Teams often inherit Agile rituals but not the mindset, leading to mechanical ceremonies and limited improvement.
ICP
Agile Fundamentals
Understand what Agile really means, why it works, and how to take your first practical steps toward better ways of working - with the ICAgile ICP certification.
- Move beyond Agile buzzwords and understand the mindset, principles and practical mechanics behind Agile ways of working.
- Explore Scrum, Kanban, backlogs, user stories, customer value, WIP limits, feedback loops and continuous improvement through practical activities.
- Leave with a shared language and first concrete practices your team can use to deliver more value with less friction.
For:
Project Managers
ICAgile ICP certification · 14 hours of live online training · Interactive cohort experience · Cohorts limited to 15 participants · No formal prerequisites
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ICAgile ICP certification
Receive the ICAgile Certified Professional credential after completing the course.
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Agile from first principles
Understand the Agile Manifesto, mindset, value delivery, incremental development and why practices work.
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Scrum and Kanban in practice
Work with backlogs, WIP, flow, sprints, Definition of Done, estimation and continuous improvement.
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Interactive live learning
Live online sessions with exercises, discussions, subgroup work and participative teaching methods.
Trusted by professionals worldwide
Coaches, agile leaders, Scrum Masters and transformation consultants.
14h
Live online training
ICP
ICAgile certification awarded
15
Maximum seats per cohort
Why now
Agile adoption fails when people copy practices without understanding the thinking behind them
Many teams are told to use Scrum boards, sprints or stand-ups before they understand value, feedback, flow, customer focus and the conditions that make Agile work.
Different functions use different vocabulary, which makes collaboration, prioritization and delivery harder than necessary.
Work piles up because teams start too much, finish too little and lack visibility on flow and constraints.
Without a clear focus on customer value, Agile becomes a delivery process instead of a better way to learn, adapt and create outcomes.
Leaders and teams need a shared foundation before Agile can scale beyond isolated experiments.
The TAC difference
Why The Agile Company’s Agile Fundamentals course is different
This program is not a terminology dump. It is a live, activity-based introduction that helps participants connect Agile principles to real work, team collaboration and the first steps toward better delivery.
Mindset before mechanics
Participants explore why Agile exists, what problems it addresses and how principles translate into practical choices.
Learning through experimentation
Exercises, discussions and subgroup work make concepts tangible instead of leaving participants with abstract definitions.
A shared language across functions
The course is useful beyond IT: product, HR, marketing, design, operations and leadership can build a common Agile vocabulary.
Step-by-step path from basics to application
The structure moves from Agile origins and value delivery to Scrum, Kanban, teams, continuous improvement and practical next steps.
A human, facilitative learning experience
Participants describe the course as engaging, open, fun and useful for creating trust and learning together.
What you will be able to do
What you will be able to do after the course
The course gives participants a grounded understanding of Agile and the confidence to begin applying core practices in their team or organizational context.
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Explain the thinking behind the Agile Manifesto and connect it to your own work context.
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Differentiate between being Agile and simply doing Agile practices.
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Use value delivery as a North Star for prioritization, learning and decision-making.
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Build and reason about a product backlog, user stories and customer journey concepts.
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Explain key Scrum concepts, roles, events and the purpose behind iterative delivery.
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Use Kanban ideas such as visualization, limiting work in progress and improving flow.
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Identify what helps self-organizing teams work with trust, respect, psychological safety and better communication.
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Create a first action plan to improve quality, feedback loops and continuous improvement in your context.
By the numbers
A practical foundation for people and teams starting with Agile
The course is intentionally compact and applied: enough structure to build clarity, enough practice to make Agile tangible, and enough discussion to connect the learning to real work.
14h
Live online training
ICP
ICAgile certification awarded
15
Maximum seats per cohort
0
Formal prerequisites
100%
Participants in the feedback file who said they would recommend the training
Learner experience
What participants say
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“If you would like to know what Agile is about and want to have fun and get inspired during finding out, then apply for this course.”
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“Sometimes it's good to go back to listen and remember the essentials. The fundamental! Going back to basics and realizing that we still have a lot to work on to have an Agile mindset, always. Thank you Ricardo and Mark.”
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“I have enjoyed a lot attending this program 'Fundamentals for Agile'. I have met my objectives to find out the first steps in agile thinking and being. Love it.”
Who is this for
For teams and professionals who need a clear Agile foundation
This course is designed for people, teams and organizations who want to understand how Agile helps deliver value, work better together and build the foundations for change.
This is for you if…
- Professionals new to Agile You want a clear, practical and credible introduction to Agile principles, mindset and ways of working.
- Teams building a shared Agile language Your team needs alignment around value, feedback, Scrum, Kanban, backlog management and continuous improvement.
- Organizations starting an Agile journey You want people across departments to understand what Agile is, what it is not and how it can support better work.
- Managers, project leads and functional experts You work with Agile teams or initiatives and need enough fluency to collaborate, prioritize and support delivery effectively.
This may not be the right fit if...
- You already need advanced Agile coaching skills Consider ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICP-ENT or ICP-CAT if your goal is coaching, facilitation or transformation at a deeper level.
- You want a passive video course This is a live and participative cohort, with discussions, exercises and practical engagement.
- You expect a single framework recipe The course explores Agile as a mindset and set of principles, then introduces useful frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
Programme details
Everything you need to know.
- Duration
- 14 hours of live online training
- Format
- Live online cohort with exercises, live discussions, subgroup work and interactive teaching methods
- Delivery mode
- Live online public cohort or in-house delivery
- Language
- English
- Level
- Professional / Foundational
- Prerequisites
- None. The course is open to anyone who wants to understand Agile fundamentals.
