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There are 4 modules in this course
This course is designed to equip learners with intermediate to advanced Agile competencies essential for delivering high-impact outcomes in dynamic environments. Through a structured progression across four key modules, participants will apply Agile release and iteration planning techniques, evaluate decision-making models within collaborative teams, and lead reflective practices such as retrospectives and Extreme Programming (XP) iterations.
The course emphasizes both strategic and tactical dimensions of Agile: from Lean thinking and technical practices to stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and the use of actionable metrics. Learners will gain the ability to synthesize Agile governance principles with modern leadership practices to foster sustainable delivery and high-performing teams.
Each lesson encourages learners to apply, analyze, and evaluate Agile concepts using real-world scenarios, reinforced by practice and graded assessments. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to not only execute Agile processes but also to mentor teams, optimize value delivery, and lead Agile transformations with confidence.
This module provides a structured understanding of how Agile teams effectively plan product releases and iterations. It introduces learners to foundational planning techniques used to align stakeholders, manage scope, and forecast delivery timelines in dynamic environments. Through lessons on decision-making models and team collaboration approaches, learners gain practical strategies for fostering inclusive, adaptive planning cycles in Agile projects.
This module equips learners with Agile practices that support continuous improvement, transparency, and technical excellence. It begins with the principles and tools of monitoring Agile work and evolves into effective retrospective frameworks that help teams inspect and adapt. The module further explores the foundational values of Extreme Programming (XP), including courage, simplicity, respect, and feedback, before introducing XP's core engineering practices and lifecycle. Learners will develop the skills to foster disciplined development environments that support sustainable pace, shared ownership, and quality-focused delivery.
What's included
20 videos4 assignments
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20 videos•Total 149 minutes
Monitoring Introduction•7 minutes
Tools Used For Monitoring•6 minutes
Monitoring•11 minutes
What Is Retrospective•10 minutes
Retrospective Structure•6 minutes
Gather Data‚ Generate Insights•6 minutes
Decide what to do‚ Closure‚ Why Retrospective Activities•9 minutes
Activities to Gather Data‚ Generate Insights•9 minutes
Activities for Closure‚ Preparation‚ Leading the Perspectives•7 minutes
Retrospective Types•6 minutes
Xp Introduction•6 minutes
XP Comprises of‚ What makes XP Different•7 minutes
This module expands learners’ understanding of Extreme Programming (XP) by diving into advanced technical practices, continuous delivery, and collaborative engineering workflows. It also introduces Lean principles for eliminating waste, optimizing value flow, and embedding quality throughout the development process. Through a practical exploration of Kanban systems and pull-based workflows, learners gain actionable strategies to visualize work, manage capacity, and streamline software delivery. The module prepares teams to combine XP and Lean practices for sustainable, value-driven development in Agile environments.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments
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14 videos•Total 120 minutes
Continuous Integration•2 minutes
Test First Development•12 minutes
Pair Programming‚ XP practices•11 minutes
Spike Solutions‚ Exploratory Testings•4 minutes
Agile Practices And Grouping•7 minutes
Releasing‚ Planning‚ Developing•6 minutes
Practice Quiz•4 minutes
Lean Goals•11 minutes
Eliminate Wastes•12 minutes
Eliminate Wastes‚ Build Quality In•11 minutes
Create Knowledge•10 minutes
Value Stream Mapping•10 minutes
Kanban•10 minutes
Kanban And Pull System•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
XP Deep Dive & Technical Practices•10 minutes
Lean Principles & Value Delivery•10 minutes
Kanban in Agile Systems•10 minutes
Graded - XP Advanced & Lean Thinking•30 minutes
Team Collaboration, Risk & Metrics
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on building effective communication and collaboration within Agile teams while equipping learners with the skills to manage risk and apply Agile metrics and governance frameworks. Participants will explore how to create a collaborative team environment, engage stakeholders effectively, manage risks organically, and measure Agile performance using meaningful metrics. The module also introduces Agile leadership principles and the importance of soft skills in fostering a high-performing Agile culture.
What's included
19 videos4 assignments
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19 videos•Total 161 minutes
Communication•10 minutes
Elements of Active Listening‚ Information Radiator‚ Ideal Team Space•8 minutes
Not so good Team space‚ Distributed vs Collocated Team‚ Engaging Stakeholders•12 minutes
What Is Risk•12 minutes
Organic Risk Management In Agile•10 minutes
Mitigating Risk Organically•7 minutes
Response•8 minutes
Pmo•9 minutes
Metrics•11 minutes
Agile Metric•11 minutes
Agile Metric Continues•3 minutes
Agile Compliance‚ Chartering‚ Control Limits•9 minutes
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