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Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence

Scale Agile across many teams with SAFe, LeSS, Nexus and Scrum of Scrums, apply Lean and DevOps to build continuous delivery pipelines, and use metrics, KPIs and root cause analysis to drive data-led improvement - built for Agile practitioners and project managers.

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12 assignments and three real-world case studies

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01 About the course

A practical course in scaling Agile across teams.

Three modules: scale Scrum to many teams, speed up delivery, and measure what actually improves.

3
Modules
Scale, deliver, improve
27
Video lessons
Short, case-led lectures
12
Assignments
Practice and graded quizzes
13h
Total learning time
Self-paced, flexible deadlines

Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence is built for Agile practitioners and project managers who need Agile to work for large, multifaceted organizations. It covers advanced scaling frameworks - SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) and Nexus - and how to optimize Agile and Scrum practices across multiple teams.

You'll learn Scrum of Scrums techniques for inter-team synchronization, Lean principles that eliminate waste, and DevOps integration with continuous delivery pipelines. Then you'll move to advanced metrics, KPIs and root cause analysis for data-driven improvement - 27 short video lessons, 9 readings and 12 assignments, with three real-world case studies.

It's course 2 of Board Infinity's Agile Development Excellence specialization on Coursera, and suits Scrum Masters, project and program managers, product owners, and DevOps and IT leaders.

Inside the course
01Scaling Scrum in the enterprise≈ 4h 02Lean & DevOps for continuous delivery≈ 4h 03Metrics, KPIs & improvement techniques≈ 4h
02 Who it's for

Built for the people running Agile beyond one team.

If you coordinate several teams, a release train or an Agile transformation, the course was written with you in mind.

Scrum Masters

Agile practitioners

Deepen your knowledge of scaling frameworks and manage Agile processes in large organizations.

Managers

Project & program managers

Coordinate multiple Agile teams and streamline cross-functional workflows.

Product

Product owners & analysts

Understand advanced Agile metrics, Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques.

DevOps

IT managers & DevOps pros

Integrate DevOps with Agile to support continuous delivery pipelines and team performance.

03 What you'll learn

Four outcomes. Real multi-team problems.

Every module ends with something you can apply to your own teams, tested against a real-world case study.

Module 1

Choose the right scaling framework

Compare SAFe, LeSS and Nexus, understand their principles, and decide which scaling model fits your organization.

Module 1

Coordinate many teams

Run a Scrum of Scrums, synchronize teams, report progress, and manage dependencies and conflict at scale.

Module 2

Deliver continuously with Lean & DevOps

Map value streams, cut waste, and build CI/CD with automated testing and continuous feedback loops.

Module 3

Drive improvement with metrics

Measure predictability, lead time and cycle time, and use root cause analysis, Kaizen and retrospectives to improve.

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Pick your scaling model

SAFe, LeSS or Nexus, matched to your teams and organization.

Review your delivery pipeline

Your CI/CD flow, test automation and feedback loops checked step by step.

Choose the right metrics

The KPIs that show real progress, and how to act on them in retrospectives.

Aim it at a role

Which Agile leadership roles this opens, and what to learn next.

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04 Syllabus

Three modules, from one team to many.

About 13 hours end to end - 1 week at 10 hours a week, fully self-paced. Every module lists its learning objectives, its content, and what you'll walk out with.

