Agile Learning Labs specializes in experiential, hands-on training. We are based in Silicon Valley and offer public and private workshops worldwide.
Testimonials
One of the best professional training courses I’ve attended, period. Thanks, Chris!
Rishi N.
Director, Engineering, Sybase, Inc.
Agile Learning Labs stands apart from many Agile/scrum houses. They use immersion to teach. Much like the best way to learn a language is to live with native speakers, Agile Learning Labs teaches scrum, using scrum. Their approach goes beyond seeing the theory and responding to verbal quizzes; it engages the ‘muscle memory’ of doing. Even Executive presentations demonstrate Agile topics, and by extension show the power of a sprint review. The workshop & trainings I’ve had with Agile Learning Labs always leave me not only with new perspectives, but also practical new ways to advance Agile in my teams.
Bernie Maloney, PE, CSM, CSPO
Director, Product & Program Management
“I came into the CSM training as an experienced agile practitioner who had very recently adopted scrum as the official process framework being used at my company. I was very pleasantly surprised with a wealth of information to confirm the things we already did well and offer many new ideas or tweaks to bring our team closer to the coveted efficiency of a “High Performing Team.” Whether you are new to the world of agile and scrum or looking for ways to revitalize and improve your team, I highly recommend any of the courses put on by Agile Learning Labs.”
Todd VanHouten
Software Developer, Vertafore
“The training today delivered way more value than expected–thanks for an excellent learning experience! I honestly feel 5x more confident about grooming my backlog, writing/organizing/prioritizing stories and dealing with stakeholders than I did yesterday. You answered all questions very well, and kept a very friendly, open feel to the session, which encouraged conversation and debate. Nice work!”
Greta Conlon
Planning Manager, EFI
“The Agile Product Manager’s Guide to the Galaxy workshop was very fun and effective. The experiential learning atmosphere gave me the feeling that I was really free to come to my own conclusions in my own time. The course content is proving helpful to me in my present job, where we’re rolling out a new product line, serving a highly diverse and sophisticated user community.
Peter Thompson, CSM
Senior Software Engineer
“I strongly recommend this class for these three reasons:
Industry experience of the instructors.
Answering questions by bringing real stories as examples.
Structure and amazing preparedness.
This class is top notch.”
Anonymous Student Feedback
Certified Scrum Product Owner
“This was a true experience of learning by doing…. Agile Learning Labs did a terrific job of instilling the concept and practice of Scrum to a class of Scrum newbies in a relatively compressed two-day workshop. I came away not only as a Certified ScrumMaster, but with a lot of useful insights and the goal of elevating my organizations to the level of being true Scrum practitioners.”
Drew Powers
PMP, Newsletter Editor, SF Bay PMI
“Unmitigatedly positive responses from the training. A couple of folks told me it was the best training they’ve ever had at Autodesk. My proof was how yesterday’s Sprint Planning meeting went. It was a 3x improvement. Truly incredible to watch. They took their training directly from the classroom to the Scrum Room.”
Randolph Harrison
Program Manager, Autodesk
“Chris is a remarkably good teacher, coach and advocate for Scrum and other agile approaches to software development. I love how he translates principles into hands-on exercises and games that drill lessons home more deeply than any sets of words, oral or written. Even with my 10 years experience with agile, I look to Chris as my agile mentor and guide.”
Ron Lichty
co-chair, SD Forum Emerging Technology SIG, SD Forum
Testimonials
One of the best professional training courses I’ve attended, period. Thanks, Chris!
Agile Learning Labs stands apart from many Agile/scrum houses. They use immersion to teach. Much like the best way to learn a language is to live with native speakers, Agile Learning Labs teaches scrum, using scrum. Their approach goes beyond seeing the theory and responding to verbal quizzes; it engages the ‘muscle memory’ of doing. Even Executive presentations demonstrate Agile topics, and by extension show the power of a sprint review. The workshop & trainings I’ve had with Agile Learning Labs always leave me not only with new perspectives, but also practical new ways to advance Agile in my teams.
“I came into the CSM training as an experienced agile practitioner who had very recently adopted scrum as the official process framework being used at my company. I was very pleasantly surprised with a wealth of information to confirm the things we already did well and offer many new ideas or tweaks to bring our team closer to the coveted efficiency of a “High Performing Team.” Whether you are new to the world of agile and scrum or looking for ways to revitalize and improve your team, I highly recommend any of the courses put on by Agile Learning Labs.”
“The training today delivered way more value than expected–thanks for an excellent learning experience! I honestly feel 5x more confident about grooming my backlog, writing/organizing/prioritizing stories and dealing with stakeholders than I did yesterday. You answered all questions very well, and kept a very friendly, open feel to the session, which encouraged conversation and debate. Nice work!”
“The Agile Product Manager’s Guide to the Galaxy workshop was very fun and effective. The experiential learning atmosphere gave me the feeling that I was really free to come to my own conclusions in my own time. The course content is proving helpful to me in my present job, where we’re rolling out a new product line, serving a highly diverse and sophisticated user community.
“I strongly recommend this class for these three reasons:
This class is top notch.”
“This was a true experience of learning by doing…. Agile Learning Labs did a terrific job of instilling the concept and practice of Scrum to a class of Scrum newbies in a relatively compressed two-day workshop. I came away not only as a Certified ScrumMaster, but with a lot of useful insights and the goal of elevating my organizations to the level of being true Scrum practitioners.”
“Unmitigatedly positive responses from the training. A couple of folks told me it was the best training they’ve ever had at Autodesk. My proof was how yesterday’s Sprint Planning meeting went. It was a 3x improvement. Truly incredible to watch. They took their training directly from the classroom to the Scrum Room.”
“Chris is a remarkably good teacher, coach and advocate for Scrum and other agile approaches to software development. I love how he translates principles into hands-on exercises and games that drill lessons home more deeply than any sets of words, oral or written. Even with my 10 years experience with agile, I look to Chris as my agile mentor and guide.”