Theoretical Instruction The theoretical instruction will introduce students to agile methodologies and the agile mindset through phases, progressing from basic concepts to concrete frameworks and their applications, illustrated by real-life examples. The theoretical component will cover the following topics: • Introduction to Agile Methodologies – Basic principles, values, and the Agile Manifesto for software development. • Scrum Framework – Roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and Scrum life cycle. • Kanban Framework – Kanban principles, workflow visualization, and WIP (Work In Progress) limits. • Extreme Programming (XP) – Core principles, techniques, and practices. • Agile Planning – Backlog, user stories, estimation, and iteration planning. • Quality Management in Agile Projects – Continuous integration, continuous delivery. • Agile Culture and Team Dynamics – Teamwork, communication, retrospectives. • Challenges and Risks in Agile Implementation – Scaling agile methods, integrating with other approaches, resistance to change. Practical Instruction The practical instruction will be based on real-life examples mentioned in the theoretical part, with a special focus on the following: • Scrum Project Simulation – Students will work in teams on a simulated product development project using Scrum methodology. • Creating a Kanban Board – Practical application of Kanban for task management and workflow optimization. • Writing User Stories and Backlogs – Working on defining and prioritizing requirements. • Agile Project Management Tools – Introduction to and use of tools such as Jira, Trello, and Azure DevOps. Students will work on team project tasks applying the aforementioned practices.