INTRODUCTION TO AGILE AND SCRUM
This foundational course is designed to equip professionals with the core principles, methodologies and best practices of Agile and Scrum for managing projects In today’s high-velocity and competitive market.
While Agile is often associated with software development, its applications extend across industries, including healthcare, marketing, finance, manufacturing and customer service. This course provides a deep dive into Agile values, Scrum frameworks and the leadership skills necessary to foster high-performing teams and drive organizational success.
Through expert instruction and hands-on learning, students will explore Agile principles, Scrum roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner and Development Team), iterative planning, stakeholder engagement and value-driven project delivery.
The course also covers essential topics such as:
- Agile Estimating
- Servant Leadership
- Team Motivation
- The integration of Scrum with Kanban for scaling Agile effectively
Real-world case studies, interactive discussions and practical exercises will help students apply Agile techniques in diverse work environments.
By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum events and tools that enhance collaboration, adaptability and continuous improvement.
Whether you are new to Agile or seeking to refine your skills, this course provides the knowledge needed to implement Agile frameworks successfully and lead Agile transformations within your organization.
Compare Enrollment Options
- Complete Principles and Practice concurrently in 6 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles and Practice sequentially in 12 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- 6 weeks of asynchronous coursework and assessments followed by 6 weeks of live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals in the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles microcourse in 6 weeks
- 100% asynchronous
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- Faculty support and feedback throughout course
- 6.25 hours of work estimated per week
FAST TRACK
Next Start April 28 | Live Session Tuesdays 7pm EST
$1,885.50 | 6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
FLEX TRACK
Next Start March 31
$1,885.50 | 12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
PRINCIPLES
Next Start March 31
$800 | 6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Introduction to Agile and Scrum can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate and Lean Six Sigma Certificate.
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