Covering both Foundation and Practitioner certifications, this combined course helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and digital service techniques and prepares you to apply this knowledge in practice.
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AgileDS™ Foundation & Practitioner
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Deliver high-value digital services with AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner
By the end of the Foundation qualification, you should have a sufficient knowledge of the AgileDS guidance and understand how this can be used to improve digital service delivery. Then the Practitioner portion of the course confirms that you can apply and tailor this knowledge to a given project scenario.
Learning objectives
- Understand and apply the AgileDS principles and underpinning philosophy
- Learn the lifecycle of an Agile and digital services project
- Recognise key artefacts and their purposes
- Evaluate Agile techniques and their benefits and limitations
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members
- Apply Agile principles to digital service project scenarios
- Configure project lifecycles for various given scenarios
- Create and assess Agile project deliverables
- Plan, control, and govern Agile projects appropriately
What you'll learn
The AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner course offers a comprehensive approach to creating and delivering digital services in Agile environments. You’ll learn the lifecycle of Agile projects, how to use techniques such as iterative development, sprints and prioritisation, improve user-centred design, and be able to deliver value-driven outcomes.
Theoretical knowledge
Develop a deep understanding of the principles and philosophy that underpin the AgileDS approach. You’ll explore the framework’s structure, lifecycle and key artefacts, as well as the team members needed for effective digital service delivery. This theoretical knowledge forms the foundation for applying AgileDS in real-world scenarios.
Practical application
The course emphasises the practical application of AgileDS principles. You’ll learn how to adapt the service lifecycle to meet project requirements, utilise Agile techniques such as MoSCoW prioritisation and timeboxing, and ensure user needs are central to delivery. Through scenario-based exercises you’ll develop the confidence to implement AgileDS strategies in your organisation.
Exam preparation
A significant focus of the course is on preparing you for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams. With expert guidance and targeted materials, you’ll master the exam format, understand key concepts, and practice applying them effectively. This preparation ensures you are fully equipped to pass both exams and achieve your certifications.
What's included
- Accredited AgileDS Foundation and Practitioner training
- AgileDS Foundation and Practitioner exams
- Official AgileDS handbook
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner
Who it’s for
Project Managers and Agile team members working in a digital services environment that want to become more effective in their roles
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the Foundation course, but you must have passed your Foundation exam before taking the Practitioner.
Exam information
There are two different formats for the Foundation and Practitioner exams. For full details, refer to the FAQs on this page.
Optional extras
Pass Protect
Pre-course
There is no pre-course work for this training course.
FAQs
With this Foundation & Practitioner course, you’ll master the essentials of AgileDS and learn how to apply them in practice to deliver digital services that exceed customer expectations.
How are the AgileDS Foundation and Practitioner exams structured?
The Foundation exam is multiple choice and closed book. You will have 40 minutes to answer 50 questions and must achieve a score of 25 out of 50 (50%) to pass.
The Practitioner exam is complex multiple choice and open book (official AgileDS handbook only). You will have two and a half hours to answer four questions, worth 20 marks each, you must achieve a score of 40 out of 80 (50%) to pass.
Can I take the AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner course online?
Yes, the AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner course is available in our live virtual classroom study option. You’ll learn from one of our expert trainers in an online classroom environment.
Prefer to learn in person? The course is also available as classroom training.
Find out more about our study options.
What are the benefits of taking a combined Foundation & Practitioner course?
Taking a combined AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner course offers a streamlined approach to achieving both certifications in just four days. This integrated approach saves time and is more cost effective, ensuring a seamless learning experience from foundational knowledge to practical application.
Are there any prerequisites for the AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner course?
There are no formal prerequisites for the Foundation course. However, before taking the Practitioner exam you must first have passed the Foundation certification and completed all associated ILX learning for both courses.
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