What is Agile?

Agile is a mindset and an umbrella term for a set of related methods and frameworks that help us to deliver projects on time and more efficiently. Based on my experience, it is the number one mindset used to deliver projects on time!

Who should take this course?

Whether you are a team member, business owner, scrum master, product owner, developer, business stakeholder or simply someone who wants to understand what makes agile tick, this is the place to start. If you are preparing for an agile certification, this class is for you.

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn:

• Concise overview of Agile. The exact mindset, principles and practices used to deliver a project using Agile, along with its history. This includes lectures on the fundamentals of Scrum, Kanban, User Stories, DSDM, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development and more.
• The facts based on the Agile Manifesto and Principles. Understanding the correct terminology and use of Agile is essential to mastering it. The Agile Manifesto and Principles are the foundation of Agile and many do not truly understand them.
• Agile Certification. To get certified I teach you the foundation of Agile along with frequently asked questions (FAQs) and frequently misunderstood points.

What are the pre-requisites?

This course is video based with no supporting document necessary. I go through key gotchas based on the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles created by the founders of Agile.

How is the course structured?

Each section features an overview of a particular aspect of Agile such as the Agile Manifesto, Agile Principles, Popular Agile Methods and Frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. I include a summary of key methods, practices and frequent misunderstandings. It’s all based on the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles from the founders so you know that you are learning the facts.

It’s perfect if you are interested in agile certification, or if you are interested in increasing your Scrum Master salary or gaining a Scrum Master role.