Students will learn basic firearm safety and storage, safe firearm handling, firearm parts and components, differences between revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition safety, parts and types, and firearms loading/unloading. Students will learn the fundamentals of marksmanship, isosceles shooting position, weapons safety principles, handgun disassembly, weapons loading/unloading, purchasing a firearm, selecting ammunition, and the importance of gun cleaning. Students will also practice handling and dry firing a Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (S.I.R.T.) laser simulated firearm that effectively allows students to practice shooting fundamentals with a laser firearm in a classroom setting.
3 hour class $50
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Course Description:
During this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. They will discuss the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA).
Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA
● Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
● Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
● Establishing Team and Technical Agility
● Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
● Releasing on Demand with DevOps
● Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
● Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
● Leading the transformation
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:
● Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise
● Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
● Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
● Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
● Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
● Lead the transformation with the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
● Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution
● Drive Release on Demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
● Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
● Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
Certification
The class registration includes:
● Attendee workbook
● Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist exam
● One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
● Course certificate of completion
● Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
● SAFe Agilist certificate
● A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
● A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
● Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
SAFe Certification Kit Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
● SAFe Agilist certificate
● A SAFe 4 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
● A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
● A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
● Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Annual Renewal Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
● Renewal fee is $100
Who Can Attend?
Prerequisites:
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam.
● 5+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
● Experience in Scrum
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
● Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
● Development, QA and Infrastructure Management
● Program and Project Managers
● Product and Product Line Management
● Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
● Enterprise, System and Solution Architects
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Pick up tickets one hour prior to show. Customer must present actual credit card used to place the order, the confirmation number and a photo I.D. Doors and plaza gates open 3 hours prior to event - seating gates - 2 hours prior to event. For non Eagles events - Will Call is on 11th St. facing the Wachovia Ctr. Will Call for the Lacrosse Event, May 28 - May 30, 2005 will be at the Chrysler Jeep Entrance/Main Ticket office.
General Info - 215.463.2500 Ticket Office - 215.463.5500 Accessible Seating - 215.463.5500
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Event Day - Remote ticket booth located 11th st. side of main parking lot. Non event day:Headhouse
Accessible seating is available in all levels. Limited accessible seating through Ticketmaster. Please call 215.463.5500 for accessible procedures.
Course Description:
The APMG International AgilePM certification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be Agile. Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile Projects in organisations requiring standards, rigor and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
The Foundation-level qualification is aiming to measure whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Agile Project Management guidance to be able to recognise and distinguish between the key elements of the approach. The Foundation qualification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner qualification.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
The foundation Agile PM certification lives up to its name by providing the users of the method with the core principles needed to facilitate a successful project, while allowing a degree of scope and agility that not many other methodologies provide.
Benefits for Individuals:
● Develop a more advanced, applied level of knowledge to gain an understanding of agile and the ability to apply relevant project management methods, leading to successful agile projects.
● Clarify different management styles needed for successful agile projects compared to traditional projects and be able to tailor these to the situation.
● Actively promote trust and forge co-operation between the business and developers and gives the business ongoing visibility into what is happening.
● Combine knowledge of more traditional management methodologies with agile to better adapt to a changing business environment.
● Improve time-to-market and project success rates while simultaneously accelerating results by encouraging stakeholder involvement, feedback and effective controls
Benefits for Organisations:
● Deliver change faster, at a lower cost and with lower risk by continually validating project milestones against business objectives.
● Complements and works with existing corporate processes such as PRINCE2®, quality and audit processes which improves rigor and visibility around project management, leading to a proven track record of successful delivery in a corporate environment.
● Simply adopt a tried and tested approach rather than developing and integrating a company-specific agile management process.
● Achieve better communication and control over projects and adapt project plans without disrupting the project budget, timescale and scope.
● Develop professionalism in employees and include agile certification in employee professional development schemes
Course Topics:
DAY 1
1. What is Agile? Why use DSDM
2. Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
3. Preparing for Success
4. DSDM Process
5. DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
6. DSDM Products
7. Key Practices – Prioritization and Timeboxing
DAY 2
1. Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
2. Other Practices
3. Roles and Responsibilities – Project Manager’s View
4. Agile Project Management through the Lifecycle
5. Effective Use of Products
6. Deliver on Time – Combine MoSCoW & Timeboxing
DAY 3
1. People, Teams and Interactions
2. Requirements and User Stories
3. Estimating – How and When
4. Project Planning throughout the Lifecycle
5. Exam
Course Features:
Learning Objectives:
Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:
● The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
● The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
● The products produced during an Agile project and the purpose of these
● The techniques used and their benefits and limitations
● The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
Certification:
Examination:
● Multiple choice format
● 50 questions per paper
● 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
● 40 minutes duration
● Closed book
Who can Attend?
Audience:
With a clear, concise and detailed perspective on project productivity, the AgilePM certification is useful to all candidates and competency levels ranging from highly experienced project managers to those new to the industry.
This qualification is aimed at:
● Practising project managers
● Agile team members who wish to become Agile Project Managers
The United Center Box Office accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.
Tickets held at Will Call can be picked up beginning 90 minutes prior to the start of the actual event. E-TICKET /PRINT AT HOME & MOBILE TICKETING If you chose Print-at-Home as your delivery method, your tickets will be sent to the email address used at the time of purchase in the form of a .pdf and must be printed on paper in advance for entry. Print at Home tickets cannot scanned at the venue from a mobile device. Choosing mobile entry allows the convenience of using your smartphone as your game ticket. You no longer need to bring your physical tickets to the game. This includes season tickets and single game tickets purchased online or forwarded by email through authorized outlets including Chicagoblackhawks.com, Chicagobulls.com, ClickTix, Ticketmaster.com or other United Center approved outlets. Mobile entry requires a valid QR code.
(312) 455-4500 (312) 455-4519 (TTY)
Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, closed if no performance Sunday, closed if no performance *Hours subject to change depending on event schedules.
Not only is the United Center designed to 100% ADA compliance, but each team member has been specifically trained in assisting our guests with special needs. Should you have any questions regarding the accessibility of the arena or for ticket information, please call 312-455-4653 and ask for Guest Relations (312-455-4519 TTY). Tickets in wheelchair accessible areas are available on all levels of the United Center, and the arena offers 100 disabled parking spaces located in parking Lot G off of Damen Avenue. All washrooms, restaurants, first aid station, seating areas, Cash Stations, box offices, Concession stands and drinking fountains are all wheelchair accessible.
The Box Office accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Cash.
Box Office Phone Number: (313) 471-7929
The Xfinity Box Office at Little Caesars Arena is open Monday thru Friday, from 11:00am to 5:30pm, and also on Event Days from 11:00am until Intermission.