27 videos 9 readings 12 assignments ≈ 13 hours Download full syllabus
Learning objectives - by the end of this module you can:
  • Compare SAFe, LeSS and Nexus, and choose the right scaling model for your organization
  • Run a Scrum of Scrums and structure meetings for inter-team synchronization
  • Report progress across multiple teams
  • Manage dependencies, collaboration and conflict between teams at scale
What's inside
9 videos57 min
3 readings90 min
4 assignments + course check-in110 min
Topics covered
SAFe overview & implementation LeSS vs. Nexus vs. SAFe Choosing a scaling model Scrum of Scrums Inter-team synchronization Progress reporting Dependency management
You'll leave with: a scaling model chosen for your context and a way to coordinate many teams, tested against a global software firm case study.
Learning objectives - by the end of this module you can:
  • Apply Lean thinking and value stream mapping to reduce waste in product development
  • Weigh continuous flow against timeboxed sprints
  • Explain how DevOps complements Scrum through continuous integration, testing and deployment
  • Use Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes, automate testing, and set up continuous feedback loops
What's inside
9 videos57 min
3 readings90 min
4 assignments105 min
Topics covered
Lean thinking Value stream mapping Reducing waste Continuous flow vs. sprints DevOps & Scrum CI / CD Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes Test automation
You'll leave with: a clear picture of a continuous delivery pipeline for Scrum teams, grounded in an e-commerce case study.
Learning objectives - by the end of this module you can:
  • Measure predictability and stability beyond velocity
  • Use lead time, cycle time and sprint data to optimize sprints
  • Apply root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) and run Kaizen events
  • Use retrospectives to drive continuous improvement across the enterprise
What's inside
9 videos58 min
3 readings90 min
4 assignments105 min
Topics covered
Predictability & stability Lead time & cycle time Data-driven sprints 5 Whys & Fishbone Kaizen events Retrospectives Organizational transformation
You'll leave with: a metrics-and-improvement toolkit that keeps quality and stability high as Agile scales.
05 Themes & skills

Master the practices that make Agile work at scale.

The four themes that run through the course, and the skills you leave with.

Module 1

Scaling frameworks

SAFe, LeSS and Nexus, and the Scrum of Scrums that keeps many teams in sync.

Module 2

Lean thinking

Value stream mapping and waste reduction, applied to your Scrum workflow.

Module 2

DevOps & CI/CD

Continuous integration, testing and deployment with Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes.

Module 3

Metrics & Kaizen

Predictability, lead time and cycle time, root cause analysis and retrospectives.

Skills you leave with

Twelve concrete capabilities, grouped the way the work actually splits - scaling the teams, speeding up delivery, and improving what you measure.

Scaling skills

Running Agile across many teams without losing alignment.

  • Scaling framework selection
  • Scrum of Scrums coordination
  • Dependency management
  • Cross-team progress reporting

Delivery skills

Getting working software out faster, with less waste.

  • Lean & value stream mapping
  • Continuous integration & deployment
  • Test automation in Agile projects
  • Continuous feedback loops

Improvement skills

Using data to find what's slowing teams down, and fixing it.

  • Predictability & stability metrics
  • Lead time & cycle time analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Kaizen & retrospectives
Certificate

Proof you can link to.

Finish the graded work and Board Infinity issues a certificate through Coursera - with a public verification link and a one-click path onto your LinkedIn profile.

Issued on completion of the graded quizzes. Counts toward the Agile Development Excellence specialization certificate as well.

On your profile in one click

Add it to your LinkedIn profile, resume or CV, where recruiters actually look.

Anyone can verify it

Its own verification link, so a hiring manager confirms it in seconds.

Earned, not attended

Awarded on graded quizzes in all three modules - it certifies what you can do.

Two names on it

Board Infinity as the provider, Coursera as the platform.

06 Career impact

Every growing team hits the same question: who here can make Agile scale?

These are the roles that need exactly this skill set right now.

Where these skills are in demand

Scrum Master

Taking Scrum from one team to several, and running the Scrum of Scrums that keeps them aligned.

Agile Coach

Guiding organizations through scaling frameworks and building a culture of continuous improvement.

Release Train Engineer

Coordinating teams, events and dependencies inside a scaled framework like SAFe.

Program Manager

Streamlining cross-functional workflows and reporting progress across many teams.

Product Owner

Using continuous feedback loops and Agile metrics to steer what gets built next.

DevOps Engineer

Building the CI/CD and test automation pipelines that let Scrum teams release continuously.

Delivery Manager

Tracking lead time, cycle time and predictability to keep delivery stable at scale.

