Reesby Academy · Project Management
Agile Basics: Working in Sprints
Understand agile principles and deliver work in short cycles.
About this course
Agile approaches break large work into small increments that are reviewed and adjusted regularly. This course explains the core ideas and shows how short iterations can improve focus and feedback. You'll finish with a simple sprint plan and a clear way to review and adapt it.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to explain the core principles of agile working
- You'll be able to break a large piece of work into small deliverables
- You'll be able to plan and review a short iteration
- You'll be able to use feedback loops to adjust priorities
Course outline
- Tools you'll need8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAgile teams can work well with simple boards and a shared backlog, and many free tools support this.
- Why Agile Exists8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAgile emerged because long plans often fail when requirements change. Working in short cycles lets teams learn and adapt sooner.
- Core Agile Principles8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAgile is guided by values such as customer collaboration, responding to change and working software over documentation alone. Put simply, it's about feedback, collaboration and adaptability.
- Breaking Work Into Increments8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAn increment is a small, usable piece of work that adds value. Breaking large work into increments makes progress visible and feedback faster.
- Planning a Short Iteration8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA sprint planning session chooses the work for a short iteration, usually one to four weeks. The team commits to a realistic goal, not an impossible list.
- Reviewing and Adapting8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAt the end of each sprint, the team reviews what it delivered and reflects on how it worked. Small, regular changes make the next sprint better.
- Careers & next steps7 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAgile skills are used across technology, government, health and business. These roles often involve iterative delivery and team facilitation.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.