Course Details
Location
This course is focused on supporting employment opportunities in the Wiltshire area. Face-to-face (F2F) sessions will be held in Wiltshire, with virtual sessions forming the majority of the schedule.
Funding
The BCS Certification in Agile and Scrum is 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
• You can not have completed another DFE Funded course within the last 12 months
• You must live in a Wiltshire Post Code
• You must have proof of right to work in the UK
• You must be either a Service Leaver in the last 12 months of Service or a Veteran that is actively seeking new employment
Participants must commit to the schedule below and be willing to consider employment opportunities in the Wilsthire Post Code area. For those already employed in the Wiltshire region, a letter or email from your line manager is required, confirming how the course will benefit you, your business, or your unit. This might include taking on additional responsibilities, applying skills to the workplace, or driving innovation within your team.
Course
Our BCS Certification in Agile and Scrum equips you with the academic knowledge and practical skills required for your chosen industry. You'll cover the BCS syllabus and be given a strong theoretical foundation to pass the exam. Alongside this, you'll attend practical sessions with industry contextualization, culminating in a group project. The course then applies the newly acquired skills to construction-related problem-solving, as requested by the industry.
You'll cover a variety of topics on the course including:
- Why Agile
- The Agile manifesto
- The Agile mindset
- Roles in Agile teams
- Common Agile practices
- Scrum practices
- Scrum planning and estimation
- Monitoring Scrum projects
- Advanced Scrum concepts
Week one: Launch Week
During Launch Week, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow students and engage with your course lecturer. On Launch Day, you’ll take part in a live teaching session, finalise the setup of any online learning tools, and attend a dedicated Wellbeing, Employability and Careers session.
Launch Week is designed to lay the foundations for a successful learning experience by helping you feel confident, informed, and prepared. It also provides time to access pre-reading materials, complete any outstanding enrolment tasks, and review the learner pack provided.
Week two: Agile Module
The Agile Project Management module provides a practical and theoretical foundation in managing projects using Agile methodologies. You’ll be introduced to key Agile principles, values, and framework such as Scrum and Kanban, focusing on iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning.
You’ll explore the roles within Agile teams, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team, and how they collaborate to deliver value. The module emphasises user stories, backlog management, sprint planning, and review processes.
Week three: Study week
Study Week offers the opportunity to review past content, prepare for upcoming topics, and personalise your learning. Support is available through 1-to-1 sessions with lecturers and the Curriculum Administrator, as well as a tech drop-in for technical help.
Activities include a CV and Industry Day workshop, hands-on tasks with Figma, mock exams, and assigned reading to reinforce learning.
Week four: Scrum Module
The Scrum Project Management module offers a focused introduction to managing projects using the Scrum framework. You’ll explore the core principles and values of Scrum, including transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
The module breaks down key Scrum roles, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team, and how each contributes to delivering value in iterative cycle.
Course Dates and Times
This course takes place both online and in person as follows:
Launch Week
13 October, in person 9:30am – 4pm, in person @ Corsham Court.
Agile Module
20 – 23 October, 9:30am – 4pm, online
Study Week
28 October, 9:30am – 4pm, online
30 October 10am – 2pm, online
Scrum Module
3 – 5 November, 9:30am – 4pm, In-person
In person exams
BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile: 24 October 10am – 2pm, Corsham Court
BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum: 6 November 10am – 2pm, Corsham Court