Certified Agile Coach
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Jörg K.
Last position:
Exec. Coach / Consultant / Agilist at HASOMED GmbH
Repaired a broken “ScrumBan” process, then established a pure Kanban system; increased output in the Kanban flow by 22% within four weeks
Increased team autonomy and decision-making ability by implementing new decision strategies; resulting in up to 25% better outcomes
Redesigned retrospectives (including one-to-one coaching and workshops), which led to consistent implementation of the resulting action items
Intensive coaching of Product Owners (POs) to develop and support “Empowered Teams”, alongside leadership development to place agile frameworks and methods in a realistic context (“de-illusioning”)
Supported change management processes to promote an agile company culture among management and teams, improving internal communication to increase transparency and effectiveness in agile processes
Yashar S.
Last position:
Compliance Consultant at RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH
- Designed and moderated a NIS2 preparation workshop for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH and its IT service provider Catuno GmbH. Together with executive management and IT leadership, the current status was assessed, an initial GAP analysis was conducted and areas for action were prioritized based on ISO 27001.
- Developed an ISO-27001-based regulatory framework (ISMS) for NIS2 compliance, including a structured current/target GAP analysis, targeted improvement of the security maturity level and preparation of the organization for NIS2 audit readiness.
Mira M.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - Transformation at MagicFoundr
Overall project management and support for the introduction of digital business models and a scalable marketing architecture. Planning new digital projects and advising on the selection and implementation of suitable ERP systems.
Overall responsibility for project planning, management, and implementation (time, budget, resources)
Translating business requirements into viable technical concepts
Development of platform and system architectures (including CMS and ERP contexts)
Management of interdisciplinary teams (IT, business departments, external service providers)
Ensuring quality, testing, and on-time implementation
Conducting workshops, stakeholder coordination, and management reporting
Scaling digital business models through agile methods in startups.
Methodical introduction of innovative digital processes in companies.
Holistic consulting on the digital transformation of young startups.
Effective stakeholder management to secure strategic success.
Managing agile projects to introduce innovative digital models.
Strategic consulting for startups during the market launch of IT apps.
Leading cross-functional teams to implement digital concepts.
Optimizing internal workflows by introducing efficient IT tools.
Analyzing digital business areas to scale existing services.
Optimizing business processes through innovative digital solutions.
Managing complex projects to transform the business into a digital business model.
Managing digital transformation to introduce new business areas.
Strategic development of digital services to realign with the market.
Stabilizing critical project phases through clear structuring and prioritization
Increasing efficiency by optimizing processes and project management
Improving cooperation between business and IT through clear interface models
Functional Concepts - Requirements Concepts
KPI Development CMS / ERP
Project Management, Traditional and Agile Project Management - PMO
Conflict Resolution Strategic Planning Agile Methodology Change Management Jira
Process Design and Process Optimization
Project Budget Controlling Finance, especially
Accounting
IT System Implementation Vendor Management Confluence
Miro
Inka S.
Last position:
Freelance Recruiter & HR Operations at D-LABS GmbH
- Independently managing recruiting for design, research, and freelancer positions
- Successfully filling three key positions in UX Design and User Research in close collaboration with the hiring managers
- Further developing recruiting processes and optimizing the candidate experience
- Developing standardized recruiting templates, HR documentation, and process guides
Wolfgang D.
Last position:
Agile Coach / technical sparring partner - industrial HW-/SW product development at WAGO
I support the development of an industrial automation and communication product in which hardware, firmware, embedded software, system architecture, and testing work closely together. As a coach and technical sparring partner, I support product and project owners as well as development teams in turning product goals into a clear technical delivery structure.
- Technical Vision & Strategy: translated product goals into prioritized requirements, milestones, decisions, and executable work packages for HW-/SW teams.
- HW-/SW Collaboration: structured the interfaces between hardware, firmware, Embedded Linux/RTOS, fieldbus/connectivity, system test, and product management; made risks and dependencies transparent.
- Coaching & Leadership Sparring: clarified roles, responsibilities, prioritization, and decision paths with technical leads and teams and strengthened cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Methods & environment: Polarion, GitHub, requirements engineering, configuration management, PROFINET, embedded systems, agile delivery, coaching, and facilitation.
Regine E.
Last position:
Founder at deyoli®
- Building and continuously developing the deyoli brand: positioning, branding and visibility
- Concept development, copywriting and SEO for the website, blog, podcast and social media
- Systemic coaching for managers and organisations
- Developing and delivering the Sensitive Leadership programme
Alexander G.
