The Certified LeSS Basics course is an interactive one-day training course, which introduces delegates to the Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework. LeSS leverages Scrum principles such as empiricism and cross-functional, empowered, self-organising teams, to provide a framework for applying Agile and Scrum at scale (across multiple teams). This course will allow you to learn the key aspects of LeSS, and to explore whether it is a good fit for your organisation.
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The Certified LeSS Basics course is an interactive one-day training course, which introduces delegates to the Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework. LeSS leverages Scrum principles such as empiricism and cross-functional, empowered, self-organising teams, to provide a framework for applying Agile and Scrum at scale (across multiple teams). This course will allow you to learn the key aspects of LeSS, and to explore whether it is a good fit for your organisation.
LeSS offers straightforward structural guidance on how to adopt Scrum in a large product development, across multiple teams. This course introduces the framework and the essential concepts for Large Scale Scrum. It is an excellent starting point for anyone leading, supporting or participating in a LeSS project or environment.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Certified LeSS Trainer
Copies of all presentation slides
Practical classroom group exercises
Certified Less Basics Certificate
Maximum class size of 20
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Identify and explain when, and why, the use of LeSS is appropriate
Summarise the relationship between LeSS and Scrum
Understand the LeSS Complete diagram, including:
principles
rules
guides
experiments
Describe the dynamics of component teams vs. feature teams
Explain the type and purpose of each role in LeSS
Understand why there is a single Product Owner (not one per team)
Understand how implementation of LeSS affects organisational design (structure, policies etc.)
Understand the individual impact of implementing LeSS (e.g. to working patterns)
Analyse the current position of an organisation, with respect to LeSS
Assess the applicability of LeSS to a specific organisation
Appreciate the LeSS approach to scaling to 8+ teams
Who Should Attend?
Those who are likely to become involved in LeSS / Agile projects, including:
Organisational Leaders and Managers
Agile Transformation Leaders, Consultants and Change Agents
Agile Team / Organisational Coaches and Agile Trainers
Experienced Scrum Masters and Agile Practitioners
Product Owners and Product Management
Software Engineers and Hands-On Technologists
FAQs
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
Basic Scrum knowledge from training or working in Scrum Teams is expected; this is not a course for beginners to Scrum.
Is there a certification included with this course?
Delegates receive a Certified LeSS Basics certificate and an account on the less.works website. The LeSS Basics Certificate will not expire and is a valuable, industry-recognised certificate.
Does the course carry any Scrum Educational Units (SEUs)?
This course is worth 8 SEUs.
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