Scrum Alliance's New Agile Coaching Journey
Scrum Alliance, a pioneer in agile education, has recently launched the fifth course in its highly regarded agile coaching microcredential series named
Coaching for Transformation Sustaining Change. This latest program aims to provide professionals with crucial skills in change management, systems thinking, and organizational design, enabling them to facilitate agility and transformation in their workplaces.
Empowering Change Management Skills
The role of agile coaching has expanded significantly, emphasizing the need for professionals across various sectors to acquire these powerful skills. The new course is geared towards enabling participants to tackle the complex demands of modern work environments, promoting high-performing teams and fostering adaptability in turbulent times.
According to a report from Scrum Alliance in collaboration with the Business Agility Institute, 21% of companies are actively seeking coaching expertise within their teams. Skills such as teaching, facilitation, and mentorship are not only essential for dedicated agile coaches but are increasingly seen as vital across all levels of an organization. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, the ability to lead teams through uncertainty and complexity has never been more important.
A Flexible Learning Path
The
Coaching for Transformation Sustaining Change course is part of a broader series designed to cultivate essential agile coaching skills. The complete learning path includes:
1.
Introduction to Agile Coaching
2.
Becoming an Agile Coach
3.
Agile Coaching Skills
4.
Coaching for Change Making Agility Work
5.
Coaching for Transformation Sustaining Change
Each course builds on fundamental competencies, allowing participants to either take individual modules or embark on the complete program to gain a thorough grounding in agile coaching practices.
Fostering Organizational Agility
The essence of the
Coaching for Transformation Sustaining Change course lies in its focus on equipping attendees to instigate deep, sustainable transformation. Participants will learn how to employ agile practices to enhance systems thinking, drive organizational culture shifts, and structure their teams for maximum value delivery. The program dives deeper than superficial adjustments, aiming for a comprehensive transformation that evolves as organizational contexts change.
Key learnings include alignment of teams and structures with value delivery, promotion of adaptive leadership behaviors, and methods for empowering individuals to continue the transformation process long after the initial phase is completed.
Course Details and Accessibility
This new microcredential is designed for flexibility. Currently, it is available in a self-paced and on-demand format and is anticipated to take approximately four hours to finish. Upon completion, participants are awarded a lifelong microcredential and a digital badge from Scrum Alliance, recognizing their commitment to professional growth in the field of agile coaching.
In addition to this latest course, other offerings in the series include both live and on-demand options to cater to diverse learning preferences.
About Scrum Alliance
As the original not-for-profit organization dedicated to agile education and certification, Scrum Alliance persistently champions the philosophy of
Agile for Anyone™. The organization equips professionals and their organizations with essential education, skills, and community support to thrive in ever-evolving workplaces. To explore available courses or for more information, visit
www.scrumalliance.org.
In summary, the introduction of the
Coaching for Transformation Sustaining Change microcredential represents a significant step forward for Scrum Alliance in its mission to empower professionals to embrace agility and transformation in the workplace. By equipping individuals with the right tools and insights, Scrum Alliance is helping to shape the future of work, one coach at a time.