Description

This online course, "Agile Essentials: From Beginner to Professional", is designed to take you from foundational Agile knowledge to advanced proficiency in Agile roles and practices.

Starting with the Beginner Level, you’ll learn the core Agile values, principles, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. We introduce you to key roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team) and Agile events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. You'll also master foundational practices like creating user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and prioritizing backlogs.

In the Intermediate Level, the course expands on backlog management with techniques for epic and story mapping, prioritization frameworks, and value stream mapping. You’ll delve deeper into Agile metrics, team capacity planning, and effective retrospective techniques, equipping you to make data-driven decisions and facilitate team improvements. Here, you’ll also develop skills in Agile tools, Agile testing, and scaling frameworks like SAFe and LeSS.

At the Professional Level, the course covers advanced topics, including stakeholder management, value maximization, DevOps integration, and organizational change management. You’ll refine your facilitation and coaching techniques, learning to mentor Agile teams and drive a culture of agility within organizations.

This course combines theory with practical exercises, preparing you to confidently lead Agile teams and support transformations. By the end, you'll have the expertise to apply Agile principles at any level, from team-focused practices to organization-wide coaching.

What you'll learn

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Project Management

Familiarity with project management concepts is helpful but not essential, as foundational Agile principles are covered.

Commitment to Learning

The course is structured to move from beginner to advanced concepts, so students should be prepared to progress through each level and complete exercises along the way.

Access to a Computer and Internet

Since this is an online course, students will need a reliable internet connection and access to a computer to participate in lessons, view materials, and complete any digital assignments or quizzes.

Collaboration Mindset

Agile is inherently collaborative, so an open mind and willingness to engage in teamwork and discussions will enhance the learning experience.

Agile Tools for Practice (Optional)

Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana is beneficial but not required. The course includes guidance on these tools for beginners.

Experience in a Team Environment (Optional)

Although not required, any experience working in teams (in any capacity) can help students better understand the collaborative aspects of Agile practices.