I came across few Agile coach certifications. Not sure what to go ahead with. I have Project management and Agile scrum master experience in handling scrum teams. Mainly am looking forward to take up Agile coach responsibilities in coaching the teams. My Colleagues are suggesting to go ahead with PMI-ACP. But I have come across ICP-ACC, Scrum alliance Agile Coach certifications (CEC,PSMI),SAFe certifications. Please Suggest any. Saving Changes...
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I am PMI-ACP and I earned the certifications what today is called Agile Business Consortium (all of them) which were focused on DSDM framework and I have participated on it then the place where I worked gave me the possibility to get them. Because my actual work place I earned SAFe POPM and SAFe Scrum Master too. So, if you ask me, "the best" certification is PMI-ACP because it is a general certification that contains all needed to work with any method/framework or agile based environment. But, in my case, to decide about to spend time and effort for getting a certification I made my own estimation about future market demands. PMP, PMI-ACP and PMI-PBA were my own decision and IIBA´s CBAP too. The others were because the place where I worked gave me the chance to get them. It seems that the market is demanding Scrum based certifications but in this case is not easy to decide what organization to choose for getting it.
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Apr 29, 2021 2:19 AM
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Hello Thayyaba, Agile Coaching is learned and gained from experience, rather than simply a certification. Often, there is a misconception on what it really means and requires to be an Agile Coach. Certainly, not saying that is you, however, what I am trying to highlight is that it takes significant experience and the right mindset to move into that realm.
As far as certification, stick with coaching authorities. ACP, PSM, SAFe, etc. all can help with knowledge, but not directly in the way of coaching. IC Agile would be my recommendation in getting started if that is the direction you are looking to take your career.
Remember, one can move toward coaching sans certification, and one is not automatically a coach with a certification. Same with other fields, SM, PM, etc.
It is the learning and practice that is important. Good Luck on your journey! Saving Changes...
A certification complements existing experience but doesn't pre-empt it. I'd recommend gaining some experience (2 years minimum) in an agile coaching role first before seeking a certification if you feel you need one. Also, while there are multiple agile coaching credentials, you might want to consider a non-agile coaching credential from a reputable organization such as ICF.
If you feel you are lacking in some coaching awareness, find a seasoned coach as a mentor and read Lyssa Adkins book "Coaching Agile Teams".
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Thayyaba
A certification like PMI-ACP without experience is as good as Concrete with Steel. It might work for a few months then the structure will crack and fail.
Having a certification doesn’t make someone a good coach because coaching should stem off of experience, not theory.
PMI-ACP is a great certification but whether it’s good for you or not, that depends what you do, what you goals are and how this will and if it will add value to you as a professional so you are the best person to answer this question.
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Hesham ElkhadrawyPlanning Engineer| KEO International ConsultantsCairo, C, Egypt
Apr 21, 2021 6:37 AM
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I am PMI-ACP and I earned the certifications what today is called Agile Business Consortium (all of them) which were focused on DSDM framework and I have participated on it then the place where I worked gave me the possibility to get them. Because my actual work place I earned SAFe POPM and SAFe Scrum Master too. So, if you ask me, "the best" certification is PMI-ACP because it is a general certification that contains all needed to work with any method/framework or agile based environment. But, in my case, to decide about to spend time and effort for getting a certification I made my own estimation about future market demands. PMP, PMI-ACP and PMI-PBA were my own decision and IIBA´s CBAP too. The others were because the place where I worked gave me the chance to get them. It seems that the market is demanding Scrum based certifications but in this case is not easy to decide what organization to choose for getting it.
Hello sergio
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Apr 29, 2021 7:48 AM
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Apr 29, 2021 2:19 AM
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RAMESH PBAuthorised Training Partner - PMI for PMP & PMI-ACP| educationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
None of the original signatories to Agile Manifesto were certified methodologists. But that doesn't mean certification will not add value. If you need to be a soccer coach you need to have education tailored to your experience. Otherwise you cannot be a coach. Certification lends credence to your maturity and always desirable. Saving Changes...
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