What is the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course?
Certified Agile Leader 2 extends the leadership foundation into organisational design, strategy deployment and sustained culture change. It is for leaders who have begun supporting Agile teams and now need to shape structures, incentives and governance across a wider part of the organisation.
What is Certified Agile Leader 2 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 CAL 2 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 Certified Agile Leader 2 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 Certified Agile Leader 2 (CAL 2) 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 Certified Agile Leader 2 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 CAL 2 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 and leads to a credential awarded by Scrum Alliance. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course?
Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Leaders who have completed foundational Agile leadership learning
- Heads of department redesigning team structures
- Transformation leads responsible for enterprise-wide change
- HR partners reviewing reward and career models
- Executives reviewing governance for portfolios of Agile teams
What are the prerequisites for Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™)?
- Scrum Alliance expects prior CAL 1 learning; confirm the current eligibility rules with Scrum Alliance
Live instructor-led training
Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™)
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Redesign organisational structures to shorten feedback and decision cycles
- Align incentives and performance systems with team-based delivery
- Connect strategy to teams using clear goals and cadence
- Diagnose cultural patterns that block adaptive behaviour
- Coach other leaders to adopt enabling practices
- Build a change roadmap with checkpoints for learning and adjustment
What is the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Leading at Organisational Scale
- From team agility to business agility
- Role of leadership teams
- Common scaling pitfalls
- Reviewing CAL 1 foundations
Module 2: Organisational Design
- Team topologies and boundaries
- Reducing dependencies
- Role clarity in Agile structures
- Experimenting with new structures
Module 3: Strategy and Alignment
- Translating strategy into team goals
- Quarterly planning rhythms
- Portfolio prioritisation
- Transparency of work across levels
Module 4: Culture and Incentives
- Cultural patterns that slow change
- Rewarding collaboration
- Career paths without rigid hierarchy
- Role-modelling desired behaviours
Module 5: Coaching Other Leaders
- Peer coaching conversations
- Challenging mental models
- Leadership team agreements
- Handling resistance at senior levels
Module 6: Sustaining Change
- Building a change roadmap
- Measures of organisational learning
- Governance that adapts
- Personal commitments for the next quarter
What is the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) exam format?
The credential is awarded by Scrum Alliance. The exam fee is included with this course.
| Questions | 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions (CSM level) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Pass mark | 74% (37 of 50 correct) |
| Format | Online, taken after completing the mandatory instructor-led course |
| Delivery | Two free attempts included within 90 days of the course |
| Certification validity | 2 years |
| Renewal | Earn 20 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and pay a US$100 renewal fee every 2 years |
How much does the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course cost?
Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$1,295, 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 Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) training delivered?
The Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) 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 Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course online?
Yes. The Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) 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 Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) certification.
Who should attend the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) course?
The Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Who awards this certification?
The certification is issued by Scrum Alliance, one of the most widely recognised Scrum certification bodies. The course is delivered by Simplilead's experienced Scrum trainers.
Is the certification exam fee included?
Yes. The course fee includes the certification attempt and a two-year Scrum Alliance membership. After completing the 2 days of training you receive access to take the assessment online.
Do I earn SEUs or PDUs?
Yes. Attending qualifies for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) with Scrum Alliance and PDUs with PMI, which count toward renewing your Agile and project-management credentials.
How do I maintain the certification?
Scrum Alliance certifications are renewed every two years by earning SEUs and paying a renewal fee. We share guidance on the simplest ways to earn the units you need.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™)?
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
Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™)
₹24,999
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