Agile Ways of Working in Youth Care: A Three-Week Course
Welcome to this comprehensive three-week course designed to help you progress from a novice to an advanced understanding of Agile methods in a youth care context.
This course is split into modules with hands-on tasks, designed to be completed over three weeks. At the end of the course, you will take a 35-question quiz to assess your understanding.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of Agile methodologies
- Apply Agile practices to real-world youth care scenarios
- Gain practical skills to implement Agile frameworks in youth care settings
- Create and manage Kanban boards for youth care projects
- Conduct effective sprint planning and retrospectives
- Lead and scale Agile practices in youth organizations
Course Structure:
Week 1: Foundation
Introduction to Agile and basic concepts
- Module 1: What is Agile?
- Module 2: Agile Principles & Values
- Module 3: Agile Frameworks Overview
Key Activities:
- Write Agile principles reflection
- Create an Agile manifesto poster
- Compare Scrum and Kanban approaches
Week 2: Application
Applying Agile in youth care contexts
- Module 4: Implementing Scrum in Youth Care
- Module 5: Creating a Kanban Board
- Module 6: Agile Retrospectives
Key Activities:
- Build a project Kanban board
- Conduct retrospective session
- Create user personas
Week 3: Advanced Practice
Scaling Agile in youth care settings
- Module 7: Agile Leadership & Facilitation
- Module 8: Measuring Success
- Module 9: Agile Mindset
- Module 10: Scaling Agile
Key Activities:
- Lead servant leadership exercises
- Create measurement dashboards
- Design scaling strategies
Assessment & Certification
Upon completing all modules and practical assignments, you'll take a comprehensive 35-question assessment covering both theoretical knowledge and practical application of Agile in youth care settings.
Successful completion earns you a verified certificate and CPD credits.