This short course will introduce students to two of the most common methodologies of Agile by comparing their most prominent strengths and weaknesses. The core principles of both SCRUM and LEAN are examined and the student will gain an understanding of how each one can bring value to an organisation.
The short course will be run over 5 weeks with lectures being delivered via weekly after hours webinars (recordings of the Webinar will be available if you are unable to make the live event). In between the webinars, you will be asked to do 10-12 hours of study.
The course is free to undertake and there are no required textbooks – all reference materials will be free material that can be accessed electronically.
Course Schedule (recordings of Webinars will be available if you are unable to make it to the live event)
Week 1: 8:00 – 9:30pm, Thursday 31st October AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time UTC +11)
Introduction - An introduction to the higher principles of Agile and examining how both SCRUM and LEAN fit into this management paradigm. The strategic benefits of Agile philosophy is explored in a business context.
- Introduction to Agile principles
- Introduction to SCRUM and LEAN methodologies
- Benefits of an Agile philosophy
Week 2: 8:00 – 9:30pm, Thursday 7th November AEDT
SCRUM focus - A detailed focus on SCRUM, this topic covers the core aspects of this methodology which make it stand out as the most popular of the Agile methods in use today.
- Explanation of SCRUM methodology
- Roles and functions within SCRUM
- Sprints and Teams
Week 3: 8:00 – 9:30pm, Thursday 14th November AEDT
LEAN focus - A detailed focus on the LEAN methodology, this topic explores the origins of LEAN as well as its broader application in business today. The key elements of LEAN are examined.
- Explanation of LEAN methodology
- Managing the avoidance of waste
- Value streams
Week 4: 8:00 – 9:30pm, Thursday 21st November AEDT
Comparison - A comparative view of both SCRUM and LEAN head to head. This topic explores the key strengths and weaknesses of both and examines when each one might be more suitable.
- Advantages and disadvantages of SCRUM vs LEAN
- When to favour SCRUM
- When to favour LEAN
Week 5: 28th November
- Online Test.
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