DSDM Atern Practitioner

Prerequisites:

Existing Project management and software development experience is presumed.

Course Description:

Atern is the latest evolution of the DSDM method that has been in widespread use since its release in 1994. Owned and supported by the DSDM Consortium and free to use, Atern addresses the requirements of both Project Management and Solution Delivery. The DSDM consortium () continues to operate a Certification and Accreditation system for individuals and organisations that is widely recognised across industry groups, including the British Computer Society. Originally an approach for Rapid Application Development of IT systems, with Atern, DSDM has evolved into an industrial strength Agile method, which may be equally applied to IT or Business Projects.

This training course is fully Accredited by the DSDM Consortium and will enable delegates to:

• Understand the concepts and benefits of Agile development methods and DSDM Atern
• Understand the fundamental principles around which DSDM Atern is constructed
• Set up project teams with appropriate skills and organisation
• Develop the products from each stage in the lifecycle to the recommended quality criteria
• Understand the different ways in which DSDM Atern can be used on projects
• Understand and experience the key techniques and practices within DSDM Atern

This course includes the following modules:

Concepts and Rationale

• Origins and background
• Benefits of Agile development methods
• Principles and Success Criteria
• Alternative Approaches

Team Structures

• Project Team Roles & Responsibilities
• Management Roles & Responsibilities
• Alternative Team Structures

DSDM Framework

• Project Phases
• Iterative and Incremental Development
• Phase Products
• Product quality criteria

Management Techniques

• Product Based Planning
• Timebox Management
• Prioritising Requirements (MoSCoW)
• Risk and Configuration Management
• Quality Management

Development Techniques

• Prototyping
• Modelling
• Facilitated Workshops
• Testing in DSDM Atern

Adopting DSDM

• Scaling and off-shoring DSDM Atern
• Transitioning to DSDM Atern