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This course is part of the Agile Tools & PMI-ACP Exam Prep: Plan, Execute and Lead Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course

This course provides a complete, practice-oriented journey through Agile principles, frameworks, and implementation techniques, equipping learners to apply, analyze, and evaluate Agile methods in real-world projects.

Starting with an introduction to the Agile mindset, values, and the Scrum framework, participants will examine the roles, events, and team structures that drive successful delivery. The course then moves into implementing Scrum in action, including effective Sprint events, backlog refinement through user stories, and the breakdown of epics and themes. Learners will apply estimation techniques to forecast effort and complexity, compare measurement units like Story Points and Ideal Days, and utilize collaborative methods such as Planning Poker for accurate team-based forecasting. Finally, the course covers prioritizing work using risk-based, value-driven, and financial models, identifying Minimum Marketable Features, and adopting planning strategies like last-minute planning and timeboxing to maintain delivery focus. By the end of this course, learners will be able to design, evaluate, and optimize Agile workflows that balance value delivery, risk management, and adaptability for continuous improvement.

This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts, principles, and frameworks of Agile. It explores Agile values, the 12 principles, and how teams collaborate effectively to deliver customer value in dynamic environments. The module also provides a comprehensive understanding of Scrum fundamentals, including roles, events, and practices, and emphasizes the importance of cross-functional, self-organizing teams. By the end of the module, learners will be equipped with the essential knowledge to understand Agile philosophy and apply Scrum practices effectively in real-world projects.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videosβ€’Total 98 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’11 minutes
  • Agile Approachesβ€’10 minutes
  • Customer Collaborationβ€’8 minutes
  • Responding to Changeβ€’10 minutes
  • Agile’s 12 Principlesβ€’8 minutes
  • Valuesβ€š Agile Frameworkβ€’9 minutes
  • Agile Team compositionβ€’6 minutes
  • Team composition Contnuesβ€’7 minutes
  • Introduction to scrum Practicesβ€’10 minutes
  • Product Ownerβ€š Scrum Mastersβ€š The Teamβ€’11 minutes
  • Scrumβ€’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded - Agile Mindset & Frameworksβ€’30 minutes
  • Agile Overview & Principlesβ€’10 minutes
  • Agile Teams & Scrum Fundamentalsβ€’10 minutes

This module provides a practical exploration of Scrum in real-world scenarios, focusing on the events, artifacts, and practices that drive successful Agile delivery. Learners will examine each Scrum event, including Sprint Reviews, Daily Scrums, Retrospectives, and other Sprint meetings, to understand their purpose, timing, and outcomes. The module also delves into the concept of Increments, and the creation and management of User Stories, Epics, and Themes, ensuring learners can craft effective backlog items. By the end of the module, participants will be able to apply Scrum practices to facilitate transparency, inspect progress, and adapt product development effectively.

What's included

15 videos4 assignments

15 videosβ€’Total 119 minutes
  • sprint reviewsβ€’7 minutes
  • Daily Scrumβ€’3 minutes
  • Retrospectiveβ€’6 minutes
  • Sprint Meetingsβ€’7 minutes
  • More On Sprint Meetingsβ€’6 minutes
  • Incrementβ€’5 minutes
  • Introduction to user storiesβ€’12 minutes
  • Epicsβ€’11 minutes
  • Epics & Themesβ€’11 minutes
  • What is good user storyβ€’11 minutes
  • What is good user story Continuesβ€’6 minutes
  • More on What is good user storyβ€’8 minutes
  • how to write good user storyβ€’8 minutes
  • how to write good user story Continuesβ€’6 minutes
  • Role & responsibilitiesβ€’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Scrum in Actionβ€’30 minutes
  • Scrum Events & Incrementsβ€’10 minutes
  • User Stories & Epics Explainedβ€’10 minutes
  • Writing Better User Storiesβ€’10 minutes

This module introduces learners to the core concepts, methods, and practices of estimation within Agile frameworks. It covers the importance of estimation in planning and prioritization, introduces units like Ideal Days and Story Points, and explains how effort and size are assessed. Learners will explore collaborative estimation techniques such as Planning Poker and understand when and why re-estimation is necessary. By the end of the module, learners will be able to apply consistent, team-driven estimation strategies to support iterative planning and delivery in Agile environments.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 61 minutes
  • Introduction To Estimationβ€’8 minutes
  • Measure of Sizeβ€’7 minutes
  • what is ideal dayβ€’6 minutes
  • What is elapsed timeβ€’3 minutes
  • Story Pointsβ€’6 minutes
  • What is estimationβ€’7 minutes
  • How to do estimationβ€’4 minutes
  • Planning poker an estimation techniqueβ€’6 minutes
  • Planning Poker 2β€’7 minutes
  • What is re-estimationβ€’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded - Agile Estimation Techniquesβ€’30 minutes
  • Introduction to Estimationβ€’10 minutes
  • Estimation Techniques & Re-estimationβ€’10 minutes

This module explores how Agile teams make strategic decisions about what to build and when through prioritization and structured planning techniques. It introduces risk- and value-based prioritization models, including the Kano model and financial methods like NPV, IRR, and Payback. Learners will also explore the concept of Minimum Marketable Features (MMFs), the importance of last-minute planning, and timeboxing as a discipline for staying focused and productive. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to prioritize backlog items effectively and use planning tools to guide Agile delivery.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosβ€’Total 66 minutes
  • Introduction to prioritizationβ€’3 minutes
  • What is risk priorityβ€’6 minutes
  • Value based prioritizationβ€’6 minutes
  • Kano modelβ€’6 minutes
  • Financial valuesβ€’11 minutes
  • IRRβ€š NPVβ€š Paybackβ€’8 minutes
  • Minimum marketable features 1β€’2 minutes
  • Minimum marketable features 2β€’3 minutes
  • Minimum marketable features 3β€’9 minutes
  • Introduction to planningβ€’8 minutes
  • advantages of last minute planningβ€’2 minutes
  • Time Boxingβ€’3 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Agile Prioritization & Planningβ€’30 minutes
  • Prioritization & Business Valueβ€’10 minutes
  • Minimum Marketable Featuresβ€’10 minutes
  • Agile Planning Essentialsβ€’10 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

A highly engaging course that simplifies Agile practices and makes them easy to apply in real projects. The focus on mindset adds strong foundational value.

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Excellent course for understanding Agile practices.

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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

This course provides an excellent balance between Agile theory and practical application. The Scrum implementation examples are especially useful.

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