What is the Agile Essentials Microcredential course?
This two-day microcredential covers the Agile Manifesto, its values and principles, and the way Scrum, Kanban and Lean practices put them to work. It is aimed at people new to Agile who need a working vocabulary and a few practical techniques to apply straight away.
What is Agile Essentials Microcredential training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through the core principles of the subject and how to apply them effectively in practice. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the Agile Essentials Microcredential course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying Agile Essentials Microcredential in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The Agile Essentials Microcredential program is built around the capabilities that matter in professional:
- A solid grasp of the core concepts and vocabulary
- Practical techniques you can apply immediately
- How to avoid common real-world pitfalls
- Confidence to apply the approach in your own role
- Communicating the approach to colleagues and stakeholders
- A foundation for further certification and growth
Who should attend?
This Agile Essentials Microcredential course is ideal for professionals looking to formalise their skills and advance their careers. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the Agile Essentials Microcredential training able to apply the subject confidently in day-to-day work — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Agile Essentials Microcredential course?
Agile Essentials Microcredential training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Team members moving from waterfall delivery into an Agile team
- Project coordinators who need to understand sprint-based planning
- Business analysts starting to write user stories and manage backlogs
- Managers who sponsor Agile teams and want to understand their ceremonies
- Testers and developers joining their first Scrum team
What are the prerequisites for Agile Essentials Microcredential?
- No formal prerequisites; this is an entry-level introduction to Agile
Live instructor-led training
Agile Essentials Microcredential
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Agile Essentials Microcredential course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Explain the four Agile Manifesto values and twelve principles with workplace examples
- Compare Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming practices and when each suits a team
- Write user stories with clear acceptance criteria using the INVEST checklist
- Estimate work relatively using story points and planning poker
- Visualise workflow on a Kanban board and apply work-in-progress limits
- Run retrospectives that produce a small number of committed improvement actions
What is the Agile Essentials Microcredential syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Agile Mindset and Manifesto
- Limits of plan-driven delivery
- Manifesto values explained
- Twelve Agile principles in practice
- Empirical process and feedback
Module 2: Scrum Framework Overview
- Scrum roles and accountabilities
- Events and their purpose
- Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog
- Increment and Definition of Done
Module 3: Requirements as User Stories
- Anatomy of a user story
- INVEST and acceptance criteria
- Story splitting techniques
- Backlog refinement habits
Module 4: Planning and Estimation
- Relative sizing with story points
- Planning poker session
- Velocity and release forecasting
- Sprint goal setting
Module 5: Kanban, Lean and XP Practices
- Visualising workflow on boards
- Limiting work in progress
- Pair programming and test-driven development
- Waste and flow in Lean thinking
Module 6: Inspect, Adapt and Scale Up
- Facilitating a retrospective
- Measuring team health
- Agile for distributed teams
- Next steps after the microcredential
How do you get certified after the Agile Essentials Microcredential course?
Agile Essentials Microcredential is assessed through the course itself: complete the live sessions and the included assessment to earn your certificate. There is no separate third-party exam to book.
How much does the Agile Essentials Microcredential course cost?
Agile Essentials Microcredential training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$695, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Agile Essentials Microcredential training delivered?
The Agile Essentials Microcredential certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Agile Essentials Microcredential batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Agile Essentials Microcredential course online?
Yes. The Agile Essentials Microcredential certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Agile Essentials Microcredential certification.
Who should attend the Agile Essentials Microcredential course?
The Agile Essentials Microcredential training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Agile Essentials Microcredential certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Agile Essentials Microcredential training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
What is a micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a focused, short-format certification that validates a specific, job-ready skill. It's a fast, practical way to prove capability in agile essentials.
Is there an exam?
There's no heavy exam — the credential is earned through participation and applied exercises across the 2 days of learning, and you receive a shareable digital badge/certificate.
How long does it take?
It's designed to be completed in 2 days, so you can build and prove a targeted skill without a lengthy time commitment.
Does it expire?
No. The credential doesn't expire, and it stacks well with related courses to build a broader, recognised skill profile.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Agile Essentials Microcredential?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
Agile Essentials Microcredential
₹24,999
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