Agile
Agile Essentials
A dynamic, hands-on introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that drive successful Agile teams. Two days, 16 PDUs, real simulations — Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid approaches covered end to end.
- Format
- Live virtual, in-person, or private on-site
- Duration
- 2 days
- Level
- Introductory
- From
- $1195.00
About this course
Course overview
Adapt faster. Collaborate smarter. Deliver value continuously.
The Agile Essentials Workshop provides a dynamic and hands-on introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that drive successful Agile teams. Over two engaging days, participants learn how to apply Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models to enable adaptability, collaboration, and customer-focused delivery in today's fast-paced environments.
Through practical simulations and team-based activities, attendees gain a strong understanding of Agile roles, ceremonies, and artifacts, while learning how to plan, estimate, and improve iteratively. Whether you're new to Agile or seeking to strengthen your organization's delivery practices, this course provides the skills and confidence needed to make agility a daily habit.
Learning outcomes
What you'll learn
Every module is tied to an outcome you can bring back to your team the next day.
- Explain the Agile Manifesto and its principles for adaptive, customer-focused delivery
- Differentiate between key Agile frameworks — Scrum, Kanban, XP, and hybrid approaches
- Understand and apply Agile roles and responsibilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team Member)
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Create and estimate a product backlog, visualize work with Kanban, and measure flow
- Design strategies to scale and sustain agility across teams and departments
- Earn 16 PDUs aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle®
Audience
Who it's for
- Professionals new to Agile or transitioning from traditional project management
- Project managers, team leads, and product owners working in adaptive environments
- Leaders seeking to build collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement into their teams
- Organizations beginning an Agile transformation or seeking to enhance delivery performance
Course structure
Syllabus
A structured path from core concepts to applied practice.
Day 1 — Mindset & Framework
- The Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles
- Scrum, Kanban, XP, and hybrid — when each fits
- Agile roles and responsibilities
- Building and refining a product backlog
Day 2 — Ceremonies, Flow & Scaling
- Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Estimation, velocity, and Kanban flow metrics
- Iterative improvement and team maturity assessment
- Scaling patterns and sustaining change
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