The Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner (CASP) Course is meticulously designed for organisational leaders, managers, and individuals seeking to enhance their proficiency in agile scaling.
Scaling agile has been one of the hottest topics over the past decades, one of the areas in which companies and individuals invest the most, and scaling skills is one of the most sought-after skills across industries globally.
Unlike prescriptive scaling frameworks or scaled methodologies, this course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to help them identify and explore pattern-based and principle-informed approaches that apply to their organisation’s unique and evolving context. If you are curious about Agile at scale and puzzled by the current prescriptive frameworks implemented in your organisation, you have come to the right place—join the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner course.
- Public Course Options: Online
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Foundation
- Extras: 12 Months of free access to our on-demand Introduction to Agile and Scrum course through our Agile Success Academy e-learning portal
Course Overview
The CASP course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively scale Agile practices across large, complex organisations. It covers key topics such as how to lead complex change and implement Agile at scale, how to structure and coordinate multiple teams at scale for maximum delivery, and how to use core principles and common practices to craft your own unique scaling solution.
Download our comprehensive course guide for detailed information about the content covered in our Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner course.
What is included?
- An immersive learning experience facilitated by a highly respected, approved guide-level practitioner
- Access to the training MURAL board that is worked on during the class, as well as supporting course materials after the training
- Registration for the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner (CASP ) certification
- 16 Scrum Education Units® (SEU’s)
- Project Management Professionals ® (PMP) can claim 14 PMI PDUs
Exam
There is no exam required to earn this certification, but prior to the workshop there are the following requirements:
- Preparation before the workshop requires approximately 60 minutes (or 120 minutes if no prior learning) on average.
Who is this course for?
Roles such as these will all benefit tremendously by taking the certification:
- Managers at all levels in companies that might have implemented a prescriptive framework
- Programme and project managers, and/or agile delivery leads
- Agile coaches and consultants
- Portfolio managers, product managers and product owners
- Anyone who works on agile adoption
- Anyone who embodies change
Prerequisites
Although the course does not require prior learning, participants should go through the preparation materials to maximise everybody’s learning experience during the workshop. The more hands-on experience participants have, the more passion and curiosity participants bring, the more beneficial the workshop will be!
If you have already taken the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner course and would like to refresh and elevate your Agile Scaling skills, take a look at our Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner Refresher (CASP) course.
What do I need?
Online Courses
- We require delegates to use a laptop, computer or device with a large screen to ensure they can participate without the limitations of using a smaller device.
- A reliable internet connection is vital.
What will I learn?
Build the right mindset for scaling
Focus on developing a growth-oriented mindset that embraces complexity, flexibility, and collaboration essential for scaling Agile across teams and departments.
Develop the skills needed to evaluate approaches to scaling
Gain the ability to assess different scaling frameworks, understanding their benefits and trade-offs based on organisational needs.
Decide when to scale and why to scale
Learn how to identify the right time to scale by evaluating organisational readiness and determining the objectives for scaling efforts.
Equip you with the foundational toolkit
Acquire practical tools and techniques for managing scaled Agile, including backlog management, team coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
Understand the need to evolve your scaling approach
Realise that scaling strategies must adapt over time and learn how to improve them based on feedback and organisational growth iteratively.
Appreciate pattern-based approach in enhancing framework adoption
Understand the value of using proven patterns to optimise the effectiveness of Agile methodologies and ensure smoother framework implementation.
Evaluate and select patterns in organisations
Learn to critically assess and choose suitable organisational patterns that best align with your scaling needs.
Relate patterns, scaffolds, and frameworks to advance
Connect patterns, scaffolding techniques, and frameworks to help organisations progress toward their scaling goals effectively.
Explore the use of scaffolding to aid organisations
Understand how scaffolding (temporary structures) can support teams during transitions to Agile at scale.
Lead large-scale product development efforts
Learn strategies for managing and leading complex product development initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
Evolving Agility at scale in an Agile way
Adopt an iterative approach to continuously improve scaling efforts, staying flexible and responsive to feedback.
Live, immersive exercises to build scaling skills
Participate in hands-on activities that simulate scaling scenarios, helping you develop real-world scaling capabilities.
Membership with the Scrum Alliance
By completing this course, you’ll gain membership in the Scrum Alliance, which provides access to ongoing learning resources and a global Agile community.
Our path to CSP Educators have over a decade of real-world experience and deep expertise in agile methodologies.
12 Months of free access to on-demand Introduction to Agile & Scrum through our Agile Success Academy portal
All of our courses are available to be delivered in-house for your team or organisation
This course is available as part of a training package to maximise your training budget
Benefits of CASP
Maximise your scaling efforts, whether you’re currently navigating a transformation or just beginning to explore scaling Agile. This course is tailored to support you and your organisation at any stage of your journey, helping you extend the benefits of Agile teams across the entire enterprise. You’ll learn how to apply scaling frameworks effectively and develop strategies to address common challenges in large-scale Agile transformations.
- Expertise. Learn how to ramp up the results of your Agile efforts sustainably.
- Growth. Increase agile capacity and capability within your organisation with the people, successful practices, and resources you have in place today.
- Adaptability. Learn why scaling efforts fail and how to work around these challenges.
- Manage complexity. Scaling can lead to greater organisational and product complexity. Get the tools and confidence to rise to the challenge.
Upcoming Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner Course:
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Our Trainers
This Certified Scrum Master course will be delivered by one of the below Certified Scrum Trainers:
Karim Harbott
Karim has been working in product development since 2003 and has been involved in the Scrum and Agile world since 2008. He became a Certified Enterprise Coach (the highest Scrum Alliance coaching level) in 2014, became a Certified Scrum Trainer in 2016, and served on the Scrum Alliance board of directors from 2020-2022.
Karim wrote the learning objectives followed by all Scrum Alliance trainers for CSM and CSPO as well as the advanced classes, and is also the author of the best selling book, The 6 Enablers of Business Agility.
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner Course Information and FAQs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible up to two weeks before the start of a course without cost. After that point, the full course fee is due regardless of whether the registered person participates in the course. Participants can be substituted without charge.
You can find full details of our terms and conditions for our training courses, including cancellation and transfer policies on our terms and conditions page.
Training Packages
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If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, get in touch. We will work with you to create a bespoke training pathway that suits your or your team’s learning aspirations at a price that suits your budget.
Pre-work
- Preparation prior to the workshop requires approximately 60 minutes (or 120 minutes if no prior learning) on average.
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