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Alex Gbaguidi
Atypic Digital Services (North-America & Africa)
May 13, 2022
Alex is an amazing Instructor
Alex is an amazing Instructor! Really made the class interactive and exciting! Was able to convey and explain what scrum really is. He really challenged us and made us think in many other ways. You can tell he enjoys teaching the class. Thank you for the experience Alex!
Cheenou Xiong
May 13, 2022
Very Interactive and Enjoyable. Maybe a little too freeform
The class felt as though it started out a bit slow in terms of content. This may be due to me being provided a baseline level of knowledge prior to participating. As the class progressed it definitely became more interesting as we started practicing Scrum ourselves and learning about why things are the way they are. The instructor (Alex G.) had an infectious enthusiasm that greatly enhanced the satisfaction derived from being a part of his class. Upon completing this class I felt as though I had a solid appreciation for Scrum, but a slight deficit in terms of textbook information required for the PSM 1 exam.
Aaron Tiger
May 12, 2022
Thanks
The class was fun and never boring, we worked in teams and together and it was very participatory. Thank you for the dedication to us Alex
anthony ajaero
May 12, 2022
Best Instructor
Alex is an amazing instructor who always has the students engaged. His class is very interactive and fun. He makes learning about Scrum very easy and understandable. I would recommend 10 out of 10 to anyone who its interested in Scrum. Alex cares about his students and makes sure we are understanding the concept.
Danelly Santos
May 12, 2022
Excellent Class
Alex was a great teacher. Very engaging, caring, and made sure to challenge our thinking so that we learned as much as possible. Would take his class 20 times over. Can't thank him enough for being so energetic and compelling.
Dajabre Torain-Williams
Apr 12, 2022
Alex is a great teacher with lots of…
Alex is a great teacher with lots of knowledge, real world experience and passion for teaching.
Wenceslao Arias
Apr 8, 2022
Great teacher, Alex made the training very informative, fun and dynamic
Alex is very communicative and made the best effort to make the training more fun, less exhausting and kept it very informative. I recommend taking courses with him!
Roger
Apr 8, 2022
This was an AMAZING class!
This was an AMAZING class! Alex was a wonderful, interactive and knowledgeable instructor. He engaged the class 100% of the time. I look forward to continuing this learning path and hopefully having him as my coach. I received more value than I expected. Thank you for having him as an instructor within your organization.
Melin Rodriguez
Apr 8, 2022
Alex was amazing
Alex was amazing and his approach was genius. Very fun, interactive and informative class. I highly recommend! Thank you
Alina Alexandra
Apr 8, 2022
Effective
The way trainer maintained energy throughout the sessions is incredible.
Sudha Ragamai Akula
Apr 8, 2022
A great instructor
A great instructor. Very helpful, keeps everyone engaged during the class and is very good at explaining the concepts. The course was very helpful
João Mourato
Mar 20, 2022
Alex est très pédagogue
Alex est très pédagogue!
Une très bonne formation et très structurée. Je ressors de la formation avec des bonnes bases Scrum.
Fatou Binetou DIAW
Mar 20, 2022
Alex is an excellent trainer very…
Alex is an excellent trainer very dynamic, I appreciate the training, it was very informative and interactive, the knowledge was numerous
Marthe Louise Aby KALAMON
Mar 20, 2022
PSM1 CERTIFICATION
Interesting and interactive session. I recommend the PSM1 training with this instructor Alex.
Without reading the Scrum Guide before the start of the course, I learned a lot from the practical cases projected during the slides.
I strongly recommend it to you !
Barnabe Louis
Mar 20, 2022
Excellent PSM1 training with Alex
Very explicit trainer
I leave this course with theoretical and practical knowledge for the Scrum Framework. I strongly recommend attending a PSM1 class with Alex.
Formateur trés explicite
J'en sors avec des connaissances theoriques et pratiques de Scrum. Je recommande fortement de suivre la formation PSM1 avec Alex.
Joséphine Lalyre
Mar 20, 2022
It's a real pleasure to have taken…
It's a real pleasure to have taken classes with Alex.
