Understanding Agile | Scrum, Kanban & More for Beginners
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Master Agile fundamentals and launch a high-paying career in tech, consulting, or innovation. This complete beginner's guide to Agile gives you a rock-solid foundation in Agile values, principles, frameworks, and practices—taught by Masha Ostroumova, an enterprise Agile coach with 10+ years of experience at McKinsey, Indeed, and Rakuten.Why Learn Agile in 2026?Agile isn't just for tech teams anymore. It's the go-to approach for innovation, adaptability, and collaboration across industries—banking, pharma, telecom, healthcare, retail, and beyond. Agile professionals earn $133k–$183k annually in the U.S., and employers value Agile skills across all roles: developers, designers, marketers, product managers, project managers, and consultants.What You Will LearnAgile basics: Core Agile values, principles, and mindset; understand the Agile Manifesto in plain language; learn how Agile differs from traditional project managementAgile frameworks: Master Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other popular methods; learn when and how to apply each framework in real-world projectsProduct development: Discover how Agile supports faster feedback, better products, and continuous delivery; learn the tools Agile teams use to prioritize, plan, and deliver workCustomer research: Learn how teams validate ideas, gather user feedback, and stay customer-focused; practice using research to shape product decisionsAgile organizations: Explore Agile team structures, roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach), and ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives)Career guidance: Tips for joining or transitioning into an Agile team, building your Agile resume, and advancing your careerCourse Highlights5+ hours of practical, beginner-frie
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What you'll learn
- Core Agile values, principles, and mindset
- Differences between Agile and traditional project management
- Application of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks
- Customer feedback validation techniques
- Agile team roles and structures
- Tips for transitioning into Agile teams and enhancing your resume
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