History 

  • Origins of Agile 
  • Agile Manifesto 
  • Agile beyond software development 

Culture & Mindset 

  • Understanding the Agile mindset 
  • Establishing the Agile mindset 
  • Agile in context (as a journey) 

Creating Shared Understanding 

  • Developing soft skills 
  • Understanding communication barriers 
  • Sharing knowledge 
  • Physical work environments 
  • Collaboration techniques 
  • Techniques for shared understanding 

Shifts in Roles 

  • Shifts in roles within an Agile organization 

Incremental Development 

  • The concept of incremental development 
  • Value-based work 
  • Retaining quality 

Work-in-Progress (WIP) 

  • The concept of Work-in-Progress (WIP) 
  • Continuous integration 
  • Cost and benefit of frequent delivery 

Customer & User Involvement 

  • Defining the customer 
  • User involvement 
  • User feedback 

Planning & Adapting 

  • Planning 
  • Estimation 
  • Status tracking 

Process & Product Adaptation 

  • Process adaptation 
  • Product adaptation 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Understand that Agile is as much about “being” as “doing” 
  • Explain the Agile Manifesto and its principles to others 
  • Apply the concepts of incremental development and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) 
  • Use techniques for involving customers and users in the process 
  • Apply Agile planning and estimation approaches to real projects 
  • Adapt process and product based on what has been learned 

Intended Audience

Relevant for the following roles: 

  • Professionals in software development and delivery disciplines 
  • Business-side professionals (HR, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Legal, Project Management) 
  • Anyone new to Agile or transitioning from traditional ways of working 
  • Testers, designers, analysts, developers 

Prerequisites 

There is no formal prerequisite; the course is designed for those with no prior Agile experience. 

Assessment Method : There is no exam in the classic sense; certification is earned through full attendance at an accredited course and the instructor’s continuous/practical assessment 

Course Duration: 2 day

Certificate Validity : Valid for life, no renewal fee 

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Agile Fundamentals (ICP) is a widely recognized entry-level credential that demonstrates an understanding of the Agile mindset, values, principles, and foundational concepts. Without focusing on any single Agile methodology or framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, DSDM, SAFe, etc.), it grounds participants in what it means to “be agile while doing agile.” The course serves as an introduction that prepares participants for ICAgile’s more advanced product and technical certifications, and is designed for professionals across both business and technology. 

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