Good teacher with a high sense of sharing and leadership.
I recommend him to everyone!
Mohamed-Ali KONATE
Mar 20, 2022
Alex is an engaging teacher who makes…
Alex is an engaging teacher who makes you understand and like SCRUM!
Adja Tacko BADJI
Mar 14, 2022
I'm glad that the students'…
I'm glad that the students' understanding level was confirmed in detail.
Masao Takei
Mar 8, 2022
good training
In this training, I was able to understand the basics of Agile Scrum. In particular, the lecturer's experiences were useful in the future. Thank you, alex.
Takuo Mitsumoto
Mar 8, 2022
Alex san's teaching was really well and…
Alex san's teaching was really well and I understood many things from him.
Thank you so much :)
Yuko Kitamura
Jan 21, 2022
Alex is an excellent teacher who gives…
Alex is an excellent teacher who gives you life!
Joel Kusa
Jan 10, 2022
Alex is an engaging teacher!
Alex is an engaging teacher!
Our YearUp class only had two days to complete our 16 hours of training with Alex. He made it his mission to keep us engaged, create spaces where small groups could work as a SCRUM team and made those two days enjoyable! He also held a study session and Kahoot session for us!
Thank you Alex!
Abigail Brea
Dec 30, 2021
Alex drilled the right knowledge into…
Alex drilled the right knowledge into our heads to pass the exam.
Leslie Porfeli-Kenney
Dec 30, 2021
He's great
He's great! I learned a lot and he made learning about Scrum fun :)
Lena Nguyen
Nov 30, 2021
Appreciate the atmosphere of work (the…
Appreciate the atmosphere of work (the plateform used to collaborate, etc.)
Stéphane DENOMAN
Nov 30, 2021
Nice session with trainers,
Nice session with trainers,
good collaborative interaction.
Dognimin Ousmane YEO
Nov 30, 2021
God job !
God job !
Maîtrise parfaite du sujet et très bonne connaissance de la démarche Agile et du framework SRUM
Aboubakar Dosso
Nov 24, 2021
Great online learning
Great online learning, fantastic instructors.
Dave C
Nov 17, 2021
Great course. Great instructors!
Great course. Great instructonal staff. Worked well online and good blend of instruction and breakout rooms.
Ski
Nov 14, 2021
This course was a fantastic opportunity…
This course was a fantastic opportunity to learn about Scrum and how it can help me go forward in my career. Both Ryan and Alex were excellent; patient, funny and easy to understand.
I'll definitely recommend Optilearn to my colleagues. Great work!
Philip Anderson
Nov 14, 2021
Great course
Great course, one of the best courses I've attended both Ryan Brook and Alex Gbaguidi were excellent instructors throughout, passing on their knowledge and experiences to all of us who attended.
Great delivery and course materials, lots of fun, role play and plenty of class participation. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
VICKI MILLER
Nov 13, 2021
This two day package was done…
This two day package was done virtually- however the delivery and structure allowed it to be just as interactive and enjoyable as any course I have taken in-person. The trainers brought the subject to life with their approach to teaching, they worked incredibly hard to allow us to participate, discuss the topics and created an environment where the whole cohort worked together.
I would recommend this course and the trainers who delivered it - 5 Stars.
Liam Kirkham
Nov 12, 2021
Approve 100%
Alex and Ryan exceeded my expectations. They went above and beyond to explain scenarios. The content and delivery of course was just right. I am now confident I can take the exam and pass it on the first try.
Karyn Parsons
Nov 12, 2021
Excellent PSM1 Course delivery
Ryan and Alex delivered a great PSM1 course over the two days. Thoroughly engaging throughout and worked really well as a teaching pair.
Great knowledge and understanding of the content and backed up with real world examples and application,
Cannot recommend more highly.
Mark Coley
Nov 12, 2021
Professional and enjoyable
I was most impressed with not only the high standard of instruction, but the insightful, correctly paced, respectful and professional delivery. I really enjoyed the learning style over this last two days. Friendly and thorough Ryan and Alex were ambassadors to their organisation and should be commended. What made it even better, was that they donated their own time, expertise for free to the military. Thank you, respect and well done them. Alan Grant
ALAN
Nov 12, 2021
Fantastic course from genuinely…
Fantastic course from genuinely interesting and relatable instructors. This is a zero to hero style of course, no prior knowledge is required.
