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Agile Adoption and Transformation Training

Agile Adoption and Transformation Training

This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

6 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This Agile Adoption and Team Building course provides the skills to drive successful Agile transformation and build high-performing teams. Start with Foundations of Agile Adoption to explore approaches for adopting Agile, learn essentials to get started, and select the right pilot project size. Adapt to Scrum, execute transition projects iteratively, set clear expectations, and manage resistance to change with practical strategies. Then, move to Overcoming Challenges and Building Agile Teams to tackle common obstacles during Scrum transitions, strengthen collaboration from requirements to cross-functional execution, and develop self-organizing teams. Finally, explore Agile maturity models to assess progress, track growth, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply Agile Adoption: Use strategies to initiate and scale Agile transformation - Transition to Scrum: Execute iterative projects and manage change effectively - Build Agile Teams: Foster collaboration and create self-organizing, cross-functional groups - Use Maturity Models: Assess Agile practices and drive continuous improvement Ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile practitioners seeking to strengthen Agile adoption and team-building expertise.

This module covers the foundations of Agile adoption, focusing on strategies to drive successful transformation. Learn key approaches to adopting Agile, essentials for getting started, and how to select the right pilot project size. Explore adapting to Scrum, executing transition projects iteratively, and setting clear expectations. Gain practical skills to manage resistance to change through guided activities and build effective Agile adoption strategies.

What's included

10 videos1 reading2 assignments

10 videosTotal 16 minutes

Driving Agile Adoption and Transformation0 minutes
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Approaches for Agile Adoption2 minutes
Essentials to Start Agile Adoption0 minutes
Select the Right Pilot Project Size2 minutes
Adapt to Scrum1 minute
Execute Transition Projects Iteratively0 minutes
Set Clear Expectations2 minutes
Manage Resistance to Change2 minutes
Activity: Creating a Strategy for Managing Resistance to Change2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 115 minutes

Quiz on Introduction to Agile Adoption55 minutes
Assessment for Foundations of Agile Adoption60 minutes

This module explores overcoming challenges in transitioning to Scrum and building high-performing Agile teams. Learn how to address common obstacles during Agile transformation and strengthen collaboration from requirements to cross-functional execution. Discover the importance of self-organization, cross-functional Scrum teams, and Agile requirements. Gain insights into using maturity models to assess progress, track growth, and drive continuous improvement in Agile practices.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 21 minutes

Challenges in Transitioning to Scrum2 minutes
Agile Requirements1 minute
Self-Organization and Cross-Functional Scrum Teams5 minutes
Maturity Model4 minutes
Use of Maturity Model2 minutes
Different Maturity Models3 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 142 minutes

Quiz on Challenges in Transitioning to Scrum12 minutes
Quiz on Agile Collaboration: From Requirements to Cross-Functional Execution15 minutes
Quiz on Maturity Model55 minutes
Assessment for Overcoming Challenges and Building Agile Teams60 minutes

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It focuses on driving Agile adoption, overcoming Scrum challenges, and building effective teams.

Project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile practitioners, and beginners.

You’ll learn Agile adoption strategies, Scrum transition, team building, and maturity model application.

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