Step into the next phase of your leadership journey with our Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) course. This engaging two-day workshop is designed to help you develop the mindset and capabilities needed to lead effectively in today’s fast-changing, complex environments. Led by a globally recognised Certified Agile Leader® educator, this course blends practical leadership development with real-world application. You’ll explore how to coach teams, foster agility across your organisation, and lead with clarity and confidence through uncertainty.
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Virtual Classroom courses provide an experience very close to in-person, without the need to travel to one of our training centres.
Live and trainer-led, delivered by the same experienced trainers who lead our in-person events.
The latest video conferencing software, allowing you to see and interact with your trainer and the other delegates.
Support for video break-out rooms and advanced collaboration, with virtual whiteboards, polls and quizzes, to allow you to engage in group work with your fellow delegates.
Digital access to training manuals.
Option of physical training manuals to your home/office.
Virtual Classroom events run 09:00 - 17:00, UK Time, and include regular breaks throughout the day. You can join from anywhere, with just a computer, webcam, microphone and Internet connection. Our friendly team are happy to help you get set up.
Please note: We use multiple venues per location. To confirm the venue for your event, please contact us.
London: etc.venues 120 Moorgate
120 Moorgate, Moorgate, EC2M 6UR.
Fantastic location in the City of London's Square Mile right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Vibrant, buzzy cafe
and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.
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London: etc.venues Tenter House
45 Moorfields, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AE.
Fantastic location right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Striking design, loads of daylight and great views across the City.
Vibrant, buzzy cafe and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.
New 'City Mezze' food offering provides a powerful explosion of energising brain fuel packed with taste and quality.
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London: etc.venues Bonhill House
1-3 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX.
A converted warehouse with its own contemporary art collection - providing a stimulating environment. Great location
close to Silicon Roundabout and Tech City, and a short walk from the City of London.
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ect.venues Maple House
Manchester: etc.venues Piccadilly - 11 Portland Street
11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU.
Situated across the 8th floor with fantastic views over the city and an abundance of natural light. Vibrant design, state of the art tech and on-site catering.
Only half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly Station with direct trains to London and Birmingham.
Please note: We use multiple venues per location. To confirm the venue for your event, please contact us.
Manchester: Novotel Manchester Centre
21 Dickinson St, Manchester, M1 4LX.
Relax in 4-star comfort just steps from Chinatown at Novotel Manchester Centre hotel in the city's convention quarter, just minutes from St Peter's Square and only half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly Station with direct trains to London and Birmingham.
The Certified Agile Leader 1 course will enable me to:
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Enable deep, enterprise-wide transformation
Apply the Six Enablers of Business Agility – Leadership, Culture, Organisation, Product, Technology, and Delivery – to drive lasting agility beyond surface-level change.
Leverage leadership frameworks and neuroscience to elevate performance
Use practical models and neuroscience-based insights to improve decision-making, boost resilience, and cultivate high-performing teams and cultures.
Lead effectively in a fast-changing, complex world
Develop the mindset and skills to navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and guide teams through change with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Foster agile cultures and design responsive organisations
Identify and shift organisational culture, and build structures and systems that enable rapid feedback, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
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Lead change with structured tools and agile governance
Use the Business Agility Canvas and adaptive governance practices to plan, align, and execute Agile transformation initiatives with purpose and accountability.
Course Overview
Step into the next phase of your leadership journey with our Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) course. This engaging two-day workshop is designed to help you develop the mindset and capabilities needed to lead effectively in today’s fast-changing, complex environments. Led by a globally recognised Certified Agile Leader® educator, this course blends practical leadership development with real-world application. You’ll explore how to coach teams, foster agility across your organisation, and lead with clarity and confidence through uncertainty.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning, you’ll gain tools to improve collaboration, spark innovation, and support high-performing teams. The course focuses on enabling cultural change and creating the conditions for Agile transformation that lasts. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead change, boost organisational performance, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive world.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer
Copies of all presentation slides
Practical classroom group exercises
Maximum class size of 20
A digital copy of "The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Thrive in an Uncertain World"
Registration for the Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1) certification
Two years membership of the Scrum Alliance worth $100 – giving you access to exclusive Scrum Alliance member features and content
16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
14 PDUs for PMI Project Management Professionals (PMP)
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Adapt effectively to a changing business climate
Lead confidently through complexity and change
Apply the Six Enablers of Business Agility in practice
Enhance leadership impact and effectiveness
Drive cultural transformation across the organisation
Design responsive, customer-centric organisations
Strengthen agility through effective governance
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals leading or supporting Agile transformation, including:
Executives and senior leaders driving strategic change
Mid-level managers and team leads implementing Agile practices
Agile coaches and consultants enhancing leadership impact
Project managers and team members working in Agile environments
Anyone interested in increasing their organisational agility
Course Content
The Changing Business Climate
The Agile Leader 1 – Leadership Agility
Organisational Culture + Case Study
The Agile Leader 2 – Intent-based Leadership with Neuroscience
Organisational Structure + 2 Case Studies
People & Engagement (HR)
Governance & Funding
Leading The Change with The Business Agility Canvas
Q&A
Top Reasons To Choose TCC
TCC has been working with Agile since the early 1990s (before the birth of the Agile Manifesto)
Award-winning Agile experts and Agile thought-leaders
Expertise in all of the leading Lean and Agile approaches – incl. Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and DSDM
Experience working with clients in various sectors such as banking, financial services, gaming and public sector
Proven track-record of developing high performing Agile teams and businesses
Member of the Agile Alliance
High exam pass rates
FAQs
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
There are no formal pre-requisites required for joining the Certified Agile Leadership course.
Is there an examination included with this course?
No formal exam is necessary to achieve this certification. To qualify, simply complete the Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) course led by an accredited CAL educator.
This course requires minimum attendance of 16 hours. Please note that full attendance is mandatory in order to be registered for the associated certification.
After the course, you'll receive a welcome email from Scrum Alliance® with a link to accept your CAL license agreement. Once accepted, you’ll be able to download and print your official certification.
Is there any pre-course reading?
Participants should plan to spend approximately one hour engaging with pre-course materials, which include selected readings and video content, before attending the training.
What is the validity of the Scrum Alliance membership?
The membership is valid for two years from the date of certification.
Will I need to do any homework during the course?
Some evening work is required. You can expect to spend no more than 30 minutes reading a case study in preparation for Day Two.
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