Scaled Agile
Learn how to extend Agile methods to multiple teams to ensure a collective approach to company-wide goals.
Duration
7 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
Scaled Agile
Understand scaling in an Agile environment
On this seven-week course, you’ll be introduced to scaling in an Agile environment to help you bring Agile methods to different teams within your organization.
Scaling Agile creates a collaborative approach across teams to work more efficiently toward the same company goal.
You’ll learn how to identify and discuss scaling challenges in an organization before understanding how to strategize ways to address and overcome these challenges.
Explore Agile scaling frameworks
Building on your knowledge of Agile frameworks, you’ll explore specific scaling frameworks such as Scrum@Scale, DaD, SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus.
You’ll compare and contrast these frameworks and methodologies before gaining hands-on experience as you learn how to apply them.
Discover the best practices for applying a scaled Agile framework
Using real-world examples, you’ll gain insights into best practices and lessons learned when applying a scaling framework.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to explore the role of managers and scaling coaches in a scaled Agile environment.
Learn how to advocate for the use of scaling Agile practices
Finally, you’ll learn the strategies you can use to advocate for the use of scaling Agile practices in your organization.
Guided by a collection of industry experts, you’ll create scaling Agile journals with resources and plans for future use.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Scaling Frameworks
Course introduction
In this activity, you will be introduced to the FutureLearn platform, and the content that will be covered during this course. You will also get an overview of the topics covered during the first week of this course.
Scaling Agile
In this activity, we explore some common challenges associated with scaled Agile and learn about the high-level scaling goals of some of the leading scaling frameworks.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 2
Scrum@Scale and DaD
Welcome to the week
Moving into the second week of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
Scrum@Scale
In this activity, we dive deeper into the Scrum@Scale framework, which focuses on the transformation of the organizational culture in which teams operate.
Disciplined Agile Delivery (DaD)
In this activity, we learn how the DaD framework removes organizational barriers between development teams and other departments in an organization, and coordinates and aligns the work of Agile Scrum teams.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 3
SAFe - Part 1
Welcome to the week
Moving into the third week of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
SAFe core competencies
In this activity, we learn how the core competencies of the SAFe framework can be beneficial in helping organizations stay competitive through large-scale agile implementation.
Agile Release Train (ART)
In this activity, we learn how SAFe utilizes the concept of Agile Release Train (ARTs) for teams to integrate their work together to ensure continuous system integration.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 4
SAFe - Part 2
Welcome to the week
Moving into the fourth week of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
SAFe core values
In this activity, we will continue our exploration of the SAFe framework by discussing SAFe core values, and focusing on the three core values that are most beneficial to SAFe effectiveness.
SAFe principles
In this activity, we will continue our exploration of the SAFe framework by discussing SAFe core principles and focusing on some key SAFe principles that are crucial for project success.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 5
LeSS and Nexus
Welcome to the week
Moving into Week 5 of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)
In this activity, we will explore Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) as a framework for scaling Agile development to multiple teams.
Nexus
In this activity, we will explore the Nexus framework that supports the concept of multiple scrum teams working from a common backlog to create an integrated product.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 6
The Manager's Role in a Scaled Agile Environment
Welcome to the week
Moving into Week 6 of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
Management roles and practices
In this activity, we will explore the manager’s roles and practices in the scaled Agile environment.
Week wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week. You will also be provided with a summary of the week's learning, and some insight on what to expect in the new week.
Week 7
Agile Coaching
Welcome to the week
Moving into the final week of this course, this activity will give you an overview of the topics that will be covered during this week.
The Agile Coach
In this activity, we explore the need for Agile coaching to help organizations identify problems and provide strategies to achieve better results with agile transformation and scaling.
Course wrap up
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the topics covered during the week, by completing a graded test and applying what you have learned to a task.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Compare and contrast Agile scaling frameworks and methodologies.
- Identify and discuss scaling challenges in an organization and strategize ways to address/overcome these challenges.
- Recognize the manager’s role in a scaled Agile environment.
- Discuss strategies to advocate for the use of scaling Agile practices in an organization.
- Identify a coaching stance that aligns with a specific role or project’s needs.
- Create scaling Agile journals with resources and plans for future use.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for those with an understanding of Agile who are looking to scale the practices to larger teams.
It will be most beneficial for programmers or project managers.
Who will you learn with?
Agile IT Project Manager for Medical Devices managing several mobile applications.
Consultant focused on improving organizations ability to deliver value effectively using tools such as Agile, Lean, Systems Coaching (ORSC), Business Process Improvement/BPM, and Design Thinking
Who developed the course?
University of California, Irvine
Established in 1962, the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UCI DCE) has served the lifelong learning needs of individuals, organizations, and the community on a local, regional, and global scale.
Established
1965Location
Irvine, USAWorld ranking
Top 100Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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