Introduction to agile project management and agile software development. This one day course introduces the most common agile methods and compares their advantages and disadvantages with 'traditional' methods.

• Comparing Software Development Projects
• Characteristics of ‘traditional’ methods
• Characteristics of agile methods
• Selection of the most appropriate agile method: Crystal, FDD, DSDM, XP
• Extreme Programming (XP) practices and examples
• Use of Stories
• Agile Project Management: SCRUM and other Agile project methods
• SCRUM Sprints and Stories

Participants perform several exercises in teams using the agile repetitive practice approach.

The course can be tailored to suit individual corporate client needs. There is also a two day course where more extensive practical exercises are performed.

Coaching in agile methods is also available. Coaching is a critical success factor in forming and improving agile development teams.