Introduction to Agile Coaching

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To become an agile coach, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of agile principles and practices, paired with strong communication skills and hands-on experience working with agile teams. An effective agile coach is adaptable, able to navigate shifting environments, and skilled in leveraging their expertise to guide teams toward continuous improvement and productivity.

Agile coaches come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. A microcredential from Scrum Alliance sets you apart as a professional with verified knowledge in agility and agile coaching skills.

If you want to take your skills and knowledge even further, check out the Certified Team Coach and Certified Enterprise Coach journeys.

Introduction to Agile Coaching is designed and developed by experts in the industry. It also uses the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel, which is a tool you can use to assess your strengths and weaknesses and make a plan to grow and improve. The wheel reflects the multifaceted skills of agile coaching, including facilitation, teaching, mentoring, and leading.

Unlike professional coaching, agile coaching focuses on agile principles, values, and practices that will drive team and organizational success in today’s constantly changing business landscape.

Introduction to Agile Coaching is primarily text-based, with slides and flash cards to reinforce your understanding. There are limited video clips.

Agile coaching skills, such as fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and adapting to change, can be valuable in any role. Leaders can use these skills to create high-performing teams, while project managers can streamline workflows and improve team responsiveness. Even individual contributors benefit by using agile techniques to prioritize tasks, manage time more effectively, and contribute to a more adaptive, resilient workplace culture.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. Define agile coaching and its principles, differentiating it from related roles like project management and professional coaching.
2. Describe the multifaceted role of an agile coach in facilitating team dynamics, organizational change, and agile practices.
3. Utilize the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel as a self-assessment and development tool for continuous improvement.
4. Develop a strong coaching presence characterized by empathy, curiosity, and the ability to inspire trust and confidence.
5. Cultivate emotional intelligence, self-care practices, and resilience to navigate the challenges of agile coaching effectively.
6. Apply ethical principles to resolve dilemmas and make sound decisions in complex agile environments.
7. Apply introductory coaching skills in a case study.