Presented by the Specialists at Odd-e Japan
What is LeSS?
LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum) is a framework for scaling agile development to multiple teams. LeSS is a framework that can be applied when scaling up while maintaining Scrum principles such as empiricism, cross-functional, and self-managing teams. It provides simple rules and guidelines applicable to large-scale product development.
For those aiming to be Scrum Professionals, we recommend this training for 3 Reasons
Available Online
We offer online training sessions designed to be accessible for working professionals. Participants engage in numerous practical exercises using online whiteboard tools.
Comprehensive Support
Receive practical case studies and feedback from highly experienced trainers. You can also access online tools outside of lecture hours for review and self-study.
Global Certification in Japanese
Obtain certifications issued by Scrum Alliance® or The LeSS Company B.V. in Japanese. For international trainers, experienced Japanese interpreters provide full support.
Our LeSS Trainers
Our courses are led by expert Agile Coaches, including Bas Vodde, the creator of LeSS, and Kazumasa Ebata, the first Japanese Certified Scrum Trainer, along with other seasoned coaches who have supported the implementation and promotion of Agile, Scrum, and LeSS across various organizations.
Bas Vodde
Co-creator of Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) along with Craig Larman.
Michael James
Creator of widely-used Scrum educational materials, including the Scrum Reference Card.
Terry Yin
Agile Coach with extensive experience supporting numerous global companies, including Nokia and BMW.
Kazumasa Ebata
The first Japanese CST®, actively promoting Scrum throughout Japan.
Certified LeSS Training Programs
Certified LeSS Practitioner Certified LeSS Practitioner Training
This is a certification course authorized by Less.works. Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) is a framework for scaling agile development to multiple teams. LeSS is a framework that can be applied when scaling up while maintaining Scrum principles such as empiricism, cross-functional, and self-managing teams. It provides simple rules and guidelines applicable to large-scale product development. The Certified LeSS Practitioner course covers all LeSS principles, the overall framework, rules, and guides. It also provides essential information for implementing, adapting, or improving LeSS in your organization. Therefore, the course content covers areas of high interest, such as a LeSS overview, case studies, workshops, and Q&A. All participants will earn the Certified LeSS Practitioner title and an account on . Through , you can access a wealth of LeSS-related information, course details, and connect with other practitioners.
- Prerequisites
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- Those considering or involved in the implementation of LeSS
- Those with basic Scrum knowledge (e.g., CSM/PSM course attendees or those who have thoroughly read introductory Scrum materials)
- Course Duration
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- 3 days
- Course Highlights
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- Part 1: Introduction
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- LeSS Background
- LeSS Overview Map
- LeSS vs. LeSS Huge
- Part 2: Principles
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- Overview of the 10 LeSS Principles
- Whole Product Thinking and Customer-Centricity
- More with LeSS Principle
- Systems Thinking
- Part 3: Structure
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- From Resource Thinking to People Thinking
- From Component Teams to Feature Teams
- From Projects to Products
- Broadening Product Definition from Technical to Customer Perspective
- From Specialized 'Narrow Done' to Cross-functional 'Broad Done' Teams
- Implementing LeSS Huge using Feature Team Adoption Maps
- Optional: Organizational Structure and Management's Role
- Part 4: Daily Activities
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- Multi-team Product Backlog Refinement
- Multi-team Sprint Planning
- Overall Review and Retrospectives
- Multi-team Coordination and Collaboration
Certified ScrumMaster® + Certified LeSS Basics Certified ScrumMaster + Certified LeSS Basics Training
In this training, you can obtain both CSM and CLB certifications simultaneously. The Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) portion is designed for those who want to understand what LeSS is and determine if it fits their organization. Participants will use free online materials for pre-study, allowing us to focus on advanced topics during the live sessions. The majority of the training consists of workshops with minimal lectures and almost no use of PowerPoint.