Last position:
DevOps / Platform Engineer at Cologne Intelligence GmbH
- Built and further developed an AWS landing zone based on Terraform / OpenTofu (multi-account structure, IAM baselines, network and security standards)
- Designed and operated platform-oriented AWS architectures to standardize infrastructure and operations processes
- Built and operated Kubernetes-based platforms (EKS) as a shared runtime environment for application teams
- Established GitOps-based deployments with Argo CD and FluxCD
- Developed and operated central CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Enabled development and project teams through reusable platform building blocks
- Introduced and implemented FinOps structures (AWS Cost Explorer, CUR + Athena, Infracost, Grafana dashboards)
- Built and operated central observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, CloudWatch)
Daniel B.
Last position:
Rollout Manager Retail Sales at BMW AG
- Led the setup and delivery of THE NEW RETAIL process and IT infrastructure for the BMW Group across major European automotive markets.
- Managed the enablement of local IT systems and on-site personnel to support smooth operations and service delivery.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions with local teams, providing process walkthroughs tailored to market-specific requirements.
- Identified key challenges during rollout preparation and implemented real-time improvements to increase efficiency and ensure a smooth launch.
- Designed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and optimize the end-to-end (E2E) sales and delivery process, improving customer experience.
- Ensured alignment of processes with organizational goals and market-specific requirements to support scalability and operational excellence.
- Stakeholder engagement and communication: worked closely with local teams to ensure alignment and clarity in processes.
- Problem solving and adaptability: proactively identified challenges and delivered real-time solutions to address market-specific needs.
- Training and leadership: empowered local teams through targeted training and ongoing support during rollout execution.
Christopher Z.
Last position:
IT Product Manager / Product Owner / Transformation Consultant at Leading German financial services provider
Further development & digitalization of key sales and application processes in a regulated banking environment, including requirements structuring, roadmap development and AI-supported use case assessment
Responsibilities & Impact:
- Management of existing digital products to ensure stable operations (Keep the lights on) amid growing regulatory complexity
- Product vision and development of a consistent, implementable roadmap
- Strategic backlog prioritization based on business goals, dependencies and technical feasibility
- Coordination of release planning, backlog, quality assurance and go-live readiness with business departments, IT, implementation teams and management
- Identification, structuring and assessment of AI-supported use cases at the interface of business departments, IT and the regulatory environment
- Analysis, structuring and translation of complex business requirements into epics and user stories
- Facilitation of team, stakeholder & alignment formats to ensure clarity of objectives, collaboration and decision-making ability
- Transparency on capacities, dependencies, delivery status and KPI/status aspects as a basis for product & management decisions
- Compliance with transparent structures and documentation (LeanIX, application profiles, runbooks)
Contribution to results:
Stabilization and further development of key financial processes under high regulatory and technical complexity. Improved transparency, decision-making ability and implementability through structured requirements, auditable documentation and AI-supported ways of working.
Irina S.
Last position:
HR Business Partner Corporate at Yum! Brands (KFC)
Joined after an HR transformation (43% of staff were laid off) — built the new function from the ground up.
- Filled and fully onboarded 8 managers (from €85,000 p.a.) within 4 months
- Built recruiting pipelines, onboarding structures, and HR processes after the transformation
- End-to-end responsibility: job profiles · selection · contract negotiation · onboarding
- Managed all entry and exit processes as well as performance management
Thomas K.
Last position:
Flight Levels Professional® at Kardex Remstar
- Consulted for multiple coordinative work systems across products along the entire value stream
- Optimized connections between upstream (Innovation) and downstream (Supply Chain)
- Designed new and optimized existing work systems on coordinative and operational levels with connection to product portfolio level
Sebastian S.
Last position:
Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA at SEMTOS GmbH
Analysis of the regulatory requirements from the DORA regulation
Structured derivation of the necessary measures for development & operations
Setup of an organization-wide Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
Creation of policies, documentation, and governance processes
Alignment with business, IT, compliance, and governance stakeholders
Support in tool selection (including static code analysis, vulnerability management)
Setup of a standardized, traceable process for secure software development in line with DORA requirements. The focus was on requirements analysis, policy creation, stakeholder alignment, and structured process design for two independent financial institutions.
Methods & tools: regulations (DORA), requirements management, process design, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, MS Office
Rosalind S.
Last position:
Management Consultant, Trainer & Management Coach at Freelancer
- Support for organizational development and transformation processes
- Training & coaching for specialists and executives through to top management
- Consulting in agile & classic project, process and change management
- Support for organizational development and transformation processes during digital and AI-driven change
- Development of culture and leadership for future-oriented, learning organizations
- Lecturer, including on AI & prompting and AI in project management
Levent Ö.
Last position:
Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management at STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)
- Developed an IT governance and oversight framework aligned with DORA requirements
- Coordinated and trained external service providers
- Optimized financial processes and performance
Bastian V.
