Why take this course?
Do you want to learn how to write, refine and deliver user stories?
- Are you a Product Owner or Business Analyst who needs to understand this powerful technique?
- Do you work in an Agile (Scrum or Kanban) software development environment?
- Do you want to learn how to run refinement sessions and deliver better products?
- Do you need to be confident that you’re writing and using user stories correctly in order to develop your career?
You might have worked with User Stories before or are being asked to look at them for the first time, either way this is the right course for you. This is your opportunity to learn with someone who really understands the subject!
About the course
Taught by an experienced Business Analysis with over 25 years of experience, much of which on agile software development projects, this course gives you a complete introduction into writing, using and organising user stories.
Beginning with what user stories are and why we write them, the course takes you through a complete journey looking at what makes good stories, and bad, how to size, split and improve your stories, and how to organise them.
Presented in an easy to follow style, using videos, short quizzes and useful download "extras", this course is useful for beginners and more experienced learners who looking for a simple introduction or refresher on various aspects of using user stories.
Michelle says...
"This is a perfect introduction to User Stories for anyone who needs to understand what they are, how to size them and how they operate in the real world.
It also neatly covers the gotchas and other practical considerations that you need to know when working on projects that use User Stories."
Satya says...
"I am new to the PO position and was looking for resources to help me understand what and how I should approach user stories.
This course helped me a lot in those aspects."
Anna says...
"The topic has been covered holistically - answering many questions that came to my mind while learning and even the ones that haven;t.
The presentation is very clear - both visually and audially. I am really satisfied."
What you'll learn
Learn how to write User Stories and why User Stories were developed.
Learn the signs of well written user stories, using INVEST, and know how to identify common problems.
Learn how to handle Epics, Features and User Stories and why different sized stories are useful.
Learn how to use Personas, User Journeys, Problems, Negative stories and Process Mapping to discover requirements.
Understand how to split large user stories into more manageable chunks so you can increase agility..
Identify when user stories are not the best communication tool.
How to run refinement sessions, including how to use Planning Poker and a Definition of Done.
How to visualise and manage an "out of control" product backlog with User Story Maps and a simpler alternative for smaller projects..
Learn "real world" tips that will accelerate your ability to work with development teams.
Example Curriculum
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