HKSM
What You Will Learn in This Agile and Scrum Course
- Understand Agile principles and how the Manifesto's four values and twelve principles shape real project work
- Compare Agile and traditional project management and know when each approach fits your situation
- Describe each Scrum role — Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team — and what each one owns
- Navigate core Scrum events and artifacts to keep work visible and teams aligned throughout a sprint
- Plan and run a sprint from kickoff through review and retrospective
- Read Agile metrics — burndown charts and velocity — to track progress and forecast delivery
- Apply the Agile Iron Triangle to balance scope, time, and cost with stakeholder buy-in
- Communicate clearly in stand-ups, sprint reviews, and planning sessions from day one
Requirements
- No prior experience needed — this course starts from the basics
Course Description
This free course gives you the language and practical grounding to work alongside Agile teams from day one. You will learn why Agile exists, how it differs from traditional project management, and how the structure built into Scrum — short sprints, daily check-ins, and regular feedback — keeps projects on track.
The course covers the Scrum framework end to end: roles, events, artifacts, and how they connect. A full sprint walkthrough takes you from planning through to review and retrospective, so you can follow the rhythm of a real Agile project.
You will also learn how Agile teams track and communicate progress. Burndown charts, velocity, the Iron Triangle, and the thinking behind self-organizing teams are all covered with straightforward examples you can apply right away.
This Course Includes
- 28 on-demand lectures
- Free access — no payment required
- Self-paced — learn on your own schedule
- Available on desktop and mobile
Who This Course Is For
- Students, juniors, and career starters looking for a clear introduction to Agile and Scrum before entering project work
- Professionals switching into project management or technology roles who need to understand how Agile teams operate
- Team members in Agile environments — analysts, developers, designers, and QA — who want clarity on roles, sprints, and metrics
Course Curriculum
How the shift away from traditional project management came about and why it matters for teams today
A direct comparison of waterfall and Agile approaches — what each is built for and when to use which
The common patterns behind project failure and how Agile's structure addresses them
Where Agile came from and what the Agile Manifesto actually says
What the four values mean in practice and how they guide decisions on real teams
A plain-language walkthrough of the twelve principles and how each applies to project work
What Scrum is, why it became the most widely used Agile framework, and what it is designed to solve
What each role owns, how they interact, and the boundaries between them
The sprint cycle, ceremonies, and the artifacts that keep the team aligned and work visible
The three pillars of Scrum and how they reduce risk and rework throughout a project
How to run a sprint planning session — what to prepare, what to decide, and how to commit to a sprint goal
The purpose of the daily standup, how to run it efficiently, and what to do when blockers surface
How sprint reviews and retrospectives work — gathering stakeholder feedback and improving team process
A full sprint from start to finish — applying every event and artifact to a concrete example
How Agile reframes scope, time, and cost — and how to use the Iron Triangle to manage stakeholder expectations
Why frequent delivery reduces risk and how to structure work so value reaches stakeholders throughout the project
How to read a burndown chart, what velocity measures, and how to use both to track progress and forecast
What self-organization means in Agile, how it works in practice, and what it requires from team members and leaders
The Scrum Master's leadership style — removing obstacles, facilitating collaboration, and enabling the team
A summary of the core ideas from the course and what to carry into your next project or team
Related Free Courses
- Agile Project Management — Introduction — a deeper look at Scrum, sprint planning, backlog management, and leading agile teams
- Project Management: The Absolute Beginner's Guide — scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management for complete beginners
- 28 on-demand lectures
- Free access
- Self-paced
- Desktop and mobile