Further learning after Certified Agile Professional (ICP)

Training

 

  • ICAgile’s website has the overview of every accredited provider in the world when it comes to ICAgile-trainings. Note that the class you took (ICP) is a basis of many interesting paths, like:
    • Agile Team Coaching,
    • Product Management,
    • Delivery Management,
    • Agile Engineering,
    • DevOps,
    • Agile Testing.
  • Scrum Alliance Certifications:

    • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • SAFe® Certifications:

    • Leading SAFe®
    • SAFe Scrum Master
  • Lean Kanban University (LKU) Certifications:

    • Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)
    • Kanban Management Professional (KMP)

Reading materials

 

  • Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time” by Jeff Sutherland
    A foundational book that explains the Scrum framework in detail.
  • “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business” by David J. Anderson
    Perfect for participants who want to explore Kanban as an alternative to Scrum.
  • “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries
    For those interested in Agile concepts applied to innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • “Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps” by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim
    A data-driven book on how Agile and DevOps practices drive high performance in organizations.
  • “User Story Mapping: Discover the Whole Story, Build the Right Product” by Jeff Patton
    A great resource for understanding how to create better user stories and map them effectively.

Online:

Communities & Meetups

Participate in Conferences
I suggest conferences like Agile Alliance’s Agile Conference, Scrum Gathering, or regional Agile events.

Online Communities:

    • Agile Alliance: Offers forums and resources.
    • Slack groups for Agile practitioners (e.g., Zwinna Łódź, Agile Uprising).

     

    Hands-on practice & Tools

    Experiment with Agile Tools:
    Using tools like Jira, Trello, or Miro to practice Agile planning and retrospectives.

    Host Personal Agile Projects:
    Implement Agile in personal or non-work settings, such as household projects or volunteering.