Agile Business Analysis Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals who are interested in exploring the Waterfall model and understanding how various approaches, including Agile methodologies, have traditionally addressed its limitations.

The first day of the course provides an overview of these different approaches, helping you determine which methods might be most suitable for your specific environment.

The second day delves into project management techniques and best practices that have been derived from Agile principles, which can be effectively applied in both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

Business Analysis is the process of examining, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing organizational changes and designing new business solutions. Business analysis ensures that technological, process-related, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is crucial for the effectiveness of projects and organizational changes by ensuring that the introduced solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

The training "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who want to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true leaders in an agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial for the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about comprehensiveness, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

Who should attend?

This 2-day course is ideal for IT professionals looking to implement Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and clients who wish to actively participate in the development process.

This course has been designed for test managers, quality assurance personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and management to provide insights into how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, handle testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will develop and execute a test plan for a sample application. If an actual client application is available, it can be used for this purpose.

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, using Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams looking to enhance their testing practices in an Agile environment. It is also suitable for individuals who are considering a career in testing and serves as a valuable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

Insurtech, or Digital Insurance, represents the integration of insurance with cutting-edge technologies. In this domain, "digital insurers" leverage technological innovations to streamline their business and operational models, aiming to cut costs, enhance customer experiences, and boost operational agility.

This instructor-led training equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required for digital transformation within their organizations and across the industry. The training is designed for managers who need an overarching view to separate fact from hype, demystify jargon, and take initial steps in formulating an Insurtech strategy.

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

• Engage in intelligent and systematic discussions about Insurtech and its various components.
• Clearly identify and understand the role of each key technology within Insurtech.
• Develop a general strategy for implementing Insurtech within their organization.

Audience

• Insurance companies
• Technologists in the insurance sector
• Insurance stakeholders
• Consultants and business analysts

Format of the course

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and group activities centered around case studies.

In this instructor-led, live training in Taiwan, participants will gain an understanding of the technologies, methods and mindset needed to implement a Fintech strategy.

This training is aimed at managers who need to gain a "big picture" understanding of Fintech, break down the hype and jargon, and take tangible first steps towards the adoption of new technologies applicable to financial business and services.

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

• Present viable Fintech strategies for their organization.
• Understand and explain the role and functionality of key technologies.
• Draft an action plan for introducing new technologies in step-by-step fashion.

Insurance in the Digital Era provides an applied overview of how digital transformation is reshaping products, operations, and customer engagement within the insurance industry.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is designed for intermediate-level insurance professionals who wish to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize their insurance offerings and operations.

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

• Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in contemporary insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and their impact on the insurance ecosystem.
• Develop customer-centric strategies using digital tools and data insights.
• Apply data-driven methods to risk management and decision-making processes.
• Formulate an innovation and change management approach tailored for insurers.
• Analyze real-world case studies and translate the lessons learned into local initiatives.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case study analysis and group workshops.
• Practical exercises and action planning for participants' organizations.

Course Customization Options

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

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a crucial discipline in software and systems development, dedicated to identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and constraints to ensure project success.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the key concepts and terminology outlined in the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective and contextually appropriate techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirement changes, traceability, and prioritization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to enhance communication and project outcomes.
• Be fully prepared to take and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Course Customization Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be included upon request.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet people often focus more on the tool itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the powerful capabilities of Jira and Confluence, emphasizing how these tools can work together to support the team in successfully delivering projects. The team will learn how to effectively use these tools for managing user requirements, testing, communication, and centralizing all project-related information in one place.

The training covers topics such as JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, Jira/Confluence integration, reporting, important fields and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering.

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage projects effectively
• Manage issues efficiently
• Design the necessary screens to handle different issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interactions
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review reports essential for both the team and management

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that accelerates the development of dynamic systems, such as control systems, signal processing, and communication systems, by using graphic modeling instead of traditional text-based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to leverage MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and expedite the time to market for their embedded software products.

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

• Select and use the appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Apply MBD to achieve rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Accelerate the release of their embedded software into the market.

Format of the course

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is aimed at persons who wish to understand requirements analysis and conduct requirements analysis efficiently and accurately using analysis techniques for their projects.

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

• identify different types of requirements.
• understand the overall concepts of, and activities within, requirements analysis.
• be familiar with the requirements analysis methodology.
• use different requirements analysis techniques to their advantage.
• structure requirements in order to communicate efficiently with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This course provides hands-on experience in understanding the core principles and practical applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing.