Accreditation of Practice for

Agile Leaders

For Agile Leaders that want to demonstrate their proficiency beyond their participation on trainings. The Agile Coaches Alliance Agile Leader Accreditation of Practice (AOP-AL) accredits the practical experience of a leader as a change agent and nurturer in Agile organizations, departments, areas or teams.
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Why to pursue an accreditation of practice?

Recognition and Credibility

Accreditation validates your practical experience and proficiency as a Scrum Master, providing external recognition and increasing your credibility within the industry. It demonstrates your commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Enhanced Marketability

Being accredited sets you apart from others in the job market. It increases your chances of securing exciting job opportunities and career advancement, as organizations often prioritize candidates with recognized credentials.

Expanded Knowledge and Skills

Through the accreditation process, you will deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, gain insights into best practices, and acquire new skills. This knowledge enables you to effectively guide and support Scrum teams, drive agility, and navigate complex projects.

Networking and Community

Accreditation connects you with a community of like-minded professionals, giving you access to valuable networking opportunities. Engaging with peers and experienced Agile Coaches allows for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Professional Development

Accreditation is not just a one-time achievement. It represents an ongoing commitment to professional growth. By maintaining your accreditation, you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments, ensuring your skills remain relevant in a rapidly evolving Agile landscape.

Guidance and Mentorship:

During the one-on-one call with a highly qualified Agile Coach, you can receive personalized guidance and mentorship tailored to your specific needs and goals. The coach can provide insights, answer questions, and offer valuable advice based on their extensive experience in the field.

Course Lessons

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience as an Agile leader

Demonstrate at least 2 years of experience as a leader and/or change agent in an organization (contract, pictures, written recommendations ..).

Agile Knowledge

Answer 2 questions related to Business Agility and the candidate answered in a way that demonstrated proficiency and deep knowledge.

Culture impact

Provide evidence of at least 1 cultural shift in an organization that enables/supports agility influenced by him/her.

Structure change

Provide evidence of at least 1 org. structure change (formal or informal) that enables/supports agility influenced by him/her.

Process implementation

Provide evidence of at least 1 process implementation in an organization that enables/supports agility influenced by him/her.

Continuous Improvement

Provide evidence of at least 1 team or area improvement process and its outcomes.

Demonstrate servant leadership

Provide evidence of at least 2 individual improvement process and its outcomes.

Evoke transformation

Showcase 1 case study of transforming an Organization or Area into enhanced Agility.

Personal growth

Share your self improvement goals as a Leader.
Who is going to accredit my practical experience? the

Agile Coaches Alliance

The industry is facing a challenge where many Agile transformations are being led by individuals who lack proper training and experience, yet still claim to be Agile Coaches.
This is a problem as it can lead to ineffective implementations and wasted resources.

At the Agile Coaches Alliance, we aim to address this issue by accrediting organizations and individuals that have demonstrated a serious commitment to their Scrum and Agile implementations by working with Accredited Coaches.

Agile Coaches Alliance Accredited Coaches (ACA-AC) are highly experienced Agile Coaches  and have undergone rigorous training and evaluation in both Agile and coaching, ensuring world-class professionalism in their practice.

Agile Coaches Alliance Accredited Coaches hold top level Agile Coaching certifications such as Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Team Coach (CTC) certifications by the Scrum Alliance® and ICF-ACC, ICF-PCC certifications by the International coaching federation among others. "Certified Enterprise Coach" and "Certified Team Coach" are certification marks of Scrum Alliance, Inc. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Agile Coaches Alliance © 2023 All Rights Reserved.
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