Lucy Cornell
Nov 12, 2021
Engaging course with helpful and…
Engaging course with helpful and supportive trainers, providing a positive learning environment. The use of class participation through group activities and the use of an interactive environment helped to make virtual learning far more enjoyable than simply imparting knowledge.
Paul Edwards
Nov 12, 2021
This was a fantastic class which was…
This was a fantastic class which was made easier by the clear instruction given by the instructors. Open to questions at all times, no matter how silly, with answers given to ensure I was fully informed before the class continued.
I would recommend this course to anyone in their resettlement period from the military.
Mat Simmonds
Nov 12, 2021
My first insight into SCRUM and it's…
My first insight into SCRUM and it's opened my eyes to a possible new career path. Great instruction from both Ryan and Alex. I will definitely be looking at future courses with them.
Ben Rusling
Nov 12, 2021
Really well delivered course
Really well delivered course. Interactive, fun and very knowledgeable trainers. Thank you, Ryan & Alex!
Daniel Corthorn
Nov 12, 2021
Great interactive platform
Great interactive platform. Great content.
Ian
Nov 12, 2021
PSM 1 Feedback - James Murray
The course was set out in a logical direction and when I was confused the Tutors explain my issues in great detail until I understood, using great examples or verifying my own.
JAMES MURRAY
Nov 12, 2021
Amazing delivery of course
Both Ryan and Alex delivered an outstanding PSM course, and they're highly recommended. The content delivered went above and beyond my expectations.
Jason
Alex's Certifications
Alex's Bio
Alex is an experienced IT consultant with a passion for the Agile mindset and practices. He started his career 20 years ago in West Africa before moving to Canada to develop his skills in project management and product management. Acting as a Product Owner, Scrum Master or Agile Coach, Alex delivers value to his clients worldwide in French or English. Over the last 10 years, he actively participated in digital transformations programs within various sectors: Telecoms, Retail, Energy, Banking, Financial Services, Aeronautics. To start an agile journey adapted to your context, join Alex for one of his upcoming classes with Scrum.org.
Languages
- English
- French
Courses taught by Alex
See What My Students Say
May 13, 2022
Alex is an amazing Instructor
Alex is an amazing Instructor! Really made the class interactive and exciting! Was able to convey and explain what scrum really is. He really challenged us and made us think in many other ways. You can tell he enjoys teaching the class. Thank you for the experience Alex!
Cheenou Xiong
May 13, 2022
Very Interactive and Enjoyable. Maybe a little too freeform
The class felt as though it started out a bit slow in terms of content. This may be due to me being provided a baseline level of knowledge prior to participating. As the class progressed it definitely became more interesting as we started practicing Scrum ourselves and learning about why things are the way they are. The instructor (Alex G.) had an infectious enthusiasm that greatly enhanced the satisfaction derived from being a part of his class. Upon completing this class I felt as though I had a solid appreciation for Scrum, but a slight deficit in terms of textbook information required for the PSM 1 exam.
Aaron Tiger
May 12, 2022
Thanks
The class was fun and never boring, we worked in teams and together and it was very participatory. Thank you for the dedication to us Alex
anthony ajaero
May 12, 2022
Best Instructor
Alex is an amazing instructor who always has the students engaged. His class is very interactive and fun. He makes learning about Scrum very easy and understandable. I would recommend 10 out of 10 to anyone who its interested in Scrum. Alex cares about his students and makes sure we are understanding the concept.
Danelly Santos
May 12, 2022
Excellent Class
Alex was a great teacher. Very engaging, caring, and made sure to challenge our thinking so that we learned as much as possible. Would take his class 20 times over. Can't thank him enough for being so energetic and compelling.
Dajabre Torain-Williams
Apr 12, 2022
Alex is a great teacher with lots of…
Alex is a great teacher with lots of knowledge, real world experience and passion for teaching.
