Understanding Agile - Complete Guide for Beginners
Develop the skills to drive business value and become an indispensable asset in today’s job market.
Master Agile: Transform Your Team and Career Today
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Welcome to
"UNDERSTANDING AGILE":
NOT JUST LEARNING,
but a journey to mastery
What you will learn:
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WHAT IS AGILE AFTER ALL?Spoiler: Agile isn’t just about sprints or sticky notes, and it’s definitely not just for software or startups. Whether you’re an individual or a Fortune 500 company, Agile can be your secret weapon. -
DECODING FRAMEWORKS, TOOLS, AND ROLESThere’s no one “right” way to do Agile. It’s like building with constructor blocks—start with a set plan, then get creative and design something uniquely yours as you gain experience. -
UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERUnlock the secrets of predicting customer needs, delivering delightful experiences, and, yes, boosting profits in the process. -
BUILDING GREAT PRODUCTS WITH LESS EFFORTTangible goods, services, software—whatever you’re working on, discover proven methods to streamline processes, cut waste, and deliver exceptional value. -
SAYING "NO" TO MICROMANAGEMENTMeet the Agile leaders who drive results without standing over shoulders. Discover how to maximize your team’s potential while focusing on what truly matters. -
MANAGING RISKSFuture-proof your organization against market shifts, tech disruptions, and evolving customer preferences. Embrace a new approach to risk management that’s baked into your processes. -
PRIORITIZING LIKE A PROTake control of your life and work with Agile planning. Say goodbye to last-minute scrambles and hello to focused, effective prioritization. -
SECURING YOUR CAREERAgile is the personal computer of the 21st century—not everyone knows how to use it yet, but it’s about to become indispensable. The sooner you learn, the more you stand to gain in the job market.
This course is for you if...
- ..YOU ARE CURIOUSabout Agile and want to uncover its game-changing secrets
- ...YOU ARE WORKING IN A COMPANYundergoing an Agile transformation and need to navigate the new world like a pro
- ..YOU ARE STARTING A NEW JOBin an Agile company or preparing for an interview where Agile knowledge is a must-have
- ...YOU ARE A STUDENT OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYEElooking to supercharge your resume with skills that stand out
- ...YOU ARE A MANAGER OR A BUSINESS OWNEReager to revolutionize business performance with proven strategies
- ...YOU WANT TO BECOME PRODUCT OWNER, SCRUM MASTER OR AGILE COACHbut don’t know where to begin—this is your starting point
Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Lost in Translation
Scrum? Story points? It’s like everyone’s speaking in code, and you’re still looking for the decoder ring.
Agile Misfit
You’re in an Agile world but feel like you’re playing the wrong game. Fitting in feels as challenging as finding a unicorn.
Chronic Deadline Syndrome
Deadlines keep slipping away like soap in the shower—no matter how hard you try, they’re always out of reach.
Effort without Impact
Your team’s burning the midnight oil, but the results? Let’s just say they’re more “dim flicker” than “bright light.”
Market Mayhem
You’re working hard, but customers are fleeing like it’s a fire drill, and meeting market demands feels like an impossible puzzle
Vision-Execution Gap
You’ve got the vision, but executing it feels like trying to herd cats through a fog.
Feedback Fiasco
You’re gathering feedback, but turning it into actionable steps? It’s like trying to piece together a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces.
What's included:
5 hours of on-demand video
Dive into comprehensive content, complete with subtitles and transcripts.
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Here is what students say about this course:
Makhense Chuma
It is a good match, I have just joined an organization that uses the agile approach and this will help me understand how Agile works.
Manny Ortiz
Very detailed. The facilitator keeps a good flow in providing information.
Madhulika Das
Great way of explaining things to a beginner. Loved it. Will do more courses!
Stanley Waweru Karanja
Great idea for smooth running of the organization. Great ideas for working as a Team.
Urbanus Kioko Mutuku
It was a very important lesson, makes me have a different perception on how to take on task and projects that are under my scope.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction
2. What is Agile?
3. What is Lean and how is it related to Agile?
4. Agile mindsets, principles and values
5. Agile frameworks, tools, roles
2. What is Agile?
3. What is Lean and how is it related to Agile?
4. Agile mindsets, principles and values
5. Agile frameworks, tools, roles
6. Know your customer
7. ACTIVITY: Build a customer persona and journey
8. Variety of products and approaches
9. Experimentation and usability testing
10. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
7. ACTIVITY: Build a customer persona and journey
8. Variety of products and approaches
9. Experimentation and usability testing
10. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
11. Scrum
12. Kanban
13. Many faces of scaled Agile
14. Software or not software
15. User stories
16. Backlog
17. Estimation and story points
18. Software: Jira, Trello, DevOps, Monday, Asana and more
12. Kanban
13. Many faces of scaled Agile
14. Software or not software
15. User stories
16. Backlog
17. Estimation and story points
18. Software: Jira, Trello, DevOps, Monday, Asana and more
19. Can big companies be Agile?
20. Agile teams
21. Product Owner or Product Manager?
22. Agile Coach or Scrum Master?
23. Generalists or specialists?
24. Matrix structure and Spotify model
25. Leadership in Agile organizations
20. Agile teams
21. Product Owner or Product Manager?
22. Agile Coach or Scrum Master?
23. Generalists or specialists?
24. Matrix structure and Spotify model
25. Leadership in Agile organizations
26. "Agile is only for software development teams"
27. "Agile is just another trend and it will soon be forgotten"
28. "Agile means no structure, no planning and it's absolute chaos!"
29. "We're doing sprints, so we're Agile"
30. "In a cross-functional team there is no accountability"
31. "Agile will make us a super team and increase our efficiency and productivity"
27. "Agile is just another trend and it will soon be forgotten"
28. "Agile means no structure, no planning and it's absolute chaos!"
29. "We're doing sprints, so we're Agile"
30. "In a cross-functional team there is no accountability"
31. "Agile will make us a super team and increase our efficiency and productivity"
Hi, I'm Masha Ostroumova
As a seasoned Agile expert with a deep-rooted passion for fostering healthy, motivated teams, my mission is to empower organizations and leaders to embrace Agile ways of working. With a rich background that spans from Agile practitioner to Enterprise Agile Coach, my journey includes transforming numerous teams into customer-focused and outcome-oriented units.
At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling instructor, I've connected with over 120,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.
At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling instructor, I've connected with over 120,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.
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