Preparation for ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC) Certificate
The British Academy for Training and Development offers the ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC) Course. The ICAgile Certified Expert In Agile Coaching Course (ICE-AC) is a far-reaching and advanced programme that develops professional coaching competencies inside the Agile context. Mastering core coaching skills stimulates your ability to lead Agile transformations and empower teams. Attendees will enhance their understanding of professional coaching, mentoring, and facilitation while getting practice of real-world Agile coaching. Attendees of this course will explore advanced techniques in developing the Agile mindset, thereby gaining profound expertise in individual and team coaching. The course also addresses the ethics of coaching and how to effectively establish coaching agreements. A significant emphasis is placed on coaching for high performance, resolving conflicts, and creating a safe and inclusive environment for team collaboration. This programme will look to expand coaching the enterprise, aligning Agile values with organisational culture, and addressing complex issues faced during transformation. Another area of focus will be personal development as a coach, engaging in reflection on practice, and establishing a clearly defined coaching position for the purpose of empowering themselves in their coaching development. By the end of the course, attendees would have demonstrated competence in Agile coaching skills, team dynamics, facilitative leadership, and enterprise agility, becoming eligible for the distinguished ICAgile Certified Expert (ICE-AC).
Overview
Course Objectives
Objective:
By the end of this course, attendees will be able:
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To establish a strong foundation in the mindset and core competencies of Agile Coaching.
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To offer attendees with experience in applying professional coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
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To enable Agile Coaches to guide teams and individual members towards high performance.
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To help attendees in dealing with conflict, dysfunction, and change in organisations.
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To prepare Coaches for leading sustainable Agile transformations at team and organisational levels.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
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Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Team Leaders.
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Product Owners and Project Managers who wish to develop coaching abilities.
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Organisational Change Agents and Transformation Leads.
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Any professional with an Agile background willing to become a certified Agile Coach.
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Anyone participating in Agile adoption and team development efforts.
Course Outline
Agile Coaching Mindset
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Understanding the role of an Agile Coach
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Developing an Agile mindset and presence
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Ethics, professionalism, and self-awareness
Coaching Skills
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Core coaching competencies
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Active listening and powerful questioning
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Coaching conversation frameworks
Mentoring Agile Roles
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Distinctions between mentoring and coaching
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Supporting Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile team members
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Encouraging role-specific development
Facilitating Agile Practices
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Leading Agile ceremonies effectively
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Designing and facilitating retrospectives
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Creating a safe space for collaboration
Coaching Teams Toward High Performance
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Team development stages (e.g., Tuckman’s model)
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Drexler/Sibbet Team Performance Model
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Creating team agreements and promoting ownership
Handling Conflict and Dysfunction
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Identifying and addressing team dysfunction
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Building psychological safety
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Managing resistance and interpersonal conflict
Organisational Change and Systems Coaching
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Coaching across multiple teams
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Understanding organisational systems and culture
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Supporting Agile transformation and systemic change
Continuous Growth and Self-Development
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Reflective practices
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Ongoing professional development
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Building a coaching portfolio
Schedule & Fees
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