Understanding Agile 2025 | Complete Beginner’s Guide
What you'll learn
- The foundational principles and values of Agile, and how they differ from traditional project management approaches
- The most commonly used Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
- How to apply Agile to product development and project management, from ideation to release
- The Agile Manifesto and its twelve principles
- Best practices for Agile team management and communication, including roles and responsibilities, meetings, and collaboration tools
- Techniques for Agile customer research, user experience design, and user story writing
- How to measure progress and success in Agile, and use data to make informed decisions
- The unique roles and responsibilities in Agile organizations, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach
- The importance of Agile leadership and culture in building successful, sustainable organizations
- The key differences between backlog management tools (Jira, Trello, Monday, Asana)
Requirements
- No prior knowledge of Agile or product development is required
- Basic knowledge about software development process would make it easier to understand certain concepts, but is not a requirement
Description
New for 2025!
Subtitles now available in English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese
Built-in AI Assistant for real-time Q&A and concept clarification (ChatGPT+ subscription required)
Updated with 2025’s Agile trends, real-world examples, and industry case studies
What is Agile—and why is everyone talking about it?
Agile isn’t just for tech teams anymore. It's become the go-to approach for innovation, adaptability, and collaboration across industries—banking, pharma, telecom, and beyond.
This course gives you a rock-solid foundation in Agile values, mindsets, frameworks, and practices, taught by Masha Ostroumova, a globally experienced enterprise Agile coach and founder of Agile Apothecary. Whether you’re looking to level up your resume, work better with Agile teams, or start a new role, this course is your launchpad.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Agile basics: values, principles & mindset
Understand the Agile Manifesto in plain language
Learn how Agile differs from traditional ways of working—and why it matters
Explore Agile frameworks
Get clear on Scrum, Kanban, and other popular methods
Learn when and how to apply each framework in real life
Agile in product development
Discover how Agile supports faster feedback, better products, and continuous delivery
Learn the tools used by Agile teams to prioritize, plan, and deliver work
Customer research in Agile
Learn how teams validate ideas, gather user feedback, and stay customer-focused
Practice using research to shape product decisions
How Agile organizations work
Explore Agile team structures, roles (like Product Owner & Scrum Master), and ceremonies
Learn how Agile companies stay aligned while adapting quickly
COURSE FEATURES
5 hours of practical, beginner-friendly video lessons
Real-world case studies from industries adopting Agile at scale
Hands-on exercises and guided reflections
Career tips for joining or transitioning into an Agile team
Guidance from a coach who’s worked with Rakuten, Indeed, McKinsey & Co., and more
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi, I’m Masha Ostroumova—Agile coach, organizational consultant, and founder of Agile Apothecary. I’ve trained thousands of professionals and led Agile transformations in Japan, the U.S., Australia, and Europe. My passion is helping people understand the real Agile—beyond buzzwords—and use it to build energized, empowered, and effective teams.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE IN 2025?
Agile is everywhere—and it's not slowing down
Agile jobs pay well, with U.S. salaries ranging from $133K to $183K
Employers value Agile know-how across roles: developers, designers, marketers, PMs, and more
If you want to future-proof your career and work better in modern, innovative environments, this course will set you up with the clarity and confidence you need.
Enroll now and begin your Agile journey with confidence in 2025!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who is curious about Agile and wants to understand its key concepts
- People working at companies undergoing Agile transformation - to learn how to navigate the new environment
- People staring a new job in an Agile company or interviewing for a position where Agile is a requirement
- Students and entry-level employees looking for ways to boost their resumes
- Managers and business owners looking for ways to improve business performance
- People looking for a career of a Product Owner, Scrum Master or Agile Coach and not knowing where to start
Instructors
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 26,578 Reviews
- 143,085 Students
- 14 Courses
Having nearly 10 years of experience as Agile practitioner, Product Owner and Agile coach, I have worked with hundreds of teams to help them become more customer-centric, efficient and outcome-driven.
I used to work for NTT Communications, Rakuten, Indeed and most recently - for McKinsey & Company Japan, driving large scale Agile transformations across multiple industries and locations as an Enterprise Agile Coach. Now I have my own coaching and consulting business, Agile Apothecary (see "website")
I am passionate about teaching and coaching - nothing can be compared with the joy of helping someone to understand a new concept or to improve the way they are doing something.
I live and work in Tokyo, Japan and do a lot of snowboarding and scuba diving in my free time.