Agile Essentials

The Google Agile Essentials Certificate introduces learners to Agile and Scrum methodologies used to plan, manage, and deliver projects efficiently. Designed for beginners, this program helps learners bring structure to projects, prioritize work effectively, and improve team collaboration using industry-recognized Agile frameworks.

Through practical, real-world applications, learners gain hands-on experience with Scrum ceremonies, Agile documentation, and productivity tools, while building confidence to apply Agile principles across a wide range of projects and professional contexts.

 

Estimated Time to Complete

Approximately 10 hours total

 

Why Take This Course?

📌 Learn Agile & Scrum Foundations – Understand Agile values, principles, and frameworks used across industries.

📊 Improve Project Organization – Break complex projects into manageable tasks and track progress effectively.

🧩 Hands-On, Practical Learning – Apply Agile concepts through real-world scenarios and exercises.

🌍 Flexible & Beginner-Friendly – No prior experience required; learn at your own pace.

🎓 Industry-Recognized Certificate – Earn a shareable Google certificate upon completion.

 

What You’ll Learn

✔ How Agile project management differs from traditional approaches like Waterfall.

✔ How to apply the Agile Manifesto’s values and principles in real project environments.

✔ How to implement the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artifacts.

✔ How to plan and manage sprints, backlogs, and team workflows.

✔ How to measure productivity using Agile tools such as burndown charts and Kanban boards.

 

Course Modules & Skills Gained

📌 Course 1: Implement the Scrum Framework
• Apply the three pillars and five values of Scrum in real project settings.
• Understand Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
• Create and manage product backlogs using user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform backlog refinement using story points, prioritization, and effort estimation techniques.

📌 Course 2: Foundations of Agile Project Management
• Learn the history and evolution of Agile project management.
• Apply the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto.
• Compare Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean.
• Understand how Agile adapts to VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments.

📌 Course 3: Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum
• Plan and execute Sprints using Scrum events such as Sprint Planning and Daily Scrums.
• Facilitate Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives for continuous improvement.
• Create Sprint plans and Sprint backlogs.
• Track productivity and progress using burndown charts, velocity tracking, and Kanban boards.

 

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

✅ Students seeking foundational project management and Agile skills.
✅ Professionals looking to improve team collaboration and project delivery.
✅ Aspiring project managers, product managers, and Scrum team members.
✅ Anyone interested in applying Agile methods across technical or non-technical projects.

📌 No prior experience is required.