Making sense of agile certifications

Making Sense of Agile Certifications

Facilitator:AnjaliLeonEmail:[email protected]

Agile certifications anyone?

Why do you value certifications?

Careeradvancement

Requirementforjob

Proofofyourknowledge

Seekingnewknowledge(certisby-product)

A B

D C

CostperCertification:

$495.00– $3,000.00

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AgileMethodologiesandFrameworks

SAFe

Scrumban

XPScrum

Kanban

RUP

Lean

Crystal

AgileUmbrella

Source: 2016 The State of Agile Development Survey

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AGILE

SCRUMMASTER/TEAMCOACH

TEAMMEMBER(DEVELOPER,TESTER,BA)

PRODUCTOWNERAGILELEADER

AGILETRAINER

ENTERPRISECOACH

NewandShiftingRoles


CertifyingBodies

AgileCertifyingInstitute Scrum-institute.org ScrumStudy

Use your money wisely

Follow a path to mastery!

"Certifications are just a way to establish a baseline,” Daniel Gullo


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FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL EXPERT

FACTS:Methodology:ScrumOnly

• FundamentalsCertificationsrequiresclassestaughtbyCST

• CECcanrecommendcoacheesforcertification

• CSMrequiresasimpleexam

• CSPrequiresprovenexperienceandeducationunits(SEUs)

• CTCandCECrequiresrigorousapplicationandinterviewprocess

• CSTrequiresrigorousapplication,interviewprocessandaccreditationoftrainingmaterialCSMismostcommonAgilecertification


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FACTS:Methodology:ScrumOnly

• Certificationsbasedonassessments–trainingclassisoptional

• ExpertlevelcertificationsforScrumMaster

• PST(ProfessionalScrumTrainers)usestandardmaterialforthecourses.Achievedthroughrigorousapplicationandtrainthetrainerprocess


FUNDAMENTALS

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERT

www.icagile.org

FACTS:MethodologyAgnostic

• 8Tracks:• AgileCoaching• ValueManagement• AgileEngineering• AgileTesting•DevOps•DeliveryManagement• BusinessAgility• EnterpriseAgileCoaching

• Eachtrackhasprofessional,expertandmasterlevelcertifications

• CoursematerialiscompetencybasedandmustbecertifiedbyICAgile

Learningobjectivesrecommended byindustryexperts©PragmaticProjectLeadership,LLC.Allrightsreserved.

AgileCertifiedPractitioner2000hoursofgeneralprojectexperienceorPMPorPgMP1500hoursworkingonAgileprojectteams21contacthoursoftraininginAgilepractices3HourExam+Fee

ProfessionalBusinessAnalyst7500hoursofbusinessanalysisexperience2000hoursworkingonprojectteams35hourseducationinbusinessanalysis

4hourexam+Fee

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FACTS:MethodologyAgnostic

• Certificationsbasedondetailedexam

• Singlelevelofcertification(Professional)

•NeedPDUstoretaincertification

• ExamaccreditedbyPMI

• Exampreparationtrainersshouldholdcertification.MaterialusedbytrainersisnotaccreditedbyPMI.

ScaledAgileCertifications

SAFeAgilist SAFeProgramConsultant4.0

SAFePractitioner

SAFeProgramConsultantTrainer4.0

SAFeProductManager/

ProductOwner

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SAFeAdvancedScrumMaster


ScaledAgileCertifications

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Role: Scrum Master (Certification path to Mastery)

Fundamentals Professional Expert Master

ScrumAlliance CSM CSP CTC/CEC/CST

Scrum.org PSM1 PSM11 PSM111

PMI PMI-ACP

ICAgile ICP ICP-ATF(Facilitation)ICP-ACC(Coaching) ICE– AC(Coaching) ICM(Expertise in

multipledisciplines)

SCALING

SAFe SASM


Role: Product Owner (Certification path to Mastery)


Scrum Alliance CSPO CSP

Scrum.org PSO 1 PSPO 11

PMI PMI-ACP

ICAgile ICPICP-BVA (Business Value)ICP-PFM (portfolio mgmt)

ICE-VM (Value Mgmt)

ICM (Expertise in multiple disciplines)

SCALINGSAFe PMPO


Role: Team Member (Certification path to Mastery)


Scrum Alliance CSD CSP

Scrum.org PSD 1

PMI PMI-PBA (BAnalyst) PMI-ACP

ICAgile ICPICP-PRG (programming)ICP-ASD (SW Design)ICP-TST (testing)ICP-ATA (automation)

ICE-DV (Development)ICE-AT (Testing)

ICM (Expertise in multiple disciplines)

SCALING - ALLSAFe SA SP SPC / SPCT

LeSS Certified LeSSPractitioner Certified LeSS Trainer

Scrum.org NEXUS Open SPS

ScrumInc S@S CertifiedPractitioner

DAD Certified Disciplined Agilist Certified Disciplined Agile Practitioner

Certified Disciplined Agile Coach

Alternate Paths to Mastery and advancement

• Designyourownpathtomasterythroughbooks,competencytrainingandexperience

Focusonbuildingcompetency

• Thereisnobetterwaytogetintoanewjobthanresultsofyourownwork!

Dogoodwork- referrals

• Blog,createvideos/webinars/postyourslidedecks• Speakatconferences• Participateinthelocalcommunity

Letpeopleknowyourwork inthepublicforum

• Connectwithpeoplewhowillvouchforyou

Buildrelationships


First there was CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and all seemed well

There was a clear choice as far as student or hiring manager could tell

But then came CSPO, CSD and CSP

And more confusing equivalents starting with P

And just when you thought, well I think I can decode that

There came more wearing the SCRUMStudy, PMI or ICAgile hat

Scaling Agile has further muddied the waters

SAFe, LeSS, NEXUS etc. have their own scaling certifications and more Scrum certification daughters

I know what you are asking, there could not possibly be more?

The answer is yes - CTC, CEC, CST, CAL... just add to the score.

Time to make sense of these Agile Certifications?

- that’s true.

Tell me, what makes sense for you?

For me, while certifications can offer a key.

I must take charge of my own journey to Mastery!

Anjali LeonAgile Coach, Instructor and Consultant

Pragmatic Project Leadership, LLCEmail: [email protected]

@anjalileon

Upcoming PublicClasses:

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