Agile Training in Thessaloniki

Lean is a methodology designed to maximise value whilst minimising waste within processes.

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

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

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

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training session in Thessaloniki (available online or onsite) is designed for experienced Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who wish to deepen their grasp of their role and enhance their professional capabilities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

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

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

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

• Comprehend the key frameworks used in agile product management.
• Analyze potential demand for new products and services.
• Master techniques for pricing new products and optimizing value.

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in mastering the Waterfall model and exploring how practitioners have historically addressed its limitations, including the adoption of Agile methodologies.

The primary goal of Day 1 is to provide an overview of these various approaches, helping you determine which might best suit your specific organizational environment.

Day 2 focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile principles, demonstrating how they can be effectively applied within both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

This course centers on the business analyst's role to ensure success in Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees can practice handling common scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Thessaloniki (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 course, you will gain a concise introduction to Agile software testing. The curriculum covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants framework to examine modern Agile testing principles and practices.

Intended Audience

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

It is also ideal for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a specialized career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.

This instructor-led, live training in Thessaloniki 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 instrument for Project Management, yet practitioners often place excessive emphasis on the tool itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training reveals the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they collaborate to achieve the ultimate goal of enabling teams to successfully deliver their products or projects. Participants will learn to leverage these tools effectively to streamline User Requirements, Testing, and Communication, all centralized within a single platform.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, the integration between Jira and Confluence, reporting, key fields and custom fields, issue types, as well as screens and filtering mechanisms.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configuring Jira for optimal project management
• Managing issues with efficiency
• Designing the necessary screens to accommodate various issue types
• Creating workflows and boards, while understanding their interplay
• Executing basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generating and reviewing essential reports for both the team and management

The "SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager with POPM Certification" training is a two-day course that equips participants with the skills necessary to effectively manage value delivery in a Lean Enterprise. Participants learn the principles of the Agile Release Train (ART), 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 integrate efficiently into processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ART.

This two-day course provides an in-depth exploration of the Lean-Agile principles and practices underpinning the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

Participants will learn how to deliver and release value via Agile Release Trains, establish an Agile Portfolio, and spearhead Lean-Agile transformations at an enterprise level.

You will develop a robust understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and learn to apply SAFe principles and practices to empower Agile teams, programs, portfolio management, and the coordination of extensive Value Streams. Attendance prepares you for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day programme equips teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in an Agile environment by leveraging frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will acquire the skills to operate as effective Agile Teams, including creating and managing backlogs, and successfully planning and executing iterations. The course places significant emphasis on clarifying the team's role within the ART, highlighting how to collaborate, plan, execute, and continuously improve alongside other teams.

The training prepares teams for participation in a Program Increment (PI), covering both Team-level and Program-level events, with a specific focus on upcoming PI planning sessions. Completing the course also readies participants for the certification exam to become a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

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

• Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices across the organisation.
• Understand their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overall objectives.
• Recognise other teams within the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations effectively.
• Demonstrate delivered value and continuously improve processes.
• Participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate work with other teams within the Agile Release Train.