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Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) Training

Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) Training

Bring agility to your organization with the CAL certification

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Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) Training Prerequisites

Prerequisites and Eligibility
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Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) Training Highlights

Become A Certified Agile Leader

16 Hours Live Instructor-Led Sessions



Earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs



Real-World Simulations and Activities


Six Months Post-Class Career Guidance


Free 2-year Scrum Alliance Membership


Gateway to Global Scrum community


Build a solid foundation of Agile leadership with Certified Agile Leadership which lets you take up Certified Agile Leadership (CAL-1) Training. The course brings together the essence of organization or team agility along with leadership agility.

Through immersive, customized courses created by pioneers in business and team agility, practice agile leadership theory with like-minded leaders. Unlike other Scrum or agile courses, the Scrum Alliance certified Agilists who offer Certified Agile Leadership have years of expertise teaching agile teams and supporting agile transformations. Our instructors assist your performance outside the classroom through e-courses, a rich resource library, and a robust alumni community, all of which have high approval ratings.

CAL Essentials (CAL-E), CAL for Teams (CAL-T), and CAL for Organizations (CAL-O) were the foundational certification courses in the CAL program which have now been restuctured and enhanced into the CAL-1, and CAL-2 . Taking these two necessary basic courses is a prerequisite for CAL II, which combines verified practice, advanced instruction, and peer-driven workshops to help you master these abilities.

KnowledgeHut is a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (Scrum Alliance REA). Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1™) and Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) are registered trademarks owned by Scrum Alliance.

Why KnowledgeHut

The KnowledgeHut Advantage

Experiential Workshops

Scrum activities, team-based exercises, and case studies: workshops with hands-on learning.

Elite Panel of Agilists

Learn from the best Scrum Alliance-certified Agilists with experience across industries.

Expert Practitioners

Get actionable tips and techniques for your Agile toolbox from our expert practitioners.

The Largest Agile Network

2-year free Scrum Alliance membership - enter the largest Scrum and Agile communities.

Continual Learning Support

Webinars, e-books, tutorials, articles, and interview questions - we're right by you in your learning journey!

Post-Class Career Support

Six months of post-training mentor guidance to overcome challenges in your Agile career.

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About the Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) Training

1. Who provides the CAL for Organizational Managers certification?

The CAL certification is offered by Scrum Alliance, a world-renowned body dedicated to helping professionals, leaders and organizations embrace agile by understanding its principles, processes, and values. 




2. Can I get CAL for Organizational Managers certified without taking the course?

You cannot get CAL certified without undertaking the course as per Scrum Alliance requirements.




3. What is the process to get the CAL for Organizational Managers certification?

Step 1: Take the 2-day CAL for Organizational Managers course from a Global Registered Education Ally of Scrum Alliance. After you successfully complete the course, you will receive a welcome email from Scrum Alliance.

Step 2: Click on the link you received from Scrum Alliance and activate your Scrum Alliance certification account.

Step 3: You will then be requested to accept a license agreement.

Step 4: On accepting the license agreement, you will be able to instantly download your CAL certifications instantly!

4. Do you provide a course completion certificate?

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate on successfully completing the course.


Certified Agile Leadership Training (CAL-1) COURSE CURRICULUM

Curriculum

1. The Case for Agile Leadership

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the core principles of agile leadership and how it differs from traditional leadership styles.
  • Identify the challenges faced by traditional leadership approaches in today's dynamic work environment and the benefits of adopting a more agile approach.

Topics

  • Define agile leadership.
  • Discuss the key differentiators between an agile leadership approach and general leadership
  • approach.
  • Explain challenges that traditional management approaches face in today's world of work.
  • Describe the benefits of becoming a more effective leader for teams and organizations.
  • Describe key mindset shifts required for effective leadership in complex and uncertain
  • conditions.

2. Agile Leadership in Action

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the purpose and key characteristics of leadership frameworks.
  • Analyze the benefits and challenges of implementing a leadership development framework.
  • Explore methods for self-assessment and improvement based on leadership models.
  • Identify key leadership skills for success in Agile environments.
  • Practice fostering growth in others and developing your own agility as a leader.

Topics

  • Define a leadership framework and/or model.
  • Identify key characteristics of leadership frameworks that support successful leadership development and growth.
  • Examine the benefits and challenges of having a structured leadership development framework.
  • Demonstrate at least one way to inspect and adapt your own leadership behavior based on a
  • leadership framework and/or model to increase effectiveness.
  • Identify at least 5 leadership skills that help Agile Leaders be successful.
  • Practice at least 2 leadership skills that can help grow competency in others.
  • Practice at least 2 leadership skills that can help you grow as an agile leader.

What You Will Learn

What You Will Learn
Agile Leadership Skills

Develop essential agile leadership skills to thrive in a constantly changing work environment.

Building high-performing teams

Build and empower high-performing teams through effective communication and collaboration strategies.

Navigating Challenges

Navigate organizational change and cultivate a positive culture that fosters innovation and agility.

Leveraging Frameworks

Leverage leadership frameworks for self-assessment and continuous improvement as an agile leader.


Who should attend this course?

Who This Course Is For
  • Agile Team Members
  • Managers
  • Decision Makers
  • Change Leaders
  • Executives
  • Coaches/Consultants
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What practical skills can I expect to have after completing the CAL-1 course?

You will learn the tools and techniques to bring business agility to your organization:

  • Think, focus and behave like how Agile leaders do
  • Lead and motivate the workforce of today
  • Create an organizational culture that is able to cope with changing market conditions and adapt
  • Connect to a global workforce and create a culture of transparency, creativity and adaptation
  • Lead your organization through uncertainty
  • Support change and an agile mind-set
  • Be socially, situationally and self- aware
  • Engage your employees without micromanaging
  • Understand Organizational Culture
  • Learn the impact Agility has on Value Creation
  • Scale Agile practices across an organization
  • Bring transparency using feedback loops and continual revision
  • Understand the impact of Organizational change on the people
  • Using behaviour to influence the way the team operates
  • Agile mindset to boost team performance
  • Build trust and collaboration across teams

2. How does a CAL-1 certification help me?

The CAL certification helps you:

  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and Agile
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with a volatile and complex business world
  • Display leadership abilities in times of change
  • Champion Agile change in your organization
  • Be among the highest earning C-suite professionals in the industry
  • Network with other industry leaders and Agile professionals
  • Advance your agile leadership learning towards the Certified Agile Leadership II (CAL II) Certification.

3. Who is the CAL-1 course for?

This course is best suited for:

  • Senior Executives
  • Coaches/Consultants
  • Agile Team Members/Aspiring Agilists
  • Project/Program Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Team Leads
  • Organizational Decision Makers
  • Change Leaders

4. What are the prerequisites for the CAL-1 course?

There are no prerequisites for attending this course. Anyone who wishes to become an Agile leader will find this course suitable.

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