Agile Business Analysis Training Course

This intensive two-day course is designed for IT professionals seeking to understand the Waterfall model and explore traditional methods for addressing its limitations, particularly through Agile approaches.

On the first day, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of these methodologies, empowering them to determine which approach best fits their specific organizational context.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile principles, demonstrating how they can be effectively integrated into both Waterfall and Agile environments.

Business analysis is the process of studying, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a crucial element in the change management process within an organization and in designing new business solutions. The purpose of business analysis is to ensure that technological, procedural, or organizational solutions meet the business goals and needs. It plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes in the organization by guaranteeing that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

The "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + PSM II Preparation" course is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters seeking to broaden their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of Scrum's mechanics, and become true agile leaders. The curriculum covers interpretations of the Scrum Guide consistent with Scrum.org's vision, which is crucial for the PSM II exam context. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding complexity, the empirical approach, the value of Scrum, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares attendees for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

Target Audience

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals seeking 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 software development process.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management teams to clarify how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, approach testing.

By the end of the course, participants will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which can be an actual client application if available).

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental 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.

Intended Audience

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

It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This live, instructor-led training in Slovakia (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and successfully pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the core fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Develop essential competencies to manage internal and external disruptions during project development.
• Gain thorough expertise in all Scrum ceremonies.
• Achieve proficiency in executing Scrum practices.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

Insurtech (also known as Digital Insurance) represents the intersection of insurance and emerging technologies. Within the Insurtech landscape, "digital insurers" leverage technological innovations to transform their business and operational models, aiming to lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and increase operational agility.

This instructor-led training helps participants understand the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to drive digital transformation within their organizations and across the wider industry. The course is designed for managers who need a comprehensive overview, wish to cut through hype and jargon, and are ready to take initial steps toward building an Insurtech strategy.

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

• Discuss Insurtech and its various components with intelligence and systematic clarity
• Identify and clarify the role of each key technology in the Insurtech ecosystem
• Develop a general strategy for implementing Insurtech within their organization

Audience

• Insurance professionals
• Technologists working within the insurance industry
• Stakeholders in the insurance sector
• Consultants and business analysts

Course Format

• A mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and group case study activities

In this instructor-led live training in Slovakia, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to successfully implement a Fintech strategy.

This course is designed for managers seeking a high-level grasp of the Fintech landscape, helping them cut through industry hype and jargon while taking concrete first steps toward adopting technologies relevant to financial businesses and services.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to

• Present viable Fintech strategies tailored to their organization.
• Understand and articulate the roles and functionalities of key technologies.
• Develop a step-by-step action plan for introducing new technologies.

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level insurance professionals who wish to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize 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 modern insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and how they affect the insurance ecosystem.
• Design customer-centric strategies enabled by digital tools and data insights.
• Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision making.
• Develop an innovation and change management approach suitable for insurers.
• Assess real-world case studies and translate lessons into local initiatives.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• 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) serves as a pivotal discipline in software and systems development, centered on identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and constraints to guarantee project success.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets intermediate-level professionals aiming to deepen their grasp of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend and apply the core concepts and terminology outlined in the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective and context-appropriate techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirements 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 lecture and discussion.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Course Customization Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be added on request.

JIRA Software is a powerful tool for Project Management and people tend to focus more on the tool than the method itself.

This instructor-led, live training introduces the participants to the power of Jira and Confluence, working together to serve the only purpose of helping the team to deliver successfully the product / project. The team will learn how to properly use these tools to be more efficient handling User Requirements, Testing, Communication, centralized in one place.

Will be studied JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning and dependencies, Jira/Confluence linkage, reporting, important fields and custom fields, issue types, screen & filtering.

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

• Create a Scrum or Kanban project
• Configure Jira to manage the project properly
• Manage issues effectively
• Build the necessary screen to handle issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports necessary for the team and the management

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software engineering approach that accelerates and reduces the cost of developing dynamic systems, including control systems, signal processing applications, and communication infrastructure. This methodology prioritizes graphical modeling over conventional text-based coding.

In this instructor-led live training, attendees will discover how to leverage MBD techniques to cut development expenses and speed up the market launch of embedded software solutions.

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

• Choose and implement appropriate tools for MBD implementation.
• Apply MBD to facilitate rapid development during the initial phases of embedded software projects.
• Reduce the time required to release embedded software to the market.

Course Format

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

This instructor-led live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is designed for professionals seeking to understand requirements analysis and execute it efficiently and accurately using appropriate analysis techniques for their projects.

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

• Differentiating between various types of requirements.
• Comprehending the core concepts and activities associated with requirements analysis.
• Gaining familiarity with established requirements analysis methodologies.
• Leveraging diverse requirements analysis techniques for optimal results.
• Organizing requirements to facilitate efficient communication with architects and developers through an iterative gathering process.

Through practical, hands-on exercises, this course illustrates the core principles and real-world applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing.