Aligned to the Service Manual of Government Digital Services, the UK Government’s department responsible for digital transformation, an AgileDS certification will teach you how to apply Agile principles to the design and delivery of digital services. You will learn how to manage the complete service lifecycle, from initial concept through to implementation, ensuring solutions meet user needs and align with business goals.
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AgileDS™ training
AgileDS provides a consistent approach and common language for the successful design, delivery and evolution of digital services in Agile project environments.
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Why choose AgileDS?
While frameworks like Scrum and Kanban are generalist and can be applied to any Agile project, AgileDS adds layers specific to government and large-scale public sector projects. With many organisations now adopting an Agile or hybrid approach, having this certification on your CV will make you an asset for any business looking to drive innovation, foster collaboration and deliver high-quality digital services that meet user demands. AgileDS will equip you with the skills required to manage service lifecycles, ensuring they are user-focused, adaptable and aligned with business objectives.
Benefits of certification
- Achieve a globally respected accreditation
- Develop in demand skills in Agile and digital services
- Enhance your career prospects
- Learn how to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Streamline processes, drive innovation and improve project outcomes
AgileDS courses explained
AgileDS Foundation
AgileDS Practitioner
AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner
AgileDS Foundation
The Foundation qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to agile methodologies and how these can be used for the design and delivery of digital services. The course will teach you skills including stakeholder collaboration, iterative development, risk management, user-centred design, and adaptability to change.
Understanding the principles of AgileDS will allow you to deliver solutions that offer real value for organisations and position you as a key driver of digital transformation.
AgileDS Practitioner
To certify in AgileDS Practitioner you must first have completed the Foundation exam. This is because the Practitioner course takes the concepts learnt in the Foundation qualification and teaches you how to apply them in context, equipping you with the necessary tools to tailor your knowledge in real-life digital service projects.
AgileDS Foundation & Practitioner
This is the best option if you want to complete the full certification in one go. You will learn the fundamentals of AgileDS with the Foundation course and will then be able to evidence that you can apply these in practice with the Practitioner.
You will start by learning the foundational language and consistent approach of agile, appreciating how this fits within your current understanding of digital services. It is then essential to evidence that you can take these concepts and apply them to your context, adapting and shaping the approach to what works in your setting.
AgileDS courses
AgileDS™
AgileDS™ Foundation
AgileDS™
AgileDS™ Practitioner
AgileDS™
AgileDS™ Foundation & Practitioner
FAQs
The AgileDS course gives you hands-on skills to create and manage digital services using Agile methods. You’ll learn how to design flexible, user-friendly services that meet digital standards and achieve real results.
What is AgileDS?
AgileDS (Agile Digital Services) is a framework designed to help professionals develop and manage digital services that meet user needs while adhering to Agile principles and digital standards.
Is AgileDS different from AgilePM?
Yes, AgileDS focuses specifically on designing and delivering digital services, while AgilePM is centred on project management within Agile environments. AgileDS is tailored for digital transformation efforts with a strong emphasis on user-centred services.
Who should take the AgileDS certification?
AgileDS is ideal for digital service managers, product owners, project managers, and anyone involved in creating or delivering user-focused digital services within an Agile framework.
What are the benefits of AgileDS certification?
AgileDS certification validates your ability to create effective, user-centred digital services, making you more valuable to organisations seeking Agile transformation. It also enhances your understanding of digital standards and iterative development.
Do I need to have any experience before taking AgileDS training?
There are no formal prerequisites for AgileDS training. However, some familiarity with Agile practices or digital services can be helpful for a smoother learning experience.
What does the AgileDS course cover?
The course covers Agile principles for digital services, user-focused design, iterative delivery, digital service standards, and roles within Agile teams, giving you a well-rounded foundation in delivering adaptive digital services
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eLearning
Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Our interactive and engaging eLearning is the perfect self-study option, allowing you to move through resources and activities at a time that suits you.
Classroom
Our in-person classroom courses provide an interactive and collaborative learning environment, where you will benefit from the knowledge and passion our trainers bring to the subject.
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Our virtual courses provide the personal teaching experience of a classroom with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. All the benefits, without the travel!
Blended
Our blended courses combine eLearning with face-to-face training. Study the Foundation certification at your own pace and then use the Practitioner workshop to put the theory into practice.
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