African and international professionals in an agile management training workshop

Executive Foundation Level

Agile Practice Foundation Certified (APFC)

The foundation level for professionals learning agile mindset, Scrum basics, user stories, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Course overview

Build a practical foundation in agile practice.

APFC introduces agile mindset, traditional versus agile delivery, Scrum basics, user stories, backlogs, visual management and improvement routines.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain agile mindset, values and principles
  • Compare agile and traditional delivery approaches
  • Recognize basic Scrum roles, events and artifacts
  • Use user stories, backlogs and incremental delivery concepts
  • Support agile planning, review, retrospective and improvement routines

Modules

  • 01
    Introduction to Agile Mindset, Values and Principles
    This module introduces agile thinking, values and principles. Participants learn why adaptability, feedback and collaboration matter.
  • 02
    Agile vs Traditional Project Delivery Approaches
    This module compares predictive and adaptive delivery approaches. Participants learn where agile practice can improve responsiveness.
  • 03
    Scrum Basics: Roles, Events and Artifacts
    This module introduces Scrum roles, events and artifacts. Participants learn the basic rhythm of Scrum-based delivery.
  • 04
    User Stories, Backlogs and Incremental Delivery
    This module explains user stories, backlog items, priorities and incremental delivery. Participants learn how work is broken into smaller value units.
  • 05
    Team Collaboration, Communication and Visual Management
    This module covers agile communication, visual boards and team collaboration routines. Participants learn how transparency supports delivery.
  • 06
    Agile Planning, Review, Retrospective and Continuous Improvement
    This module covers planning, reviews, retrospectives and improvement cycles. Participants learn how teams inspect and adapt.

Assessment

Quizzes, practical assignments and evidence can be tracked inside the LMS for this course.

Certificate

APFC certificates can be issued after completion and connected to private verification.

Resources

Study materials, templates, recordings and self-study resources can sit behind enrollment access.