Agile Engineering Practices Certification
Master True Agile Engineering
Rediscover the core technical practices essential for genuine software agility and delivering sustainable value, moving beyond superficial 'Agile' rituals.
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Philip Rogowski
Customer Success Manager
team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pmAgenda: Agile Engineering Practices – The Missing Core of Agility
This training cuts through the noise of the "Agile Industrial Complex" to focus on what truly makes software development agile: solid engineering practices. We delve into the practical skills and mindset shifts required to build high-quality, adaptable software, moving beyond agile ceremonies.
1. Why are engineering practices important in Agile?
Agility without engineering is just process theater. This module explores why core practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD), Refactoring, and Continuous Integration are essential—not optional—for teams who want to sustainably deliver value. We examine how technical excellence supports agility, improves predictability, and reduces risk across the development lifecycle.
2. eXtreme Programming (XP) Fundamentals
We revisit the principles of eXtreme Programming (XP), a foundational framework for technical agility. Participants gain a holistic understanding of how practices like TDD, Refactoring, Simple Design, Collective Code Ownership, Pair Programming, Continuous Integration, and Small Releases interlock to form a resilient engineering culture. Instead of treating them as isolated techniques, we explore how their synergy creates the conditions for continuous improvement and rapid adaptation.
3. Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Here we dive deep into the TDD cycle—Red, Green, Refactor—and how writing tests first shapes both design and behavior. You'll learn how to identify what to test, how to write expressive unit tests, and why TDD isn't just about testing, but about evolving software safely and confidently. Through guided exercises, you'll experience firsthand how TDD reduces bugs, improves code quality, and enhances architectural clarity.
4. Refactoring for Code Health
Clean code doesn't happen by accident. In this section, you'll learn how to identify common "code smells" and apply proven refactoring techniques to improve clarity, maintainability, and extensibility. We'll demonstrate how Refactoring and TDD reinforce one another and allow teams to evolve their codebase without fear. You'll gain confidence in applying techniques like Extract Method and Rename Variable, and practice them in a safe environment.
5. Simple Design, Collective Ownership, and Small Releases
This session explores the lean principles behind effective software design. We discuss how the YAGNI mindset helps avoid overengineering, how Collective Code Ownership fosters shared responsibility and faster onboarding, and how Small Releases improve feedback loops and reduce risk. Rather than abstract theory, these principles are grounded in team behaviors that enhance collaboration and adaptability.
6. Reconnecting Engineering with Agile Management
Agile ceremonies like stand-ups or retrospectives fall flat without strong engineering practices to support them. In this module, we show how XP practices make Sprint Planning more realistic, Sprint Reviews more impressive, and Retrospectives more productive. Participants will learn how engineering excellence enables team accountability, transparency, and a true focus on business value. This is where we move from "doing Agile" to truly "being agile."
7. Key Activities and Practice Integration
This final section ties everything together through hands-on and reflective exercises. You'll engage in coding katas to deepen your TDD and refactoring skills, analyze real-world scenarios where engineering practices create competitive advantage, and learn to identify common agile myths that hinder progress. Working in peer groups, you'll craft an action plan to apply these insights in your own team and get feedback through collaborative coaching. This isn't just a training—it's a launchpad for technical excellence in agile delivery.
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 Engineering Practices Level 1
(AEP 1)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Unlimited validity
No hidden costs - Flexible acquisition through training or e-learning
- Focus on core technical engineering practices for true agility, not just ceremonies.
- Exam with 30 questions, unlimited retakes
Agenda: Deepen Your Agile Engineering Practice
This Level 2 course is all about application. You’ll revisit the foundational XP practices like TDD, Refactoring, and Simple Design — but with a focus on real-world challenges and peer exchange.
We'll explore advanced techniques, tackle legacy constraints, and learn how to foster engineering excellence in your team and organization.
To get the most out of this course, we recommend at least 6 months of hands-on experience applying Agile Engineering Practices.
1. Applying XP Practices in Real Projects
Explore what works (and what doesn’t) when applying TDD, Refactoring, and Pair Programming in real-world contexts.
Bring your team’s challenges and get peer feedback on architecture, testing strategies, and delivery flows.
2. Tackling Legacy Code with Agility
Learn strategies for introducing XP practices in brownfield environments.
Practice techniques for safely refactoring legacy code and building confidence through characterization tests.
3. Facilitating Technical Excellence
How do you promote clean code and sustainable engineering habits in a team?
Discuss technical leadership without hierarchy and explore cultural enablers for collective ownership.
4. Metrics & Feedback Loops for Engineers
Identify useful (and useless) metrics for engineering teams.
Establish healthy feedback loops around code quality, test coverage, and delivery flow — without falling into micromanagement traps.
5. Advanced Techniques: Mocks, Spikes, Trunk-Based Dev
Dive deeper into advanced tools and practices that support continuous delivery and simplicity.
We’ll explore when and how to use mocks, how to work with spikes, and patterns like trunk-based development.
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 Engineering Practices Level 2
(AEP 2)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Lifetime validity
No hidden costs - Live workshop only, no e-learning
- Peer exchange, practical challenges, advanced techniques
- Experience-based assessment, no formal test
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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FAQ about Agile Engineering Practices Training
They are the core technical disciplines behind agile software delivery. Derived from XP, they include TDD, Refactoring, Simple Design, Collective Ownership, and Small Releases — practices that enable sustainable agility.
Primarily yes, but also valuable for Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and Tech Leads who want to understand the technical core of agility.
No prior experience is needed. We start with the basics and progress through practical exercises, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers looking to sharpen their skills.
No. The principles are language-agnostic and apply to any tech stack.
Yes. Engineering practices like TDD and Refactoring make planning more predictable, demos more real, and retrospectives more impactful. They're the backbone of sustainable agility.
- 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.
- 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:
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Agile Engineering Practices as In-house Training
Bring the focus back to core engineering skills with an in-house Agile Engineering Practices training. Tailored for your team's specific challenges and context, this training helps embed practices like TDD, Refactoring, and Simple Design directly into your development culture. Ideal for organizations wanting to move beyond Agile and build a foundation of technical excellence.
In-house training is cost-effective for groups, fosters shared understanding, and allows for confidential discussions on improving your engineering capabilities. It's an investment in building teams that can truly deliver with agility.
Agile Engineering Practices Training with Volume Discount
Equip multiple developers or teams with essential Agile Engineering Practices and benefit from volume discounts. This is a cost-effective way to uplift the technical capabilities across your organization, ensuring that your agile adoption is built on a strong foundation of engineering excellence rather than just process adherence.
Flexible scheduling for public courses allows team members to attend at their convenience, fostering widespread adoption of practices like TDD and Refactoring, which are crucial for sustainable agility.
Contact us with your special requirements and we are sure to offer you a custom, tailor-made solution for your training needs.
Philip Rogowski
Customer Success Manager
team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pm