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Agile Kata Pro
Live Virtual, Europe/Berlin time
16th September 2026

Name: Agile Kata Pro Live Virtual, Europe/Berlin time 16th September 2026
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

€495 + VAT. When is VAT added?

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09:00 to 17:00 each day
Format: Live & Online
Trainer: Joanna Plaskonka
Language: English

Categories: Agile Kata, Agile Kata Pro, Courses Tags: Berlin, Europe, Joanna Płaskonka, Live Virtual

The Agile Kata is Pattern to Increase Business Agility, Steer Agile Transformations and a Practice for Agile Teams. The current track record of agile transformations is not very promising. 75% of all agile transformations fail to achieve their goals and therefore missing out on the huge positive impact it has on employee engagement, customer satisfaction, operational performance and time-to-market (McKinsey 2022). Is it because companies see Agile as a business process update and not as a cultural shift?

Is Business Agility a huge buzzword in your organisation, which is difficult to break down into digestible pieces? Or, are your existing agile teams looking for new ways of triggering organisational change or looking for a new way of working? The list of challenges can be long.

The Agile Kata is versatile and can provide answers to these common questions and challenges. It combines a proven practice, which has been applied for decades in lean manufacturing, with a clear alignment to agile values and principles. See how scientific thinking and practical hands-on application work well together in this 1-day course. Walk away with an understanding that the Agile Kata is not an off-the-shelf process product, but a pattern that helps you create your own process, specific to your organisational needs and goals.

Audience

This introductory course is ideal for agile coaches, leaders and change agents that work or lead agile teams or organizations to more agility.

Course Format

The unique training can be delivered in-person or live virtual.

Course Objectives

Understand and practice the basic pattern of the Agile Kata.
Learn techniques that inject agility into the Agile Kata.
Recognize how the Agile Kata can be a power-tool for agile transformations.
Apply the Agile Kata in common agile transformation scenarios.
Learn how existing Agile/Scrum teams can benefit from the Agile Kata.
Perform the Agile Kata for product and process improvements using a case study.
Understand the role of an Agile Coach in the Agile Kata.
Define a first step to increase business agility in your organization using the Agile Kata.

Course Topics

The “Core” of the Agile Kata
Agile “Shell” of the Agile Kata
Agile Kata for Agile Transformations
Agile Kata for Agile Teams
Business Agility with the Agile Kata
Differences between Agile Kata and Existing Agile Processes (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

Certification

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an assessment code (included in the course fee) by e-mail to complete your online assessment, verify your knowledge and to become an Agile Kata Pro Level 1.

Venue Location

This is a Live Virtual Remote/Online Course. The course is specially designed to run online and includes frequent breaks and an hour for lunch.

The format and structure of the course remain the same and we cover all the same material and topics as if you were attending in person.

Attendees will interact throughout, joining in discussions and taking part in group exercises. Lessons are broken down into short sections followed by a break to allow regular time away from the screen.

Full details on how to participate will be sent to you by email shortly before the class.

Live Virtual Class Requirements:

Computer with an internet connection, Microphone, Speakers & Webcam.
Free install of Zoom.
We can assist you with the set up if required.
The trainer will be available before the course starts to offer assistance.

About The Trainer

Joanna Plaskonka is a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Agile Coach and consultant. She started her Scrum and Agile journey in 2010.

She holds a PhD degree in Robotics. She is very interested in all aspects of work, especially those related to people, products, and processes. She loves to look for better, more effective ways of working that help organisations deliver business value quicker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there still spaces available on this course?
If you can see the ‘Register’ button at the top of the page then there is space available.

What are the course hours?
Courses hours are listed at the top of the page.

Can I attend from my country?
Yes. Everyone is welcome at all of our courses. You can attend from anywhere!

Can I attend on a different date?
Yes. We run courses regularly and you can find all our upcoming dates on our public course page.

Why learn with TheScrumMaster.co.uk?

We have helped 25,000+ people learn Scrum since 2012.
We have 950+ LinkedIn recommendations and are 5-star rated on Trustpilot & Google!
We provide extensive practice assessments to ensure you gain certification.
We provide an eLearning version of the course for reference and revision.
Join our Community for ongoing coaching, events & resources.
Join our Affiliate program and earn free courses.
Receive regular chances to attend another course at no cost.

How many people will attend?
Our courses are kept small to ensure a premium experience.

How should I prepare for the course?
We will email you prior to the start of your course with preparation instructions.

I’m not sure if I have enough experience to take the course. What should I do?
Email us at [email protected] and we will advise you.

Can I claim PMI PDU credits for attending the course?
Yes. You can claim 7 PDU’s for each day of the course.

Do you offer discounts?
We usually offer discounts for group bookings, not for profit organisations and hardship cases. Find out more at our Discounts page.

Can I pay via Credit/Debit card?
Yes. Please click the ‘Register’ button at the top of the page, then select the ‘Register now and pay via Credit Card’ option.

Can I pay via Invoice?
Yes. Please click the ‘Register’ button at the top of the page, then select the ‘Register now and pay later via Invoice’ option. Alternatively email us at [email protected].

Do I need to pay VAT?
For Live & Online Courses, VAT is added if you are in the UK. VAT will not be added if you are in the EU or the rest of the world.

For In-Person Courses, VAT is added if the course is taking place in the UK or EU.

Where can I find your course booking policies?
Visit our course policy page.

Where can I find more answers to common questions?
Visit our full FAQ page for more answers to frequently asked questions.

Where can I contact the trainer with further questions?
Email us at [email protected].

