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Agile project management is a highly collaborative approach to project management that uses short, iterative development cycles. The popularity of Agile owes a lot to its ability to adapt to the fast-paced nature of business today.That’s why

Agile, originally developed for use in the software development industry has been adopted by a wide variety of industries today, from financial services to transportation.If you want a competitive edge in the project manager job market, a good place to start is with an

certification in Agile. With so many options available however, it can be difficult to find which is best for you.We’ve created a list of

Agile qualifications

, so you can easily pick the one most relevant to your industry, role and level of experience.Why get an Agile project management certificationThere has been a marked increase in the use of

• Agile methodologies ^{in all sectors:}3 of every 4 businesses report using Agile approaches on a regular basis
• [1]^.Forbes reports that of 500 senior executives interviewed, 92% believed Agile practices to be critical to business success
• [2]^.In a 2017 survey, KPMG reported that 76% of business owners in the EU believe Agile projects will outnumber waterfall, or traditional, projects by 2021

[3].Businesses make regular use of Agile methodologies depending on the nature of

• projects^:1 of every 4 manufacturing businesses rely solely on Agile methodologies, while over half use a combination of traditional and Agile practices

[4]

• .^{Agile helps foster successful business practices:}QSM assessed the performance of Agile development projects in three key areas: productivity, time-to-market and quality. Findings show Agile projects were significantly faster and more productive than traditional projects

[5].With the number of Agile project management roles increasing, candidates holding an

See all datesChoosing the right Agile project management certificationThere is a wide variety of

• certifications for Agile available on the market. Given the complexity and scope of many of these, it may be difficult knowing where to start. Here’s a very basic breakdown of which courses are available and their specific niche in Agile practice.If you’d like to learn a general-purpose, widely applicable Agile methodology, an
• Agile project management certification ^{(Agile PM) will teach you practical Agile tools and methods you can apply to the management of projects right away!}If you’d like a general education in the various Agile ‘flavours’ like Scrum, DSDM, XP and become an all-round Agile expert, you should consider an Agile Certified Practitioner ®
• PMI-ACPName qualification. ^{If you’d like to become a certified Scrum Master Professional, the} Professional Scrum Master I (PSMEmail®
• I) from Scrum.org was developed and endorsed by Ken Schwaber, the founder of Scrum himself.Phone^{If you’d like to become a certified Scrum Master Professional, Scrum.org’s} Professional Scrum Master I (PSM ®How can we help?
• I) is developed and endorsed by Ken Schwaber, the founder of Scrum himself! If you’re familiar with, or already make use of, the SubmitPRINCE2 method and would like to learn how to adapt this popular framework to better suit Agile practices, a
• PRINCE2 Agile courseOUR VALUES ^{is perfect for you!Our 6 core values are everything we do. They include:}If you would like to apply Agile methods on an enterprise level, a SAFeIntegrity

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This course was the perfect starting point for my business analysis career. It gave me structure, terminology, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully in requirements workshops.

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Overview ^{This BCS Business Analysis Foundation course gives you a clear, practical introduction to modern business analysis. You’ll learn the key concepts, techniques, and language needed to support successful change in any organisation.}

What you will gain^{Understand the role and core competencies of a business analyst}See how business analysis supports strategy and organisational changeLearn techniques to investigate and model business situationsGain confidence working with stakeholders and requirementsPrepare for the BCS Business Analysis Foundation exam Who this course is for

New or aspiring business analysts^{Professionals involved in change, projects, or product development}Project managers, product owners, and change managersStakeholders who work closely with BAs or requirementsAnyone seeking the BCS Business Analysis Foundation certificateBenefits Recognised certification

Earn an industry-respected BCS qualification aligned to the Business Analysis 4th edition book. Stronger analysis skills

Develop practical tools to investigate problems, analyse processes, and define better solutions. Better stakeholder engagement