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Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools

Ref: TNL457
12 people max.
From $3,465 HT / per person
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
3 days
Remote

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Learning objectives

  • Understand the role and importance of the backlog in agile methods
  • Master the structuring and prioritization of the backlog
  • Know how to populate, organize, and refine a product or project backlog
  • Discover and use backlog management tools (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Apply best practices to ensure transparency and alignment among stakeholders
  • Manage the evolution of the backlog: refinements, grooming, change management
  • Identify and prevent the most common antipatterns

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

Allan BUSI
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1Fundamentals of the Backlog and Agile Methods

Presentation of the fundamental concepts of agility (Scrum, Kanban, Lean). Definition of the product backlog and sprint backlog. Typology of elements (User Stories, Bugs, Evolutions, Technical Tasks). Roles and responsibilities in backlog management (Product Owner, team, stakeholders).

Module 2Structuring, Organization, and Prioritization of the Backlog

Structuring an effective backlog: themes, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria. Prioritization tools (MoSCoW, WSJF, Kano, ICE). Practical workshops for writing and prioritizing user stories. Collaborative techniques for populating and refining the backlog in a team. Managing feedback, using INVEST and SMART criteria.

Module 3Operational Management: Refinement, Tools, and Best Practices

Facilitating a backlog grooming/refinement session, preparing the backlog for sprint planning. Digital tools: overview (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, etc.), advanced configuration and usage. Traceability and transparency: ensuring alignment with stakeholders. Analysis of common antipatterns (overloaded backlog, vague stories, non-shared backlog) and implementation of solutions. Complete hands-on exercise with creation, organization, and management of a backlog on a real or simulated case.

Evaluation method

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge at the end of each module
  • Practical case: structuring and managing a backlog based on a real case
  • Personalized feedback on work completed between sessions

Learning method

  • Alternating theoretical courses, case studies, and practical workshops
  • Role-playing exercises and simulations
  • Course materials and additional resources provided to each participant

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools training cost?+
The individual price is $3,465 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Training: Mastering Backlog Management in Agile Methods: Practices and Tools training?+
The training lasts 3 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Have basic experience in project management or have attended an introduction to agile methods
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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