Certified Agile Leadership (ICP-LEA)
Unlock your leadership potential with ICAgile’s ICP-LEA Certification! This course equips leaders to foster a culture of agility and guide organizations through complex change.
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Capability Standard
Banks, GCC's, Governments, IT
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Executive Overview
14 hours of live, immersive Agile Leadership training. Agile leadership is about creating an environment where teams can thrive, respond to change, and deliver value quickly.
Curriculum Architecture
- New Organizational Capabilities
- Behaviors that Increase Agility
- Developing Self as Leader
- Introduction to EQ
- Organizational Transformation
- Leading Change
Value Proposition
Certification Criteria
Accredited by ICAgile. Includes ongoing assessment throughout the class and a final practical assessment.
Prerequisites
No conditional pre-requisites. Intermediate level course; participants should have some work experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Agile Leader? +
An Agile Leader shifts away from traditional command-and-control management toward empowering, servant-leadership. They focus on creating psychological safety, fostering innovation, and removing systemic impediments to allow teams to thrive.
How does Agile Leadership differ from traditional management? +
Traditional management focuses on tracking outputs, micromanaging tasks, and enforcing hierarchy. Agile Leadership focuses on tracking business outcomes, enabling self-organizing teams, and shaping a culture of continuous learning.
Who should take the ICP-LEA certification? +
This course is critical for Executives, HR Leaders, Directors, Managers, and Scrum Masters transitioning into senior leadership roles who are responsible for shaping organizational culture and guiding change.
Does the ICP-LEA certification require an exam? +
No. The ICP-LEA is an assessment-based certification. You earn your credential by actively participating in live cohort discussions, analyzing leadership case studies, and demonstrating your understanding to the instructor.
What is the average salary of an Agile Delivery Manager or Leader? +
Agile leadership roles are highly valued in enterprise transformations. Depending on the region and scope of responsibility, Agile Leaders and Delivery Managers typically earn between $130,000 and $180,000+ USD annually.
How does ICP-LEA help with organizational transformation? +
Transformation fails when leadership behaviors don't match agile values. This course equips leaders with the emotional intelligence (EQ) and change management frameworks required to lead by example and sustain agility.
What are the prerequisites for the ICAgile ICP-LEA? +
There are no strict hard prerequisites. However, it is highly recommended that participants have prior management experience or foundational knowledge of agile values to fully grasp the leadership concepts.
Does the ICP-LEA certification expire? +
No. Your ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Leadership (ICP-LEA) is a lifetime credential. It never requires renewal fees or continuing education credits.
How does psychological safety relate to Agile Leadership? +
Psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams. Agile leaders learn how to build environments where employees feel safe to experiment, fail, and speak up without fear of punishment.
Can I take the ICP-LEA training live online? +
Yes. Our ICP-LEA cohorts are delivered via highly interactive, live online virtual classrooms, featuring breakout sessions and peer-to-peer coaching labs accessible from anywhere in the world.