Joining a project that suddenly "goes Agile" can feel disorienting if nobody explains what actually changes day to day - and that confusion is usually where early resistance comes from. This Agile Foundations course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for exactly that moment: it walks new and prospective team members through what Agile changes in practice, not just what the Manifesto says on paper.

The course covers the main frameworks - Scrum, Kanban and Lean - Agile roles and responsibilities, and the full sprint cycle from backlog to retrospective. Metrics, collaboration habits and a set of real-world case studies close out the programme, so attendees leave ready to work inside an Agile team rather than just recognise the vocabulary.

• Explain what actually changes on a project team once it adopts Agile, beyond the vocabulary.
• Compare Scrum, Kanban and Lean, and see how each integrates with existing processes.
• Identify Agile roles and responsibilities, including the Product Owner and Scrum Master.
• Build a Product Backlog and run the full sprint cycle - planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Track progress using velocity, burn-down charts and lead time without losing team transparency.
• Apply Agile collaboration habits and case-study lessons to a real project.

Target Audience

• Project managers transitioning to Agile environments
• Team leaders, Product Owners and Scrum Masters
• Software developers and QA professionals
• Other IT, engineering and business professionals joining an Agile project
• Anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of Agile project management

Module 1: Joining an Agile Project - What Actually Changes

• Why teams move to Agile and what changes day-to-day
• The Agile Manifesto's values, without the jargon
• Benefits of using Agile in project management

Module 2: Choosing Among Scrum, Kanban and Lean

• Overview of the three most common frameworks
• Integrating Agile with existing organisational processes

Module 3: Roles and Who Owns What on an Agile Team

• Product Owner and Scrum Master responsibilities
• Team structure and self-organisation

Module 4: Planning, Estimating and Running the Sprint Cycle

• Building and managing a Product Backlog
• Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews and Retrospectives
• Estimating with story points and Planning Poker

Module 5: Tracking Progress Without Losing Transparency

• Velocity, burn-down charts and lead time
• Keeping delivery visible to the whole team

Module 6: Collaboration That Keeps Everyone Aligned

• Stakeholder engagement and team collaboration
• Tools and habits for Agile communication
• Building a culture of continuous feedback

Module 7: Applying What You've Learned to a Real Project

• Adapting Agile to different project types and industries
• Case studies and hands-on exercises
• Common challenges in early Agile adoption