Agile Fundamentals for Government

How can government benefit from an agile way of working?

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, driving the need for greater agility. Government is not immune to this change. Shifting customer expectations and technological advancements mean that government too needs to be more responsive to change and deliver more value to its citizens. 

Designed specifically for government analysts and delivery teams, this course examines the roles and responsibilities of team members working in an agile way. It unpacks the practices used in agile government projects, explains the theory and concepts behind the agile approach and uncovers the mindset shift agility brings. You’ll gain an understanding of the flow, the processes, and the tools and techniques used in delivering value to prepare you to be immediately productive working in an agile context.

You'll gain

ICAgile accredited course: The ICAgile Certified Professional is granted on the successful completion of this course. 

You'll learn

During this course you will learn about:

• The background to participating in an agile for government workplace
• The roles and responsibilities of a typical agile team
• The various tools available for agile teams to facilitate conversation about priorities
• How agile teams cooperate and collaborate to deliver better services for government
• The important interpersonal skills agile environments encourage and foster
• How discipline and standards contribute to agility.

Great for

• Team members starting out in an agile for government initiative
• Managers of government teams involved in agile ways of working.

You'll need

There are no prerequisites for this course.