Agile Leadership Certification

The choice depends on what's most important to you:

• If you value practical application and want flexibility between e-learning and live training, Certified by Agile Academy is ideal.
• If you want to focus purely on the Scrum framework, Scrum Alliance could be an option. However, be aware of the ongoing recertification costs.
• If you just want to take an exam and are willing to pay the exam fees, then Scrum.org is an alternative.

Certifications like Scrum.org are often exam-focused, meaning theoretical knowledge is sufficient. If you care more about real, applicable skills, Agile Academy offers the better approach.

• Lifetime Validity: You never need to renew your certificate or pay additional fees.
• Holistic Approach: Beyond Scrum, Agile Academy covers topics crucial for modern work practices, such as:
• OKRs (Objectives and Key Results): Goal management for teams.
• Psychological Safety: Creating a safe work environment.
• Leadership Development: Leadership skills for Agile teams.
• Our approach makes you a comprehensively trained agilist – far beyond the basics.
• Practice-Oriented: The focus is on applying what you learn directly. Our exams and assignments are designed to test and promote your practical skills – ideal for real project environments.
• Flexible Learning: Choose between e-learning and live training, depending on what better fits your schedule.
• Free Retakes: You can retake the exam as many times as needed at no additional cost.

• No Hidden Costs: Unlike ScrumAlliance or Scrum.org, we have no ongoing fees or expensive exam attempts.
• Broader Range of Topics: We go well beyond Scrum and cover modern, practice-relevant topics like OKRs, Psychological Safety, and Leadership Development.
• Practice-Oriented Certificates: Our certificates reflect your actual abilities, not just passing an exam. The goal is for you to apply your knowledge directly in real projects.
• Lifetime Validity: Through our lifetime certification, you save considerable time and money in the long run.
• Modern Learning Formats: Agile Academy offers you the flexibility to choose between live training and e-learning to optimally support your personal learning style.

Yes! Unlike many other certification bodies, Agile Academy doesn't force you to attend live training. You can prepare flexibly and independently through e-learning. However, live training is available if you prefer personal interaction.

The "Certified by Agile Academy" credential was launched in 2024. Our goal is to make this certification the new standard in the agile world – with a strong focus on quality, practical relevance, and the requirements of modern organizations.

Agile Academy itself is already a recognized name in the DACH region: We have been working successfully with many large, well-known as well as small companies for years. With our extensive experience and excellent reputation, we are among the top providers for agile training. You can be confident that our certificates are designed for quality and practical relevance – exactly what modern organizations are looking for.

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In the agile leadership training you will see an exciting mix of practical tasks, case studies, fascinating background knowledge including tools and techniques. Through the lively exchange with participants from different industries and a lot of interaction and fun, you will learn how to gradually master the following challenges for yourself and your company:

• You foster creativity, enthusiasm and commitment among colleagues.
• You empower your employees to make profitable decisions.
• You accelerate innovation and eliminate bureaucracy.
• You achieve faster delivery of new products without pressure.
• You reduce the risk for your company to be overtaken by new competitors.
• You learn to hand over responsibility and finally have time for the other important tasks of a manager.

Yes, of course. The Agile Leadership Training is for anyone who wants to know how leadership works in an agile organization. People in leadership roles or on their way to it will learn in the modules how they can manage to significantly advance the Agile transformation of a company.

In the training, you will be shown what a culture of learning and sustainable agility can do in your organization. You will be shown how to foster the emergence and performance of empowered teams and adapt management styles to effect positive change in your organization.

The Leadership Seminars are primarily aimed at individuals who want to create a "safe-to-fail" environment and an open and transparent culture in the company. You will learn how to face the digital transformation and how to successfully shape agile change in the company.

At Agile Academy, you’ll find three primary certification options for Agile Leadership:

• Certified Agile Leadership (CAL): Offered by the Scrum Alliance, this certification focuses on fostering an agile mindset and leadership skills through live, interactive learning experiences.
• Professional Agile Leadership (PAL): Provided by Scrum.org, this certification emphasizes the role of leaders in enabling agility, with a rigorous exam-based approach and comprehensive self-study options.
• Agile Leadership Level 1 (Certified by Agile Academy): Part of Agile Academy’s certification program, this option blends modern leadership principles with practical application. It offers the flexibility of live and e-learning formats, ensuring accessibility for busy professionals.

Each certification has its strengths. CAL promotes a collaborative and community-oriented approach to leadership, PAL is highly respected for its structured and exam-focused methodology, and Agile Academy’s certification offers a balance of flexibility, practical insights, and contemporary leadership topics. Select the one that matches your leadership journey and preferred learning style!