What is the Agile for Managers course?
Agile for Managers Training looks at how line and middle managers adjust their role when teams plan, estimate and organise their own work. It is aimed at those who coordinate people and delivery and need practical ways to support Agile teams without reverting to command-and-control.
What is Agile for Managers training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through how agile values and the Scrum framework help teams deliver value early, inspect and adapt, and improve continuously. 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 for Managers 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 for Managers 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 for Managers program is built around the capabilities that matter in agile and Scrum:
- Facilitating effective Scrum events and team conversations
- Building and ordering a healthy backlog
- Coaching a self-organising, high-performing team
- Removing impediments and protecting team focus
- Measuring flow and delivering value incrementally
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Who should attend?
This Agile for Managers course is ideal for Scrum Masters, product owners, developers, project managers and team leads adopting agile ways of working. 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 for Managers training able to lead agile teams that ship valuable work predictably and keep getting better — 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 for Managers course?
Agile for Managers training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Line managers whose direct reports now work in Scrum teams
- Resource managers allocating people across several Agile teams
- Delivery managers reporting to executives on iterative progress
- Functional heads in testing, design or operations supporting squads
- Former project managers adjusting to Agile ways of working
What are the prerequisites for Agile for Managers?
- No formal prerequisites; experience managing people or projects is an advantage
Live instructor-led training
Agile for Managers
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Agile for Managers course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Redefine the manager role in organisations with self-organising teams
- Support teams through coaching questions instead of assigning tasks
- Align team goals to organisational priorities using transparent backlogs
- Interpret Agile metrics such as cycle time and sprint burndown fairly
- Handle performance reviews when work is shared across a team
- Build working relationships between managers and Product Owners
What is the Agile for Managers syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 5 modules:
Module 1: The Manager in an Agile Organisation
- What changes and what stays
- Servant and enabling leadership
- Letting go of task allocation
- Accountability without control
Module 2: Working With Agile Teams
- Understanding Scrum team structure
- Respecting team commitments
- Supporting cross-functional skills
- Handling interruptions and priorities
Module 3: Planning and Visibility
- Roadmaps and iterative planning
- Reading burndown and flow charts
- Reporting progress to executives
- Managing dependencies between teams
Module 4: People Development
- Coaching versus directing
- Feedback in team settings
- Performance reviews for shared work
- Growing T-shaped skills
Module 5: Partnering With Product and Delivery
- Working with Product Owners
- Resolving priority conflicts
- Escalating impediments effectively
- Sustaining change in your department
How do you get certified after the Agile for Managers course?
Agile for Managers 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 for Managers course cost?
Agile for Managers training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$545, 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 for Managers training delivered?
The Agile for Managers 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 for Managers batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Agile for Managers course online?
Yes. The Agile for Managers 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 for Managers certification.
Who should attend the Agile for Managers course?
The Agile for Managers training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Agile for Managers certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Agile for Managers training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Do I receive a certificate for Agile for Managers?
Yes. You receive a Simplilead certificate of completion recognising the skills and professional-development hours you've earned.
Is this course practical or theory-heavy?
It's practical and applied — the trainer uses real-world examples and exercises so you can put the skills to work straight after the course.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Agile for Managers?
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 for Managers
₹24,999
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