The ICP is the foundational gateway certification for the agile industry. It introduces the core values, principles, and mindsets of Agile, equipping you to work effectively in any iterative delivery environment.
No. The ICP is designed for professionals across all business units—including marketing, HR, operations, and IT—who want to understand and apply the agile mindset to their daily work.
This course focuses on the universal agile mindset rather than a single framework. You will learn foundational concepts that apply equally to Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other scaling methodologies.
The CSM teaches the mechanics of one specific framework (Scrum). The ICAgile ICP teaches the broader agile mindset, giving you a wider understanding of lean principles, extreme programming, and iterative flow.
No. There is no high-pressure written exam. Certification is earned through active participation in live, interactive team simulations and demonstrating your grasp of agile values to the instructor.
No. The ICP certification is a lifetime credential. You never have to pay renewal fees or submit continuing education credits.
Agile is the standard operating model for modern enterprises. Holding the ICP certification signals to employers that you can adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
'Doing agile' means blindly following ceremonies like stand-ups without understanding why. 'Being agile'—the focus of this course—means adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, customer focus, and systemic adaptability.
Absolutely. In fact, sending an entire team through the ICP training simultaneously is one of the fastest ways to align language, break down silos, and jumpstart an organizational transformation.
No. This is an entry-level course designed for anyone looking to start their journey in agile delivery, regardless of their prior experience.