Overview

Are you interested in learning more about Agile in your role or organisation, or perhaps you need to know more to fit into a new role or have heard about the many benefits of working in an 'Agile' way.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is designed to equip learners with the core foundations that underpin the Agile mindset and Agile approaches to delivery. It teaches learners the knowledge that can be applied in a variety of situations and promotes effective working with any Agile team. It does not focus solely on one specific methodology.

The course is relevant to anyone requiring an understanding of the use of Agile or looking to adopt it. This includes, but is not limited to, organisational leaders and managers, marketing executives and managers, and/or all professionals working in an Agile environment, including software sesters, developers, business analysts, UX designers, project management office (PMO), project support and project coordinators.

Upon achievement of the certificate, candidates will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:

• Why Agile?
• The Agile Manifesto

• The Agile Mindset

• Roles in Agile Teams

• Common Agile Practices

• The Practical Application of Agile.

With self -study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including digital access to the recommended BCS book:Agile from First PrincipleseBook, 2 live video support calls with your course trainer, practice exam papers and a series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam.

Why Choose Duco Digital Training?

With self-study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including:
Free one year BCS Associate membership (normally costing £90)
Free BCS Data Analyst eBook
Practice exam papers
Series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam
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95% pass rate.

A live training option is available, please contact us.

Description

The “BCS Foundation Data Protection” is a professional certification that is a globally recognized professional qualification that will help develop your knowledge and understanding of:

1. WHY AGILE?

Describe a linear development approach, such as Waterfall and V-model.
Explain why linear development approaches are not suitable in a Volatile, Uncertain,
Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment.
Explain the origins of Agile.
Recognise the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
Explain how the Pillars of Scrum underpin Agile thinking.

2. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR INTERACTIONS OVER PROCESSES AND TOOLS

Describe ways that the processes and tools can undermine Agile team performance.
Explain the connection between team motivation and self-organising autonomous
teams.
Describe how Agile teams interact.

3. WORKING SOFTWARE OVER COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION

Describe how working software means more than just code.
Explain how Agile can be applied to non-software products.
Explain how the Seven Wastes of Lean (Software Development) relates to comprehensive documentation.

4. CUSTOMER COLLABORATION OVER CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Describe the Agile team’s relationship with its customers.
Describe how Agile teams use time boxes and iterations to decide what work to commit to
Describe the Product Owner role and their responsibilities

5. RESPONDING TO CHANGE OVER FOLLOWING A PLAN

Explain how regular feedback helps Agile teams respond to change.
Describe how Agile teams recognise when change is underway
Describe the different levels of planning that Agile teams use.
Explain the risks of detailed, upfront planning.

6. THE AGILE MINDSET

Explain Servant Leadership.
Explain how Agile teams are cross-functional and self-organising.
Explain how the Pillars of Scrum enable continuous improvement.
Describe how Agile teams demonstrate transparency.
Explain the importance of maximising the amount of work not done
Describe how Agile teams maintain sustainable pace.
Recall the critical factors in creating motivated teams.
Explain the importance of psychological safety for high performing teams.
Explain incremental and iterative delivery.

7. ROLES IN AGILE TEAMS

Describe the three Scrum roles.
Identify and describe commonly used non-Scrum Agile roles.

8. COMMON AGILE PRACTICES

Describe the practices of Team Leadership and Organisation in Agile.
Describe the use of requirements.
Describe the practise of estimation
Describe common software development practices.

9. AGILE IN PRACTICE

Describe the following Agile approaches.
Explain how the following practices can remove the need to adopt a scaling method.
Explain why the following metrics are indicators to healthy Agile teams.

Exam Information of “BCS Foundation Data Protection” Course:

It is a 40 multiple choice questions
Pass mark is 26/40 points or 65%
Duration of the exam is 60 minutes
The exam will be supervised virtually

Who is BCS?

Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.

They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.

What our students say about us:

"The training provided will assist me to conduct AI research projects in a more professional and systematic way. The knowledge provided will be incredibly valuable for my future study in the field of computer vision." — Muhammad Lecturer and AI PhD Candidate

“Good training materials for remote learning, and the most impressive part was the speed at which they responded to questions.” — Tom Data Protection Practitioner

"This proved to be a very valuable course to me." — Janet Business Analyst

Supporting new and the next-generation of analysts

Soni is passionate about the value and importance of business analysis in bridging the gap between business and technology and is excited to champion and support new and next-generation analysts like you.

She has over 20 years’ experience as a business analyst complimented with a MEng degree in Computer Science. In addition, she has experience of project management, enterprise architecture and agile project delivery. Her career as a senior business analyst has involved delivering large digital transformation programmes for both government and corporate organisations in a variety of sectors such as Defence, Banking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and IT.

Who is this course for?

For whom is the “BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile” course designed?

Whether you're new to agile methodologies or a professional seeking to solidify your understanding of agile principles, the “BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile” course is designed to support your learning goals. It's intended for:

Aspiring Agile Practitioners: Individuals eager to enter the field of agile project management, ready to build a strong foundation in agile practices and frameworks.
Students with a Passion for Agile: University scholars aiming to enhance their theoretical understanding with practical, industry-relevant skills in agile methodologies, setting the stage for a successful career.
Career Transitioners: Professionals considering a shift into agile roles from various backgrounds, ready to acquire the fundamental knowledge needed to thrive in agile environments.
Process Improvement Enthusiasts: Practitioners dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness by gaining a robust foundation in agile principles and practices.
Emerging Leaders and Managers: Entry-level managers and team leaders seeking to develop their agile knowledge, enabling them to support agile initiatives and lead teams in implementing agile processes effectively.

Requirements

An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required to access the course
Access to laptop with camera is required for the exam and a pair of headphones is recommended for the exam.

Career path

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a 14% growth in management analyst positions, which includes business analysts, from 2020 to 2030.

This growth rate is much faster than the average for all occupations and underscores the increasing need for professionals with business analysis skills.

Sectors using Agile:

• Health

• Robotics

• Engineering & Manufacturing

• Finance

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