The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile offers an opportunity to develop a robust understanding of Agile concepts and values, challenging traditional methodologies and perspectives. This certification explores the key questions: What constitutes Agile? How does Agile function? And how can Agile principles be integrated into organizational practices? By obtaining this certification, candidates acquire versatile knowledge applicable across diverse contexts and foster efficient collaboration within Agile teams.
Who should take the exam?
Individuals from both business and IT domains having interest in Agile practices and methodologies.
Those seeking insight into Agile principles, including organizational leaders and managers aiming to grasp the benefits of Agile practices.
Professionals operating within Agile frameworks, such as software testers, developers, product owners, business analysts, and Scrum masters.
Exam Learning Areas
Candidates will gain a broad understanding of agile including:
Why Agile? The factors that drive Agile adoption
The Agile Manifesto in detail
The Agile mindset
Roles in Agile teams
Common Agile practices
The practical application of Agile
Exam Details
Exam Name: BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile
Exam Languages: English
Exam Questions: 40 Questions
Time Duration: 1 hour
Passing Score: 65%
BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile Exam Course Outline
The Exam covers the given topics -
Topic 1: WHY AGILE? (7.5%) K2
1.1 Describe a linear development approach, such as Waterfall and V-model.
1.2 Explain why linear development approaches are not suitable in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment.
1.3 Explain the origins of Agile.
1.4 Recognise the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
1.5 Explain how the Pillars of Scrum underpin Agile thinking.
Topic 2: Learn about INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR INTERACTIONS OVER PROCESSES AND TOOLS (7.5%) K2
2.1 Describe ways that the processes and tools can undermine Agile team performance.
2.2 Explain the connection between team motivation and self-organising autonomous teams.
2.3 Describe how Agile teams interact.
Topic 3: WORKING SOFTWARE OVER COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION (7.5%) K2
3.1 Describe how working software means more than just code.
3.2 Explain how Agile can be applied to non-software products.
3.3 Explain how the Seven Wastes of Lean (Software Development) relates to comprehensive documentation.
Topic 4: CUSTOMER COLLABORATION OVER CONTRACT NEGOTIATION (7.5%) K2
4.1 Describe the Agile team’s relationship with its customers.
4.2 Describe how Agile teams use time boxes and iterations to decide what work to commit to.
4.3 Describe the Product Owner role and their responsibilities.
Topic 5: RESPONDING TO CHANGE OVER FOLLOWING A PLAN (10%) K2
5.1 Explain how regular feedback helps Agile teams respond to change.
5.2 Describe how Agile teams recognise when change is underway.
5.3 Describe the different levels of planning that Agile teams use.
5.4 Explain the risks of detailed, upfront planning.
Topic 6: THE AGILE MINDSET (25%) K2
6.1 Explain Servant Leadership.
6.2 Explain how Agile teams are cross-functional and self-organising.
6.3 Explain how the Pillars of Scrum enable continuous improvement.
6.4 Describe how Agile teams demonstrate transparency.
6.5 Explain the importance of maximising the amount of work not done.
Topic 7: ROLES IN AGILE TEAMS (5%) K2
7.1 Describe the three Scrum roles.
7.2 Identify and describe commonly used non-Scrum Agile roles
Topic 8: COMMON AGILE PRACTICES (20%) K2
8.1 Describe the practices of Team Leadership and Organisation in Agile.
8.2 Describe the use of requirements.
Topic 9: AGILE IN PRACTICE (10%) K2
9.1 Describe the following Agile approaches.
9.2 Explain how the following practices can remove the need to adopt a scaling method.
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Cindy Febo
I appreciated the clear focus on the concepts of self-organizing teams, continuous delivery, and minimizing waste. A strong resource for fundamental agile competency.
Amy Lews
I struggled with the difference between various estimation techniques, but the practice scenarios here clarified everything perfectly. A great first step into Agile concepts.
Chris Raino
The test covered the core Agile principles and mindsets, focusing on collaboration, transparency, and early and frequent delivery. Simple and effective preparation.
Sarah Demo
This practice exam provided a great, balanced overview of various Agile approaches beyond just Scrum, including Lean and DSDM. Very useful for a broad foundation.
