Understanding Agile 2025 | Complete Beginner’s Guide
An accessible, practice-focused Agile masterclass that equips beginners with the frameworks, metrics, and cultural insights to kick-start Agile delivery successfully.
What will you in Understanding Agile 2025 | Complete Beginner’s Guide Course
Grasp Agile values and principles from the Agile Manifesto to guide iterative delivery
Differentiate Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean frameworks and select the right approach for your team
Break down work into user stories, estimate with story points, and maintain a prioritized backlog
Plan and run effective sprints: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Visualize flow with Kanban boards, WIP limits, and cumulative flow diagrams
Measure Agile success using velocity, burn-down/up charts, and cycle time metrics
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Agile & Mindset
⏳ 30 minutes
Origins of Agile, Agile Manifesto, and comparing Agile vs. Waterfall
Building a “customer first” mindset and embracing change
Module 2: Scrum Framework Deep Dive
⏳ 45 minutes
Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team) and accountabilities
Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and ceremonies
Module 3: User Stories & Estimation
⏳ 45 minutes
Writing clear INVEST-style user stories and acceptance criteria
Estimation techniques: Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing, and relative estimation
Module 4: Sprint Ceremonies & Best Practices
⏳ 1 hour
Conducting sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint review, and sprint retrospective
Common anti-patterns and tips for continuous improvement
Module 5: Kanban & Flow Management
⏳ 45 minutes
Setting up Kanban boards, defining columns, and enforcing WIP limits
Tracking flow with lead time, cycle time, and cumulative flow diagrams
Module 6: Scaling Agile
⏳ 1 hour
Overview of SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
Patterns for coordinating multiple teams and managing dependencies
Module 7: Agile Metrics & Reporting
⏳ 45 minutes
Using velocity, burn-down/up charts, and release forecasting
Leveraging metrics responsibly to empower teams, not micromanage
Module 8: Agile Adoption & Cultural Change
⏳ 30 minutes
Building cross-functional teams, establishing servant leadership, and embedding Agile rituals
Overcoming organizational resistance and sustaining momentum
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Job Outlook
Agile proficiency is essential for roles like Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, and Delivery Manager
In demand across software, finance, healthcare, and start-ups for faster time-to-market and quality delivery
Equips you to drive digital transformation, improve team collaboration, and adapt to changing requirements
Provides a stepping-stone to advanced certifications (PSM, CSM, SAFe Agilist) and leadership in Agile programs
- Comprehensive coverage of both Scrum and Kanban with real-world scenarios
- Engaging tips on scaling Agile and avoiding common pitfalls
- Limited deep dives into advanced frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) beyond high-level overviews
- No live team simulations learners will benefit from practicing with real teams
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