Practitioner in Agile Quality (PAQ) certification Training Course

This 2-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in the Waterfall model and how organisations have traditionally addressed its limitations—including, but not limited to, Agile methodologies.

The first day provides an overview of these approaches, enabling you to determine which best suits your working environment.

The second day explores project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile that can be effectively applied within either a Waterfall or Agile context.

This training equips you with the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices essential for managing projects using Agile methodologies. The program focuses on selected Agile approaches, including Scrum Framework, Agile Project Management, Lean, Kanban, and others.

Designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile practices within their organizations, this training is ideal for project participants, project managers, and those planning to adopt Agile approaches in their projects.

The training combines theoretical content, hands-on workshops, and practical examples to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Abundant exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

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

This course is designed to equip business analysts with the skills needed to succeed in Agile projects. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The course includes a simulated project where learners will practice real-world scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Uzbekistan (online or onsite) is aimed at engineering and design professors who wish to understand, apply, and teach modern software development practices relevant to systems engineering, civil engineering, design, and architecture disciplines.

The iSQI Agile Essentials course offers an internationally recognized certification designed for professionals involved in agile projects who seek to become proficient in working within an agile environment. This training is suitable for Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Testers, IT Directors, and Management Consultants. The curriculum is divided into eight modules that guide participants through the entire agile project lifecycle, from release planning and user story creation to iteration reviews (showcases) and retrospectives. The first day emphasizes core principles, with 55% theoretical instruction and 45% hands-on exercises. The second day is primarily practical, featuring 40% theory and 60% exercises to reinforce learning.

Course Objectives

• Value the principles underlying the Agile Manifesto and its software development approach
• Understand the distinct roles within an agile team
• Learn how to contribute as an agile team member toward defining measurable requirements
• Implement whole-team quality methods to ensure acceptance criteria are satisfied
• Recognize the importance of effective Iteration Reviews and how to drive continuous improvement through retrospectives

This instructor-led, live training in Uzbekistan (online or on-site) is designed for marketing executives who wish to understand how to leverage Agile frameworks to optimise growth marketing strategies, create customer-centric products, and achieve scalable growth.

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

• Understand the key frameworks used in agile product management.
• Analyse the potential demand for new products and services.
• Learn how to price new products and apply techniques for tuning value.

Agile Software Testing is a series of testing practices that provide timely and continuous feedback on software quality issues, aligned with the principles of agile development.

Continuous Integration (CI) refers to the practice where all developers on a team merge their work multiple times a day.

This course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers essential testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and utilizes Crispin & Gregory's Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

Master the concepts, principles, and techniques of Agile Team Facilitation in this course, which are essential for guiding teams to higher levels of maturity. In an Agile environment, success depends on effective collaboration and team meetings, with the Agile Team Facilitator playing a critical role in fostering self-organization. Develop the facilitation mindset required to design and lead collaborative sessions that drive teams toward superior outcomes and maturity. This course acts as a foundational step toward becoming an Agile Coach, emphasizing both skill development and mindset shifts. Explore group facilitation tools and techniques to engage participants and achieve specific goals in workshops and meetings.

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

Intended Audience

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

It is also suitable for individuals intending to pursue testing as a specialized career and serves as a prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This training offers a comprehensive 360° perspective on the challenges of implementing Agile and leading change. It covers key aspects such as cultivating organizational culture, transforming the work environment, teams, and attitudes. Participants will learn the tools and techniques for working with these elements and gain the ability to oversee the work of an Agile Leader and foster "Agile thinking."

This course is designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organization, those participating in Agile projects, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to adopt Agile approaches.

The program includes a content module, interactive workshops, and practical case studies.

Applying Metrics for Predictability provides the essential tools required to answer questions with predictability. In this course, participants will learn which metrics are crucial for accurate forecasting, how to visualize these metrics through appropriate analytics, how to utilize that analytics for reliable forecasts and risk understanding, and ultimately, how to implement meaningful interventions to improve overall process efficiency.

Objective:

This course empowers Business Analysts to master the efficient modeling and validation of business processes and resources. The goal is to enhance organizational agility by aligning with your target architecture and responding effectively to evolving market demands.

Over the course of two days, participants will learn to model business processes and resources in ways that support shifts in goals, strategies, and capabilities within the target architecture framework. By leveraging key performance drivers—such as strategies, tactics, KPIs, and business capabilities—attendees will develop a vision-centric map of business processes and resources. Furthermore, they will gain the skills to utilize appropriate BPMN and UML notations, tailored to their specific business language, to adapt these models in response to changing strategic directions, tactics, and policies.

This training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, techniques, tools, and best practices essential for managing IT projects. Key frameworks covered include Prince2, PMBOK, Agile Project Management, Scrum, MSF, CMMI, and RUP, along with insights into project philosophy, organizational structure, roles, and practical phase management.
During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn and actively practice selected tools and techniques. This course is ideal for professionals interested in implementing project management methodologies within their organizations, those involved in IT projects, and IT project managers who are currently implementing or planning to adopt IT project management approaches.
The training program is structured to include theoretical content, hands-on workshops, and practical case studies.