Andy Spence
Merapar / Agile Andy LTD
Languages
- English
Country
South AfricaReviews
What students say about Andy
Jul 31, 2023
Very informative and interactive…
Very informative and interactive sessions. Good learning opportunities and the instructor was very helpful.
Jul 19, 2023
Awesome class and trainer.
Awesome class and trainer.
Jul 9, 2023
Brilliant training
Brilliant training, not death by power point engaged with the class and helped to make sure everyone understood, would 100% use Optilearn again.
Jun 19, 2023
Andy is an awesome trainer
Andy is an awesome trainer and has been super helpful to explain topics that could come up in the exam. And just keeping everyone engaged!
May 18, 2023
Andy was a great teacher and coach
Andy was a great teacher and coach
May 17, 2023
Andy was absolutely fantastic
Andy Spence was absolutely fantastic and explained all things scrum in a way that was easy to understand, good to follow, and encouraging to ask questions. By working in a way that we could learn through doing, it helped to make those core connections in my head to remember back when I'm in a situation where I'll need to use my scrum knowledge. Thank you Andy!
Feb 8, 2023
Great instructor
Great instructor, Andy did a great job in clearing any cobwebs.
Jan 10, 2023
Excellent SCRUM course
Andy is a great trainer and facilitator. Really engaging training mixed useful learning activities in break out teams.
Oct 16, 2022
Andy Spence was a great teacher
Andy Spence was a great teacher, listener and all around facilitator. The team really enjoyed themselves and were motivated by the end of it to get certified. It's great having a team of Scrum Masters all empowered now! Thank you for a great session.
Oct 14, 2022
That was great!
That was great!
Oct 11, 2022
One of my best learning experiences
Very well led class, inclusively and fairly led, making the experience light hearted and fun, building a great learning atmosphere and using great tooling to deliver well-founded teaching shaped to the Sky organisation.
Jun 27, 2022
Fantastic course
Fantastic course, well thought out, delivered and enjoyed. Great course content, filled with teaching moments, A-Ha! moments and interaction with other class participants.
Jun 24, 2022
Great interactive course
Great interactive course, a mixture of theory and application in a really engaging format.
Mar 7, 2022
Really engaging exercises…
Really engaging exercises which helps me to develop hands-on experiences that will stay with me for a long time
Dec 14, 2021
Scrum training
I attended Applying Professional Scrum training. The training was immensely beneficial with required interaction, group exercises to practise what learned.
Trainer - Andy encouraged everyone to participate and provided satisfactory responses to the queries asked.
Highly recommended!
Oct 19, 2021
I worked with "Agile" for 10 years and…
I worked with "Agile" for 10 years and I just found out that what I did wasn't it.
Andrew is a great teacher in my opinion.
The 2 days training was very interactive to keep us engaged, with lots of breaks to keep us attentive.
He did not rush the content when behind the schedule just to get it done and he responded to all our questions.
I enjoyed this class and would recommend it.
Oct 19, 2021
PSM1 Scrum Training
ENERGY! and so much of it - was a pleasure to be taught by Andy, such an engaging 2 days of training, and walked away with so much new knowledge!
Oct 13, 2021
This was one of the best courses I…
This was one of the best courses I attended that had the perfect balance of interesting content and interaction to keep you engaged thanks to Andy our trainer !
Oct 13, 2021
This was an excellent 2 day training…
This was an excellent 2 day training course masterfully delivered by Andy. It was the right balance of fun and informative. This is my second course with Scrum.org and they have both been fantastic. The group discussions really helped with understanding how to use Scrum day to day. As a new to role Scrum Master, this course gave me a great deal of confidence in my duties/responsibilities and facilitating Scrum events. Thanks again Agile Andy for the fantastic two days!
Oct 12, 2021
Great course for PSM1 and Scrum Fundamentals
Thorough, detailed coverage of PSM1 and Scrum Fundamentals.
Oct 12, 2021
Well explained and each question was…
Well explained and each question was widely answered
Jul 27, 2021
Really enjoyed the practical nature of…
Really enjoyed the practical nature of the course and the clarity around the topics. Andy is awesome!
Jul 27, 2021
Fantastic Training!
One of the best training courses I have been on. Incredibly valuable and super fun!
About Andy
With over 21 years of IT experience and a distinguished focus on agile frameworks, tools, and techniques for over 14 years, Andy is a highly accomplished Agile Coach, Professional Scrum Trainer, and Business Transformation Expert. Renowned for driving successful transformations and increasing value delivery, Andy possesses a track record of empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth and exceptional business outcomes.
As an Agile Coach, Andy excels at guiding teams and individuals towards agile excellence. Leveraging a deep understanding of Scrum frameworks and the latest agile tools and techniques, he facilitates effective collaboration, improves decision-making, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Andy's coaching expertise extends to non-IT domains, including Audit, Legal, Marketing, and HR, enabling him to deliver tailored solutions and drive transformative change across diverse industries.
