Understanding Agile | Complete guide for beginners

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and become an expert in Agile? Look no further! This comprehensive course, taught by the founder of Agile Apothecary, an enterprise Agile Coach with over ten years of professional experience, will give you a solid foundation in Agile principles, values, and mindsets, and help you become comfortable with Agile principles, values, frameworks, and tools.

Having worked with Rakuten, Indeed, and McKinsey & Company, I have been part of Agile transformations across multiple industries and geographies, supporting hundreds of teams and training thousands of people. I am extremely passionate about introducing people to the world of Agile and helping them build motivated, efficient, and sustainable organizations.

Gone are the days when Agile was just a buzzword used in software development. Today, Agile is being adopted by companies in a wide range of industries, from banking to telecommunications to pharmaceuticals. And the demand for professionals with Agile skills is higher than ever, with average salaries ranging from $133,000 to $183,000 for common Agile roles in the US.

In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed in Agile. Starting with the basic concepts, you'll gradually expand your knowledge and explore Agile frameworks, product development, customer research techniques, processes, and tools. You'll also gain a deep understanding of how Agile organizations function and the unique roles that exist in Agile companies.

But Agile isn't just about learning frameworks and tools. It's a philosophy, a paradigm that requires a deep understanding of its principles and values. That's why this course emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of Agile knowledge before diving into specific methodologies.

With this course, you'll be able to impress potential employers with your knowledge and skills in Agile, adapt to Agile transformations within your current organization, and feel confident working in any Agile environment. So why wait? Sign up now and let's dive into the world of Agile together!

What You Will Learn!

• The foundational principles and values of Agile, and how they differ from traditional project management approaches
• The most commonly used Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• How to apply Agile to product development and project management, from ideation to release
• The Agile Manifesto and its twelve principles
• Best practices for Agile team management and communication, including roles and responsibilities, meetings, and collaboration tools
• Techniques for Agile customer research, user experience design, and user story writing
• How to measure progress and success in Agile, and use data to make informed decisions
• The unique roles and responsibilities in Agile organizations, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach
• The importance of Agile leadership and culture in building successful, sustainable organizations
• The key differences between backlog management tools (Jira, Trello, Monday, Asana)

Who Should Attend!

• Anyone who is curious about Agile and wants to understand its key concepts
• People working at companies undergoing Agile transformation - to learn how to navigate the new environment
• People staring a new job in an Agile company or interviewing for a position where Agile is a requirement
• Students and entry-level employees looking for ways to boost their resumes
• Managers and business owners looking for ways to improve business performance
• People looking for a career of a Product Owner, Scrum Master or Agile Coach and not knowing where to start

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