BCS - EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated BCS: BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum course, you’ll gain a unique certification that combines Agile service management techniques and Scrum development frameworks.

This course provides a unique learning pathway designed to support a holistic approach to effectively embed Agile practices across an organisation. This Agile certificate provides the widest curriculum from Agile and Lean, and offers the knowledge, tools and capability for people to better manage change and deliver products and services.

BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum shows a candidate’s knowledge of Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Agile and Scrum are about working together to successfully reach the goal. Agile principles are popular in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managing teams, producing a working increment of software at the end of each iteration or Sprint.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn the Agile way of thinking. You’ll also learn:

  • Scrum practices
  • Scrum planning and estimation
  • How to monitor Scrum projects
  • Advanced Scrum projects

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS exam, and achieve your BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Project managers
  • Software developers
  • Product managers
  • IT service managers and business managers who are interested in Agile practices.
  • Anyone requiring an understanding of Agile Scrum as well as organisational leaders and managers wanting to understand the value of Agile Scrum practices, or those who work in an Agile environment.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Module 1: Agile Way of Thinking – 10%

  • Concepts of Agile and Scrum
  • Recognise how transformation to an Agile environment works
  • Recognise how Agility brings value, predictability and flexibility
  • Describe the Agile Manifesto
  • Recognise Agile methods and practices other than Scrum

Module 2: Scrum Practices – 45%

  • Scrum roles
  • Explain the Product Owner role
  • Explain the Scrum Master role
  • Explain the Development Team role
  • Recognise the role of a traditional Project Manager
  • Scrum events
  • Explain the characteristics of time-boxed events
  • Explain the characteristics of Sprints
  • Explain the characteristics of the Daily Scrum
  • Explain the characteristics of the Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective
  • The importance of the Backlog
  • Explain the characteristics of a good Product and Sprint Backlog
  • Recognise good User Stories and Backlog items
  • Explain how to refine the Product Backlog items
  • Definition of Done
  • Explain the importance of a good Definition of Done.

Module 4: Scrum Planning and Estimation – 22.5%

  • Scrum Planning
  • Explain what happens during Sprint Planning meetings
  • Understand the rituals and the importance of the Daily Scrum
  • Understand how to determine the duration of a Sprint
  • Scrum Estimation
  • Explain estimation techniques: Planning Poker, Triangulation and Affinity Estimation
  • Understand how to compute estimates using Ideal Days or Story Points
  • Understand how Backlog items are ordered 4.

Module 5: Monitoring Scrum Projects – 12.5%

  • Scrum Monitoring
  • Understand Burn-Down charts
  • Understand how to monitor Sprint progress
  • Understand how to compute the velocity of the Team
  • Understand Kanban boards
  • Understand the concept and value of Information Radiators

Module 6: Advanced Scrum Concepts – 10%

  • Scrum in different situations
  • Recognise how to apply Scrum in large, complex projects
  • Recognise how to apply Scrum with distributed teams
  • Understand different types of contracts in Scrum
  • Understand how to create an Agile workspace

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

BCS: BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum exam

Type: Duration: 60 Minutes Supervised: Yes Open Book: No Pass Mark:

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Format: Multiple choice questions
  • Number of questions: 40
  • Passing score: 65%
  • Domains:
    • Agile Way of Thinking – 10%
    • Scrum Practices – 45%
    • Scrum Planning and Estimation – 22.5%
    • Monitoring Scrum Projects – 12.5%
    • Advanced Scrum Concepts – 10%

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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