Course Dates: March 21-23, 2012
Through a combination of immersive team-based learning, exercises, and real-world case studies, you will learn:

To plan, initiate and lead a Scrum project
To establish a shared vision for the entire team
To generate an Agile release plan utilizing user stories and story point estimation
To lead your Scrum team through planning, review, and retrospective sessions
To create an environment in which self-managing teams can flourish
To identify and remove impediments
To identify, engage and involve business stakeholders in your project
How to take most existing teams to the next level
Practical suggestions from the school of hard knocks

Scrum Master training provides an applied understanding of the Scrum process and helps participants begin to develop the tools, insights, and skills requried to apply Scrum on their projects and across their organizations.

Course Dates: March 22-23, 2012
This accelerated two-day learning course is designed to help you prepare for the PMP® Exam, and to gain the most understanding of project management with the least amount of study.

Unique features of this course games, exercises, case studies and other tools to help you understand, not memorize, the concepts necessary to pass the PMP® Exam. This course will earn you 16 PDUs towards your PMP® Certification.

To Register email training@quadrus.com

Course Dates: March 1-2, 2012

This course brings the latest project management techniques and best practices together with many examples, practical exercises and case studies.

Agile development can generate exceptional ROI, business satisfaction and quality systems. You’ll learn how the principles of Agile software development can be successfully integrated. You’ll be able to identify methodology mismatches and provide alternatives where traditional approaches don’t fit.

Whether you’re about to try an Agile approach such as XP, Scrum, DSDM or FDD for the first time, or you already have portfolio of Agile projects under your belt, this course will equip you to link Agile development to enterprise-wide project management.

This two-day course is approximately 70% lecture and 30% exercises.

Course Dates: December 19 & 20, 2011

Learning Objectives & Approach:
This innovative course brings the latest project management techniques and best practices together with many examples, practical exercises and case studies.

Agile development can generate exceptional ROI, business satisfaction and quality systems. However, many organizations struggle to link the development-focused guidelines to wider project controls. In this course, you'll learn how the principles of agile software development can be successfully integrated with a core set of traditional project management, while identifying methodology mismatches and providing alternatives where traditional approaches don't fit. So, whether you're about to try an agile approach such as XP, Scrum, DSDM or FDD for the first time, or you already have a portfolio of agile projects under your belt, this course will equip you to link agile development to enterprise-wide project management.

Based on adult-education best practices, this course delivers concise, easily applied information in a structured, progressive sequence. Using a variety of practical, theoretical and visual-based learning techniques, this course effectively communicates agile project management best practices in a logical, fun and accessible environment. This course is accompanied by a 125-page study guide and textbook.

Days 1 and 2 of the course are 70% lecture and 30% exercises. For private courses you can request a 3rd day that will consist of facilitated workshops practicing the techniques taught on the course. The workshops can be based upon a Quadrus case study or can be tailored for your own project–please inquire.

Course Dates: December 13 & 14, 2011
Learning Objectives & Approach:
Scrum is a simple, empirically based framework that has wide ranging
implications. Key to the success of Scrum is the role of the Product
Owner. The Product Owner is responsible for a project’s Return on
Investment (ROI), guiding the Scrum team, and representing Customers as
well as Business and Development staff. Strong Product Ownership is key
to successful Scrum transformations.
Learn the essentials of working as a Scrum Alliance Certified Product
Owner (CSPO) in this two-day class. CSPO equips participants with the
knowledge of Scrum principles and practices necessary to succeed in this
new paradigm. Participants can expect to learn how to establish and
maintain a backlog and write stories with clear acceptance criteria. We
will also discuss real-world organizational challenges such as managing
distributed teams, managing large or multiple projects, release
planning, and metrics.
We will apply the experiential activities to discussion of advanced
topics such as how to use Scrum in multiple-team organizations, how to
measure progress empirically at a macro level, release planning to
maximize ROI, and why such a simple framework disrupts organizations to
be the best they can be.
Key Topics:
The CSM course will cover the following topics through two days of interactive exercises, lecture and discussion:

• Scrum Flow
• Agile Product Owner Role
• The Product Backlog (Creation and Management)
• Writing Stories
• Planning and Estimation
• Release Planning and Metrics
• Working with the Customer
• Models for Scaling Agile Across Multiple Teams

Targeted Participants::
This course is targeted to Project Managers, Team Leads, Development
Teams, Project Sponsors, Business Managers, Business Analysts, Product
Owners and more.
Prerequisites:
It is assumed that participants possess an understanding of basic Scrum principles, practices and terminology.

READY, SET, GO! Today and Tomorrow: Evolution and Change in Project Management

The challenges brought on by the recent downturn in the economy has left many organizations with no choice, but to deliver successful projects. As a Project Manager, you can be the critical catalyst for your company’s project success. Are you ready to take those projects through the rugged terrain of today’s risky economy to the finish line on time, budget, and quality excellence?

To get set for success in project management, attend this year’s PMI-Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) Professional Development Conference to be held November 21 & 22, 2011. This year’s conference promises to equip you with the latest tools of project management that are being adapted to match the troubled waters of today’s projects. You will certainly go away with the skills and tools you need to succeed not only today, but also in tomorrow’s evolving landscape.

