Explore the role the business change professional plays in successful Agile development projects, the philosophy behind Agile and the relevant methods and techniques. The course counts towards the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Exam Included Next available course 8th September 2026 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 23rd November 2026 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 20th January 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket View all dates Close all dates 22nd March 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 4th May 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 5th July 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket Explore the role the business change professional plays in successful Agile development projects, the philosophy behind Agile and the relevant methods and techniques. The course counts towards the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability Explore the role the business change professional plays in successful Agile development projects, the philosophy behind Agile and the relevant methods and techniques. The course counts towards the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Subscription options: Essential £425 +VAT Add to basket Core £625 +VAT Add to basket Extra £825 +VAT Add to basket Explore the role the business change professional plays in successful Agile development projects, the philosophy behind Agile and the relevant methods and techniques. The course counts towards the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability Who is this course for? Business analysts, customer journey managers and anyone who needs a thorough practical knowledge of the role business analysis can play in the success of Agile development projects. Agile Business Analysis is also an Analytical Skills module on the BCS (ISEB) Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis. About the course Gain an understanding of the values and principles of the Agile development lifecycle, and the tools and techniques you need to support your work in an Agile team. Using a true-to-life case study, learners will have the opportunity to practise applying the Agile approach within a business analysis scenario. The course also identifies how to apply Agile principles in other environments. Presented by one of the expert training consultants pictured below. Each member of our Agile Business Analysis training team brings substantial experience of working, in the BA role, on Agile projects. About the course The Agile way of working is becoming ever more popular in modern business. It’s a smart way to work, and so it makes sense for you, the business analyst, to get to grips with how you can contribute to the success of Agile development projects.This course will help you do just that and you’ll come away with a real understanding of how business analysis is applied within the context of the Agile philosophy.You’ll not only explore the philosophy behind Agile, but the methods and techniques used within business and the principles that guide this way of working. You’ll also consider holistic and lean thinking, and how they can benefit your business. Learning objectives Upon the completion of this course, candidates will gain a broad understanding of the following: How to describe a range of agile methods (process, roles, principles).The role of business analysis in an agile team.The use of agile analysis, modelling and documentation techniques.How to analyse business goals and their decomposition.How to evaluate whether an agile method is appropriate for a given situation.Understanding how to apply user story techniques.How to explain the techniques used to plan and manage an iteration. Full course outline BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis Course Content The Agile Philosophy The history of Agile and Agile Software Development. The Agile Manifesto. Agile components (principles, methods & techniques). Agile in the business context. Lean Business Analysis Service, System and Lean thinking. Agile Principles Collaborative working. Self-organising teams. Continuous Improvement. Iterative development/Incremental delivery. Plan for and build in change. Agile Methods History of Agile Methods. Linear (defined) vs Agile (empirical) methods. Evolution of Agile methods. Agile methods – DSDM, SAFe, SCRUM, XP, Lean Software. BA role in Agile. Understanding Stakeholders Stakeholder groups. Understanding the customer. Agile BA role in stakeholder engagement. Agile Modelling Purpose and principles behind Agile Modelling. The hierarchy of models (business view to system component). Prioritisation using MoSCoW. Decomposing and organising business goals. Agile Techniques User stories and roles. Managing requirements with the solution backlog. Estimating story points. Managing the iterations (Planning, daily stand-ups, agile boards, velocity and retrospectives). Agile BA Planning BA role in agile projects. Storyboarding/scenarios/prototyping. The Agile World View Scaling agile. Constraining factors. The system of interest. ©Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. How is the course structured? Here's a quick guide to the topics covered on each day of the course. Day 1 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Agile philosophy.Agile principles.Agile methods. Day 2 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Modelling the business system.Prioritising the business need.Agile techniques. Day 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Agile techniques continued.Scaling Agile.Tools to support Agile.Examination leading to certification in Agile Business Analysis. Course manual For virtual courses a printed copy of the latest edition of the comprehensive course manual will be sent to your home address (UK only) in good time for the start of your course. Our delegates tell us that having access to a physical document is useful as both a reference document and for taking notes during the course. In addition, a link will be emailed to you to enable you to access an electronic copy of the same comprehensive manual for convenient future reference. Is there an exam? Yes. During this three day course you’ll receive all the training you need to prepare for the BCS Agile Business Analysis Professional Certificate exam. A pass in this module will contribute to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. For delegates attending a classroom, virtual classroom or eLearning course, the exam may be taken remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40. Is there an exam? This course prepares participants to sit the examination leading to the BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis. A