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Getting Started with Agile Architecture Training

While many have heard of Agile, most have had varying degrees of exposure to it and everyone possesses different opinions about it. Add to this, it is questionable the degree to which architecture is seen and understood by teams working with Agile. Any enterprise system, such as Agile software development for business products, demands the skill and attention of architecture. Agile Architecture is a specialized program which understands and promotes proven ways to succeed at Agile. Recognizing that each organization has their own culture and approaches to both architecture and Agile, this course seeks to unify teams through meaningful discussions on the industry best practices for Agile and Agile Architecture. Practical activities throughout the training session ensure mastery of the concepts for practical everyday use.
Course Details

Duration

1 day

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with the Agile manifesto and principles is beneficial

Target Audience

This course is designed for those working with Agile seeking to level set the understanding of Agile and Agile architecture to build teams up for success.

Skills Gained

  • Describe Agile and Agile Architecture
  • Define Agile roles and responsibilities
  • Work effectively and productively on Agile projects
Course Outline
  • Practical Architecture
    • Definition
      • What is Architecture?
      • Architecture Programs
      • Architecture Roles
      • Mission of Architecture
    • Architecture Techniques
      • Architecture Reference Models
      • Architecture Maturity Models
      • Architecture Visions and Context Models
      • Architecture Roadmaps
    • Architecture Realities
      • To Model or Not to Model
      • Project Driven Architecture Limitations
      • Responsive Architecture
  • Agile of Today
    • Definition
      • What is Agile?
      • The Agile Movement
    • The World of Agile
      • Agile Vision
      • Agile Manifesto
      • The Scope of Agile
    • Working with Agile
      • Agile Criteria
      • Agile Benefits
      • Agile Principles
      • Agile Policies
  • Agile Teams
    • Agile Team Members
      • Agile Methodologies
      • Agile Team Roles
      • Agile Team Composition Strategies
    • Agile Processes
      • People Do the Work
      • Time and Money
      • Is It Helping?
      • Where Is Everyone?
    • Agile Leadership
      • Shared Decisions
      • Soliciting Feedback
      • Iterative Improvements
      • Tracking and Monitoring
      • Celebrate the Good
      • Learn from the Bad
  • Agile Governance
    • Governance Styles
      • Policing vs. Supporting
      • Reactive vs. Proactive
    • Agile Governance
      • Event Driven
      • Long Runways
      • Health Checks
      • Goal Oriented
    • Techniques for Agile Governance
      • Product Gateway Management
      • Identifying the Shareable and Reusable
      • Creativity Boundaries
      • Project Coordination
      • Grooming the Backlog
      • Team Participation