Come and experience all that this year’s PMI-SAC conference has to offer from inspiring keynote presentations to valuable sessions touching on a variety of critical project management topics.

We expect to SELL OUT again, so register early to secure a spot and book your sessions before they fill up. Be sure to invite your colleagues to join you!

This accelerated two-day learning course is designed to help you prepare for the PMP Exam, and to gain the most understanding of project management with the least amount of study.

Unique features of this course games, exercises, case studies and other tools to help you understand, not memorize, the concepts necessary to pass the PMP Exam. This course will earn you 16 PDUs towards your PMP Certification.

To Register email training@quadrus.com

Please visit our website for more information:
http://www.quadrus.com/what_we_do/training/course_schedule.aspx

With this course, you'll earn 15 Professional Development
Units (PDUs) toward your PMP Certification or maintenance of your PMP
credentials.
Course Dates: Oct 24-25, 2011
Learning Objectives & Approach:
In this two-day course, you will apply the Scrum framework to build a
new product. You will learn what it feels like to be on a Scrum
team—experiencing many of the challenges you're likely to face—while
being coached by someone involved with the application of Scrum at many
organizations. This “learning by doing” style of instruction demands
your open mind and active participation.
We will apply the experiential activities to discussion of advanced
topics such as how to use Scrum in multiple-team organizations, how to
measure progress empirically at a macro level, release planning to
maximize ROI, and why such a simple framework disrupts organizations to
be the best they can be.
Key Topics:
The CSM course will cover the following topics through two days of interactive exercises, lecture and discussion:

• Introduction to Scrum
• Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
• Agile Requirements Analysis
• Estimating and Prioritizing Product Backlogs
• Sprint Planning, Execution, Review and Retrospectives
• What Does "Done" Mean?
• Technical Debt and Other Pitfalls
• Release Planning Based on Empirical Measurement
• Scrum in Multiple-Team Organizations

Targeted Participants:
Project Managers, Team Leads, Development Teams, Project Sponsors,
Business Managers, Business Analysts, Product Owners and more.

“Tools for Everyday Life”
Who Should Be Interested
Business analysts who want to earn CDU`s, boost their
performance and increase the value of the services they
provide to their clients.

What You Will Learn
Through hands-on interactive workshops and case
studies, participants will learn in each session, one or
more key concepts and techniques in a practical way to
apply back on the job.

Our Facilitators
Experts in training, business analysis practice and IIBA®
global standards, our top-notch facilitators are
committed to ensuring participants achieve the highest
order of value in their learning experience.

Hands-on Interactive Workshops
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) Distilled: In this session we discuss and demonstrate how to
model business processes with the industry standard Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN). After
reviewing the basics of the notation, attendees will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned
by modeling an example business process. UPMentors: Facilitator Mark Lines

Creating a Compelling Business Case: In this workshop, participants will not only learn and practice
developing a compelling business case using a case study but also how to defend their business case.
Procept Associates Ltd.: Facilitator Sola Oduko CEng, ISP, PMP.

Eight Problem Analysis Techniques: As one of the three key skills every business analyst should possess,
this workshop will provide participants the skills to perform effective problem analysis for every type of
business problem. Procept Associates Ltd.: Facilitator Sola Oduko CEng, ISP, PMP.

Write a Really Great Use Case in Under an Hour: We will simulate a workshop to develop a use case,
facilitated by a business analyst, with role play participation from attendees as SME's and technical solution
providers. ESI Canada: Facilitator Phil Vincent CBAP, PMP, CSM,MSc

How to Become the Agile Analyst: What exactly do BAs do in agile development? This workshop will look
at agile business analysis from the perspective of the activities that make up requirements management
and solicitation, comparing traditional with agile analysis. Mount Royal University: Facilitator Leona
LaChance

Agile Farming: Growing and Managing an Agile Backlog: This fun and interactive session will guide
participants from envision through to a prioritized backlog of User Stories. Quadrus Development Inc.:
Facilitators Michael McCullough PMP, CSM,MCT and DaveWhite CSM, CSPO,MCT

Course Dates: September 22 & 23, 2011

Learning Objectives & Approach:
This innovative course brings the latest project management techniques and best practices together with many examples, practical exercises and case studies.

Agile development can generate exceptional ROI, business satisfaction and quality systems. However, many organizations struggle to link the development-focused guidelines to wider project controls. In this course, you'll learn how the principles of agile software development can be successfully integrated with a core set of traditional project management, while identifying methodology mismatches and providing alternatives where traditional approaches don't fit. So, whether you're about to try an agile approach such as XP, Scrum, DSDM or FDD for the first time, or you already have a portfolio of agile projects under your belt, this course will equip you to link agile development to enterprise-wide project management.

Based on adult-education best practices, this course delivers concise, easily applied information in a structured, progressive sequence. Using a variety of practical, theoretical and visual-based learning techniques, this course effectively communicates agile project management best practices in a logical, fun and accessible environment. This course is accompanied by a 125-page study guide and textbook.

Days 1 and 2 of the course are 70% lecture and 30% exercises. For private courses you can request a 3rd day that will consist of facilitated workshops practicing the techniques taught on the course. The workshops can be based upon a Quadrus case study or can be tailored for your own project–please inquire.