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UNDERSTANDING AGILE - COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

Master Agile: Transform Your Team And Career Today

Develop the skills to drive business value and become an indispensable asset in today’s job market.

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WELCOME TO

"Understanding Agile": Not just learning, but a journey to mastery

What you will learn

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Spoiler: Agile isn’t just about sprints or sticky notes, and it’s definitely not just for software or startups. Whether you’re an individual or a Fortune 500 company, Agile can be your secret weapon.

What Is Agile After All?
 

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Meet the Agile leaders who drive results without standing over shoulders. Discover how to maximize your team’s potential while focusing on what truly matters.

Saying "No" To Micromanagement

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There’s no one “right” way to do Agile. It’s like building with constructor blocks—start with a set plan, then get creative and design something uniquely yours as you gain experience.

Decoding Frameworks, Tools, And Roles

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Future-proof your organization against market shifts, tech disruptions, and evolving customer preferences. Embrace a new approach to risk management that’s baked into your processes.

Managing Risks
 

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Unlock the secrets of predicting customer needs, delivering delightful experiences, and, yes, boosting profits in the process.

Understanding The Customer

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Take control of your life and work with Agile planning. Say goodbye to last-minute scrambles and hello to focused, effective prioritization.

Prioritizing Like A Pro
 

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Tangible goods, services, software—whatever you’re working on, discover proven methods to streamline processes, cut waste, and deliver exceptional value.

Building Great Products With Less Effort

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Agile is the personal computer of the 21st century—not everyone knows how to use it yet, but it’s about to become indispensable. The sooner you learn, the more you stand to gain in the job market.

Securing Your Career
 

This course is for you if...

..You are curious

about Agile and want to uncover its game-changing secrets​

...You are a student of an entry-level employee

looking to supercharge your resume with skills that stand out

..You are working in a company

undergoing an Agile transformation and need to navigate the new world like a pro

...You are a manager or a business owner

eager to revolutionize business performance with proven strategies

..You are starting a new job

in an Agile company or preparing for an interview where Agile knowledge is a must-have

...You want to become product owner, scrum master or agile coach

eager to revolutionize business performance with proven strategies

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Does any of this sound familiar to you?

What's included:

5 hours of on-demand video

Dive into comprehensive content, complete with subtitles and transcripts.

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Credentials

Earn a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn skills endorsement.

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Multilingual learning

Subtitles in English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

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Monthly free webinar *1

Connect live for additional insights and learning.

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Email Support

Stuck on something? Get prompt answers from our expert team.

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Unlimited access

Learn anytime, anywhere, from any device.

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AI Assisstant *1

Instant, professional help in any language (ChatGPT+ required).

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LIVE 1-1 COACHING *2

Receive personalized guidance and feedback.

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Study Buddy

Stay motivated with our Study Buddy email series.

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14 days money back guarantee

Your satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back.

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Weekly live Q&A *1

Get real-time answers and connect with fellow learners.

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Additional Courses *1

Expand your Agile expertise with additional courses.

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*1 Agile Bundle and Agile Mega Pack plans only

*2 Agile Mega Pack plan only

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Here is what students say about this course:

It is a good match, I have just joined an organization that uses the agile approach and this will help me understand how Agile works.

Makhense Chuma

Great idea for smooth running of the organization. Great ideas for working as a Team.

Stanley Waweru Karanja

Very detailed. The facilitator keeps a good flow in providing information.

Manny Ortiz

It was a very important lesson, makes me have a different perception on how to take on task and projects that are under my scope.

Urbanus Kioko Mutuku

Great way of explaining things to a beginner. Loved it. Will do more courses!

Madhulika Das

Course curriculum

  • Section 1: General overview of Agile
    1. Introduction 2. What is Agile? 3. What is Lean and how is it related to Agile? 4. Agile mindsets, principles and values 5. Agile frameworks, tools, roles
  • Section 2: Customer and product
    6. Know your customer 7. ACTIVITY: Build a customer persona and journey 8. Variety of products and approaches 9. Experimentation and usability testing 10. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
  • Section 3: Frameworks and tools
    11. Scrum 12. Kanban 13. Many faces of scaled Agile 14. Software or not software 15. User stories 16. Backlog 17. Estimation and story points 18. Software: Jira, Trello, DevOps, Monday, Asana and more
  • Section 4: Roles and organizational structure
    19. Can big companies be Agile? 20. Agile teams 21. Product Owner or Product Manager? 22. Agile Coach or Scrum Master? 23. Generalists or specialists? 24. Matrix structure and Spotify model 25. Leadership in Agile organizations
  • Section 5: Busting myths about Agile
    26. "Agile is only for software development teams" 27. "Agile is just another trend and it will soon be forgotten" 28. "Agile means no structure, no planning and it's absolute chaos!" 29. "We're doing sprints, so we're Agile" 30. "In a cross-functional team there is no accountability" 31. "Agile will make us a super team and increase our efficiency and productivity"
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HI, I'M

Masha Ostroumova

As a seasoned Agile expert with a deep-rooted passion for fostering healthy, motivated teams, my mission is to empower organizations and leaders to embrace Agile ways of working. With a rich background that spans from Agile practitioner to Enterprise Agile Coach, my journey includes transforming numerous teams into customer-focused and outcome-oriented units.

 

At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling instructor, I've connected with over 120,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.

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Choose your plan:

Best Value

Understanding Agile (subscription)

US$10

10

Every month

Elevate to an Agile mastery and propel your career.

Valid until canceled

Course "Understanding Agile - Complete Guide for Beginners"

Study Buddy email series

Certificate of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

Email support

Best Value

Agile bundle (subscription)

US$25

25

Every month

3 basic Agile courses + bonuses

Valid until canceled

Course "Understanding Agile - Complete Guide for Beginners"

Course "Agile Transformation A to Z"

Course "Agile Ways of Working Workshop"

Study Buddy email series

Certificates of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

AI course assistant (Chat GPT+ subscription required)

Monthly free webinar

Weekly live Q&A

Email support

Best Value

Agile Mega Pack (subscription)

US$50

50

Every month

6 Agile essential course + bonuses and personalized coaching

Valid until canceled

Course "Understanding Agile - Complete Guide for Beginners"

Course "Jira Essentials"

Course "Agile Ways of Working Workshop"

Course "Becoming an Agile Leader"

Course "Measuring and Improving Agile Team Health"

Course "Agile Transformation A to Z"

Study Buddy email series

Certificates of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

AI course assistant (Chat GPT+ subscription required)

Monthly free webinar

Weekly live Q&A

Email support

One 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching call

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