BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile

Build the Agile skills to respond to change, collaborate more effectively and deliver value faster.

Agile has become an important way of working across digital, technology, product, project and transformation teams, but working in an Agile environment requires more than knowing the terminology.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile helps you understand the principles, mindset and practical approaches that make Agile teams effective. You’ll learn how Agile organisations respond to change, work collaboratively with customers, deliver value incrementally and create empowered, high-performing teams.

Unlike training focused on a single Agile methodology, this course develops a broader understanding of Agile. You’ll explore Scrum and Kanban alongside Agile principles, roles, practices, planning, estimation, continuous improvement and team dynamics — giving you knowledge you can apply across different Agile environments. This reflects the BCS syllabus, which deliberately takes a holistic approach rather than focusing on one methodology.

For organisations, it provides teams with a shared understanding of Agile ways of working, helping people collaborate more effectively, adapt to changing priorities and focus their efforts on delivering customer and business value.

Pass the exam to gain a BCS eCertificate in Agile plus one year of BCS Associate Membership, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to compliance.

Pay with Klarna, PayPal, or card – interest-free instalments available, no credit check. Contact us to arrange live training or payment via invoice.

Accredited Excellence You Can Trust

Duco Digital is a BCS-accredited provider, delivering training that meets the highest standards in digital and data protection. Each module follows the official BCS exam syllabus, equipping you with the knowledge, confidence, and recognition to succeed.

Trusted by professionals and organisations worldwide. Certified by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

About the Course

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile provides a recognised foundation in Agile principles, behaviours and practices.

Rather than simply teaching you how to follow an Agile process, the course explores why Agile works and the mindset required to apply it effectively.

You'll examine the Agile Manifesto, customer collaboration, responding to change, self-organising teams, servant leadership and psychological safety before applying this knowledge to practical approaches including Scrum, Kanban, sprints, backlogs, user stories, estimation, retrospectives and iterative delivery.

You'll learn:

  • Why organisations use Agile and how it differs from traditional linear approaches
  • The Agile Manifesto, its values and principles
  • How Agile teams respond effectively to change and uncertainty
  • How to build collaborative, motivated and self-organising teams
  • Servant leadership and psychological safety
  • Customer collaboration and the Product Owner role
  • Scrum roles and other common Agile roles
  • Sprints, timeboxing, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement
  • Product roadmaps, backlogs, user stories and definitions of done and ready
  • Agile estimation, story points and velocity
  • Incremental and iterative delivery
  • Continuous improvement and sustainable pace
    Scrum and Kanban
  • Agile approaches to planning, feedback and delivering customer value

What you get:

 • Approx. 24 hours of online learning with 12 months’ access
 • BCS eCertificate on passing your exam
 • 1-year BCS Associate Membership (worth £92) after passing exam
 • Exam fee included — no hidden extras
 • Pass Assist package with live tutor support, practice exams, and exclusive video guides.
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Course Syllabus
Course Requirements
Career Path
course subjects you will learn

Course Syllabus

Context of
Data Protection
Principles of Data Protection & Applicable Terminology
Lawful
Bases
Accountability
Principle
Obligations of Controllers, Joint Controllers and Processors 
International Data Transfers
under UK GDPR 
Data Subject
Rights 
Independent Supervisory
Authorities and the ICO 
Breaches, Enforcement
and Liability 
*Updated* Processing of
Children's Data
Data Protection for
Public Authorities
Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
Application of Data Protection Legislation in Key Areas of Industry
*Updated* AI and the Processing of Personal Data
Exam Preparation, Exercise paper, Specimen Test Paper, Sample Test Paper 
Eligibility for the course

Course Requirements

For learners who have completed the BCS Foundation in Data Protection or have 1–2 years’ practical experience.
A good level of English
is recommended
An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required

Not sure if this course is right for you?
Contact us to check your suitability before starting.

career opportunities 

Career Path

Agile knowledge can support careers across technology, digital transformation, product development, business analysis and project delivery.

The qualification is particularly useful if you're moving into an Agile organisation, joining a cross-functional team or progressing towards roles where you'll need to work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, customers and business stakeholders.
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  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Digital Transformation

  • Software Development
  • Software Testing
  • UX
  • PMO

  • Change Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Technology Consulting
  • Technology

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Introducing Pass Assist

When you enrol, you get access to the full Pass Assist package — designed to boost your success and help you pass the BCS exam with confidence. It's more than just study materials.

Other providers hand you a login and leave you to it. We don't. Every course comes with live tutor calls, practice exams, WhatsApp support, and the BCS exam fee itself, and the price you see is the price you pay.

Two live video calls

Two live video calls with your course trainer for Q&A and a deeper understanding

Practice exam papers

Practice exam papers to test your knowledge and get exam-ready

Exclusive video guides

Exclusive video guides to make a learning plan, maximise the course, and prepare effectively

Tutor 
support

Tutor support via forum, email, and WhatsApp for help whenever you need it

BCS exam included 

BCS exam fee included — take your exam when you’re ready, at no extra cost

BCS
Books

All courses include the recommended BCS books on the course reading list to develop your knowledge and skills.

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NEED AGILE SKILLS

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Senior executives say their organisation must rethink or reinvent its business model or operating approach at least every five years

29.8 million

More project professionals could be needed globally by 2035, according to PMI Global Project Management Talent Gap

67%

Employers consider resilience, flexibility and agility core workforce skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is BCS?

BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, is a globally recognised professional body trusted by corporations, academics, and IT practitioners alike. With more than 60,000 members across 150 countries,

BCS connects a diverse network of business leaders, educators, policy-makers, and technology professionals. Its mission is to guide the IT industry through ethical challenges, support the development of those working within the sector, and promote technology that benefits society as a whole. Through its qualifications, events, and community initiatives, BCS fosters professional growth, thought leadership, and responsible innovation in IT worldwide.

Why should I take this Agile course?

Knowing that an organisation "uses Agile" isn't the same as understanding how to work effectively in an Agile team.
This course helps you understand both the principles behind Agile and the practical ways teams put those principles into action.

For your career, that can help you:
  • Work more confidently within Agile teams
  • Understand terminology, roles and practices used across Agile environments
  • Collaborate more effectively with customers, stakeholders and colleagues
  • Understand Scrum without limiting your knowledge to Scrum alone
  • Develop skills relevant to digital, product, project and transformation roles
  • Demonstrate your knowledge through an independent BCS professional certification
  • Build a foundation for further Agile, business analysis, product or project management development.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone who works in, supports or wants to join an Agile environment.
You don't need to be a software developer. BCS specifically identifies organisational leaders and managers, marketing professionals, software testers, developers, business analysts, UX designers, PMO professionals, project support staff and project coordinators who would benefit from taking this course. There are no formal prerequisites.

It is particularly relevant for:
  • Project and programme professionals
  • Business analysts
  • Product professionals and Product Owners
  • Developers and software testers
  • UX and digital professionals
  • PMO and project support teams
  • Change and transformation professionals
  • Team leaders and managers
  • Professionals moving into Agile environments.

What does the course include?

  • Online access to structured modules and lessons that follow the official BCS syllabus
  • Pass Assist support package (tutor calls, practice papers, video guides, discussion forum, email/WhatsApp support)
  • A personal course login that saves your progress
  • Exam booking guidance and support
  • A BCS eCertificate and 1-year Associate Membership* when you pass
  • VAT.


*New BCS members only

What is Pass Assist?

Pass Assist is our unique support package designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pass your BCS exam.

When you enroll in this course, Pass Assist gives you:
  • Two live video calls with your course trainer to ask questions and deepen your understanding
  • Practice exam papers to test your knowledge and get familiar with the exam format
  • Exclusive video guides to help you make a learning plan, get the most from the course, and prepare effectively for the exam
  • Ongoing tutor support via discussion forum, email, and WhatsApp for guidance whenever you need it


With Pass Assist, you’re never learning alone—you have the tools and support to succeed.

When is the start date of the course?

Self-study: Begin right after enrolment — learn anytime, anywhere. Book a 15-minute welcome call and a 15-minute exam prep session with your trainer directly via the course link.

Live training: Held on mutually agreed dates. Contact us to check availability.

How to start the course?

Enrol online now with card, PayPal, or Klarna — or contact us for invoice/bank transfer.

If you prefer live training, please contact us or message us on WhatsApp with a date you would like the training and any requirements, for example, the number of people. 

We train individuals and support teams with their training needs in organisations, colleges, universities, and government departments in different countries. Contact us if you have any questions.

What happens after I enroll?

  1. Click on the enrolment email to gain access.
  2. Complete your study
  3. Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
  4. Take your exam
  5. Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
  6. Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account when you pass
  7. Create a BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks, and access career tools with a BCS membership

*New BCS members only

What is studying with Duco Digital Training like?


  • Self-paced learning that fits around your schedule

  • Step-by-step modules aligned with the syllabus

  • Our unique Pass Assist package of tutor support, BCS-recommended Books* discussion forums, and exam preparation resources

  • Accredited courses trusted by organisations worldwide

  • BCS certification and membership** that add real career value.


*BCS eBooks as recommended on your syllabus
** Pass the BCS exam to claim your certification. Membership for new BCS members only.

I prefer live training — how can I book this?

Prefer learning in real time with a trainer? We offer live online training for groups of two or more. If you’re learning solo, you can invite a friend or colleague to join. To book, just contact us with your preferred dates and group size, and we’ll confirm availability and customise the session to your needs.

Can organisations buy this course for teams?

Yes. Duco Digital Training partners with organisations, colleges, universities, and government departments around the world. We can enrol teams of any size, giving each learner their own login, progress tracking, and Pass Assist support. Payment is available by invoice or bank transfer, and our self-study approach allows groups to learn consistently, at their own pace, while keeping costs manageable.

How long will I have access to the course? 

You have 12 months to complete all BCS courses and take the exam. For career pathways that include multiple courses, simply contact us if you need extra time.

Live Training for Companies

Build teams that can adapt, collaborate and deliver value in a changing environment.

Agile works best when teams share a common understanding of its principles, not when individuals simply follow processes or attend ceremonies.

We deliver live BCS Agile training for organisations worldwide, online or on-site, helping teams develop a consistent understanding of Agile ways of working, collaboration, customer value, continuous improvement and responding effectively to change.

Ideal for organisations:
  • Introducing Agile ways of working
  • Developing digital or technology teams
  • Supporting Agile transformation
  • Building cross-functional project and product teams
  • Improving collaboration between technical and business teams
  • Upskilling managers and team leaders
  • Standardising Agile knowledge across departments.


Training can be tailored around your organisation and includes the same BCS certification and exam-ready Pass Assist support.
*minimum of two people
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