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Agile courses can help you learn project management principles, iterative development, and team collaboration techniques. You can build skills in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and effective communication within cross-functional teams. Many courses introduce tools like Jira and Trello, which facilitate task tracking and enhance team productivity, allowing you to apply Agile methodologies effectively in real projects.

Popular Agile Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Requirements, Coaching, Team Management, Team Oriented, Team Building, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Software Development, Project Estimation, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile for the Modern Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Team Building, AI Workflows, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Product Planning, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, User Story, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization

    4.7
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies

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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Development, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Culture Transformation, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Business Transformation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular agile courses

  • Agile Project Management: Google
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Agile for the Modern Product Manager: Scrum Alliance
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Packt
  • Foundations of Agile Project Management: Google
  • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
  • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM

Frequently Asked Questions about Agile

Agile is an approach to working in short, adaptable cycles so teams can respond to feedback and change. It is often used in software development, product management, and project management, with frameworks like Scrum helping teams plan, prioritize, review progress, and improve continuously. Courses such as IBM’s Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum and Google’s Agile Project Management can help you understand the principles, roles, events, and workflows that make Agile practical.‎

Agile is used in roles across project management, product management, software development, operations, and business analysis. Project managers may use Agile to plan and coordinate work, product managers may use it to prioritize features, and development teams may use Scrum or Kanban-style workflows to deliver updates in smaller increments. Courses like Agile for the Modern Product Manager, Agile with Atlassian Jira, and Google Project Management connect Agile practices to common workplace tasks and team collaboration.‎

Before learning Agile, it helps to understand basic project management, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving concepts. You do not need to be a software developer to begin, but familiarity with how teams plan work, manage priorities, and track progress can make Agile ideas easier to apply. Beginner-friendly options such as Foundations of Agile Project Management and Google Agile Essentials can introduce core vocabulary, while broader programs like Google Project Management can build helpful context around planning, stakeholders, and execution.‎

Skills that complement Agile include project management, Scrum, product management, communication, stakeholder management, and workflow tools such as Jira. Agile is most useful when paired with practical habits like prioritizing work, writing clear requirements, running effective meetings, and using feedback to improve outcomes. Courses such as Agile with Atlassian Jira can help with tool-based workflows, while Agile for the Modern Product Manager and Google Agile Essentials can support product, planning, and collaboration skills.‎

A good way to start learning Agile is to begin with core principles, then study a framework such as Scrum and practice applying it to real team scenarios. You can first learn concepts like sprints, backlogs, user stories, retrospectives, and iterative planning before moving into tools or certification preparation. Coursera offers starting points such as Google Agile Essentials, IBM’s Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum, and Foundations of Agile Project Management, which can help you build confidence step by step.‎

Yes. You can start learning agile on Coursera for free in two ways:

  1. Preview the first module of many agile courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera AI (where available).
  2. Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in agile, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Good beginner courses for Agile include Google Agile Essentials, Foundations of Agile Project Management, and IBM’s Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum. These courses are designed to introduce Agile values, Scrum basics, team roles, planning practices, and common project workflows without requiring extensive prior experience. Learners who want a more tool-focused path might consider Agile with Atlassian Jira, while those exploring broader project skills can look at Google Project Management as a next step.‎

Agile courses typically cover Agile values and principles, Scrum roles, sprint planning, backlogs, user stories, retrospectives, and team collaboration. Many courses also introduce practical topics such as prioritization, stakeholder communication, iterative delivery, and using tools to track work. On Coursera, options such as Agile Project Management, Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum, Agile with Atlassian Jira, and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner preparation courses reflect the range of topics learners can explore based on their goals.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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