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Agile Fundamentals

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Programme Code D102
Domain
Applications Management
Level
Foundation
Learning Partner(s)
SoftEd
Duration
3 Days
Format Online
Rating
Competencies
Agile Methodologies Tools & Delivery
Job Roles
Public Service Officer (non-ICT&SS) Project Manager (Agile) ICT&SS Professional Digital Service Manager Digital Business Analyst

Overview

Want to know what agile is all about? If you’re new to the agile world and need a solid introduction to the agile way of thinking and doing – this Agile Fundamentals programme is a perfect fit.

Ideal for both business and technical teams, this programme examines the roles and responsibilities of team members working in an agile way. It delves into the specific practices used in agile projects, explains the theory and concepts behind the agile approach, and prepares you to work confidently and effectively in an agile environment. You will also learn about the structure for defining value to ensure you and your team work on the right product at the right time for the right customer.

Key Takeaways

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
  • Learn the background of participating in an agile workplace
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a typical agile team
  • Discover the various tools available to agile teams to facilitate conversation about priorities
  • Observe how agile teams cooperate and collaborate to deliver business value
  • Know the important interpersonal skills agile environments encourage and foster
  • how discipline and standards contribute to agility

Who Should Attend

  • Please refer to the job roles section. 
  • Designed for
    • Team members starting out in agile an agile workplace
    • Project managers entering the agile environment
    • Managers of teams involved in agile ways of working
    • Consultants looking for a solid grounding in an agile approach

Programme Structure

This programme is delivered virtually, and will cover the following topics:
An agile mindset:
•    Why agile?
•    Key values
•    Lifecycle and frameworks
•    Agile teams - roles and responsibilities
•    Collaboration and mindset
•    Tools to help create agility

Core agile concepts:
•    Workflow and transparency
•    Product vs. project
•    Changing the way we work

Discover:
•    Aligning the idea
•    Design
•    Stories and story mapping
•    Quality, definition of done and estimation
•    Release planning

Deliver and operate:
•    Deliver
•    Operate

What’s Next:
•    Agile Ri (creating your own list of work-on and improvements)

ICAgile accredited: Successful completion of this programme will enable you to become a Certified ICAgile Professional.

This programme will contribute 14 PMI® Professional Development Units towards your chosen certification (10 technical hours and 4 leadership hours).

Fees


Full Fee

Full programme fee

S$1000

9% GST on nett programme fee

S$90

Total nett programme fee payable, including GST S$1090

With effect from 1 Jan 2024


NOTE

Payment for this programme is made directly to Software Education Asia Pte Ltd.

Upcoming Classes

Class 1
05 Feb 2025 to 07 Feb 2025 (Full Time)
Duration: 3 days
When: Feb - 05, 06, 07
Time : 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Class 2
03 Mar 2025 to 05 Mar 2025 (Full Time)
Duration: 3 days
When: Mar - 03, 04, 05
Time : 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

How To Register


Agency-sponsored

Step 1 Apply through your organisation's training request system

Step 2 Your organisation's training request system (or relevant HR staff) confirms your organisation's approval for you to take the programme.

Your organisation will send registration information to the academy.

Organisation HR L&D or equivalent staff can click here for details of the registration submission process.


Step 3 GovTech Digital Academy will inform you whether you have been successful in enrolment.


Testimonials

We learnt to use various tools like 'personas' and 'user stories' to apply design thinking and delve deeply into the app's requirements.

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We were taught that the new culture Agile should be leveraged to confront uncertainties effectively and deliver value to customers.

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A good snapshot of Agile fundamentals and applying Agile. 

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