Refresh and elevate your Agile leadership skills with our Certified Agile Leader (CAL 1) refresher course. Designed to reinforce and enhance your competencies, this course empowers you to effectively coach and lead your organisation in today’s dynamic and unpredictable business landscape. Boost your organisation’s performance and thrive in a fast-paced environment with our comprehensive CAL refresher training.
Based on the trainer’s book, The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Survive in an Uncertain World, the course is aimed at executives, senior leaders, managers, coaches, and consultants who wish to deepen their knowledge of leadership, high-performance, and innovation.
- Public Course Options: Online or In Person
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Foundation
- Extras: A copy of Karim’s book ‘The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Thrive in an Uncertain World’ upon completion of the training


Why invest in a CAL refresher course?
- Stay current with Agile practices: Ensure you are up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in Agile methodologies, keeping your skills relevant and effective.
- Enhance coaching and leadership abilities: Reinforce and expand your capacity to coach, mentor, and lead Agile teams, fostering a more productive and collaborative work environment.
- Navigate dynamic market conditions: Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to handle the complexities and uncertainties of today’s fast-paced business landscape.
- Drive organisational performance: Continue to elevate your organisation’s performance by implementing proven Agile practices and principles that lead to greater efficiency and success.
- Foster continuous improvement: Cultivate a culture of ongoing learning and improvement within your teams, encouraging innovation and adaptability.
- Adapt to new challenges with confidence: Build resilience and confidence to face new challenges head-on, ensuring that you and your organisation can swiftly and effectively respond to change.
What is included?
- A two-day immersive learning experience facilitated by a highly respected, globally renowned Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL) educator
- Renewal of your Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) certificate worth $100
- A digital copy of Karim’s book, The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Thrive in an Uncertain World, upon course completion
- 12 months of free access to our On-demand Agile Leadership & Business Agility training upon course completion, worth $179
- Two years membership of the Scrum Alliance worth $100 – giving you access to exclusive Scrum Alliance member features and content
- Access to supporting course materials
- 16 Scrum Education Units® (SEUs)
- Project Management Professionals ® (PMP) can claim 14 PMI PDUs
Download our comprehensive course guide for detailed information about the content covered in our Certified Agile Leader course.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for those who have completed the Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) training and wish to renew their certification.
While the focus is on enhancing leadership skills in an Agile environment, it is also beneficial for team members and managers seeking to deepen their understanding of Agile principles.
We recommend refreshing your knowledge by reviewing the Agile Manifesto and revisiting our On-demand Agile Leadership & Business Agility training.
The course requires a minimum attendance of 16 hours. Full participation will result in the renewal of your Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) certification. Upon successful completion, attendees will renew their Certified Agile Leader status.
Exam
This course is accredited by the Scrum Alliance®. As long as you register with the same email address associated with your Scrum Alliance® account, you will renew your Certified Agile Leader® 1 certification.
What do I need?
In-Person Courses
- You do not need to bring a laptop or other equipment. A comprehensive workbook will be provided to all attendees.
- Refreshments, including lunch are included.
Online Courses
- We require delegates to use a laptop, computer or device with a large screen to ensure you can participate without the limitations of using a smaller device.
- A reliable internet connection is vital.
Take a look at our video for more on the difference between online and in-person courses.
What will I learn?
- How the changing business climate has led to the need for greater agility,
- How to lead in a climate of high complexity and rapid change,
- How to avoid a shallow transformation by focusing on The Six Enablers of Business Agility,
- Two frameworks for becoming a more effective leader,
- Neuroscience for leaders,
- How to diagnose and shift organisational culture,
- How to design an organisation for responsiveness, customer- centricity and fast feedback,
- How to create high-engagement, motivation and learning through 21st-century HR policies,
- How effective governance policies can enhance agility through experimentation and guardrails,
- How to set up and lead the change using the Business Agility Canvas.
Our CAL Educators have over a decade of real-world experience and deep expertise in agile methodologies.
Gain access to e-learning courses, tools and more with 45 days of access to our Agile Success Academy
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
Certified Agile Leader 1 Training 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.
Why become a Certified Agile Leader?
Agile leaders thrive in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Tough times build competitive advantage for Agile leaders because of the culture and business agility mindset they instil in their teams. Our Certified Agile Leadership course teaches you how to create, nurture and develop great answers to compelling questions.
As an Agile Leader, you will lead with purpose and vision to create Agile organisations that unleash your team’s creativity and passion.
Based around the trainer’s book, The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Survive in an Uncertain World, the course topics will include an introduction to enabling leadership styles, organisational cultures, structures, and policies that give organisations the adaptiveness to survive and thrive, in an increasingly complex and volatile landscape.
Training Packages
Our training packages aim to serve you. They help you define a clear pathway for your professional development with a range of training at a more cost-effective price.
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.
In-Person Training
When and where is the training?
The training runs from 09:30 to 17:30 on both days. Please be on time as there is a lot to cover.
The training venue is:
CCT Venues Smithfield,
Two East Poultry Ave,
Smithfield,
London,
EC1A 9PT
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Do I need to bring any equipment with me?
You do not need to bring a laptop or other equipment. A comprehensive workbook will be provided to all attendees, and you are welcome to take notes in that or in your own notepad.
Are refreshments included?
A complimentary continental breakfast will be served from 08:30; a hot buffet at lunchtime and fresh fruit, snacks and hot drinks are available throughout the day.
If you have any dietary requirements, please email us no later than five days prior to training to ensure your needs can be accommodated at training@agilecentre.com.
What should I wear?
The training is highly interactive and will involve lots of participation. You are invited to dress comfortably (jeans, trainers and even shorts & sandals will be perfectly fine!).
Planning your stay:
If you would like any assistance with planning your travel and accommodation, we will be happy to help you.
More information:
Should you have any special requirements or assistance need that you need us to accommodate, please do let us know at training@agilecentre.com so that we can ensure the course is accessible for all and make the necessary arrangements for you. Anything you share with us will be kept confidential.
CAL Course Topics
- The Changing Business Climate
- The Agile Leader 1 – Leadership Agility
- Organisational Culture + Case Study
- The Agile Leader 2 – Intent-based Leadership with Neuroscience
- Organisational Structure + 2 Case Studies
- People & Engagement (HR)
- Governance & Funding
- Leading The Change with The Business Agility Canvas
- Q&A
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