ICP Agile Certified Coaching
The ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching) is a certification offered by ICAgile that focuses on developing the mindset, skills, and knowledge required to become an effective Agile coach. This certification is ideal for Agile team facilitators, Scrum Masters, project managers, and anyone interested in becoming an Agile coach to guide teams in Agile practices, foster collaboration, and promote continuous improvement.
The ICP-ACC certification course emphasizes building coaching competencies that help Agile coaches support individuals, teams, and organizations in adopting Agile principles and frameworks. It explores not only the mechanics of Agile but also the human aspects of coaching, such as building trust, handling conflict, and fostering a healthy team environment.
Key areas of focus in the ICP-ACC certification training include:
- The Agile Coaching Mindset: Understanding what it means to be an Agile coach and the importance of adopting a coaching stance that promotes empowerment and growth within teams.
- Coaching vs. Mentoring: Developing the ability to differentiate between coaching, mentoring, teaching, and facilitating, and knowing when to apply each technique depending on the team’s maturity.
- Foundations of Professional Coaching: Learning core coaching skills like active listening, powerful questioning, and goal setting to help individuals and teams achieve their objectives.
- Team Dynamics: Understanding how to foster healthy team dynamics, facilitate team growth, and support teams through conflict resolution and collaboration.
- Facilitating Agile Practices: Supporting teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or XP while tailoring coaching techniques to their needs and organizational context.
- Agile Transformation: Coaching teams and organizations through Agile transformations by helping them understand and adopt Agile principles, frameworks, and mindsets for sustainable change.
The ICP-ACC certification requires participation in a formal training course, which typically includes interactive learning, role-playing, and real-world case studies. There is no formal exam, but participants must demonstrate their understanding of coaching principles through participation and feedback.
Upon earning the ICP-ACC certification, professionals are equipped to take on roles as Agile coaches, helping teams and organizations enhance their Agile practices, overcome challenges, and continuously improve performance. This certification helps individuals grow their leadership skills and become key change agents in Agile transformations.
