The Agile Way: Navigating Complexity With Agility

Master Agile Principles and Practices for Adaptability in a Complex World

What you'll learn

Software developers, project managers, product owners, Scrum masters, and other professionals involved in software development

Business leaders and managers looking to adopt Agile practices to improve organizational agility

Anyone interested in learning Agile principles and practices to navigate complexity and uncertainty in projects

Project and Product Managers: Managers who want to lead Agile initiatives and guide their teams through Agile adoption Those seeking to improve project outcome

Requirements

Basic understanding of software development life cycle

No coding experience required

Description

Thrive in a complex world by mastering Agile - the revolutionary approach to adaptive, customer-centric, and value-driven work. In this comprehensive course, you'll gain a deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks that will transform the way you approach projects and deliver results.Through engaging video lessons, hands-on assignments, and real-world case studies, you'll learn how to:Embrace the Agile mindset of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focusApply Scrum framework to plan, execute, and optimize value-driven sprintsCreate and refine effective Product Backlogs that align with customer needsCollaborate in high-performing Agile teams through servant leadership and shared ownershipImplement Agile engineering practices like TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD for quality and speedUse Kanban and Lean principles to visualize work, limit WIP, and optimize flowScale Agile practices to large projects and organizations through frameworks like SAFe and LeSSFoster a culture of Agile values, adaptive leadership, and continuous learningOvercome common challenges and pitfalls in Agile transformationsAssess Agile maturity and identify opportunities for growthIntegrate Agile with Design Thinking for human-centered innovationPrepare for the future of Agile in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) worldWhether you're a software developer, project manager, business analyst, QA professional, or executive leader, this course will equip you with the practical skills and adaptive mindset to excel in your role and drive outstanding results.You'll learn from an experienced Agile practitioner and coach who has helped numerous teams and organizations succeed with Agile. Through their insights, stories, and guidance, you'll gain the confidence to apply Agile principles in your unique context and navigate the challenges of complex work.By the end of this course, you'll have a robust toolbox of Agile practices, a deep understanding of Agile values and principles, and a personal action plan to continue your Agile journey. You'll be ready to lead Agile initiatives, contribute effectively to Agile teams, and drive customer value and business agility.Join a global community of Agile learners and transform your career with the power of Agile. Enroll now and start your journey to become an Agile master!What you'll learn:Agile values, principles, and mindset for adaptive workScrum framework for iterative, value-driven deliveryKanban and Lean practices for workflow optimizationAgile engineering practices for quality and technical excellenceScaling Agile to large projects and organizationsFostering an Agile culture of collaboration and continuous improvementOvercoming challenges and pitfalls in Agile adoptionAssessing and advancing Agile maturityIntegrating Agile with Design Thinking for innovationPreparing for the future of Agile in a VUCA world

Overview

Section 1: Agile Fundamentals

Lecture 1 Course introduction and overview

Lecture 2 Understanding Agile: Definition and key characteristics

Lecture 3 Agile vs. Waterfall: Comparing project management approaches

Lecture 4 The Agile Manifesto: Values and principles

Lecture 5 Benefits of Agile: Adaptability, speed, and customer satisfaction

Lecture 6 Challenges of Agile: Culture change, learning curve, and misconceptions

Section 2: Scrum Framework Deep Dive

Lecture 7 Introduction to Scrum: Overview and components

Lecture 8 Scrum roles in depth: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team

Lecture 9 Scrum artifacts explained: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment

Lecture 10 Scrum events: Sprint cycle and ceremony details

Lecture 11 Effective Product Backlogs: User stories, prioritization, and refinement

Lecture 12 Case study: Scrum in action at a successful software company

Section 3: Mastering Sprints

Lecture 13 Sprint Planning: Selecting and sizing stories for a sprint

Lecture 14 Sprint execution best practices: Daily stand-ups and Kanban boards

Lecture 15 Keeping sprints on track: Burndown charts and impediment removal

Lecture 16 Delivering value: Sprint reviews and stakeholder engagement

Lecture 17 Continuous improvement: Making the most of sprint retrospectives

Lecture 18 Estimation techniques: Planning Poker and story points

Section 4: Key Agile Practices

Lecture 19 User story mapping: Visualizing the customer journey

Lecture 20 Test-Driven Development (TDD): Ensuring quality through tests

Lecture 21 Pair programming: Benefits and best practices for collaboration

Lecture 22 Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD): Automating releases

Lecture 23 Agile metrics that matter: Measuring progress and team health

Section 5: Scaling Agile

Lecture 24 Scaling challenges: Coordination and alignment in large organizations

Lecture 25 Scaling frameworks overview: SAFe, LeSS, and Scrum@Scale

Lecture 26 Agile portfolio management: Aligning strategy and execution

Lecture 27 Scaling Agile leadership: Servant leadership and systems thinking

Section 6: Agile Mindset and Transformation

Lecture 28 Fostering an Agile mindset: Values, principles, and behaviors

Lecture 29 Agile team dynamics: Collaboration, trust, and psychological safety

Lecture 30 Agile organizational culture: Supportive leadership and continuous learning

Lecture 31 Leading Agile transformation: Kotter's 8-Step model for change

Lecture 32 Overcoming resistance to change: Strategies and techniques

Section 7: Agile Mastery and Future Directions

Lecture 33 Agile maturity models: Assessing your Agile journey

Lecture 34 Kanban and Lean: Principles and practices for flow and efficiency

Lecture 35 Design Thinking and Agile: Integrating customer empathy and innovation

Lecture 36 The future of Agile: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

Lecture 37 Continuing your Agile learning journey: Resources and communities

Lecture 38 Course conclusion and next steps

Individuals and teams new to Agile who want to learn the fundamentals,Experienced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of Agile principles,Anyone struggling with complexity and unpredictability in their projects who wants to find a better way of working