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Professional Agile Leadership™ Essentials (PAL-E) Certification

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials

Hone your leadership role to elevate agility and lead agile transformations

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PAL-E Certification Course Highlights

Validate Your Agile Leadership

16-Hour Live Instructor-Led Online Training

Earn 14 PMI PDUs on Course Completion

Training Material from Co-creator of Scrum

Real-World Simulations, Case Studies

Exam Fee Included in the Course Fee

Comprehensive Exam Preparation Support

Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Agile practice to guide your organization through change and uncertainty. Reinforce and support your Agile teams, improve your effectiveness in leading change, and add value to organizational processes. Validate your leadership skills and ensure successful Agile transformations.

Learn from our workshop that is tailored to meet your needs. Become a more resilient and creative leader by participating in extensive team-based exercises, theory, and instructions. The Professional Agile Leadership™ (PAL I) is a designation offered by Scrum.org™ to practitioners who successfully pass the PAL I assessment.

Professional Agile Leadership™ and Scrum.org™ are registered trademarks owned by Scrum.org. upGrad KnowledgeHut is a member of Scrum.org's Professional Training Network (PTN).

Demand for Professional Agile Leaders

Agile Leaders Are the Most Sought-After Professionals
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With the rising popularity of Agile across a wide range of industries and functions, the demand for Agile leaders who can impact current and future business is at an all-time high, only set to soar further.

WHY KNOWLEDGEHUT FOR PAL-E Certification

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Solid Track Record

upGrad KnowledgeHut has successfully empowered over 450,000+ professionals with certifications in Agile and Scrum.

Experiential Workshops

Agile leadership activities, exercises, and case studies: High energy workshops with hands-on, interactive learning.

Elite Panel of Agile Trainers

Get trained by accredited Agile Trainers with over a decade of diverse, hands-on experience across industries worldwide.

Mentorship by Industry Experts

Get real-world tips and time-tested techniques from highly qualified, seasoned mentors with extensive industry experience.

Continual Learning Support

Webinars, e-books, tutorials, articles, and interview questions—providing comprehensive support every step of your learning journey!

Exclusive Post-Training Sessions

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

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Enlightening journey

Completing the program has been an enlightening journey, and I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge, skills, and insights I have gained under your guidance.

Trainer's dedication to excellence was evident throughout the training, from the comprehensive curriculum to the engaging delivery methods and the unwavering support of your instructors. The resources and materials provided were invaluable, and the hands-on exercises truly enhanced my learning experience.

Moreover, the positive and encouraging environment fostered by trainer made every session enjoyable and motivating. Your commitment to the success of your students is truly commendable, and I feel confident that the skills I have acquired will significantly benefit me in my professional endeavors.

Thank you once again for your outstanding training program. It has been a privilege to learn from such knowledgeable and passionate experts. I look forward to applying what I have learned and continuing to grow in my field.

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KnowledgeHut offers an excellent learning environment. They deliver sessions infused with engaging team concepts, making extended periods of learning feel effortless. With real-time experts leading the way, one can easily immerse themselves in the learning process and enjoy a fruitful educational experience. Gratitude to Knowledge Hut for providing such invaluable learning opportunities.

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Insightful learning experience

It was a great and insightful learning experience with knowledgable trainers assisting every single time when in need. The course was well designed to cater the topic.

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Comprehensive course content

The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques in a clear and engaging manner. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided practical examples that helped me grasp complex concepts easily.

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Nice and Informative , especially trainer was knowledgeable and explanation of concepts along with examples and real time scenarios was awesome, this is apt for the best trainings and coach.

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About PAL-E Certification and Exam

1. Who provides the PAL-E certification? 

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

2. How does a PAL I certification help me?

The PAL I certification helps you:

  • Become an Agile leader par excellence
  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and Agile
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with a volatile and complex business world
  • Land lucrative roles in top companies globally
  • Expand your skillset through rigorous training and coursework
  • Enhance your reputation as an Agile leader of the future

3. Can I get certified without taking a PAL-E course?

Although taking the course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. Scrum.org believes that true learning requires in-person/online training and hands-on experience with PSTs or recognized trainers.

Prerequisites for PAL-E Certification

Prerequisites and Eligibility
Prerequisites

Profile Agile Leadership Essentials Course Syllabus

Curriculum

1. Theory and Principles

Learning Objectives:

Learn about Scrum Values, Scrum Team and developing a common language of agile.

2. Improving Value Delivery

Learning Objectives:

Learn about Product Vision, Product Value Business Strategy and identifying core problems in IT Product and Software Development.

3. Value - The "What"

Learning Objectives:

Learn about organizational Design and structure and the purpose of Organizational Agility.

4. Culture - The "Who"

Learning Objectives:

Understand the responsibilities of management in Agile change of an organization.

5. Professionalism - The "How"

Learning Objectives:

Understand introduction and establishment of Agile techniques and techniques to guide and coach Agile teams.

6. Scaling

Learning Objectives:

Learn to measure the benefits and impacts of agility in your organization, the success/failure criteria for Agile transformation.

What You Will PAL-E Certification Course

Learning Objectives
What is Agile

Learn about the fundamentals and practices of Agile and their benefits to an organization

Agile Techniques

Get a professional introduction to the implementation and use of Agile techniques and practices

Importance of Agile

Learn about why it is crucial that organizations adopt Agile to survive in this changing world

How Agile Works

Learn what makes Agile effective and how to measure its success from a business perspective

Create Agile Culture

Understand how to create a culture of engagement and continuous improvement using Agile

Supporting Teams

Understand how to implement the techniques and tools needed to support agile teams

Who Can Attend the PAL-E Certification

Who Is This Course For
  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Agile Managers
  • Aspiring Agile Leaders
  • Leaders responsible for Agile transformation
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PAL-E Certification Course FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
PAL-E Training

1. What practical skills can I expect to have after completing the PAL-E training?

PAL I is among the most recognized credentials for Agile leaders. On completing the PAL-E workshop, you will learn to:

  • Apply agility to improve your organization's performance
  • Influence the culture and values of your organization and its ability to reap the benefits of agility
  • Lead behavioural changes
  • Improve value delivery
  • Solve the core problems in product development
  • Establish Agile techniques
  • Lead an Agile transformation
  • Guide and coach agile teams, and to help them remove impediments
  • Measure the benefits and impacts of agility in your organization
  • Change the way you organize and manage work

2. How does a PAL I certification help me? 

The PAL I certification helps you:

  • Become an Agile leader par excellence
  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and Agile
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with a volatile and complex business world
  • Land lucrative roles in top companies globally
  • Expand your skillset through rigorous training and coursework
  • Enhance your reputation as an Agile leader of the future

3. Who is the PAL-E training course for? 

This course is best suited for:

  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Agile Managers
  • Leaders responsible for Agile transformation of a division/organization

4. What are the prerequisites for the PAL-E training?

  • There are no set prerequisites to attend the course.
  • A solid understanding of Scrum and Agile fundamentals is recommended.

5. What next after PAL-E training? 

Once you complete your PAL-E training, you can aim for the Professional Agile Leadership™ - Evidence-Based Management™ (PAL-EBM) credential. This advanced level credential will help you to validate your expertise as a leader and give you an advanced level of understanding of how an empirical approach helps organizations to continuously improve.

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