Understand the Core Principles of Agile Methodology
Explore the history, principles, and current practice of Agile, through five short, practical lessons delivered to your inbox.
- 5–10 minute daily lessons, developed by IPL faculty and practitioners
- Frameworks you can apply the same day
- No cost, no obligation, unsubscribe anytime
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What You'll Learn, Day by Day
Each lesson builds on the last, taking you from core concepts to practical application.
day 1
Where Agile Came From
The history of software development that led to the Agile Manifesto.
day 2
The Agile Manifesto
The four values and twelve principles behind Agile, explained in plain language.
day 3
Agile Frameworks in Practice
How Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks apply the same Agile principles differently.
day 4
Common Agile Roles
How responsibilities are typically distributed across an Agile team.
day 5
Next Steps
Common misconceptions about Agile, best practices, and resources to continue building the skill.
A Preview of Day 1
Here’s an excerpt of exactly what lands in your inbox on day one.
Institute of Product Leadership
Day 1 of 5: Where Agile Came From
Today's lesson
Agile is often reduced to ‘daily standups and sprints,’ but it started as a response to a specific set of problems in software delivery. Today, you’ll learn where it came from and why that context still matters.
- The delivery problems that led to the Agile Manifesto
- The four core values behind every Agile framework
- One question to ask before adopting a new Agile ritual
Tomorrow: The Agile Manifesto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course really free?
Yes. There is no cost, and no obligation to enroll in any IPL program, to receive the lessons.
How much time does each lesson take?
Each email is designed to be read in 5–10 minutes, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Will I be contacted by an admissions advisor?
You may receive occasional relevant updates from IPL. You can unsubscribe at any time, and the course itself involves no sales calls.
Who is this course for?
Anyone working on or with a development team, including product managers, business analysts, and engineers who want a working grasp of Agile principles.
What happens after the five days?
You will have a working understanding of Agile methodology, and we will point you toward deeper resources, including IPL’s full programs, if you would like to continue.
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