Agile Coaching Track Learning Objectives

The Agile Manifesto transformed how organizations approach change, demonstrating that adaptability is not just a necessity but a powerful tool for growth. However, while the principles of agility encourage flexibility and innovation, the reality is that change can be difficult, disruptive, and challenging for individuals and teams.

Agile coaching provides the critical support needed to navigate this complexity, guiding teams to embrace change, improve collaboration, and drive sustainable transformation across an organization.

The Agile Coaching Track is designed to develop agile coaches who can facilitate lasting change at every level—from individual teams to enterprise-wide initiatives. This structured path begins with Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), progresses to Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), and culminates in the ICAgile Expert (ICE-AC) certification.

Each step builds essential skills in facilitation, professional coaching, mentoring, and teaching. Agile coaches are equipped to lead teams through agile transformations, manage conflict, and foster high-performing environments that align with agile values and principles.

Since 2011, the Agile Coaching discipline has grown significantly, establishing a common language and standardizing core competencies. This shared understanding benefits both agile practitioners and organizations by creating clear pathways for development and hiring.

The Agile Coaching Track differentiates agile coaching from consulting and other advisory roles, emphasizing the importance of facilitation, professional coaching skills, and mentorship.

However, while classroom learning is valuable, it is not enough to achieve mastery. True agile coaching expertise requires practice, reflection, and continuous professional growth. Agile coaches must develop the ability to address real-world challenges, overcome organizational impediments, and drive agile transformation at scale.

This track provides the foundation for agile coaches to become catalysts for meaningful change, ensuring agile values translate into tangible business results.

Download this guide to gain a comprehensive overview of the Agile Coaching Track, including essential skills, mindset shifts, and learning objectives that empower agile coaches to lead successful transformations in their teams and organizations.