Certified Agile Facilitator

Agile facilitation is a vital skill for creating high-performing teams and fostering an environment where Agile principles thrive. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, teams face complex projects that require guidance to stay focused on delivering value. An effective Agile Facilitator bridges the gap between team dynamics and successful project outcomes by guiding processes, removing obstacles, and ensuring the consistent application of Agile practices.

The Certified Agile Facilitator Training Course equips participants with practical techniques and essential skills to become confident Agile Facilitators. This course enables attendees to lead Agile ceremonies effectively, manage team dynamics, and address challenges that can impact productivity. By mastering facilitation, professionals can help teams stay aligned, collaborative, and focused on achieving organizational goals.

Participants will gain insights into resolving conflicts, overcoming barriers, and fostering continuous improvement. The training also covers key tools and metrics Agile Facilitators can use to monitor team performance and align efforts with project objectives. Whether facilitating a single team or multiple teams across the organization, this course ensures participants are prepared to drive impactful Agile outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn to facilitate Agile ceremonies for maximum team collaboration and value delivery
• Master techniques for managing team dynamics and resolving conflicts
• Develop skills to identify and remove obstacles affecting team performance
• Understand tools and metrics to track progress and measure team success
• Promote continuous improvement and Agile values across teams

By the end of the Certified Agile Facilitator Training Course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the critical responsibilities and influence of an Agile Facilitator in team performance
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement effectively
• Manage team dynamics and address conflicts constructively within Agile teams
• Identify and remove obstacles that hinder team productivity and progress
• Align team activities with business goals and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Apply Agile facilitation techniques at scale across multiple teams or organizational levels

This course is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience that enhances facilitation capabilities and ensures participants can implement Agile principles successfully in real-world scenarios.

The Certified Agile Facilitator Training Course uses a mix of interactive learning methods to ensure participants gain a thorough understanding and retain key concepts. The training combines lecture-led instruction with group discussions, exercises, and practical simulations that reflect real Agile team scenarios.

Participants engage in hands-on activities to practice facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing team challenges, and resolving conflicts. Case studies and role-playing exercises are used to reinforce concepts and demonstrate effective facilitation strategies. This approach ensures participants can immediately apply the learned skills in their teams, boosting productivity and improving collaboration.

This Certified Agile Facilitator Training Course is ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to guide Agile teams and enhance overall team performance. It is especially beneficial for:

• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches aiming to improve their facilitation expertise
• Project Managers transitioning to Agile methodologies
• Team Leaders and Managers seeking better team alignment and collaboration
• Agile team members responsible for facilitating meetings or guiding team practices
• Professionals involved in leading or supporting Agile initiatives
• Individuals seeking to enhance team productivity and implement Agile principles effectively

• COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
• Delegates who fully attend this course, and successfully pass the CPDC assessment, will receive a certificate from COPEX Professional Development Certification (CPDC)^®