Agile Management using Azure DevOps

Dive into Azure DevOps and master Agile project management with this comprehensive course! Learn the fundamentals of DevOps and how to leverage Azure Boards for successful software development.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Getting Started with Azure DevOps: A quick introduction to the platform and setting up your environment.
• Project Setup: Learn how to create and configure projects within Azure DevOps, including essential project and team configurations.
• Azure Boards Fundamentals: Understand the core concepts of Azure Boards and how it supports Agile methodologies.
• Implementing Scrum with Azure Boards: A detailed walkthrough of using Azure Boards to effectively implement the Scrum framework.
• Sprint Management: Master managing Sprint backlogs and Task boards to optimize your development workflow. We'll cover how to manage sprint timelines effectively.
• End-to-End Sprint Process: Plan and execute a typical Sprint from start to finish, covering all key Agile meetings and cadences.
• Requirements Breakdown: Learn how to break down complex requirements into Epics, Features, Product Backlog Items, and User Stories within Azure Boards, using a practical example project.
• Sprint Activities & Meeting Cadences: A deep dive into each Sprint activity and meeting, including:
  • Sprint Planning: Learn how to plan your sprint effectively.
  • Sprint Grooming: Master backlog refinement techniques.
  • Daily Stand-Ups: Efficiently conduct daily team updates.
  • Sprint Reviews & Demos: Showcase completed work and gather feedback.
  • Team Capacities: Understand and manage team workload.
  • Sprint Retrospectives: Continuously improve your process.
  • Includes demos of each meeting and sprint activity within Azure DevOps.
• Bug Management: Learn best practices for managing and tracking bugs within Azure DevOps.
• Customization & Configuration: Tailor Azure Boards and Sprint backlogs to fit your specific needs.
• Queries & Reporting: Learn how to run and manage powerful Queries on Azure Boards to gain valuable insights.
• Delivery Plans & Portfolio Management: Create delivery plans and manage portfolios for scaled Agile projects.
• Dashboards: Create and manage insightful Dashboards to visualize your progress.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): A brief overview of SAFe and its integration with Azure Boards.
• Integrations: Explore integrations between Azure DevOps and other popular platforms.

Important: All course content is available in PDF format within the resources section of the final lecture.