Getting Started with Agile: Foundations for Project Teams Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
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.
2Objectives and target group
- 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
3Course Content
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