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.
Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training
Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training
This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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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
Skills you'll gain
- Kanban Principles
- Waterfall Methodology
- Prioritization
- Requirements Analysis
- Scalability
- Agile Software Development
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Sprint Planning
- Agile Product Development
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Organizational Change
- Agile Project Management
- Agile Methodology
- Business Transformation
- Software Development Methodologies
- Lean Methodologies
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Process Mapping
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October 2025
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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
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 assignments1 plugin
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 assignments1 plugin
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 assignments1 plugin
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.
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5 videos3 assignments1 plugin
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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.
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