New PMI Course: Essential Agile Software Development

This course is a one-day instructor-led class that will make use of a blended approach of lectures and case studies to quickly illustrate the knowledge, techniques and practices of agile software development.

The topics covered will include the following:

• Values and Principles
• Frameworks and Tools
• Project Lifecycle
• Engineering Practices

This course helps the participants:

• Learn the history and the belief system of agile revolution
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses
• Grasp the reason why agile software development can benefit the business
• Know the popular agile frameworks, such as SCRUM, eXtreme Programming (XP), Lean, Kanban
• Review the engineering practices, such as refactoring, continuous integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and core values of agile
• Master the similarities and differences among various agile methods as well as traditional methodologies
• Know the agile phases and how to apply them
• Impart a comprehensive understanding of the engineering practices

Date: 1-Dec-2012

For details, please check http://www.pmi.org.hk/training_course_single.php?id=262