective Meeting for a given project.
Overall, this boot camp will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of SCRUM methodology and the skills needed to create effective User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will learn how to integrate User Stories into Agile Development processes and refine them to meet the needs of stakeholders.
All the exercises will also feature tools including JIRA and Trello.
Contact Information
Jess Kaur, Recruitment Specialist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessykaur/ (LinkedIn)
Limitations:
- This is the first time this program has been delivered.
- We can not guarantee your proficiency as a Business Analyst upon completion.
- We consider 4 weeks to be an extremely short time to attain an expert level.
- The course outline and schedule are subject to change at any time for any reason.
- We will not have a rigorous assessment of prerequisites, and therefore, we would expect a higher degree of individuals from various backgrounds.
- Our trainers are not professional trainers, but, they have hands-on experience in working on these technologies.
- This training is not intended to substitute what Australian Universities / TAFE teach.
- All the workshops will be held at the office, mostly after hours. Access to the building for after-hours is limited and will need to be accompanied by a host.
- If you require access to the co-workspace for the day, you are welcome to contact WeWork and sign up directly for a membership. WeWork has many programs, such as All Access Pass or On Demand. You will be responsible for your own WeWork membership. The only advantage of your own Access Pass is the option to meet with other Developers and Experts on-site; although you will be responsible for mutual arrangements on timings and availabilities.
- We will provide a Certificate of Completion.
- We make no claim on your level of expertise or your abilities upon completion.
- There will be no one checking your attendance, or chasing you for participation, or completion.
