Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training

Azure DevOps Services provide a set of cloud-hosted tools that software teams can use as an end-to-end solution to plan, develop, test, and deliver value in the form of working software. Azure Boards enable an agile team to plan, track, and discuss work across the entire development effort. This one day course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.

A-MPAB |Accentient |Intermediate

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Course Designer

This course was designed by Richard Hundhausen, Microsoft’s first Visual Studio ALM/DevOps MVP, Professional Scrum Trainer, and an experienced software developer.

Course Overview

This course is appropriate for all members of a software development team, especially those who are actively involved with creating and refining a product backlog as well as planning and executing work within a sprint. This course will also provide value for individuals outside the development team (managers, Scrum Masters, coaches, and other stakeholders) who want hands-on exposure to the capabilities of Azure Boards. Having some project management and software development experience, either as a team member or as a manager, is recommended. Experience with Agile software development, Scrum, and Visual Studio are also helpful, but not required. Attendees should read and be familiar with the Scrum Guide prior to class.

Course Outcomes

  1. Azure Boards
  2. The Product Backlog
  3. Planning and Managing a Sprint

Course Objectives

  1. INTRODUCTION TO AZURE BOARDS
    • Azure DevOps Services overview
    • Azure Boards overview
    • The team project
    • Creating and configuring a team project
    • Securing a team project
    • Teams, profiles, and notifications
    • Extending Azure Boards
    • Creating and using a Wiki
    • Hands-on
  2. THE PRODUCT BACKLOG
    • Process overview
    • Working with the backlog
    • Product Backlog Item vs. Bug work item type
    • Features and Epics backlogs
    • Decomposing large items
    • Kanban board
    • Tagging, querying, and charting work items
    • Hands-on
  3. PLANNING AND MANAGING A SPRINT
    1. Setting up a new sprint
    2. Forecasting work in the backlog
    3. The sprint backlog
    4. Creating a sprint plan
    5. The Task work item type
    6. The Test Case work item type
    7. Working with the Task Board
    8. Collaborating as a team
    9. Daily activities
    10. Implementing a definition of “Done”
    11. Completing a sprint
    12. Splitting an unfinished item
    13. Hands-on

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Syllabus

Our comprehensive syllabus is designed to accommodate various learning styles, whether you prefer a traditional in-depth session, a flexible immersive experience, or a structured mentor program. Each module can be delivered in the following formats:

Our immersive programs empower growth through incremental learning, outcome-based assignments, and facilitated reflections, ensuring that the skills you gain are practical, applicable, and ready to be used in your work environment. Facilitated Reflections are a cornerstone of our immersive approach, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material. In each session, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, discuss challenges and successes with peers, and gain actionable feedback from professional trainers. These reflective sessions enhance understanding, foster continuous improvement, and support your growth in a collaborative environment.

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