Agile Transformation Lead

Driving the cultural and process change behind an enterprise-wide Agile adoption.

The honest comparison

What you're actually paying for

Every topic in this course exists free somewhere on the internet. Nobody is pretending otherwise. What a course adds is the order you learn it in, the practice that makes it stick, and something to show at the end.

What you get
This course
DIY with free content
A sequenced learning pathScale → deliver → improve
3 modules that build on each other
Scattered blog posts, no sequence
Practice with feedbackLearning that sticks
12 practice and graded quizzes
Read, forget, reread
Real-world contextHow it plays out in practice
Three real-world case studies
Theory with no context
Expert-built contentIndustry knowledge and practice
Board Infinity's industry experts
Comment-section guesswork
Proof for recruitersVerifiable, on LinkedIn
Certificate with verification link
Nothing to show
07 The bigger path

More from the Agile Development Excellence specialization.

This course stands on its own - but it's also the middle step of a three-course path. Enrolling automatically enrolls you in the specialization.

Course 1

Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development

The core principles of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework - the foundation for the rest of the path.

≈ 12 hours
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Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence

Scaling frameworks, Lean and DevOps for continuous delivery, and the metrics that drive improvement.

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Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development

Continuous Integration practices that streamline development and improve team collaboration.

≈ 12 hours
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08 FAQ

Common questions

Everything learners ask before enrolling, answered plainly.

About the course

You'll learn how to scale Agile beyond a single team. Module one covers scaling frameworks - SAFe, LeSS and Nexus - plus Scrum of Scrums and dependency management. Module two covers Lean thinking and DevOps for continuous delivery, including CI/CD, test automation, and tools like Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes. Module three covers advanced Scrum metrics, root cause analysis, Kaizen events and retrospectives for continuous improvement.

Coursera lists this as an intermediate-level course. It's designed for Agile practitioners, Scrum Masters, project and program managers, product owners and DevOps professionals, so working familiarity with Scrum helps. If you're new to Scrum, course 1 of the specialization, Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development, gives you that grounding first.

The current enrollment options and price for your region are shown on the Coursera course page. The course is included with a Coursera Plus subscription, and Coursera's financial aid is available for eligible learners.

About 13 hours of total learning across 3 modules, 27 video lessons, 9 readings and 12 assignments. Coursera estimates 1 week at 10 hours a week. It's fully self-paced - deadlines flex around your schedule, not the other way round.

Each module has three practice quizzes, one per topic, and a one-hour graded quiz at the end - 12 assignments in all. Each module also closes with a real-world case study: scaling in a global software firm, continuous delivery in an e-commerce project, and organizational transformation.

Yes - this page is Board Infinity's own overview of our course. Enrollment, payment, video lessons, grading and the certificate all happen on Coursera, where the course is hosted. Think of this page as the detailed tour before you head there.

Career & certificate

Yes. Completing the graded quizzes earns you a shareable certificate from Board Infinity, issued through Coursera with its own verification link. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile, resume or CV, and the same completed work counts toward the full specialization certificate.

Yes. As organizations run Agile across many teams, they need people who can coordinate those teams, connect them to a reliable delivery pipeline, and prove progress with data. Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, release train engineers, program managers and DevOps engineers all use this skill set.

Two ways. The certificate goes in your LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section via Coursera's one-click add. Just as valuable is describing the skills: a line like “Compared SAFe, LeSS and Nexus for multi-team delivery and applied lead time, cycle time and root cause analysis to improve sprints” gives interviewers something concrete to ask about.

Yes. It's course 2 of the Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight specialization, and it also appears in Agile Excellence with Scrum: Planning, CI, Backlog Mastery. When you enroll, Coursera asks you to pick the program you want to follow.

The natural next step is course 3 of the specialization, Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development (~12 hours), which goes deeper on the CI practices introduced in module two. If you haven't taken it, course 1, Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development (~12 hours), covers the Scrum foundations.

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