Agile Management using Azure DevOps

🌟 Course Title: Agile Management using Azure DevOps

Course Headline: Become a Certified Scrum Master with Azure Boards on Azure DevOps!

Course Description:

Welcome to the comprehensive course, "Agile Management using Azure DevOps"! This course is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required to manage agile projects effectively using Azure DevOps. By the end of this course, you'll be well-versed in using Azure Boards for Scrum Master responsibilities and ready to implement Agile methodologies within your teams.

📘 What You'll Learn:

• Quick Introduction to Azure DevOps 🌟

  • An overview of Azure DevOps and its role in modern software development.

• Azure Boards Theory 🎓

  • Fundamental concepts of Azure Boards that are critical for Agile project management.

• Quick Intro to DevOps 🛠️

  • A brief dive into the principles and practices of DevOps and its importance in agile environments.

• Creating a User Account on Azure DevOps 👤

  • Step-by-step guide on setting up your personal account to access Azure DevOps services.

• Setting Up Projects on Azure DevOps 🏗️

  • Learn how to create and configure new projects in Azure DevOps for a seamless workflow.

• Implementing Scrum with Azure Boards 🎯

  • Detailed instructions on using Azure Boards to facilitate Scrum processes, including Sprint backlogs, Task boards, and Agile ceremonies.

Hands-On Learning Experience:

Throughout this course, you'll engage in hands-on activities that mirror real-world scenarios. Here's what you can expect:

• Project Configurations 🔧

  • Setting up your project with the correct configurations for a smooth Agile experience.

• Team Configurations 👥

  • Understanding team settings and how to manage permissions and access.

• Managing Sprint Backlogs and Task Boards ✏️

  • Gaining proficiency in maintaining backlogs, prioritizing tasks, and updating the Task Board.

• Sprint Timelines 🕒

  • Learning to plan and manage Sprint timelines to keep your team on track.

• Typical Sprint Process End-to-End ⏬

  • Walking through a full Sprint lifecycle, from planning to review and retrospective.

• Example Project for Breaking Down Requirements 🔍

  • Working with Epics, Features, Product Backlog Items (PBIs), and User Stories on Azure Boards.

• Agile Meetings & Cadences 📅

  • A detailed exploration of each Sprint activity, including how to conduct effective meetings on Azure DevOps.

• Bug Management 🐞

  • Best practices for managing and tracking bugs within Azure DevOps.

• Customizing Azure Boards & Sprint Backlogs 🎨

  • Techniques for tailoring your Azure Boards experience to fit your team's needs.

• Running and Managing Queries 🧩

  • How to leverage queries in Azure Boards to gain insights into project progress.

• Creating Delivery Plans & Managing Portfolios 📈

  • Strategies for planning and managing large-scale agile projects using Azure DevOps.

• Managing Dashboards 📊

  • Building and customizing dashboards to provide at-a-glance information on project health.

• Discussion on SAFe with Azure Boards 🌐

  • An overview of the Scaled Agile Framework and its implementation within Azure Boards.

• Integrations with Azure DevOps & Other Platforms 🔗

  • Insights into integrating Azure DevOps with other tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Bonus: All course content is available in PDF format on the last lecture's resources for your convenience. This will allow you to refer back to the materials as often as needed, ensuring you have a solid understanding of each concept.

Embark on this journey to become an Agile Management expert with Azure DevOps. Enroll now and transform your approach to software development and project management! 🚀💡📊