Wenceslao Arias
Apr 8, 2022
Great teacher, Alex made the training very informative, fun and dynamic
Alex is very communicative and made the best effort to make the training more fun, less exhausting and kept it very informative. I recommend taking courses with him!
Roger
Apr 8, 2022
This was an AMAZING class!
This was an AMAZING class! Alex was a wonderful, interactive and knowledgeable instructor. He engaged the class 100% of the time. I look forward to continuing this learning path and hopefully having him as my coach. I received more value than I expected. Thank you for having him as an instructor within your organization.
Melin Rodriguez
Apr 8, 2022
Alex was amazing
Alex was amazing and his approach was genius. Very fun, interactive and informative class. I highly recommend! Thank you
Alina Alexandra
Apr 8, 2022
Effective
The way trainer maintained energy throughout the sessions is incredible.
Sudha Ragamai Akula
Apr 8, 2022
A great instructor
A great instructor. Very helpful, keeps everyone engaged during the class and is very good at explaining the concepts. The course was very helpful
João Mourato
Mar 20, 2022
Alex est très pédagogue
Alex est très pédagogue!
Une très bonne formation et très structurée. Je ressors de la formation avec des bonnes bases Scrum.
Fatou Binetou DIAW
Mar 20, 2022
Alex is an excellent trainer very…
Alex is an excellent trainer very dynamic, I appreciate the training, it was very informative and interactive, the knowledge was numerous
Marthe Louise Aby KALAMON
Mar 20, 2022
PSM1 CERTIFICATION
Interesting and interactive session. I recommend the PSM1 training with this instructor Alex.
Without reading the Scrum Guide before the start of the course, I learned a lot from the practical cases projected during the slides.
I strongly recommend it to you !
Barnabe Louis
Mar 20, 2022
Excellent PSM1 training with Alex
Very explicit trainer
I leave this course with theoretical and practical knowledge for the Scrum Framework. I strongly recommend attending a PSM1 class with Alex.
Formateur trés explicite
J'en sors avec des connaissances theoriques et pratiques de Scrum. Je recommande fortement de suivre la formation PSM1 avec Alex.
Joséphine Lalyre
Mar 20, 2022
It's a real pleasure to have taken…
It's a real pleasure to have taken classes with Alex.
Good teacher with a high sense of sharing and leadership.
I recommend him to everyone!
Mohamed-Ali KONATE
Mar 20, 2022
Alex is an engaging teacher who makes…
Alex is an engaging teacher who makes you understand and like SCRUM!
Adja Tacko BADJI
Mar 14, 2022
I'm glad that the students'…
I'm glad that the students' understanding level was confirmed in detail.
Masao Takei
Mar 8, 2022
good training
In this training, I was able to understand the basics of Agile Scrum. In particular, the lecturer's experiences were useful in the future. Thank you, alex.
Takuo Mitsumoto
Mar 8, 2022
Alex san's teaching was really well and…
Alex san's teaching was really well and I understood many things from him.
Thank you so much :)
Yuko Kitamura
Jan 21, 2022
Alex is an excellent teacher who gives…
Alex is an excellent teacher who gives you life!
Joel Kusa
Jan 10, 2022
Alex is an engaging teacher!
Alex is an engaging teacher!
Our YearUp class only had two days to complete our 16 hours of training with Alex. He made it his mission to keep us engaged, create spaces where small groups could work as a SCRUM team and made those two days enjoyable! He also held a study session and Kahoot session for us!
Thank you Alex!
Abigail Brea
Dec 30, 2021
Alex drilled the right knowledge into…
Alex drilled the right knowledge into our heads to pass the exam.
Leslie Porfeli-Kenney
Dec 30, 2021
He's great
He's great! I learned a lot and he made learning about Scrum fun :)
Lena Nguyen
Nov 30, 2021
Appreciate the atmosphere of work (the…
Appreciate the atmosphere of work (the plateform used to collaborate, etc.)
Stéphane DENOMAN
Nov 30, 2021
Nice session with trainers,
Nice session with trainers,
good collaborative interaction.