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- Individuals with a natural curiosity and passion for learning
- Professionals who strive to do their best work
- Those who enjoy problem-solving and exploring diverse options in complex environments
- People who value both theory and learning through hands-on experience
- Consultants looking to build confidence in the services they provide
- Business leaders wanting to avoid typical pitfalls during Scrum implementation
- Course Duration
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- 5 days
- Course Highlights
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- Differences between Agile development and traditional project management
- Exploration of the responsibilities of the three Scrum roles
- Writing effective Product Backlog Items (e.g., User Stories)
- Techniques for decomposing large requirements (Epics) into small details
- Prioritizing the Product Backlog
- Estimating effort
- Maintaining the Sprint Backlog
- Dos and don'ts in Scrum events (Planning, Daily, Review, Retrospective)
- Sprint execution within a self-managing team
- Definition of Done and Potentially Shippable Product Increments
- Creating environments that foster self-management
- Small group dynamics (Psychological aspects of innovative teams)
- Modern development techniques including Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Lean principles originating from the Toyota Production System (TPS)
- Product Owner planning and forecasting across Sprints
- Case studies of Scrum at scale and large-scale development
- Common organizational impediments and case studies
- Success and failure stories in Scrum and Agile adoption
CSD® + A-CSD℠ + Certified LeSS Basics LeSS in Action: Scrum Developer Training
In this 5-day practical development training, teams will conduct Sprints to simultaneously develop and deliver user-accepted features on an existing product currently in use by real users. Participants will spend over 50% of their time working on the project. You will also learn technical practices such as Specification by Example, TDD, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD), as well as organizational skills including collaborative approaches within Scrum teams, code sharing, and the Definition of Done. Participants can earn CSD®, A-CSD℠, and Certified LeSS Basics credentials.
- Prerequisites
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- Individuals with development experience in Java
- Course Duration
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- 5 days
- Course Highlights
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- Day 1
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- Requirements Workshop / A-TDD
- Definition of Done
- Cucumber and Friends
- Sprint Planning
- Day 2
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- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Collaboration (Teamwork, SCM, Build Automation & Tools, Pair Programming, CI Systems, Collective Code Ownership)
- Day 3
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- Code Smells and Refactoring
- Testing and Test Automation (Test Pyramid, Mocking, Unit Testing in other languages: JavaScript, Python, etc., Good Unit Testing)
- Day 4
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- Thinking about Design
- Revisiting Feature Teams
- Day 5
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- Working with Legacy Code
- Craftsmanship
- Retrospective
Our Clients
Testimonials from Voice of Our Clients
- I felt the learning was maximized through various creative approaches. The interpretation was also fantastic. I'm so glad I took this course! Thank you so much.
- It was a lot of fun with plenty of jokes. It was especially helpful to learn about anti-patterns and how to act as a Scrum Master through real-world case studies.
- There was a lot of laughter and it was very enjoyable. I'll definitely apply this to my work.
- The balance between practical content—focused on case studies and group work—and theoretical content, where I could systematically learn LeSS history and principles, was excellent and very educational.
- I had read the LeSS books until they were worn out, but I discovered there were differences from the latest rules. It makes sense, but it was great to realize that LeSS itself is constantly improving. I plan to keep updating my knowledge with the latest information.
At Odd-e Japan, we offer private training sessions tailored for corporations and organizations. We provide Certified Scrum Training for internal stakeholders, Scrum Foundations Training that is easy for beginners to understand, and Customized Training on Agile and Scrum tailored to your specific needs. We also offer hands-on Coaching to help you implement and utilize Scrum in your actual operations. Led by Kazumasa Ebata, the first Japanese Certified Scrum Trainer, Odd-e Japan has supported over 300 companies in implementing Agile and Scrum and has provided Scrum Alliance® Certified Training to more than 6,000 individuals. Please contact us below for more details.
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- Private Certified Scrum Training
- Scrum Foundations Training
- Customized Training
- Coaching