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.
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Scrum Alliance Certifications:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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SAFe® Certifications:
- Leading SAFe®
- SAFe Scrum Master
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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:
- Agile Alliance Blog
- Mountain Goat Software (Mike Cohn)
- Roman Pichler’s Blog: Product ownership-focused insights.
Communities & Meetups
Participate in Conferences
I suggest conferences like Agile Alliance’s Agile Conference, Scrum Gathering, or regional Agile events.
Online Communities:
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- 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.