Dognimin Ousmane YEO
Nov 30, 2021
God job !
God job !
Maîtrise parfaite du sujet et très bonne connaissance de la démarche Agile et du framework SRUM
Aboubakar Dosso
Nov 24, 2021
Great online learning
Great online learning, fantastic instructors.
Dave C
Nov 17, 2021
Great course. Great instructors!
Great course. Great instructonal staff. Worked well online and good blend of instruction and breakout rooms.
Ski
Nov 14, 2021
This course was a fantastic opportunity…
This course was a fantastic opportunity to learn about Scrum and how it can help me go forward in my career. Both Ryan and Alex were excellent; patient, funny and easy to understand.
I'll definitely recommend Optilearn to my colleagues. Great work!
Philip Anderson
Nov 14, 2021
Great course
Great course, one of the best courses I've attended both Ryan Brook and Alex Gbaguidi were excellent instructors throughout, passing on their knowledge and experiences to all of us who attended.
Great delivery and course materials, lots of fun, role play and plenty of class participation. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
VICKI MILLER
Nov 13, 2021
This two day package was done…
This two day package was done virtually- however the delivery and structure allowed it to be just as interactive and enjoyable as any course I have taken in-person. The trainers brought the subject to life with their approach to teaching, they worked incredibly hard to allow us to participate, discuss the topics and created an environment where the whole cohort worked together.
I would recommend this course and the trainers who delivered it - 5 Stars.
Liam Kirkham
Nov 12, 2021
Approve 100%
Alex and Ryan exceeded my expectations. They went above and beyond to explain scenarios. The content and delivery of course was just right. I am now confident I can take the exam and pass it on the first try.
Karyn Parsons
Nov 12, 2021
Excellent PSM1 Course delivery
Ryan and Alex delivered a great PSM1 course over the two days. Thoroughly engaging throughout and worked really well as a teaching pair.
Great knowledge and understanding of the content and backed up with real world examples and application,
Cannot recommend more highly.
Mark Coley
Nov 12, 2021
Professional and enjoyable
I was most impressed with not only the high standard of instruction, but the insightful, correctly paced, respectful and professional delivery. I really enjoyed the learning style over this last two days. Friendly and thorough Ryan and Alex were ambassadors to their organisation and should be commended. What made it even better, was that they donated their own time, expertise for free to the military. Thank you, respect and well done them. Alan Grant
ALAN
Nov 12, 2021
Fantastic course from genuinely…
Fantastic course from genuinely interesting and relatable instructors. This is a zero to hero style of course, no prior knowledge is required.
Lucy Cornell
Nov 12, 2021
Engaging course with helpful and…
Engaging course with helpful and supportive trainers, providing a positive learning environment. The use of class participation through group activities and the use of an interactive environment helped to make virtual learning far more enjoyable than simply imparting knowledge.
Paul Edwards
Nov 12, 2021
This was a fantastic class which was…
This was a fantastic class which was made easier by the clear instruction given by the instructors. Open to questions at all times, no matter how silly, with answers given to ensure I was fully informed before the class continued.
I would recommend this course to anyone in their resettlement period from the military.
Mat Simmonds
Nov 12, 2021
My first insight into SCRUM and it's…
My first insight into SCRUM and it's opened my eyes to a possible new career path. Great instruction from both Ryan and Alex. I will definitely be looking at future courses with them.
Ben Rusling
Nov 12, 2021
Really well delivered course
Really well delivered course. Interactive, fun and very knowledgeable trainers. Thank you, Ryan & Alex!
Daniel Corthorn
Nov 12, 2021
Great interactive platform
Great interactive platform. Great content.
Ian
Nov 12, 2021
PSM 1 Feedback - James Murray
The course was set out in a logical direction and when I was confused the Tutors explain my issues in great detail until I understood, using great examples or verifying my own.
JAMES MURRAY
Nov 12, 2021
Amazing delivery of course
Both Ryan and Alex delivered an outstanding PSM course, and they're highly recommended. The content delivered went above and beyond my expectations.
Jason
Upcoming Classes by Alex
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