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Managing Projects Using Azure Boards

Learn how your agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively in this hands-on course.

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Description
Azure DevOps provides 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 course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. 
 
This course contains several modules, progressively explaining how to use Azure Boards to plan, track, and manage an agile software development effort. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.
 
Who Should Attend
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.
 
Prerequisites
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.
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
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 
 
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 
 
Plannig and Managing a Sprint
Setting up a new sprint
Forecasting work in the backlog
The sprint backlog
Creating a sprint plan
The Task work item type
The Test Case work item type
Working with the Task Board
Collaborating as a team
Daily activities
Implementing a definition of “Done”
Completing a sprint
Splitting an unfinished item
Hands-on 
 
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Price: $895 USD
Course Duration: 2 Days
Description
Azure DevOps provides 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 course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. 
 
This course contains several modules, progressively explaining how to use Azure Boards to plan, track, and manage an agile software development effort. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.
 
Who Should Attend
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.
 
Prerequisites
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.
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
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 
 
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 
 
Plannig and Managing a Sprint
Setting up a new sprint
Forecasting work in the backlog
The sprint backlog
Creating a sprint plan
The Task work item type
The Test Case work item type
Working with the Task Board
Collaborating as a team
Daily activities
Implementing a definition of “Done”
Completing a sprint
Splitting an unfinished item
Hands-on 
 
Class Schedule
Day 1: 12:30pm-4:30pm ET/9:30am-1:30pm PT
Day 2: 12:30pm-4:30pm ET/9:30am-1:30pm PT
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm class schedule at registration.
 

 

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  • Easy course access: Attend training right from your computer and easily connect your audio via computer or phone. Easy and quick access fits today’s working style and eliminates expensive travel and long days in the classroom.
  • Live, expert instruction: Instructors are sought-after practitioners, highly-experienced in the industry who deliver a professional learning experience in real-time.
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  • Rich virtual learning environment: A variety of tools are built in to the learning platform to engage learners through dynamic delivery and to facilitate a multi-directional flow of information.
  • Hands-on exercises: An essential component to any learning experience is applying what you have learned. Using the latest technology, your instructor can provide hands-on exercises, group activities, and breakout sessions.
  • Real-time communication: Communicate real-time directly with the instructor. Ask questions, provide comments, and participate in the class discussions.
  • Peer interaction: Networking with peers has always been a valuable part of any classroom training. Live Virtual training gives you the opportunity to interact with and learn from the other attendees during breakout sessions, course lecture, and Q&A.
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Instructors
Richard Hundhausen

Richard Hundhausen

Richard is the president of Accentient, a company that helps software teams deliver better products by understanding and leveraging Scrum and DevOps. He is a certified Professional Scrum Trainer, Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP, author of Professional Scrum Development with Microsoft Visual Studio, and co-creator of the Scaled Professional Scrum framework....Learn More

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✓ = Guaranteed to Run
Dates
Mode
Location
Price
Call to Schedule
Anytime
On-Site / Private
Your Location
Your Location
Request a Quote
Contact Us
Download Fact Sheet
Course Duration: 1 Day
Description
Azure DevOps provides 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 course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. 
 
This course contains several modules, progressively explaining how to use Azure Boards to plan, track, and manage an agile software development effort. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.
 
Who Should Attend
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.
 
Prerequisites
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.
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
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 
 
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 
 
Plannig and Managing a Sprint
Setting up a new sprint
Forecasting work in the backlog
The sprint backlog
Creating a sprint plan
The Task work item type
The Test Case work item type
Working with the Task Board
Collaborating as a team
Daily activities
Implementing a definition of “Done”
Completing a sprint
Splitting an unfinished item
Hands-on 
 
Class Schedule
Sign-In/Registration 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Session 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm your schedule at registration.
 
Class Fee Includes
• Tuition
• Course notebook
• Letter of completion
Instructors
Richard Hundhausen

Richard Hundhausen

Richard is the president of Accentient, a company that helps software teams deliver better products by understanding and leveraging Scrum and DevOps. He is a certified Professional Scrum Trainer, Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP, author of Professional Scrum Development with Microsoft Visual Studio, and co-creator of the Scaled Professional Scrum framework....Learn More

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