Foundation in Agile

The BCS Foundation in Agile course provides an excellent overview into Agile methodologies and their application in software development projects.

You will learn about Agile principles and the necessary requirements to work effectively in an Agile environment, as well as develop new skill to support collaboration, facilitation and iterative working. This certification will benefit those currently working in an Agile environment as well as those seeking to move into an Agile role.

This course will deliver a fundamental appreciation of what it is to be Agile and the factors that drive Agile adoption. Students will learn about the elements that underpin the Agile mind-set and approaches to delivery as well as using the tools and techniques to deliver quality software to customers.

They will gain a good working knowledge of common Agile practices and will learn how to respond to change and the importance of regular feedback so that business change can be delivered quickly and effectively in a competitive market.

Free 1 year membership on passing your first BCS course.

Courses can be delivered:

• on-site
• self-study

Exams are taken online at your location – results are instantly available.

Self-study — Access to course materials for 180 days: Via Amatis’ online Academy and the ‘My Amatis’ App
Instructor-led — Full colour printed manual (optional) plus access to course materials for 90 days: Via our online Academy and the ‘My Amatis’ App

Unique to market:

• Free access to all course material on the ‘My Amatis’ training App (iOS or Android) which supports candidates through courses and beyond allowing the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime
• The same case study is used throughout all practitioner and professional courses demonstrating how different tools & techniques can be applied in different business situations

PLUS:

• TWO BCS sample exam papers of 40 and 20 questions
• ONE full 40 question mock* exam paper

All graphics are professionally designed and suitable for anyone who is colour blind
All courses are professionally narrated – invaluable for auditory learners and anyone with dyslexia
All courses are academically excellent – authored by BCS oral examiners/practitioners with decades of experience

*Both sample papers reveal the answer to each question to help with exam technique. Answers to mock exams are not revealed by design — the idea of the mock paper is to assess candidates’ readiness for the exam.
The questions and possible answers on both sample and mock papers reorder themselves each time it’s completed to keep the exam as fresh as possible for you.

Instructor-led Foundation in Agile courses are run regularly throughout the year – for course dates visit: amatistraining.com/calendar.

This certificate provides a foundation for those wanting to understand more about Agile. On completion, students can then build on this knowledge at Practitioner level and again at Professional level with the BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis — a widely recognised and respected qualification that demonstrates a deeper knowledge and understanding of Agile methodologies and their application.