Managing an Agile Team Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This course provides a practical foundation in managing agile teams, designed for professionals seeking to lead effective, adaptive teams in any industry. Through real-world applications and hands-on assignments, learners will gain skills in agile practice selection, team alignment, continuous improvement, and supporting agile transitions. The course consists of four core modules and a final project, with a total time commitment of approximately 8-10 hours, allowing flexible pacing for working professionals.
Module 1: The Agile Team
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Introduction to the four fundamental jobs of software development
- Defining team priorities and aligning with agile practices
- Creating an agile team charter for strategic alignment
- Overview of leading agile methodologies: Scrum, XP, and Kanban
Module 2: Focus and Alignment
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Techniques to maintain team focus on outcomes over outputs
- Strategies for aligning team efforts with organizational goals
- Tools for measuring progress and success in agile teams
Module 3: Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Conducting effective retrospectives to identify improvements
- Implementing feedback loops for continuous team development
- Encouraging a culture of collaboration and adaptability
Module 4: Supporting Agile Practices
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Methods to support and sustain agile practices within the team
- Addressing challenges during the transition to agile methodologies
- Ensuring long-term success and scalability of agile practices
Module 5: Final Project
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Develop an agile team charter aligned with company strategy
- Design and facilitate a retrospective session
- Submit a plan for supporting ongoing agile improvement
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of agile methodologies is recommended
- Familiarity with software development processes
- Experience in team collaboration or project work helpful but not required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Select and adapt agile practices to improve team performance
- Create an agile team charter that aligns with company strategy
- Facilitate effective retrospectives for continuous improvement
- Support teams through agile transitions with practical tools
- Lead agile teams with a focus on outcomes, collaboration, and adaptability