pass in this module will contribute to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. For delegates attending a classroom, virtual classroom or eLearning course, the exam may be taken remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40. What’s next? If this course is part of your BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis programme you have a choice of further modules you can take including Business Architecture, Data Analysis, Advanced Requirements Engineering, Business Finance, Benefits Planning and Realisation, Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership. The structure of the certification is shown here. Anything else This course was written by our team of training consultants, who bring their substantial experience of business analysis projects to the programme.Watch the video below to find out more about our eLearning.Do you have a question about our eLearning courses? Check out our FAQs section… Frequently Asked Questions How do AssistKD’s virtual classroom courses work?AssistKD’s virtual courses are conducted live and online in a ‘virtual’ classroom space via Microsoft Teams. On each day of the course, we ask delegates to log on in time for a 9am start. The courses end at 4.30pm. An hour is ring-fenced for lunch, but timings can vary.Designed to be interactive, responsive and engaging, our virtual (live) courses are led by trainers who are experts in their fields, with real-life industry experience. The benefit of the virtual classroom is that delegates enjoy all the benefits of ‘in-real-time' training, but with no travel requirements or overnight stays. Regular comfort breaks, team exercises and break-out sessions keep delegates focused and reinforce learning. The courses allow learners to develop their professional toolkits.Can you attend virtual classroom courses from outside the UK?Yes, however you will be issued with a digital course manual in advance of the course, not a printed manual. When will I receive my joining instructions?You will receive joining instructions two weeks before the start of your course. One week before the course you will receive detailed instructions on how to log on.I am concerned about logging on, is there support available?If you have concerns about logging on and your technology, it is best to address these prior to the day of the course. We can offer you a test call at a time that suits you. To request this please contact support@assistkd.comI have additional needs, can they be accommodated?Please provide us with full details of any additional needs in advance of the course so that we can work with you to accommodate them. Please contact enquiries@assistkd.comWhen will I receive my course manual?You will receive your course manual, in both printed and digital form, two weeks before the start of your course.Can you accommodate a last-minute booking?Yes, provided there is availability.Do you offer discounted prices if I am taking more than one course?Yes, please contact enquires@assistkd.comWhat happens if I need to reschedule, do I have to pay twice?If you need to reschedule, to avoid a cancellation fee please give 10 working days’ notice by contacting enquiries@assistkd.com.Do the courses run on consecutive days?Yes. Courses which last for more than one day are delivered on consecutive days from the start date indicated. These are on working days, during Monday to Friday.Do you offer courses over the weekend?Our virtual (live) classroom and face-to-face classroom courses run from Monday to Friday only.Is the exam taken during the actual course?No. The exam can be taken on a date and time of your choice. You will be provided with exam registration details before the start of your course. We recommend that you take the exam within two weeks of the end of your course, while the knowledge is fresh.When will I receive my exam results and certificate?Exams will be taken online you will find out your result immediately on completion. Then, approximately two weeks after the exam this will be confirmed via the BCS portal and you can print out your certificate.What is the difference between a ‘customer feedback rating’ and the ‘customer course feedback rating’?The ‘customer feedback rating’ reflects an average level of feedback across all AssistKD courses. The ‘customer course feedback rating’ reflects a course specific rating. AssistKD will only publish a ‘customer course feedback rating’ where a statistically valid sample size is available. Frequently Asked Questions Is the exam included with the eLearning subscriptions?All BCS and A4Q eLearning exams can be taken online via remote proctoring, giving you complete flexibility to sit your exam from any suitable location. If you choose the Core or Extra option, your exam voucher is already included, making it simple to progress toward certification.Can I buy now and start later?Absolutely. Your course is added to your account right after purchase, but you choose when to activate your subscription - ideal for planning around work or personal commitments. When you are ready to begin learning, you simply log in to your account and click 'Activate' next to the course name.Have more questions? Check out our full FAQs here or contact us directly. “Brilliant trainer, he covered all the areas I needed to know about in just the right amount of detail… he also provided excellent, relevant examples to back the theory up.” - Dominic Vickers "Trainer very knowledgeable and professional, engaging approach too." - Hugo Santos "Overall 10/10. Thanks for a great course." - Colin Ledger "Trainer and materials both of a high standard. Thank you, I have learned a lot about Agile!" - Barry Evans Need some help? To discuss your requirements, call Karen on01844 211665 or email us at enquiries@assistkd.com Presenters for this course Jonathan Hunsley Pete Thompson Mike Williams Andrew Kell Joe Newbert Steve Silsby Dr Carlos Pullen-Ferreira Related courses BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis BCS Certificate in Benefits Planning And Realisation BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Service Delivery BCS Certificate in Business Architecture BCS Certificate in Business Finance BCS Certificate in Data Analysis BCS Certificate in Stakeholder Engagement BCS Certificate in Team Leadership BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis BCS Certificate in Benefits Planning And Realisation BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Service Delivery BCS Certificate in Business Architecture BCS Certificate in Business Finance BCS Certificate in Data Analysis BCS Certificate in Stakeholder Engagement BCS Certificate in Team Leadership BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis Our Clients
