There are many concepts, theories, and thoughtful application scenarios that made it easy to apply what I learned immediately within my organization and teams.
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The facilitator was very helpful and educative
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The facilitator was great and exceptional
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I highly recommend! This is an engaging and insightful Certified Agile Scrum Practitioner class. Joel's depth of knowledge, real-world examples, and interactive teaching style made the material not only accessible but truly enjoyable. I also loved the breakout sessions, which gave me the chance to connect with other professionals and work together on multiple projects throughout the training.
Will definitely be returning for future classes and certifications.
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Fantastic course design. The course was very engaging a Joel designed the flow very well. The interactivity of the course was greatly appreciated, as was the laser focus on Agile scaling throughout. Very pragmatic approach to Agile scaling, rather than academic, which makes the learnings much more applicable in the real word.
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The course was intense, insightful, and incredibly valuable. I highly recommend Joel Bancroft-Connors as an instructor—he’s fantastic! His sessions are not only rich in content but also highly interactive and hands-on, making the learning experience both practical and engaging. While the pace was intense, it kept us fully involved throughout. A truly rewarding experience!
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The instructor, Joel, was very experienced and his examples based on real cases were very realistic and the course was very excellent. He also took care of my psychological safety as a non-English speaker and it was a great learning experience. I strongly recommend it.
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Joel's deep knowledge and practical insights made the concepts very accessible and engaging. I especially appreciated the use of real-world examples, which helped clarify the application of these strategies. His interactive teaching approach encouraged active participation, fostering a learning environment where we felt comfortable asking questions and sharing experiences. Looking forward to applying what I've learned!
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Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner™
Taught by: Joel Bancroft-Connors
Boost agile capacity and capability at any organization with a smart approach to scaling agile ways of working. This certification course is tailored to organizational leaders, managers, and anyone wanting to ramp up the results of their organization's agile investment. You'll learn from the brightest minds in agility and receive a two-year membership to Scrum Alliance upon successful completion.
The challenge is having multiple teams across an organization collaborate to create that sustainable value around a unified product or goal.
Introduction:
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations must adapt and scale their agile practices to remain competitive. As companies grow in size and complexity, the challenge lies in enabling multiple teams across the organization to collaborate effectively and deliver sustainable value around a unified product or goal.
Course Overview:
The Certified Agile Skills - Scaling 1 (CAS-S1) course is designed for leaders and coaches in medium—to large organizations that are adopting agile ways of working. This advanced course will teach you how to apply agile principles, practices, and frameworks to enable agility at scale and facilitate the sustainable delivery of customer value.
During this immersive 2-day workshop, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to help multiple agile delivery teams coordinate, align, and collaborate effectively. The course covers key scaling concepts and frameworks such as Scrum@Scale, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), and Fast Agile (FaST). You'll learn how to:
Coordinate planning and execution across teams and organizations
Manage cross-team dependencies and align around common goals
Create an organizational culture that fosters continuous improvement and sustainable value delivery
Facilitate effective cross-team communication and collaboration
Enable greater transparency, inspection, and adaptation at the program/portfolio level
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing the CAS-S1 course, you will be able to:
Understand the challenges and opportunities of scaling agile
Help leadership define a clear strategy and vision for scaling agility
Evaluate and tailor various scaling frameworks to your organizational context
Coach leaders and teams to create a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Facilitate effective cross-team planning, coordination, and dependency management
Enable sustainable value delivery at scale through transparency, inspection, and adaptation
Who Should Attend?:
This course is ideal for professionals working in medium to large organizations, including:
Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
Release Train Engineers
Program/Project Managers
Consultants
Change Agents
Managers and Executives
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to start your journey in scaling. While understanding agile principles and practices and experience working in an agile environment are helpful, they are not required.
What do you get?:
Upon completing the CAS-S1 course, participants will receive the Certified Agile Skills - Scaling 1 certification from the Scrum Alliance, demonstrating their expertise in enabling agility at scale. In addition, they will also:
Earn 14 PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs) and 14 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Current CSM and CSPO holders will automatically renew their certifications by taking this course.
