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Certificate in Agile Leadership

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Directors, project managers, and department heads use this five-day programme to introduce an agile culture to their teams. It covers how to shift from traditional project governance to agile frameworks. The focus is on SCRUM and KANBAN. Delegates learn to support self-organising teams, manage continuous improvement, and respond to market changes without disrupting daily operations.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 26–30 Oct 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027London£3,360 + VAT
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  • 18–22 Jan 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Mar 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Rapid technological change and market volatility require organisations to adapt quickly. If your teams resist new processes, the business loses its advantage. The core challenge is simple. Managers must identify the need for change and respond to it without throwing daily operations into chaos.

Many businesses now use agile management methods to speed up delivery, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain their market position when competitors fail to adapt to new demands. This course provides the tools to build an agile culture. It compares traditional portfolio governance with agile approaches. Delegates see where each system fits best.

Across five days, the programme covers self-organisation and continuous improvement. Delegates examine the SCRUM framework and KANBAN methods to see how they handle operational work in environments where requirements shift constantly and traditional planning falls short. The sessions include practical exercises on agile estimation and the SCAMPER technique for decision making. They look at the nine types of multiple intelligence.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Identify where traditional portfolio governance and project approaches underperform compared to agile practices
  2. Facilitate new ideas and requirements to increase employee motivation and deliver value
  3. Determine which agile tools and techniques fit the delegate's own work situation
  4. Support teams with effective structures for self-organisation
  5. Lead a continuous improvement culture within a team

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Directors and senior decision-makers
  • Line managers
  • Project managers
  • Specialists working in teams to deliver value
  • Stakeholders who influence work processes, including quality department staff

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Traditional Governance Approaches

    • Project management and the nature of projects
    • Differences between line management and project management
    • The project manager's role in leadership
    • Managing performance deliveries
    • Interpersonal skills for leaders
    • Portfolio management and work governance
  2. Day 2

    Agile Leadership

    • Comparing traditional management with agile leadership
    • Making people awesome
    • Delivering value continuously
    • Making safety a prerequisite
    • The nine types of multiple intelligence for rapid learning
    • Core principles of agile leadership
  3. Day 3

    Applying Agile

    • How agile approaches function
    • Practical exercise on multiple iterations
    • Using retrospectives to drive continuous improvement
    • Team decision making with the SCAMPER technique
    • Practical agile estimation
    • Reviewing team behaviours
  4. Day 4

    Scrum

    • The origins of the Scrum framework
    • Creative problem solving in Scrum
    • Roles and responsibilities within a Scrum team
    • Managing projects with Scrum
    • Using Scrum for operational work
    • Common challenges during adoption
  5. Day 5

    Kanban

    • Managing work with the Kanban approach
    • Maintaining a continuous flow of value
    • Mindfulness practices for leading through change
    • Comparing Kanban with Scrum
    • Overcoming barriers to adoption
    • Creating a personal plan for agile goals

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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