Agile Training in Sofia

Lean is a methodology focused on maximizing value while minimizing waste in processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level banking and process management professionals who wish to apply Lean and Agile tools to improve efficiency in managing requirements, projects, and operational processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply Lean principles in the context of banking processes.
• Use Lean tools to optimize requirements gathering and project execution.
• Implement and manage Kanban boards for effective workflow management.
• Identify and eliminate waste in banking and service-oriented processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on application of Lean and Agile tools in case-based scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Sofia (available online or onsite) is intended for advanced-level Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who wish to deepen their grasp of their responsibilities and enhance their skills.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Learn how to facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and drive continuous delivery.
• Develop skills in planning and executing Program Increment (PI) events.
• Gain expertise in managing risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Acquire techniques to foster relentless improvement and Agile transformation.

This instructor-led, live training in Sofia (online or onsite) is designed for marketing leaders who wish to understand how to leverage Agile frameworks to optimize growth marketing strategies, create customer-centric products, and achieve scalable growth.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key frameworks used in agile product management.
• Analyze the potential demand for new products and services.
• Learn how to price new products and techniques for tuning value.

This 2-day course is ideal for IT professionals keen on exploring the Waterfall model and traditional strategies for addressing its limitations, including Agile methodologies.

Day 1 provides an overview of these approaches, helping you determine which might best suit your environment.

Day 2 focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile that can be applied in both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

This course centers on the business analyst's role to ensure success within Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Customers to streamline the development process. The training includes a simulated project where participants practice handling common scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Sofia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineering and design professors who wish to understand, apply, and teach modern software development practices relevant to systems engineering, civil engineering, design, and architecture disciplines.

This course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers essential testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory's Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

In this two-day program, participants receive a concise overview of Agile software testing. The curriculum covers core testing concepts situated within the Agile (Scrum) development lifecycle, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a guiding framework to examine modern Agile testing principles and practices.

Target Participants

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing methodologies within an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for individuals considering testing as a professional path and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.

This instructor-led, live training in Sofia covers the concepts, tools, and techniques needed to carry out continuous integration of your software projects in an Agile environment. Participants carry out a series of hands-on exercises throughout the course to apply their knowledge in real situations. Interaction among instructor and participants is encouraged. Real-world cases are discussed and specific issues and questions are addressed and resolved in class.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for Project Management, yet users often prioritize the tool over the methodology itself.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the combined power of Jira and Confluence, working in tandem to help teams successfully deliver products or projects. Participants will learn how to utilize these tools efficiently to streamline handling of User Requirements, Testing, and Communication, all consolidated in one centralized location.

Key topics include JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, Jira/Confluence integration, reporting, essential fields, custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to effectively manage the project
• Manage issues efficiently
• Design necessary screens to handle various issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review reports essential for both the team and management

The 'SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager with POPM Certification' training is a two-day course that enables participants to acquire the skills necessary for effective value delivery management in a Lean-based enterprise. Participants will learn Agile Release Train (ART) principles, Program Increment planning, writing Epics, and how to effectively perform the roles of Product Owner and Product Manager. The training also covers topics related to the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, enabling participants to effectively integrate into processes and continuously improve the ART.

This two-day course covers the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

Designed as a two-day intensive, this course equips teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in Agile settings by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will gain insights into operating as Agile Teams, managing backlogs, and successfully conducting iteration planning and execution. The curriculum also highlights the team’s critical function within the ART, fostering collaboration, joint planning, and continuous improvement with peer teams.

The program prepares teams for engagement in Program Increments (PI), addressing both team-level and program-level activities, with special emphasis on PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam.

Upon finishing the course, participants will be capable of:

• Implementing SAFe principles to extend Lean and Agile methodologies throughout the organization.
• Gaining a clear understanding of their team’s position within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader goals.
• Identifying other teams within the train, including their specific roles and mutual dependencies.
• Effectively planning and executing iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and driving ongoing process enhancements.
• Actively participating in and adding value to Program Increment planning.
• Working collaboratively and integrating efforts with other teams within the Agile Release Train.