BCS Foundation in Agile

Understand Agile principles, frameworks and ways of working to support successful project delivery and organisational change.
93% BCS exam pass rate • Free BCS exam included • Self-paced online learning

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is designed for professionals who want to understand Agile principles, values and ways of working.

It is particularly relevant for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Product Owners, Change Professionals, Team Leaders and anyone working within or alongside Agile teams.

Whether you’re new to Agile or looking to understand how Agile approaches support collaboration, adaptability and value delivery, this course provides a practical introduction to Agile thinking and its application within modern organisations.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand why organisations adopt Agile approaches
  • Explain the values and principles of the Agile Manifesto
  • Recognise the characteristics of an Agile mindset
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within Agile teams
  • Identify common Agile practices and techniques
  • Understand how requirements are managed within Agile environments
  • Recognise how Agile approaches support collaboration, adaptability and value delivery

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile provides a practical introduction to Agile principles, helping professionals understand how Agile approaches can improve collaboration, responsiveness and business outcomes.

Benefits include:

  • 93% BCS exam pass rate
  • Delivered by experienced Agile practitioners and BCS trainers
  • Practical examples that bring Agile concepts to life
  • Narrated learning content supporting different learning styles
  • Colour-blind accessible graphics and dyslexia-friendly resources
  • Two full sample examination papers and one mock examination
  • 180-day access to course materials
  • Free BCS examination included

Day 1:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • Why Agile
  • Overview of Agile concepts
  • Characteristics of teams

Day 2:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • Roles in Agile
  • Requirements in Agile
  • Agile project planning

Day 3:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • Running an Agile project
  • Approaches to testing
  • Run through mock exam
  • Optional BCS Exam (can be deferred)

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile examination:

  • Is included within the course price
  • Consists of 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Lasts 60 minutes
  • Requires a pass mark of 65% (26/40)
  • Can be taken on the final day of the course or deferred until later
  • Is completed online from the delegate’s location
  • Provides results immediately upon completion

All course materials are accessed through the Amatis Academy.

Included resources:

  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Knowledge checks after each section
  • Two full sample examination papers
  • One full mock examination
  • Narrated learning content
  • Colour-blind accessible graphics
  • Dyslexia-friendly learning resources

Access options:

  • Self-study learners receive 180 days’ access
  • Instructor-led learners receive 180 days’ access plus an optional printed colour course manual

Choose either the instructor-led or self-study option below and complete the online booking process.

For team bookings, private deliveries or bespoke programmes, contact the Amatis team to discuss requirements and available delivery options.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is recognised internationally and is valuable as both a standalone qualification and a foundation for further professional development.

Many learners continue their development by progressing to:

The certification provides valuable knowledge for careers in Business Analysis, Agile delivery, project management and business change.

Ideal for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Product Owners and professionals working in Agile environments.

Learn Agile principles at your own pace

  • Study whenever and wherever it suits your schedule
  • Build a practical understanding of Agile values and principles
  • Understand how Agile teams collaborate and deliver value
  • Revisit topics as often as needed during your 180-day access period
  • Prepare using two sample papers and one mock examination
  • Benefit from narrated content supporting different learning styles
  • Access colour-blind accessible graphics and dyslexia-friendly resources
  • Free BCS examination included

£525.00 + VAT

Who typically attends?

  • Business Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Product Owners
  • Change Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Agile Delivery Teams

Develop a shared understanding of Agile principles, values and ways of working across teams involved in change and delivery.

This course helps organisations improve collaboration, adaptability and customer focus by establishing a common understanding of Agile approaches and the mindset required to support successful change.

Looking to develop Agile capability across multiple teams? Our Managed Learning Service provides flexible training credits, reporting and structured development pathways that help organisations build lasting process improvement capability.

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