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Agile Fundamentals Training - Learn Agility in 1 Day

In an ever-changing environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous - VUCA), digital transformation demands rapid adaptation and innovation from organizations. To meet these challenges, Agility is no longer optional but a strategic necessity.

This intensive one-day Master Class introduces you to the foundations of Agile culture. You will explore the historical origins of the Agile Manifesto, its 4 founding values and 12 key principles. We will address the essential distinction between simply "doing Agile" (mechanical application of frameworks) and "being Agile" (adopting a user-centered, collaborative mindset).

Beyond theory, this training debunks persistent misconceptions and provides practical concepts for understanding product management in an Agile context, mastering iterative and incremental workflows, and embracing the non-negotiable importance of quality.

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✓ Official training WEnvisionLevel Fundamentals⏱️ 1 day (7h)

What you will learn

  • Understand Agility: grasp the origins, history and definition of Agility to understand its vital role in today's business context
  • Distinguish mindset from practices: differentiate the "being Agile" mindset (values and culture) from "doing Agile" practices and frameworks
  • Bust the myths: debunk misconceptions and clearly identify the limits of Agility
  • Discover Agile product management: acquire the basics of the Product approach, from Vision to value-based prioritization and effective User Story writing

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of project management
  • Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn

Target audience

  • Directors and Top Managers, Middle Managers and Team Leaders, Project Managers and PMOs, Professionals from all domains (Business, HR, Marketing, IT, Delivery)

Training Program

3 modules to master the fundamentals

Objectives
  • Understand the origins and foundations of the Agile Manifesto
  • Master the 4 values and 12 principles of Agility
Topics covered
  • →Historical frustration with predictive methods (Waterfall / V-cycle) and origins of the Agile Manifesto
  • →The 4 values and 12 principles of Agility
  • →Defining Agility: adapting to change in a VUCA environment
  • →The iterative and incremental approach
  • →The role of Quality: the Agile adjustment triangle (Adjustable Scope, Fixed Time and Quality)
Objectives
  • Distinguish the Agile mindset from mechanical practices
  • Identify common anti-patterns and myths
Topics covered
  • →Demonstration of a visual management tool (e.g. Miro)
  • →"Doing Agile" (existing methodologies) versus "Being Agile" (values and mindset)
  • →Anti-patterns: beware of "Waterfall Scrum"
  • →What Agility is NOT (chaos, no planning, silver bullet) and the 6 major myths to debunk
Objectives
  • Master Agile roles, artifacts and ceremonies
  • Know how to use Scrum, Kanban and Lean frameworks
Topics covered
  • →Introduction to the Product approach: from Vision to Roadmap
  • →Key roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team) and team sizing
  • →The Backlog, planning artifacts (Epics, Features, User Stories) and main ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily, Review, Retrospective)
  • →Focus on SCRUM, Kanban and Lean frameworks
  • →Introduction to effort estimation (Story Points and Fibonacci sequence)
  • →Ensuring quality: Definition of Ready (DoR), Definition of Done (DoD) and test automation
Activities

Interactive "User Story" game: pair work to practice gathering requirements and writing User Stories in standard format (As a... I want... so that...) within a time limit

Final interactive quizzes: gamified knowledge validation

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Quality Process

SFEIR Institute's commitment: an excellence approach to ensure the quality and success of all our training programs. Learn more about our quality approach

Teaching Methods Used
  • Lectures / Theoretical Slides — Presentation of concepts using visual aids (PowerPoint, PDF).
  • Technical Demonstration (Demos) — The instructor performs a task or procedure while students observe.
  • Quiz / MCQ — Quick knowledge check (paper-based or digital via tools like Kahoot/Klaxoon).
Evaluation and Monitoring System

The achievement of training objectives is evaluated at multiple levels to ensure quality:

  • Continuous Knowledge Assessment : Verification of knowledge throughout the training via participatory methods (quizzes, practical exercises, case studies) under instructor supervision.
  • Progress Measurement : Comparative self-assessment system including an initial diagnostic to determine the starting level, followed by a final evaluation to validate skills development.
  • Quality Evaluation : End-of-session satisfaction questionnaire to measure the relevance and effectiveness of the training as perceived by participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Basic knowledge of project management and an open mindset are sufficient. This level 100 training is accessible to all profiles: directors, managers, project managers, PMOs and professionals from all domains.
This training is designed for all professionals involved in projects: directors, top managers, middle managers, team leaders, project managers, PMOs. Business, legal, HR, marketing, communication, IT, delivery and support expertise areas are all welcome.
"Doing Agile" means mechanically applying frameworks like Scrum or Kanban. "Being Agile" is a mindset centered on the user, collaboration and adapting to change. This distinction is a core pillar of the training, including identifying anti-patterns like "Waterfall Scrum".
The training covers Scrum, Kanban and Lean frameworks. You will learn key roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master), artifacts (Backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories), ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily, Review, Retrospective) and estimation techniques (Story Points, Fibonacci sequence).
Yes, the training includes interactive workshops: a "User Story" pair game to practice writing User Stories in standard format (As a... I want... so that...), as well as interactive quizzes for knowledge validation. The teaching approach alternates theory, games and hands-on workshops.
Our training organizations SFEIR SAS and SFEIR-Est are Qualiopi certified for training activities, which allows you to request funding from your OPCO. Funding approval remains at your OPCO's discretion. Contact us for a quote.

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