- Certification awarded
- ICAgile ICP - Certified Professional
- Support material
- Training workbook, projected support documents, toolbox, Miro board work, cohort group and post-training support documents
- Funding eligibility
- Company invoicing and in-house arrangements may be discussed with The Agile Company. Contact the team for administrative requirements before registration.
- Cohort size
- Limited to 15 participants
- Public price Europe
- Current product page shows 799€ promotional price, 1395€ standard price
- Public price USD
- Current product page shows 948$ promotional price
- Technical requirements
- Good internet connection, computer, headphones or speakers, basic familiarity with computers and internet use
- Accessibility
- Participants with disabilities are invited to contact The Agile Company to identify suitable adaptations
Programme structure
Course program
The curriculum covers the meaning and benefits of Agile, the practical foundations of Agile delivery, Agile teams and continuous improvement.
01 Agile as an opportunity
02 Agile as a tool for better work
03 The Agile team
04 Driven by continuous improvement
What's included
What is included
The course combines certification, live facilitation, practical resources and a structured learning environment so participants can understand and apply the foundations of Agile.
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ICAgile ICP certificate Included
The ICAgile Certified Professional certificate is included after completion of the course.
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14 hours of live online training Live cohort
Live sessions with your group in an interactive online training environment.
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Exercises and subgroup work Hands-on
Practice-based learning through discussions, activities and collaborative exercises.
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Notebook and training materials Resources
Projected support documents, training workbook and online availability of materials after the course.
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Toolbox and Miro board work Practical tools
A practical space for exercises, visual collaboration and first Agile tools.
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Community and cohort space Community
Access to The Agile Company community and the private cohort group.
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Evaluation and completion tracking Quality tracking
Online attendance sheets, oral questions, group role plays, pre/post assessments and certificate of completion of the training action.
Certification & career ROI
ICAgile ICP certification
This course leads to the ICAgile Certified Professional credential, a foundational certification for professionals who want to understand and apply Agile values, principles and practices.
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1. Join the live cohort
Attend the online sessions and participate in discussions, exercises and collaborative activities.
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2. Explore Agile foundations
Work through Agile mindset, Scrum, Kanban, value delivery, team collaboration and continuous improvement.
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3. Complete the course requirements
Complete the required learning activities and full live training journey.
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4. Receive your ICP certificate
After completion, receive your ICAgile Certified Professional certificate.
Meet your trainers
Practitioners, not just lecturers.
Natascha Speets
ICAgile-accredited Agile trainers and practitioners
Experienced Agile practitioners who combine training, facilitation and real-world Agile transformation experience.
The course is delivered by Agile practitioners from The Agile Company who focus on meaningful, practical and interactive learning. The trainer team brings experience in Agile teams, organizational agility, facilitation and professional learning design.
Upcoming cohorts
Upcoming Agile Fundamentals cohorts
Public cohorts are delivered live online in English. Sessions are typically scheduled in 3.5-hour blocks across several dates, with morning or evening options depending on region.
Recommended
☽ Evening
June 15 — 25, 2026
4 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 21:30
Europe/Paris
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- June 2026: 15, 18, 22, 25
Invoice & company payment available
☀ Morning
July 21 — 30, 2026
4 live sessions · Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 – 13:30
Europe/Paris
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- July 2026: 21, 23, 28, 30
Invoice & company payment available
☽ Evening
September 14 — 24, 2026
4 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 21:30
Europe/Paris
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- September 2026: 14, 17, 21, 24
Invoice & company payment available
☀ Morning
October 13 — 22, 2026
4 live sessions · Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 – 13:30
Europe/Paris
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- October 2026: 13, 15, 20, 22
Invoice & company payment available
☽ Evening
November 9 — 19, 2026
4 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 21:30
Europe/Paris
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- November 2026: 9, 12, 16, 19
Invoice & company payment available
☀ Morning
December 8 — 17, 2026
4 live sessions · Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 – 13:30
Europe/Paris
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- December 2026: 8, 10, 15, 17
Invoice & company payment available
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this course accredited by ICAgile?
Yes. The course leads to the ICAgile Certified Professional certificate after completion.
How long is the course?
The course includes 14 hours of live online training, typically delivered in 3.5-hour live sessions.
Who is Agile Fundamentals for?
It is designed for anyone who wants to understand Agile and learn how to drive and deliver value for internal or external clients, including IT, HR, marketing, product, design and leadership teams.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are required. The course is open to people taking their first steps with Agile.
Will we learn Scrum and Kanban?
Yes. Scrum and Kanban are covered as practical frameworks, alongside Agile mindset, value delivery, team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Is the course only for IT teams?
No. The course is relevant for IT, HR, marketing, product teams, design teams and any organization that wants to understand and apply Agile ways of working.
What technical setup do I need?
You need a good internet connection, a computer, headphones or speakers, and basic familiarity with computers and internet use.
Can the course be delivered for a company team?
Yes. The course can be delivered as a public cohort or adapted as an in-house learning experience for a team or organization.
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No prerequisites
A clear, low-friction way to start Agile learning
Agile Fundamentals is designed as an accessible entry point: no formal prerequisites, clear learning objectives, live facilitation, practical exercises and the ICAgile ICP certificate included. If you are registering a company team or need accessibility arrangements, contact The Agile Company before the course so the team can help clarify the right setup.
Investment
A clear path to your next professional level.
Designed for professionals who want structured learning, practice and certification support.
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