Last position:
Managing Director / Partner at SMATRA Trading Group & Consultancy
- Establishing and leading the SMATRA Trading Group & Consultancy with a focus on market entry and development projects between Europe and Asia-Pacific.
- Consulting and trading in premium consumer goods (coffee & tea), including building supply chains, brand partnerships, and sales channels (e.g. Hong Kong).
- Developing an expert network for market analysis, market entry, digital transformation, and sustainable business models.
- Supporting and coaching founders and medium-sized companies in building scalable, self-managed teams beyond traditional hierarchy structures.
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Certified Agile Coaches statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Product Development
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Certified Agile Coaches in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 5 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Certified Agile Coaches experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (78%)
- Information Technology (73%)
- Manufacturing (49%)
- Education (38%)
- Banking and Finance (36%)
- Healthcare (31%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Automotive (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What it means
A Certified Agile Coach has proven the ability to guide teams and leaders through agile ways of working. The role is not about running a single framework by the book. It is about helping people adopt agile habits, remove friction, and improve delivery in a realistic way.
Core strengths
- Coaching teams through change without forcing a one-size-fits-all method
- Supporting Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid agile setups
- Facilitating workshops, retrospectives, and decision-making sessions
- Helping product, delivery, and leadership groups work with the same goals
Typical profiles
People with this certification often come from Scrum Master, project leadership, product, or transformation roles. They tend to work best when a company needs more than process guidance. They also need to influence behavior, resolve tension, and build trust across teams.
In Germany, they are often hired for transformation work in larger organizations, scale-up environments, or departments moving from plan-driven delivery to agile collaboration. Many work remotely, but on-site facilitation can matter when teams are new to agile or spread across functions.
Knowledge behind it
A strong Certified Agile Coach usually understands:
- Agile values and principles in real project settings
- Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation techniques
- Team dynamics, conflict handling, and psychological safety
- Change management and stakeholder communication
- Common delivery practices such as planning, refinement, and feedback loops
What it signals to companies
Hiring a Certified Agile Coach means bringing in someone who can support lasting change, not just agile ceremonies. This matters when teams struggle with ownership, departments work in silos, or leaders want better flow and clearer accountability.
The certification can also help separate hands-on coaches from people who know agile only in theory. Still, the real value comes from experience. Ask how the freelancer has handled team resistance, leadership alignment, and difficult transitions.
When it matters most
This certification is especially relevant in product development, software delivery, operations, and transformation programs. It is useful when a company wants to improve how teams plan, collaborate, and adapt under pressure.
In Germany, many clients also look for strong English skills and, depending on the setup, German-language facilitation. That is important when the coach must work with local teams, management, and external partners in the same room.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Certified Agile Coaches.
A Certified Agile Coach shows that the holder can coach people and teams through agile working practices, not just explain the theory. It usually points to skills in facilitation, team development, stakeholder alignment, and change support. For companies, that means the freelancer should be able to improve collaboration and delivery habits in a practical way.
A Scrum Master certification usually focuses on one framework and the team-level process around it. A Certified Agile Coach is broader and is expected to support teams, leaders, and larger change efforts across different agile approaches. If you need someone to coach an organization through adoption, this profile is usually the stronger fit.
The Certified Agile Coach path is best for people who already have real experience in agile work and want to coach others more deeply. It suits Scrum Masters, agile leads, transformation managers, product people, and experienced facilitators. It is less useful for someone who is still learning the basics of agile delivery.
Look for proof of coaching in real settings. A Certified Agile Coach should be able to describe how they handled resistance, improved team flow, and worked with managers or product owners. Ask for examples that show how they adapted their style to different teams, not just one method or framework.
Most people prepare through hands-on agile work, coaching practice, mentoring, and formal learning in facilitation and change methods. A Certified Agile Coach credential usually assumes that the candidate already understands agile delivery and can work with people across different levels of the organization. Reading alone is rarely enough; practical experience matters most.
Because the name is used by various issuing organizations, prerequisites can differ. Many programs expect prior agile experience, coaching exposure, and evidence that the candidate has worked with teams or organizations before. Before hiring, it is worth checking which provider awarded the certificate and what that provider required.
Renewal rules depend on the issuing organization, since Certified Agile Coach is not tied to one universal body. Some providers expect ongoing practice, continued learning, or proof of active professional development. When screening a freelancer, focus on whether they keep their coaching skills current and still work with agile teams regularly.
A Certified Agile Coach is most useful in Germany when teams need structured change support, especially in product development, IT, and larger cross-functional organizations. It can be valuable for both remote and on-site work, depending on how much workshop facilitation and leadership alignment is needed. German and English communication skills may both matter on mixed teams.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 933 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany are German (100%), English (93%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (73%), and Manufacturing (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified Agile Coaches in Germany are Project Management (89%), Strategy (80%), and Product Development (73%).
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