Agile@HW – Agile at Hardware

Agility beyond software:
Apply agile principles to hardware development

Practical, advanced, and cross-industry:
The training for agile hardware innovation

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Agile@HW Level 1

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  • Interactive training – Remote or in-person
  • Get certified
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Certified Agile Hardware Development Training

Agile@HW teaches how to successfully apply agile principles like Scrum to complex physical product development. You'll learn how to adapt proven software methods to the realities of hardware, from managing long lead times to testing physical prototypes.

The training focuses on scaling agility across teams and departments, overcoming hardware-specific challenges, and applying agility across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Through hands-on examples and case studies, you'll understand how companies like MAN and Tesla are driving innovation using agile hardware development.

Our training programs form a complete learning path—designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

  1. Level 1 – Understand: Build your foundation and explore essential concepts. Ideal for getting started.
  2. Level 2 – Apply: Deepen your skills and practice with real-world tools and techniques.
  3. Level 3 – Teach: Master advanced topics and learn how to guide and support others effectively.

Each level is a standalone training that can be booked individually. Choose what fits your needs—or combine several to grow even further.

Learn more about the levels below.

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Agenda for the Agile@HW Training

This course gives you a deep understanding of how to apply agile values and frameworks to hardware development. You'll learn through real-world examples and explore how to scale agile across teams and disciplines.

1. Agile Basics for Hardware Contexts

Understand the foundations of agility and how to apply them to physical product development.

Explore the differences between hardware and software development and their impact on agile practices.

2. Mastering Hardware-Specific Challenges

Learn to navigate challenges like long development cycles, supplier dependencies, physical testing, and documentation.

Discuss strategies to manage iterative development and integrate hardware feedback loops.

3. Scaling Agile in Complex Systems

Discover scaling approaches for interdisciplinary hardware teams using LeSS, SAFe, and other models.

Understand how to align mechanical, electronic, and software components in one agile system.

4. Organizational Roll-Out and Case Studies

Explore how to scale Agile@HW beyond pilot teams and embed it into broader organizational structures.

Analyze real-world case studies from automotive, med-tech, and manufacturing sectors.

5. Your Next Steps in Agile Hardware

Reflect on your organization's context and define a roadmap to bring Agile@HW into your practice.

Get support from experienced trainers to identify concrete next steps and tools.

Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions

We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.

Your Certification

Agile Hardware Level 1
(AH 1)

  • Certified by Agile Academy
  • Unlimited validity
    No hidden costs
  • Adapting agile to physical product environments
  • 30-question exam, unlimited attempts

Level 2 Training: Apply

Strengthen your skills with practical tools and techniques. This level focuses on applying what you've learned in real or simulated settings. A detailed agenda will follow.
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  • You are wondering which course is right for you?
  • Do you have questions about our courses and certifications?

Feel free to contact us with your concerns and we will find a solution.

Level 3 Training: Teach

Deepen your expertise and prepare to guide others. You'll explore advanced practices, leadership topics, and ways to foster learning in your team or organization. A detailed agenda will follow.
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  • You are wondering which course is right for you?
  • Do you have questions about our courses and certifications?

Feel free to contact us with your concerns and we will find a solution.

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  • 24+ hours of video content, exercises, and exclusive materials
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  • Complements live training for a complete understanding of Scrum
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FAQ about Agile@HW Certification

Agile@HW is designed for experienced agilists, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders working in hardware environments—especially in manufacturing, automotive, or medical tech.

Yes. This is an advanced training best suited for those with at least 2 years of practical experience in agile frameworks such as Scrum.

Upon successful completion, you'll receive the Agile Hardware Level 1 certificate from Agile Academy, validating your expertise in agile hardware development.

The choice depends on what's most important to you:
  • If you value practical application and want flexibility between e-learning and live training, Certified by Agile Academy is ideal.
  • If you want to focus purely on the Scrum framework, Scrum Alliance could be an option. However, be aware of the ongoing recertification costs.
  • If you just want to take an exam and are willing to pay the exam fees, then Scrum.org is an alternative.
Certifications like Scrum.org are often exam-focused, meaning theoretical knowledge is sufficient. If you care more about real, applicable skills, Agile Academy offers the better approach.

  • Lifetime Validity: You never need to renew your certificate or pay additional fees.
  • Holistic Approach: Beyond Scrum, Agile Academy covers topics crucial for modern work practices, such as:
    • OKRs (Objectives and Key Results): Goal management for teams.
    • Psychological Safety: Creating a safe work environment.
    • Leadership Development: Leadership skills for Agile teams.
  • Our approach makes you a comprehensively trained agilist – far beyond the basics.
  • Practice-Oriented: The focus is on applying what you learn directly. Our exams and assignments are designed to test and promote your practical skills – ideal for real project environments.
  • Flexible Learning: Choose between e-learning and live training, depending on what better fits your schedule.
  • Free Retakes: You can retake the exam as many times as needed at no additional cost.

  • No Hidden Costs: Unlike ScrumAlliance or Scrum.org, we have no ongoing fees or expensive exam attempts.
  • Broader Range of Topics: We go well beyond Scrum and cover modern, practice-relevant topics like OKRs, Psychological Safety, and Leadership Development.
  • Practice-Oriented Certificates: Our certificates reflect your actual abilities, not just passing an exam. The goal is for you to apply your knowledge directly in real projects.
  • Lifetime Validity: Through our lifetime certification, you save considerable time and money in the long run.
  • Modern Learning Formats: Agile Academy offers you the flexibility to choose between live training and e-learning to optimally support your personal learning style.

Yes! Unlike many other certification bodies, Agile Academy doesn't force you to attend live training. You can prepare flexibly and independently through e-learning. However, live training is available if you prefer personal interaction.

The "Certified by Agile Academy" credential was launched in 2024. Our goal is to make this certification the new standard in the agile world – with a strong focus on quality, practical relevance, and the requirements of modern organizations.

Agile Academy itself is already a recognized name in the DACH region: We have been working successfully with many large, well-known as well as small companies for years. With our extensive experience and excellent reputation, we are among the top providers for agile training. You can be confident that our certificates are designed for quality and practical relevance – exactly what modern organizations are looking for.

We work with these and many other clients:

Roche, L'Oreal, RTL, die Mobiliar, Charité

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Philip Rogowski

Customer Success Manager

team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pm
Roche, L'Oreal, RTL, die Mobiliar, Charité

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