Microcredential

Introduction to Agile

Discover Agile fundamentals and learn how iterative development differs from Waterfall, including methodologies, best practices, and success factors.

$1000

Total: Course cost

10 hours to complete

Duration

Online - self-paced
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Overview

As more organizations adopt Agile to improve communication and workflows, this course helps you stay ahead by building a strong foundation in Agile project management. You will explore key principles, essential terminology, and practical strategies to lead and support Agile teams while preparing for advanced concepts covered on the PMI-ACP exam.

Key Benefits:

  • Understand core Agile principles and values
  • Differentiate Agile from traditional Waterfall approaches
  • Explore multiple Agile methodologies
  • Apply organizational best practices

What's Included:

  • Expert video instruction on Agile fundamentals
  • Introduction to Agile development assessment
  • Course completion certificate and PDU credits
  • Best practices from successful organizations
  • Three attempts at all graded assessments

This course provides the essential foundation for understanding how Agile methodologies transform project delivery and create customer-focused, adaptive organizations.

Course Modules

Course welcome, comprehensive overview of Agile introduction objectives, and help resources for learning success

Certificate program

This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Agile Project Management Certificate
Agile Project Management Certificate
$2,399

Who this course is designed for

  • Professionals new to Agile methodologies
  • Managers evaluating whether to adopt Agile in their teams or organizations
  • Traditional project managers seeking to modernize their approach
  • Team members transitioning to iterative development workflows
  • Anyone beginning their Agile journey who needs a foundational understanding of Agile principles, practices, and the mindset shift necessary for successful implementation

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define Agile development and compare it to traditional Waterfall practices

  • Distinguish key Agile methodologies and their development cycle stages

  • Identify success factors and best practices in Agile project execution

  • Understand team dynamics and leadership within Agile environments

  • Evaluate when Agile is the right fit and assess organizational readiness for adoption

These skills directly apply to these careers

Project Manager

Leads planning, execution, and delivery of projects while managing teams, timelines, and budgets to meet strategic goals.

Median Salary: $116,000

Scrum Master

Guides Agile teams by facilitating the Scrum framework, removing obstacles, and promoting best practices for high-quality delivery.

Median Salary: $98,584

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