The Benefits of Agile,
the Needs of HW Development

Mahd Leader certification

Introduction to Certification

The MAHD Certification program is designed to give leaders of agile for hardware teams the knowledge and experience you need to lead agile projects in any environment.

Benefits of Getting MAHD Certified

1. Improved knowledge and understanding of agile principles and practices

MAHD certifications can help you gain a deeper understanding of the values and principles that underpin agile methodologies, as well as the tools and techniques used to implement them specifically for hardware applications.

2. Enhanced credibility and marketability

MAHD certifications can help you stand out in the job market, especially if you’re looking to transition into a role that requires knowledge of applied agile practices. Employers may view agile certifications as evidence of your commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

3. Improved ability to lead and facilitate MAHD teams

If you’re a team leader or manager looking to adopt agile practices in your organization, a MAHD certification can help you understand how to effectively implement the practices and guide teams to success.

Ultimately, whether or not you should get certification will depend on your specific goals and needs. MAHD certification provides a deeper understanding of agile for hardware methods to stand out in complex organizational environments.

MAHD Certification Requirements

Through a combination of hands-on training, real world practice and assessment, you will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and best practices in agile methods as applied to physical products.

Foundations of the MAHD Framework

Every team practitioner and leader gets training on the core MAHD Framework to become proficient in the MAHD On-ramp steps, IPAC Iteration Planning, managing backlogs and overall skills in executing agile projects with a focus on physical products.

MAHD Project Experience

Certified MAHD leaders can demonstrate they have real world world project experience based on their role to initiate an agile project, lead iteration planning and deliver results.

Online Certification Assessment

You’ll have the opportunity to test your knowledge with a comprehensive online assessment. Questions focus on agile principles and MAHD methods as well as targeted inquiry into the specific role for which you are being certified. 

MAHD Product Managers & Owners

MAHD Product Managers and Product Owners certified leaders receive additional training and demonstrate knowledge and skills in several key areas, including:

  • Strategic Focus – Developing, communicating and guiding agile product strategies
  • Developing User Stories – Writing and communicating customer needs through user stories
  • Setting Priorities and Guiding Decisions – Keeping agile teams focused on valuable product attributes and outcomes
  • Customer Engagement Strategies – Techniques to gain accurate and actionable feedback from customers to guide decisions

MAHD Project Leaders

MAHD certified project leaders receive additional training and demonstrate knowledge and skills in several key areas, including:

  • Iteration Planning – Leading IPAC Iteration cross-discipline planning sessions and reviews
  • Facilitation – Techniques and skills to lead key MAHD On-ramp activities, guide decisions and lead retrospectives
  • Conflict Resolution – Methods to keep the team aligned and productive during difficult periods
  • Driving Decisions – Techniques to guide efficient, collaborative and strategic decisions

MAHD Technical Leaders

MAHD certified technical leaders receive additional training and demonstrate knowledge and skills in several key areas, including:

  • Backlog Management – 
  • Team Coaching – Developing, communicating and guiding agile product strategies
  • Task Breakdown – Writing and communicating customer needs through user stories
  • Setting Acceptance Criteria – Keeping agile teams focused on valuable product attributes and outcome

Getting MAHD Certified

MAHD Certification is offered through Agile PD Pros, a founding partner of the MAHD Framework who has the tools, training and expertise to ensure your teams gain the skills and experience necessary to be successful. 

Learn More About MAHD

Download the Introduction to MAHD E-book to learn about the key elements of the MAHD Framework  including how to initiate projects, the MAHD On-ramp and tips to get started going MAHD.

Is MAHD Right For You?

The fastest way to learn if MAHD is right for you is to request a 45-minute overview and discussion of your situation. Whether you currently use Stage-Gate, Lean, SAFe or other methods, we can help you quickly learn the unique benefits of the MAHD Framework.