The Certified LeSS Basics course is an interactive one-day training course, which introduces delegates to the Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework. LeSS leverages Scrum principles such as empiricism and cross-functional, empowered, self-organising teams, to provide a framework for applying Agile and Scrum at scale (across multiple teams). This course will allow you to learn the key aspects of LeSS, and to explore whether it is a good fit for your organisation.
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London: etc.venues 120 Moorgate
120 Moorgate, Moorgate, EC2M 6UR.
Fantastic location in the City of London's Square Mile right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Vibrant, buzzy cafe
and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.
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London: etc.venues Tenter House
45 Moorfields, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AE.
Fantastic location right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Striking design, loads of daylight and great views across the City.
Vibrant, buzzy cafe and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.
New 'City Mezze' food offering provides a powerful explosion of energising brain fuel packed with taste and quality.
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London: etc.venues Bonhill House
1-3 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX.
A converted warehouse with its own contemporary art collection - providing a stimulating environment. Great location
close to Silicon Roundabout and Tech City, and a short walk from the City of London.
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Manchester: etc.venues Piccadilly - 11 Portland Street
11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU.
Situated across the 8th floor with fantastic views over the city and an abundance of natural light. Vibrant design, state of the art tech and on-site catering.
Only half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly Station with direct trains to London and Birmingham.
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Manchester: Novotel Manchester Centre
21 Dickinson St, Manchester, M1 4LX.
Relax in 4-star comfort just steps from Chinatown at Novotel Manchester Centre hotel in the city's convention quarter, just minutes from St Peter's Square and only half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly Station with direct trains to London and Birmingham.
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Holiday Inn City Centre
Novotel Manchester Centre
Virtual Classroom
Attend from a location of your choice.
Virtual Classroom courses provide an experience very close to in-person, without the need to travel to one of our training centres.
Live and trainer-led, delivered by the same experienced trainers who lead our in-person events.
The latest video conferencing software, allowing you to see and interact with your trainer and the other delegates.
Support for video break-out rooms and advanced collaboration, with virtual whiteboards, polls and quizzes, to allow you to engage in group work with your fellow delegates.
Physical training manuals delivered to your home/office.
Virtual Classroom courses run from 09:00 - 17:00, UK Time, and include regular breaks throughout the day. You can join from anywhere, with just a computer, webcam, microphone and Internet connection. Our friendly team are happy to help you get set up.
The Certified LeSS Basics course is an interactive one-day training course, which introduces delegates to the Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework. LeSS leverages Scrum principles such as empiricism and cross-functional, empowered, self-organising teams, to provide a framework for applying Agile and Scrum at scale (across multiple teams). This course will allow you to learn the key aspects of LeSS, and to explore whether it is a good fit for your organisation.
LeSS offers straightforward structural guidance on how to adopt Scrum in a large product development, across multiple teams. This course introduces the framework and the essential concepts for Large Scale Scrum. It is an excellent starting point for anyone leading, supporting or participating in a LeSS project or environment.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Certified LeSS Trainer
Copies of all presentation slides
Practical classroom group exercises
Certified Less Basics Certificate
Maximum class size of 20
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Identify and explain when, and why, the use of LeSS is appropriate
Summarise the relationship between LeSS and Scrum
Understand the LeSS Complete diagram, including:
principles
rules
guides
experiments
Describe the dynamics of component teams vs. feature teams
Explain the type and purpose of each role in LeSS
Understand why there is a single Product Owner (not one per team)
Understand how implementation of LeSS affects organisational design (structure, policies etc.)
Understand the individual impact of implementing LeSS (e.g. to working patterns)
Analyse the current position of an organisation, with respect to LeSS
Assess the applicability of LeSS to a specific organisation
Appreciate the LeSS approach to scaling to 8+ teams
Who Should Attend?
Those who are likely to become involved in LeSS / Agile projects, including:
Organisational Leaders and Managers
Agile Transformation Leaders, Consultants and Change Agents
Agile Team / Organisational Coaches and Agile Trainers
Experienced Scrum Masters and Agile Practitioners
Product Owners and Product Management
Software Engineers and Hands-On Technologists
FAQs
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
Basic Scrum knowledge from training or working in Scrum Teams is expected; this is not a course for beginners to Scrum.
Is there a certification included with this course?
Delegates receive a Certified LeSS Basics certificate and an account on the less.works website. The LeSS Basics Certificate will not expire and is a valuable, industry-recognised certificate.
Does the course carry any Scrum Educational Units (SEUs)?
This course is worth 8 SEUs.
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