Course Details
Location
This course will be held in the West Midlands, with face-to-face (F2F) sessions taking place in Birmingham. The exact venue will be confirmed but is expected to be either Great Charles Street or Waterloo Street.
Funding
These courses are fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE), meaning there is no cost to you. Please note that only one fully funded place per 12 months can be allocated to an individual through this initiative.
Commitment and Requirements
Participants must be available to commit to the schedule below, including virtual sessions and F2F days. Travel and subsistence (T&S) costs are not covered, although lunch will be provided during F2F sessions.
You must also confirm your willingness to consider employment opportunities within the West Midlands region. If you are currently employed in this area, an email or letter from your line manager is required to confirm that this course will benefit your role (e.g., taking on additional responsibilities, applying skills in the workplace). While flexibility is offered for employers with a wide geographical presence (e.g., multiple offices or client locations), part of the eligibility criteria involves demonstrating either local ties or a willingness to consider working in the West Midlands.
Course Schedule
Agile Foundation + BCS Certified
Dates: 17–21 February 2025
Day 1: 09:30–16:30 (Virtual) – 17/02/25
Day 2: 09:30–16:30 (Virtual) – 18/02/25
Day 3: 09:30–16:30 (Virtual) – 19/02/25
Day 4: 09:30–16:30 (Virtual) – 20/02/25
Day 5 (Exam): 09:00–16:00 (F2F) – 21/02/25
Industry Day
Date: 5 March 2025 (TBC)
Time: 10:00–16:00 (Virtual)
Scrum Foundation + BCS Certified
Dates: 24–27 March 2025
Day 1: 09:30–16:30 (F2F) – 24/03/25
Day 2: 09:30–16:30 (F2F) – 25/03/25
Day 3: 09:30–16:30 (F2F) – 26/03/25
Day 4: 09:30–16:30 (F2F) – 27/03/25