User Story Mapping - In Person

Description

This course will introduce you to user story mapping, a technique developed by Jeff Patton, to help teams understand and plan development of products, services and features.

Who is it for?

This course is for anyone working in the public or third sectors in Scotland. Although the course is aligned to the DDaT Profession Capability Framework, you do not need to be a DDaT professional to attend. The course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn more about the use of user stories.

What are the benefits?

By attending the course, you will learn: 

• The basics of user story mapping and how we can use it to help inform stakeholders, build empathy with users and make sure you are building the right thing.
• How user story mapping can help you create a product backlog, prioritise delivery of what adds most value, how to identify a minimum viable product (MVP) and be introduced to user stories.
• How to run a user story mapping session and be able to identify priorities to help with planning and delivery.
• The basics of a user story.

DDaT skills

Skill level: Awareness

This course develops knowledge associated with the following skills: 

• User Focused
• User-centred and Agile Practices
• User-centred Analysis
• Lifecycle Perspective
• Communication Skills
• Requires Definition and Management
• Research Skills 

Delivery format

This is an in-person event held at St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Fees and funding

This course is funded by the Scottish Digital Academy. Please read our terms and conditions and note that a fee may be payable for late cancellation or non-attendance.  

Additional information

Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email from us. There may be additional information contained within the email. The course  instructions will be issued one week before the course start date to your registered email address.