In his role as a Professional Scrum Trainer, Andy's training sessions are known for their impact and practicality. Through interactive and engaging experiences, he equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage Scrum frameworks and utilize agile tools and techniques effectively. Andy's training approach draws on real-world experiences, enabling students to apply practical tips and industry-tested methodologies to enhance their agile journey.
With a strong business acumen and a focus on outcomes, Andy has successfully led business transformations that increase value delivery and uplift staff engagement. His expertise in agile ways of working combined with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics make him a trusted partner for organizations seeking sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Andy's ability to foster growth, trust, and sustainable practices makes him an invaluable Agile Coach, Professional Scrum Trainer, and Business Transformation Expert. Whether you're seeking to increase value delivery, enhance staff engagement, or drive meaningful change, Andy is dedicated to helping you achieve lasting success.
What students say about Andy
Jul 31, 2023
Very informative and interactive…
Very informative and interactive sessions. Good learning opportunities and the instructor was very helpful.
Jul 19, 2023
Awesome class and trainer.
Awesome class and trainer.
Jul 9, 2023
Brilliant training
Brilliant training, not death by power point engaged with the class and helped to make sure everyone understood, would 100% use Optilearn again.
Jun 19, 2023
Andy is an awesome trainer
Andy is an awesome trainer and has been super helpful to explain topics that could come up in the exam. And just keeping everyone engaged!
May 18, 2023
Andy was a great teacher and coach
Andy was a great teacher and coach
May 17, 2023
Andy was absolutely fantastic
Andy Spence was absolutely fantastic and explained all things scrum in a way that was easy to understand, good to follow, and encouraging to ask questions. By working in a way that we could learn through doing, it helped to make those core connections in my head to remember back when I'm in a situation where I'll need to use my scrum knowledge. Thank you Andy!
Feb 8, 2023
Great instructor
Great instructor, Andy did a great job in clearing any cobwebs.
Jan 10, 2023
Excellent SCRUM course
Andy is a great trainer and facilitator. Really engaging training mixed useful learning activities in break out teams.
Oct 16, 2022
Andy Spence was a great teacher
Andy Spence was a great teacher, listener and all around facilitator. The team really enjoyed themselves and were motivated by the end of it to get certified. It's great having a team of Scrum Masters all empowered now! Thank you for a great session.
Oct 14, 2022
That was great!
That was great!
Oct 11, 2022
One of my best learning experiences
Very well led class, inclusively and fairly led, making the experience light hearted and fun, building a great learning atmosphere and using great tooling to deliver well-founded teaching shaped to the Sky organisation.
Jun 27, 2022
Fantastic course
Fantastic course, well thought out, delivered and enjoyed. Great course content, filled with teaching moments, A-Ha! moments and interaction with other class participants.
Jun 24, 2022
Great interactive course
Great interactive course, a mixture of theory and application in a really engaging format.
Mar 7, 2022
Really engaging exercises…
Really engaging exercises which helps me to develop hands-on experiences that will stay with me for a long time
Dec 14, 2021
Scrum training
I attended Applying Professional Scrum training. The training was immensely beneficial with required interaction, group exercises to practise what learned.
Trainer - Andy encouraged everyone to participate and provided satisfactory responses to the queries asked.
Highly recommended!
Oct 19, 2021
I worked with "Agile" for 10 years and…
I worked with "Agile" for 10 years and I just found out that what I did wasn't it.
Andrew is a great teacher in my opinion.
The 2 days training was very interactive to keep us engaged, with lots of breaks to keep us attentive.
He did not rush the content when behind the schedule just to get it done and he responded to all our questions.
I enjoyed this class and would recommend it.
Oct 19, 2021
PSM1 Scrum Training
ENERGY! and so much of it - was a pleasure to be taught by Andy, such an engaging 2 days of training, and walked away with so much new knowledge!
Oct 13, 2021
This was one of the best courses I…
This was one of the best courses I attended that had the perfect balance of interesting content and interaction to keep you engaged thanks to Andy our trainer !
Oct 13, 2021
This was an excellent 2 day training…
This was an excellent 2 day training course masterfully delivered by Andy. It was the right balance of fun and informative. This is my second course with Scrum.org and they have both been fantastic. The group discussions really helped with understanding how to use Scrum day to day. As a new to role Scrum Master, this course gave me a great deal of confidence in my duties/responsibilities and facilitating Scrum events. Thanks again Agile Andy for the fantastic two days!
Oct 12, 2021
Great course for PSM1 and Scrum Fundamentals
Thorough, detailed coverage of PSM1 and Scrum Fundamentals.
Oct 12, 2021
Well explained and each question was…
Well explained and each question was widely answered
Jul 27, 2021
Really enjoyed the practical nature of…
Really enjoyed the practical nature of the course and the clarity around the topics. Andy is awesome!
Jul 27, 2021
Fantastic Training!
One of the best training courses I have been on. Incredibly valuable and super fun!
Courses taught by Andy
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum Master
Other Services by Andy
- Coaching/Consulting
- Private Courses
Andy's Certifications
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Agile Leadership I