Course Feedback

“I had a two-day course and it was a really great experience. An amazing teacher and I have learned a lot from him. I recommend him to all the people that want to learn.”
Aleksandar Katalina. Senior Product Owner at Hooloovoo

“I attended a virtual course in Nov. I was a bit worried about the course being online but the Trainer managed to let everyone feel at ease and encouraged to participate. The course material was very good and understandable and the use of online tools to enable teamwork great.”
Katja Zebisch. Special Projects Lead at Oxford Biomedica

“An engaging and educational two-day course. Utilising all of the digital tools available to deliver a seamless workshop. The learning materials were super clear, and the exercises were fun and snappy. I learnt a lot in two days that I can’t wait to put into practice.”
Nicolas Copeland. Consultant at Capgemini Invent

“The training provided by TheScrumMaster.co.uk was thoroughly enjoyable and educational. I will be recommending them to others.”
Chris Connor. UK Police

“I attended a class in Chicago. The discussions and facilitated exercises made the material apply to real-world situations. We covered a lot of information in 2 days, and I felt there was excellent value in the class. I would recommend this class to others.”
Vickie Ali. Motorola

“Really enjoyed the course with TheScrumMaster.co.uk this July. They explained everything very clearly and got us to work in groups to make sure we understood all the concepts.”
Tina Akpogheneta. VMware

“Took the course with TheScrumMaster.co.uk. Found it really helpful and engaging. Would recommend it to anyone .”
Tim Marlow. Director

“Thanks TheScrumMaster.co.uk for a great two-day course. It’s a course I’d recommend and it was great value.”
Liz Perry. Project Manager

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I attended the PSU course. Simon is extremely knowledgeable and delivered the content in an excellent way, always pausing to check understanding, engaging everyone and the pace of the teaching was excellent. In particular I really liked the use of soft music (selected by the participants from all his courses, including ours) which Simon would play during the exercises to help us remain calm and focussed. I really enjoyed the PSU course and Simons teaching was 1st class.

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I attended the 2 day Scrum Product Owner course run by Simon. I can truly say that this was one of the best agile/scrum courses I have been on. Simon came across as extremely knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. He ran the course at just the right pace and made it very engaging. The after course material and support is second to none. I will definitely be recommending Simon to anyone who needs Scrum training and hope to attend another of his courses soon.

I had the pleasure of attending the Professional Scrum Master course with Simon in Dublin last week which was so enjoyable. His delivery and mastery of the subject matter really enriched the learning experience which resulted in being totally immersed and engaged during the entire two days of the course. I would highly recommend that you join one of Simons classes if are interested or starting your agile and or scrum transformation journey. Thank you Simon.

Very skilled trainer, keeps you engaged and answers all questions with clarity. If you need any training or coaching, Simon is the one. Always available to support you and clarify your queries. Looking forward to another course with you.

Simon facilitated a really insightful 2 day seminar on the foundations of scrum. Will be recommending his course to my department and it has inspired me to continue my scrum journey further.

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Thought the course was fantastic. Material delivered in a really engaging way and Simon K was a great tutor.

Excellent class which uses a good combination of classroom teaching, hands-on exercises and group discussions. Good pace and great anecdotes and past experiences shared by the instructor to help position the topic and bring it to life.

As someone who is relatively new to Scrum and from an HR background I found the training to cater for all levels without unnecessary jargon. The two days were nicely paced and at no point did it feel that a particular topic or section was rushed. I particularly liked how Simon used a variety of examples that were not specific to software development to facilitate learning.

I've been a Scrum Master several time and this is a class where you can find other Scrum Masters which share huge insights and excellent tips about their experience. I strongly suggest to attend this class if you want to improve your Scrum Master skills and knowledge of the role.

The course was facilitated by Simon Kneafsey, our Professional Scrum Trainer, who did a fantastic job of creating a safe environment, offering his own experiences, encouraging self reflection and delivering the course content at a good pace. I'd highly recommend.

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An excellent course that really brings Scrum to life!!

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Skilled trainer and engaging experience. Recommended!

I took the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO 1) certification and was very impressed by Simon's teaching ability. He was very punctional, kept to the agenda and ofcoarse the most important one, was clear and concise in his teachings. I would definitely recommend Simon again to anyone wishing to do the PSPO certification or any other certification that he teaches.

Simon is an excellent Scrum trainer, he has an extensive knowledge and real world application based on his own experiences. The environment was very collaborative and very enjoyable. I hope to attend further classes in the future and would highly recommend Simon & TheScrumMaster.co.uk

Simon was a great trainer and was happy to keep answering random off-topic questions that were being shouted out. I highly recommend him and will be doing more courses with him in the future!

Simon was my trainer on the Professional Scrum Product Owner course - me, having done ample preparation (reading the Scrum Guide, searching the internet on the subject matter), I was slightly worried what the course may add to that. With his well-built slides and their content, his presentation and training skills, Simon highly exceeded my expectations. There was an appropriate balance between him presenting and team activities. Simon frequently included his on-hand experience and real-life examples which made his course extremely valuable.

Simon gave a well paced, and informative, course that was as much depth as it was breadth!

I did the Professional Scrum Master Training and really enjoyed the 2 days training. Simon was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and made the course fun and entertaining. A thumbs-up to Lavaneesh as well who was assisting Simon. They were both super helpful and answered all our questions be it regarding the exams, our current job or other trainings. Thank you again.

Simon taught PSPO I course. Very engaging, group work and detailed discussions on PO role and Scrum and Agile philosophy and principles. Happy with the course and looking for next level PSPO II

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