Two years of Scrum Alliance membership and benefits
Pre- and post-course emails with recommended readings and videos
Digital copy of the workbook
Class Virtual Scrapbook with everything you and your classmates created in class
Invest in Your Future:
Join me for the Certified Agile Skills - Scaling 1 course and gain the skills, knowledge, and certification needed to drive sustainable value delivery at scale. Take the next step in your agile journey and become a change agent in your organization.
The course starts by building a solid foundation on the principles and values that enable the delivery of sustainable value at the individual team level. From here, participants will explore new patterns and scaffolds specific to scaling Agile delivery. With the foundations and scaffolding in place, the course investigates how to implement scaling through iterative and incremental improvement. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises and discussions throughout the course to reinforce learning and develop practical skills. The course concludes with an introduction to the Gorilla Scaling Canvas, a powerful tool for visualizing and planning Agile scaling initiatives, which participants can immediately apply in their work environment. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools necessary to implement and facilitate Agile scaling in their organizations effectively.
Foundations- Start with Why
Defining Successful Scaling- Scaling frameworks and the underlying patterns
Understanding the work- An Introduction to Cynefin
Building Blocks for Sucess- Pattern Languages
Using Patterns to Scale- Examining frameworks and core principles
Safer Scaling- Using Scaffolds to Support Change
Creating Change- Common failures and scaffolds to prevent them.
Sustaining Change- Agile is Change Management
Building a Scaling Team- It takes a village
Putting it all into Action- Using the Gorilla Scaling Canvas
Close and Next Steps- Q&A, Certification, What’s Next
Sustained learning requires a sustainable pace. That's why we've baked in structured breaks: a 60-minute lunch to refuel and recharge, plus 10-minute breathers every hour to stretch, move, and maintain peak performance. It's not just about learning; it's about living Agile values.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your organization and guiding positive change in the world of work? The Certified Agile Skills - Scaling 1 (CAS-S1) course is designed for dedicated professionals committed to continuous learning, personal growth, and sustainable value delivery at scale. This transformative learning experience will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to navigate the complexities of scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and departments. Whether you're an experienced Agile practitioner looking to expand your impact or a manager seeking to lead your organization's Agile transformation, CAS-S1 will provide the skills and confidence to drive meaningful change, foster collaboration, and create a lasting impact in your role and beyond.
This includes:
Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
Release Train Engineers
Program/Project Managers
Consultants
Change Agents
Managers and Executives
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(21 ratings)
There are many concepts, theories, and thoughtful application scenarios that made it easy to apply what I learned immediately within my organization and teams.
The facilitator was very helpful and educative
The facilitator was great and exceptional
It was handson and interactive
I highly recommend! This is an engaging and insightful Certified Agile Scrum Practitioner class. Joel's depth of knowledge, real-world examples, and interactive teaching style made the material not only accessible but truly enjoyable. I also loved the breakout sessions, which gave me the chance to connect with other professionals and work together on multiple projects throughout the training.
Will definitely be returning for future classes and certifications.
Fantastic course design. The course was very engaging a Joel designed the flow very well. The interactivity of the course was greatly appreciated, as was the laser focus on Agile scaling throughout. Very pragmatic approach to Agile scaling, rather than academic, which makes the learnings much more applicable in the real word.
The course was intense, insightful, and incredibly valuable. I highly recommend Joel Bancroft-Connors as an instructor—he’s fantastic! His sessions are not only rich in content but also highly interactive and hands-on, making the learning experience both practical and engaging. While the pace was intense, it kept us fully involved throughout. A truly rewarding experience!
The instructor, Joel, was very experienced and his examples based on real cases were very realistic and the course was very excellent. He also took care of my psychological safety as a non-English speaker and it was a great learning experience. I strongly recommend it.
Joel's deep knowledge and practical insights made the concepts very accessible and engaging. I especially appreciated the use of real-world examples, which helped clarify the application of these strategies. His interactive teaching approach encouraged active participation, fostering a learning environment where we felt comfortable asking questions and sharing experiences. Looking forward to applying what I've learned!
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