Agile & Scrum Fundamentals
Introduces agile values and the Scrum framework for teams delivering in short iterations.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Team members new to agile
- Project and product staff
- Managers of agile teams
Learning objectives
- Understand agile values and principles
- Know Scrum roles, events and artifacts
- Write backlogs and user stories
- Use Kanban basics
Detailed content
- Agile Manifesto
- Iterative delivery
- When to use agile
- Product owner, Scrum master, developers
- Sprint events
- Increment
- User stories
- Acceptance criteria
- Estimation
- Boards
- WIP limits
- Flow metrics
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Agile values and principles
- Scrum roles and events
- Backlogs and user stories
- Kanban basics
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Build a WBS, network diagram and critical path for a case project
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- Project charter, WBS and RACI templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- PMI PMBOK Guide (7th ed.) and PMP Examination Content Outline
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Agile & Scrum Fundamentals?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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