Agile in ActionTM course
Join our Agile in ActionTM course to learn the mindset, skills and tools to start taking a more agile approach to any situation, team or piece of work.
Whether you work in Fundraising, Communications, HR or any other charity function, you will leave ready to start delivering ideas and improvements more quickly.
Join our small group coaching programme
Join a small group of charity and NGO people to learn:
- The principles of agile ways of working and how to apply them.
- Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban and Design Sprints, when and how to apply them.
- How to set up your projects in a more agile way.
- How to run brilliant agile meetings like Stand-ups and Retrospectives.
- How to plan, deliver and evaluate in an agile way across projects and everyday work.
- How to improve communication and better manage stakeholders.
- How to get your stakeholders and team members on board.
- How to set and measure success.
“I found the six weeks so enlightening. It was so helpful to hear case studies and talk with other people doing similar work to me.
I’m leaving with resources in my back pocket and I’m excited to put them into action. I’m not on my own in this anymore!”
Natasha Foxford
Head of Income Product Development
RSPB
What's involved?
Essential
- 6 modules of charity agile theory and case studies (lifetime access)
- 6 live, online group workshops
- Facilitating agile meetings course
- Downloadable charity agile toolkit
- Automatic membership of the Charity Agile Leaders Club
Advanced
- 6 modules of charity agile theory and case studies (lifetime access)
- 6 live, online group workshops
- Facilitating agile meetings course
- Downloadable charity agile toolkit
- Automatic membership of the Charity Agile Leaders Club
- 6 months of follow-up group agile coaching
Expert
- 6 modules of charity agile theory and case studies (lifetime access)
- 6 live, online group workshops
- Facilitating agile meetings course
- Downloadable charity agile toolkit
- Automatic membership of the Charity Agile Leaders Club
- 6 months of follow-up group agile coaching
- 3 x 1 hour coaching sessions with Eleanor to embed your learning
About your Instructors
Learn with highly respected non-profit agile experts
We are charity people so we understand your needs and challenges and have first-hand experience of what works in the charity world. We are agile experts ready to share what we have learned from coaching 30+ charities to embed agile ways of working.
2025 places now live!
After 10 successful cohorts, we’re now taking bookings for:
September 2025 course
- The course runs for 6 weeks from 16th September – 21st October 2025.
- Live online workshops are Tuesday 16th, 23rd and 30th September then the 7th, 14th and 21st October. 9.30-11.30am UK time.
- Join the waiting list now!
November 2025 course
- The course runs for 6 weeks from 4th November – 9th December 2025.
- Live online workshops are Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November and 2nd and 9th of December. 9.30-11.30am UK time.
- Join the waiting list now!
We just completed an innovation cycle that would have previously taken us 6 months in just 8 weeks! This is a direct result of applying what we learned in Tilt’s Agile in Action course.
Gemma Rawlins
Head of Fundraising innovation
Marie Curie
FAQs
This course provides a foundation in applying the principles of agile ways of working to projects, products, teams – any piece of work!
It’s perfect for anyone in charities or the public sector looking to build their confidence and knowledge ready to take a more agile approach.
The course is 6 weeks long. During each week of the course please protect the 2 hours for our live workshop together. You will also need to block out 2 hours in your diary to complete independent work that we will share with you ahead of each workshop. This will help you to absorb the tools, techniques and templates you will need. Throughout the course you will be applying your learnings to work you’re already doing.
When you sign up to the course you’ll get a document to share with your manager and team to get their support in protecting your learning time.
You will join roughly 8-10 folks from other charities. In Spring 2023 we had 7 charities represented including Crisis, RSPB, Blood Cancer UK and others. You will build a close bond with your coursemates ready to continue to support each other after the course.
Tilt’s Agile Mastermind Group is an exclusive peer mentoring program for leaders who are actively implementing agile ways of working in their charities.
You’ll join 4-8 others to create a focused support network and harness guidance and new perspectives for your biggest challenges and opportunities.
We will facilitate you to create a safer space for open discussion and courageous problem-solving.
Watch the 2 minute explainer video here.
Facilitation is a superpower that can unlock your ability to work and lead in a more agile way. Included in the Agile in ActionTM course is 6 modules on how to run kick-ass meetings that enable agility. From Sprint Planning to Daily Standups and Retrospectives, you’ll leave with the confidence and skill to lead workshops that deliver decisions and action.
Click here for more info on the course.
Yes! If you want to book on multiple people from the same charity then we we will be happy to discuss an additional discount. Get in touch and we’ll send you more details.
Do you offer in-house cohorts?
- Agile in Action is specifically designed for charities. Includes real case studies from non-profit organisations
- Our course focuses on principles and values rather than rigid processes, so learners can apply the right approach at the right time
- It teaches both Lean experimentation and innovative practices alongside Scrum
- You’ll be introduced to multiple agile methodologies like KanBan (not just Scrum)
- We provide practical, applied learning (not just theory)
- Each week you’re encouraged to apply the concepts with reflection on progress
- You also get automatic access to the Charity Agile Leaders Club, an international community of charity agile practitioners for ongoing support.
Yes – there are two ways to take part in the course:
By booking one or more places on a cross-sector cohort, which brings together learners from different organisations and runs multiple times a year.
By arranging a dedicated in-house cohort just for your organisation.
In-house cohorts are a great option when you want your whole team or department to learn together. They offer:
Tailored content and discussions relevant to your organisation’s context.
A shared language and approach to agile across your team.
Space to tackle internal challenges together.
Stronger team alignment and collaboration.
Yes – there are two ways to take part in the course:
By booking one or more places on a cross-sector cohort, which brings together learners from different organisations and runs multiple times a year.
By arranging a dedicated in-house cohort just for your organisation.
Cross-sector cohorts are ideal if you want to access broad insights. They offer:
Insights from a mix of organisations and roles.
The chance to connect and learn from peers outside your organisation.
Flexibility – not everyone needs to attend at once, so teams can stay covered.
A range of cohort dates throughout the year to choose from.
I really enjoyed the course – both the content and the way it was delivered. I found it really thought provoking and also have come away with a ton of practical ideas.
I’m now running two project groups using sprints and the agile planning boards you shared. I am applying so many of the facilitation techniques I learned. I’ve taken A LOT from it. A huge thank you from me!
