The Job Hackers

This is one of the most useful courses that really should be taught to everyone. Yes, it does cover the Agile project management which is very popular in technology, but its applications go far beyond work and one's typical workday. It is more of a mastering... Read More leadership through teamwork with frameworks. It is one of the best and easiest paths to mastering Agile & Scrum and apply it to your everyday life. It is taught by 3 extremely experienced and articulate and seasoned managers. Larry is a master communicator and Agile coach, assisted by Jim and Edward. Larry has multiple books to his names, but often references the materials from the best business books on the topic. Every class starts with people thanking Ed's Wednesday meetings and how that benefited their resume. And Jim's Friday classes go through case studies as well as certification questions. It is worth emphasizing again, this is more than an agile and scrum course.

Job Hackers team truly make a huge effort to enable this great program and make you feel part of a family. Program includes lectures, material, resume review and live discussions, besides the channels to interact with the team. Great to be part of this... Read More community.

I can't express in words how thankful I am for Job-Hackers. They spend their time and money to organize such an excellent Agile course for free. I was just curious and applied for the course, but I haven't expected that it would be so great. They are... Read More amazing!!!

For a month, I discovered a whole new world with new opportunities. I am new to Agile and Scrum, but after taking this class, I understand the concept and am confident about my next steps in the learning process. Exciting course; I find myself waiting... Read More for every class to start, writing notes, and doing additional research and readings.

This completely free course provides a level of agile education and training that you would be hard to find in a course that costs up to $1000. If you are just starting a career in agile - or even if you are an experienced practitioner, this course is... Read More truly priceless. Twice a week for 6 weeks provides fundamental training (and some deep dives) - while the associated networking and additional experiences really take this course from a training program to a personal transformation journey.

Thank you Larry Apke, Jim Schibler, and Edward Gordon for sharing your time and expertise to support so many people. This course provided a useful overview of the agile philosophy. Networking was enabled and supported via study sessions, happy hours,... Read More resume reviews, and job postings. Additionally, volunteering and paying-it-forward is highly encouraged. It is very obvious that Larry, Jim and Edward care deeply for their community.

If you are interested in product development this program is for you. You don't have to have a tech background to benefit from the valuable information shared here. The only con is I am in a different time zone so I watch recordings. Other than that the... Read More Agile MBA with Job hackers has taken my understanding so far.

The Job Hackers Agile MBA Program consists of twice weekly lectures, Friday business case reviews, resume help and a jobs program. The volunteer staff provides amazing support. The know-how and experience I gained were essential factors in my ability... Read More to successfully pivot from a sr. project manager role to scrum master. I strongly recommend this program.

At the end of December 2021, barely four months ago, I was knee-deep in the middle of one of the darkest times of my life– facing a deeply uncertain future with a major health condition (brain cancer) that will be with me for life, and the prospect of... Read More never working again. (I know a lot of people don’t share medical information in “professional” settings, but this is such an intrinsic part of my human experience that I have chosen to embrace it. I’m an advocate and open book about it.) Then, I discovered the Job Hackers, made a commitment to learn something new, and really applied myself. I acknowledged the fear, allowed myself to feel it, and then released it. I showed up to every class, attended every Friday discussion, and spoke up to actively participate, even when I felt scared of those old familiar twinges of imposter syndrome. I mean, there are some SERIOUSLY smart and talented people walking these halls, and it can be a little intimidating sometimes. I took notes religiously. I listened to audio versions of the Scrum guide while working out, while driving, in the shower, and I read everything I could about what Scrum is and is not. I reviewed Larry and Jim’s presentations, I went to Edward’s resume office hours (where he gives it to you REAL), and when I felt I was missing something, I went back and watched the recordings and reviewed the presentations again. I learned so much from listening to everyone courageously ask questions during class, and sharing perspectives and ideas. I was ALL IN. I cannot thank the Job Hackers team, all the facilitators, moderators, and all my fellow participants who studied and discussed with me enough. This class, and this experience, has given me far more than a new lens. It has given me a sense of community, achievement, and camaraderie that I wasn’t expecting. Above all, it has given me HOPE. Hope that this uncertain world we are living in, has some incredibly smart people, working on incredibly tough problems, and that with this type of knowledge being provided for free to thousands of people each year, we can work together to create a better future together. I’ve already been able to apply the concepts and practices I’ve learned in this class to consulting with companies and institutions in the cancer community to help develop better practices and improve patient experiences. And this is just the beginning. Larry wasn’t kidding when he said this stuff can be applied to almost any industry. I know this is first and foremost about jobs, but as I mentioned on the last day of class, I truly feel this is potentially life-changing information and experience for a lot of people. It certainly has been for me. Giving this education away, globally, to anyone who wants to attend with their full attention, is a faith-restoring moment for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Larry Apke, Jim Schibler, Edward Gordon, and the entire Job Hackers team that keep things running behind the scenes. Liz Garcia for the happy hours, Sue Bose and Julie McD for running the Riipen program, Mary Stovall for connecting with the community. You (and the volunteers I have yet to meet) are all incredible. I have already invited multiple people to join the next cohort, and only hope that I am able to give as much back to the community as I have gained. With endless gratitude, The newest CSM and PSM I

I completed the Job Hackers Agile MBA course. Larry Apke, you made learning fun, not didactic, and made me see the Agile world through another set of eye lenses, for that I am forever grateful! Many instructors can learn from your teaching style. I truly... Read More enjoyed every Tuesday and Thursday classes. Thank you! Jim Schibler, the Friday discussion groups by far are in integral part of the six weeks course. The case studies presented, were an excellent way to make us think how businesses operate in the real world as scrum masters and how’d we handle delicate scenarios to ensure we are following the agile scrum practices. Kudos! Forever appreciative you procured speakers for the monthly Meet-ups. This added arsenal provides more insight to the agile scrum master world. Thank you and grateful you volunteer your time! Edward Michael Gordan, PSM, II your willingness/volunteerism to assist members of the job hackers community with our resumes is priceless! You created a psychological safe space to critique our resumes and provide feedback. The AJS program you and others created to assist us through our scrum master journey is valuable and I am proud to be associated with this program. Thank you and grateful! For the other countless volunteers that I may not know each and every name, your contributions have not gone unnoticed to ensure this course and its benefits are successful. THANK YOU too! The Job Hackers community is a community of intelligent thought processing individuals, who come from all over the world, and I’m proud to be a part of. This entire course and all the perks mentioned above (and more) are FREE! Everyone volunteers their time. By far this is worth thousands of dollars and all of them do it to help those who may want to pivot in their careers, returning back to the workforce, obtain additional knowledge, etc. This by far, was the best six weeks investment in myself that I have EVER taken. I highly recommend this course to anyone, you will not be disappointed! Here is the link https://www.thejobhackers.org/participant/ to become a part of this prestigious community. #thankyou #grateful #AgileMBA #ScrumMasters