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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

CIO Business Intelligence

Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project is complete. Others do not.

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Top 8 IT certifications in demand today

CIO Business Intelligence

The modules were customed designed by “leaders in business and team agility,” according to ScrumAlliance, and they employ approved educators who can demonstrate years of “real-world experience and success” coaching others and implementing agile in the workplace. Careers, Certifications, IT Skills

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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Whether in cybersecurity, software development, networking, or any other IT specialty, certifications can raise your career profile and help employers identify your areas of expertise and confirm that you have the right skills for the job. Certifications are a great way for IT pros to pave a path to a specific career in tech.

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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile

CIO Business Intelligence

When the focus shifts to granular facets of agiles, like Scrum ceremonies, instead of actual content and context, agile’s true principles are lost, says Prashant Kelker, lead partner for digital sourcing and solutions, Americas, at global technology research and advisory firm ISG. Agile Development, Project Management, Software Development

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What is a project manager? The lead role for project success

CIO Business Intelligence

There are various educational institutions offering project management certifications with multiple specializations. Many businesses are adopting agile as the preferred project methodology, creating the need for employees to develop their knowledge in this area.

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What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency

CIO Business Intelligence

Exactly what type of degree you go for will depend on what area of BA or IT you want to work in, but there are plenty of programs designed to give you a formal business analyst education.

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SAFe certification: launch your Scaled Agile Framework career

CIO Business Intelligence

SAFe training and certification are available online or through in-person training through these and other education providers: Advised Skills: Advised Skills is a consultancy and training services provider focused on Lean-agile transformation, agile strategy audit and implementation, and agile program/portfolio management.

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