What skills can I learn from Agile courses on Coursera?

Coursera's Agile courses cover a wide range of practical skills to enhance your project management and team collaboration capabilities: Fundamental Agile principles and methodologies including Scrum , Kanban , and Lean Techniques for effective team collaboration and communication Tools and practices for managing Agile projects, such as Jira and Trello Skills for facilitating Agile meetings and sprints Strategies for handling change and driving continuous improvement within teams Approaches to scaling Agile practices across large organizations

Do I need experience in project management to start learning Agile on Coursera?

Agile courses on Coursera are structured to support learners at all levels: Beginners can start with the basics of Agile methodologies and understand the Agile mindset. Intermediate learners can deepen their knowledge of Agile practices and tools. Experienced professionals can focus on advanced topics like Agile leadership and transformation strategies.

What certifications and credentials can I earn through Agile courses on Coursera?

Learners can earn various credentials through Agile courses on Coursera that signify their expertise in the field: Professional certificates that validate your skills in implementing Agile practices Specializations that delve deeper into specific Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban Certifications in partnership with globally recognized Agile organizations

What career opportunities are available with skills in Agile methodologies?

Skills gained from Agile courses can lead to diverse roles in many industries, including: Agile Coach guiding teams on Agile adoption and best practices Scrum Master facilitating daily scrums, sprint reviews, and ensuring Agile adoption Product Owner managing product backlogs and stakeholder communications Project Manager overseeing projects using Agile methodologies to ensure efficient delivery Software Development Manager integrating Agile practices into development processes

How can I purchase agile training courses for my team?

Looking to enhance your team's agile skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our agile training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.

Best Agile Courses & Certificates [2025]

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IBM
Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
2.4K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google
Agile Project Management
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Employee Coaching, Team Management, Prioritization, Professional Networking, Estimation
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
14K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Atlassian
Agile with Atlassian Jira
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Administration, Continuous Improvement Process
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
9.4K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado System
Agile Leadership
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Adaptability, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New AI skills
Google
Google Project Management:
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Backlogs, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning, Project Schedules, Change Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Structure, Data Storytelling
Build toward a degree
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
128K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Google
Google Agile Essentials
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Product Management, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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IBM
IBM IT Scrum Master
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Software Design, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing, Backlogs, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Network Troubleshooting
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
9.3K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Open Mindset, Adaptability
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Agile Project Management
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Virtual Teams, Leadership
Build toward a degree
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
394 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Performance Measurement, Adaptability, Decision Making, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Management Reporting, Analytics, Business Transformation
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Scrum Master Certification
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Scaled Agile Framework, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Scalability, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Management Reporting
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
3.2K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Minnesota
Agile Software Development
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
7.4K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks