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Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its core principles

  • Learn how Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) extends Scrum for multiple teams

  • Explore Disciplined Agile (DA) as a toolkit for enterprise agility

  • Apply scaling frameworks to manage complex, large-scale projects

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This course is part of the Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This Agile course provides the skills to understand core principles and apply Agile frameworks for effective project management. Start with the foundations of Agile, its importance, and how it differs from Waterfall. Then, learn key frameworks like Scrum, XP, Kanban, and Crystal through real-world case studies and activities. Explore essential practices including Lean, value stream mapping, and DSDM methods such as MoSCoW and timeboxing. Finally, discover scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile to manage large-scale projects and drive enterprise transformation.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Agile Principles: Explain core concepts and differences from Waterfall - Apply Core Frameworks: Use Scrum, XP, Kanban, and Crystal in projects - Implement Agile Practices: Apply Lean, value stream mapping, MoSCoW, and timeboxing - Scale Agile Effectively: Manage enterprise projects with SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile Ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals seeking practical Agile expertise for career growth.

Master the Foundations of Agile with this beginner-friendly module. Explore the Agile way of thinking, its importance, and how it differs from Waterfall. Learn key Agile principles and see real-world applications like Microsoft’s shift to Agile. Reinforce concepts through activities and problem-solving exercises.

What's included

10 videos1 reading2 assignments

10 videosTotal 32 minutes
  • Trainer Introduction2 minutes
  • Agile Way of Thinking3 minutes
  • Learning Objectives1 minute
  • Introduction to Models1 minute
  • Introduction to Waterfall and Agile Models7 minutes
  • Introduction to Agile5 minutes
  • Agile Principles8 minutes
  • Use Case : Microsoft’s Shift from Waterfall to Agile4 minutes
  • Activity: Solving Problems with Agile Principles1 minute
  • Importance of Agile2 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Course Syllabus10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 115 minutes
  • Assessment for Foundations of Agile60 minutes
  • Quiz on Introduction to Models 55 minutes

Explore the Core Agile Frameworks that power modern project management. Learn key methodologies like Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and Crystal, along with their principles and practices. Understand real-world applications through case studies such as implementing a major e-commerce payment gateway. Reinforce learning with activities like analyzing a Kanban board and exploring how Crystal methodology supports different team needs.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 37 minutes
  • Types of Agile Frameworks and Methodologies2 minutes
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Scrum7 minutes
  • Use Case: Implementing a Major Payment Gateway for an E-Commerce Platform3 minutes
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Extreme Programming (XP)1 minute
  • Extreme Programming (XP) Practices7 minutes
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Kanban5 minutes
  • Activity: Analyzing a Kanban Board5 minutes
  • Introduction to Crystal Methodology4 minutes
  • Exploring Crystal Methodology and Its Use Cases4 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes
  • Assessment for Core Agile Frameworks60 minutes
  • Quiz on Types of Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Scrum and Extreme Programming15 minutes
  • Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Kanban and Crystal55 minutes

Discover Essential Agile Practices with a focus on Lean and DSDM methodologies. Learn Lean software development principles and the five-step process to adopt Lean, supported by activities like creating a value stream map. Explore DSDM’s planning philosophy, MoSCoW prioritization, and timeboxing techniques. Apply these practices through guided activities to improve project management, streamline workflows, and deliver value-driven results effectively.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videosTotal 34 minutes
  • Lean Software Development4 minutes
  • Five-Steps Process to Become Lean4 minutes
  • Activity: Creating a Value Stream Map5 minutes
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)6 minutes
  • DSDM: Planning Philosophy6 minutes
  • DSDM: MoSCoW1 minute
  • DSDM: Timeboxing4 minutes
  • Activity: Applying MoSCow and Timeboxing in Project Management4 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes
  • Assessment for Essential Agile Practices60 minutes
  • Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Lean15 minutes
  • Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)55 minutes

Explore Scaling Agile Frameworks to manage large, complex projects effectively. Learn the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its core principles for aligning teams at scale. Dive into Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) to extend Scrum practices across multiple teams, and understand Disciplined Agile (DA) as a flexible toolkit for enterprise agility. Conclude with key takeaways to apply scaling frameworks and drive organizational transformation with Agile.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • Agile Framework and Methodologies: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)3 minutes
  • Core Principles of SAFe5 minutes
  • Agile Framework and Methodologies large- Scale Scrum (LeSS)5 minutes
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: Disciplined Agile (DA)6 minutes
  • Key Takeaways3 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes
  • Assessment for Scaling Agile Frameworks60 minutes
  • Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: SAFe15 minutes
  • Quiz on Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: LeSS and DA55 minutes

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It focuses on Agile foundations, frameworks, practices, and scaling methods for modern project management.

Project managers, team leads, business professionals, and beginners looking to build Agile expertise.

You’ll learn to apply Scrum, XP, Kanban, Lean, DSDM, and scale Agile with SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile.

The course includes case studies like Microsoft’s Agile shift, Kanban analysis, Lean adoption, and enterprise scaling.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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