Understanding Agile | Scrum, Kanban & More for Beginners

Master Agile fundamentals and launch a high-paying career in tech, consulting, or innovation. This complete beginner's guide to Agile gives you a rock-solid foundation in Agile values, principles, frameworks, and practices—taught by Masha Ostroumova, an enterprise Agile coach with 10+ years of experience at McKinsey, Indeed, and Rakuten.

Why Learn Agile in 2026?

Agile isn't just for tech teams anymore. It's the go-to approach for innovation, adaptability, and collaboration across industries—banking, pharma, telecom, healthcare, retail, and beyond. Agile professionals earn $133k–$183k annually in the U.S., and employers value Agile skills across all roles: developers, designers, marketers, product managers, project managers, and consultants.

What You Will Learn

• Agile basics: Core Agile values, principles, and mindset; understand the Agile Manifesto in plain language; learn how Agile differs from traditional project management

• Agile frameworks: Master Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other popular methods; learn when and how to apply each framework in real-world projects

• Product development: Discover how Agile supports faster feedback, better products, and continuous delivery; learn the tools Agile teams use to prioritize, plan, and deliver work

• Customer research: Learn how teams validate ideas, gather user feedback, and stay customer-focused; practice using research to shape product decisions

• Agile organizations: Explore Agile team structures, roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach), and ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives)

• Career guidance: Tips for joining or transitioning into an Agile team, building your Agile resume, and advancing your career

Course Highlights

• 5+ hours of practical, beginner-friendly video lessons with real-world examples

• Real-world case studies from industries adopting Agile at scale (tech, finance, pharma, consulting)

• Hands-on exercises and guided reflections to apply Agile concepts immediately

• Built-in AI Assistant for real-time Q&A and concept clarification (ChatGPT+ subscription required)

• Subtitles available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

• Updated for 2025 with the latest Agile trends, tools, and industry practices

• Taught by Masha Ostroumova, founder of Agile Apothecary and former Enterprise Agile Coach at McKinsey & Co.

Why This Course?

Most Agile courses teach you frameworks. This course teaches you how to think like an Agile professional. You'll learn not just the mechanics of Scrum or Kanban, but the principles, values, and mindset that make Agile transformations successful. Whether you're looking to level up your resume, work better with Agile teams, or start a new role, this course is your launchpad.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Complete beginners who want to understand Agile and start a career in tech, consulting, or innovation

• Professionals transitioning from traditional project management to Agile methodologies

• Developers, designers, marketers, and business analysts who work with Agile teams

• Project managers, team leads, and managers who want to adopt Agile in their organizations

• Anyone seeking high-paying Agile careers ($133k–$183k annually in the U.S.)

• Students and career changers who want to future-proof their skills and work in modern, innovative environments

From Zero to Agile Professional

Join over 25,000 students who have transformed their careers with this course. Enroll now and begin your Agile journey with confidence in 2026!