05 Aug TWT Certification Course: Agile for Tech Writers
Mastering Agile and Being a Product Owner
Tech Writer’s Tribe invites technical writers and technical documentation managers to join this course to make themselves and their teams equal and valuable partners with other core cross-functional teams.
This course opens a revolutionary way for the teams to approach product (documentation) management and documentation development.
This Certification course helps you master Agile methodologies to manage technical documentation projects effectively.
By understanding the nuances of Agile in these contexts, you can enhance productivity, collaboration, and overall project success.
Learning Objectives
By applying Agile principles across different roles (Documentation Managers, Individual Contributors, and those aspiring to become Product Owners), make yourself and the documentation team an equal player within the project and become more productive for the company.
Registration is open for Batch 1
Aug 31-Oct 13, 2024.
Additional Benefit (After this course):
- Want to be SAFe Certified (Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile expert)? Get guidance and support with industry-wide certified trainers
- Participants of this course are eligible for a special discount.
What do you learn!
- Applying Concepts of Agile Project Management
- Identifying impactful processes for the documentation team in Agile
- Working on User Stories
- Creating Story Points and T-shirt sizing
- Understanding Product Backlogs
6. Using Burndown Charts and Metrics
7. Customizing JIRA for documentation requirements
8. Thinking like a Product Owner to deliver technical documentation output
9. Making technical documentation a core team within the organization
10. Coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams
Registration Types
Register for one of the certification courses or selected modules.
- Successful Certification Course:
- Opt for one of the two options.
- Get assignments evaluated
- Earn a certificate after scoring a minimum of 70% marks.
- Participation Certificate:
- From week 1 to week 7, select any one week or more
- Earn a Participation certificate
- No evaluation and exam
Option 1: Agile Product Ownership for Technical Documentation (All 7 Weeks): Learn the skill of Agile Expert + Product Owner
- Duration: 7 Weeks 14 sessions: Full Course
- Dates: Aug 31-Oct 13, 2024
Option 2: Agile for Technical Documentation (First 4 weeks of the course): Learn the skill of Agile Expert
- Duration: 4 Weeks 8 sessions: Only Agile
- Dates: Aug 31-Sept 21-22: Agile (4 Weeks)
Who can join?
Documentation Managers
For,
- Role Adaptation
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Tooling and Automation
- Metrics and KPIs
Individual Contributors
For,
- Mindset Shift
- Task Ownership
- Effective Communication
- Skill Development
- Feedback Utilization
Aspiring Product Owners
For,
- Understanding the Role
- Backlog Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Decision Making
- Leadership and Collaboration
General Information
Points to Remember
- Instructor-led Online Sessions
- Recordings of all 14 sessions will be provided
for 3 months after the last session. TWT Annual members can access for a longer duration of 6 months to 1 year or more) - TWT Course Toolkit as learning material for practice to be provided
- Successful Completion certificate to be earned (After earning 70% marks in the exam)
Requirements for the course!
- Desktop or Laptop (not mobile) with an Internet connection
- Good command of written English
- Attention to following instructions during the sessions
- Self-motivation to spend ample time on learning
- Basic familiarity with Technical Writing
Course Components
Highlights
Time: 10.30 AM-12.00 PM IST
Course Fee
- Early Bird Full Course: INR 23,000
- Early Bird Only Agile: INR 13,000
- Full Fee (After Early Bird): INR 25,000
- Discount applicable ONLY on full Individual fee
– TWT Volunteers: 5%
– TWT Annual Members: Zulu (25%), Pygmies (15%), Masai (10%)
Course Curriculum
Course 1 (All 7 weeks): Agile Product Ownership for Technical Documentation
Course 2 (First four weeks): Agile for Technical Documentation
Course 3 (One or more modules): Select desired modules.
Understanding Agile Basics
Dates: Aug 31-Sept 1
Topic 1: Introduction to Agile Methodology
- Overview of Agile: What is Agile?
- History and evolution of Agile
- Key principles and values of Agile (Agile Manifesto)
- Benefits of Agile methodology
Topic 2: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
- Introduction to different Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP)
- Comparison of Agile frameworks
- When to use each framework
- Basic terminologies used in Agile (Sprint, Backlog, Stand-up, etc.)
