What you will be able to do
- A stakeholder map with a plan for how to engage each person
- Messages about direction that are honest about uncertainty
- Ways to say no, or not yet, without losing people
- Habits that keep trust when the plan changes
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Your stakeholder landscape | Map who matters and choose how to engage them. |
| Communication under uncertainty | Write messages about direction that admit what is not yet known. |
| Navigating competing priorities | Handle competing requests in live practice, with feedback. |
| Sustaining trust and alignment | Spot risks to trust and explain a change of direction well. |
Who it is for
Product owners and managers, project and delivery leads, business analysts, team leads, and anyone who needs support from sponsors, finance, operations, marketing or partners. No product background needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Stakeholder Alignment counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Product Management Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Product Management
Stakeholder Alignment
Measuring Product ValueHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Stakeholder Alignment certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Stakeholder Alignment certification?
Stakeholder Alignment (IC-STAL) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). A practical session for anyone who needs support from people they do not manage. You practise mapping, messaging, saying no and keeping trust.
How long is the Stakeholder Alignment course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Stakeholder Alignment count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Product Management Professional Certification, ICA Professional Certification in Project Management and ICA Communication Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Stakeholder Alignment certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Stakeholder Alignment certification badge.
Can my team take Stakeholder Alignment together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
I hold ICP-APO. How does it relate to Stakeholder Alignment?
ICA maps the Agile Product Ownership course (ICP-APO) to the Stakeholder Alignment certification (IC-STAL). Your ICP-APO certificate stays valid for life, with no renewal fee.
Interested in Stakeholder Alignment?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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