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ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

ICAgile Fundamental (ICP) training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led agile certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course?

This ICAgile Certified Professional course covers the agile mindset, values, principles and the common frameworks and practices teams use, including Scrum, Kanban and Lean thinking. It is designed for people new to agile, or those wanting a vendor-neutral foundation before choosing a specialised path.

What is ICAgile Fundamental 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 ICP 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 ICAgile Fundamental 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 ICAgile Fundamental (ICP) 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 ICAgile Fundamental 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 ICP 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 ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile). Certification is awarded on course completion — there is no separate exam.

Who should take the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course?

ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Developers and testers joining their first agile team
  • Business analysts shifting from document-heavy requirements to user stories
  • Project managers who want a vendor-neutral view of agile before choosing a framework
  • Product and operations staff who work alongside agile delivery teams
  • Managers who sponsor agile teams and need to understand how they work

What are the prerequisites for ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental?

  • No formal prerequisites; this is an entry-level agile learning path

Live instructor-led training

ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Explain the Agile Manifesto values and principles with workplace examples
  • Compare Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming practices and when each fits
  • Describe the roles, events and artefacts used by typical agile teams
  • Create user stories with acceptance criteria and slice them into small increments
  • Estimate relative size and plan releases using velocity and flow measures
  • Run a basic retrospective that leads to one concrete improvement

What is the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:

  1. Module 1: Agile Mindset and Values

    • Limits of plan-driven delivery
    • Agile Manifesto values and principles
    • Empirical process and adaptation
    • Mindset shifts for teams and managers
  2. Module 2: Lean and Kanban Thinking

    • Waste and flow in Lean
    • Visualising work on boards
    • Work-in-progress limits
    • Flow metrics and cycle time
  3. Module 3: Scrum and Team Practices

    • Scrum roles, events and artefacts
    • Daily collaboration practices
    • Cross-functional team working agreements
    • Engineering practices overview
  4. Module 4: Requirements and Backlogs

    • Writing user stories
    • Acceptance criteria and definition of done
    • Slicing stories vertically
    • Ordering and refining a backlog
  5. Module 5: Planning and Estimation

    • Relative estimation techniques
    • Release and iteration planning
    • Velocity and forecasting basics
    • Managing scope and change
  6. Module 6: Inspecting and Improving

    • Reviews and demonstrations
    • Retrospective formats
    • Metrics that support learning
    • Growing agile skills after the course

How do you get certified after the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course?

The credential is awarded by ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile) on completion of the accredited course — there is no separate exam to book, and certification is included with this course.

FormatNo exam — certification is awarded on active participation and completion of in-class assessments set by the accredited training provider
Certification validityLifetime
RenewalNo renewal fees or continuing education requirements

How much does the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course cost?

ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental 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 ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental training delivered?

The ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental 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 ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course online?

Yes. The ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental 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 ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental certification.

Who should attend the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental course?

The ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards this certification?

The certification is issued by ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile). The course is delivered by Simplilead's ICAgile-authorised instructors.

Is there an exam?

No. ICAgile certifications are earned through full attendance and active participation in the 2 days of learning — there is no separate exam to sit.

Does the certification expire?

No. ICAgile certifications do not expire and require no renewal fees, so the credential remains valid once you've earned it.

How does this fit the ICAgile learning roadmap?

It sits on ICAgile's learning tracks and can be combined with related certifications to progress toward expert-level designations. We'll help you plan the next step.

Do you offer group or corporate training for ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental?

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

ICAgile(ICP) Fundamental

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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