Agile Roles and Responsibilities
Dates: Sept 7-8
Topic 3: Agile Team Roles
- Overview of Agile team structure
- Key roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
- Responsibilities of each role
- Role of a Technical Writer in an Agile team
Topic 4: Agile Ceremonies and Artifacts
- Overview of Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)
- Purpose and process of each ceremony
- Agile artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, Burndown Chart
- How Technical Writers can contribute to ceremonies and artifacts
Agile Documentation Practices
Dates: Sept 14-15
Topic 5: Documentation in Agile
- Differences between traditional and Agile documentation
- Importance of just-in-time documentation
- Documentation during different phases of the sprint
- Collaboration and communication with developers and other stakeholders
Topic 6: Writing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
- What are User Stories?
- Writing effective User Stories (INVEST criteria)
- Understanding Acceptance Criteria
- Examples and exercises for writing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
Tools and Techniques
Dates: Sept 21-22
Topic 7: Agile Tools for Technical Writers
- Introduction to popular Agile tool; JIRA.
- How to use these tools for managing documentation tasks
- Best practices for organizing and maintaining documentation in Agile tools
Topic 8: Review and Best Practices
- Recap of key concepts covered in the course
- Best practices for Technical Writers in Agile
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
- Q&A session and feedback
Product Owner Roles and Responsibilities
Dates: Sept 28-29
Topic 9: Understanding the Product Owner Role
- Overview of the Product Owner role in Agile
- Key responsibilities of a Product Owner
- Difference between Product Owner and Product Manager
- Essential skills for a successful Product Owner
Topic 10: Stakeholder Management
- Identifying and understanding stakeholders
- Techniques for effective stakeholder communication
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Prioritizing stakeholder needs and feedback
Agile Planning and Execution
Dates: Oct 5-6
Topic 11: Product Vision and Roadmap
- Defining a product vision
- Creating and maintaining a product roadmap
- Aligning the roadmap with business objectives
- Communicating the product vision and roadmap to the team
Topic 12: Backlog Management
- Creating and prioritizing the product backlog
- Writing effective user stories (INVEST criteria)
- Techniques for backlog refinement (grooming)
- Balancing new features, technical debt, and bug fixes
Advanced Tooling and Best Practices
Dates: Oct 12-13
Topic 13: Agile Ceremonies and Product Owner’s Role
- Overview of Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)
- Product Owner’s role in each ceremony
- Collaborating with the Scrum Master and development team
- Ensuring continuous improvement through retrospectives
Topic 14: Agile Tools and Best Practices
- Introduction to popular Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
- How to use these tools for managing the product backlog and roadmaps
- Best practices for Product Owners in Agile
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
Meet the Trainer
Name: Zeba Shireen
Experience: 12+ years of experience, leading the documentation efforts and contributing as Product Owner
As a Product Owner (Documentation and Product Insights) at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, I lead the documentation team for various banking and financial products and services. I am responsible for defining the vision, scope, and roadmap of the deliverables, as well as managing the backlog, prioritizing the user stories, and collaborating with the stakeholders and the development team. I am also an Agile Certified professional who applies the best practices of Scrum methodology to ensure timely and quality delivery of documentation projects.
With 12 years of experience in Technical Writing, I have developed a strong expertise in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for various domains, such as BFS, Insurance, and Retail. I have also acquired skills in goal setting, professional development, strategic thinking, and communication, which help me to enhance my performance and contribute to the success of the organization. My passion is to create impactful documentation that meets the needs and expectations of the end-users and the business.
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Registration Options
Option 1: UPI Payment (Fee with GST as mentioned above)
Course Fee
- Group of 3 Full Course: INR 23,000 each
- Group of 3 Only Agile: INR 13,000 each
- Individual Fee (Full course): INR 25,000
- Individual Fee (Only Agile): INR 15,000
- Discount applicable ONLY on full Individual fee
– TWT Volunteers: 5%
– TWT Annual Members: Zulu (25%), Pygmies (15%), Masai (10%)
Fill details in the Registration form given below.
Option 2: Debit Card/Credit Card/NetBanking option for people of India.
NOTE: Write to support@techwriterstribe.com or WhatsApp/Call +917337332587 to get the payment link.
Course Fee
- Group of 3 (Full Course): INR 23,800 each
- Group of 3 Only Agile: INR 13,600 each
- Individual Fee (Full course): INR 26,000
- Individual Fee (Only Agile): INR 15,750
Option 3: Paypal option for people outside India.
Full Course (7 weeks): 350 USD
Agile Course (4 weeks): 180 USD
Per Module: USD 70
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