refers to a set of principles and practices that guide teams in developing software products through incremental delivery, adaptive planning, and continual improvement. Agile emphasises iterative development, close team collaboration, and frequent customer feedback to deliver high-quality solutions quickly and efficiently.

Responding to change over following a plan Agile principles Agile is supported by twelve guiding principles, intended to help teams create successful products in an ever-changing environment. These principles inform day-to-day Agile practices.FAQsSatisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software Welcome changing requirements, even late in development

Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months

Collaborate daily between business people and developersClick or scrollBuild

DevOps at a glanceprojects

DevOps is a way of working that brings development and operations together to deliver software faster and more reliably. It focuses on collaboration, automation and continuous improvement so teams can respond quickly to change and reduce failures in production. around motivated individuals and provide support

DevOps training helps you understand the key concepts, culture and practices behind this way of working. You’ll see how DevOps supports Agile and Lean approaches, how CI/CD and automation improve flow, and how better communication leads to more stable services.Convey information face-to-face whenever possible

Working software is the primary measure of progressView DevOps courseMaintain a sustainable development pace

Industry‑recognisedContinuous attention to technical excellence and good design

Training aligned with the DevOps Foundation® (DOFD) certification from the DevOps Institute.Simplicity – the art of maximising the work not done – is essential

Practical and relevantSelf-organising teams produce the best architectures, requirements, and designs

Real‑world DevOps concepts, practices and examples you can apply in your current role.Regularly reflect and adapt to improve effectiveness

Certification‑focusedHistorical origins and evolution of Agile

Structured, exam‑oriented training to help you pass your first DevOps certification.The Agile approach originated in the late 1990s as software teams sought alternatives to rigid project management models like the

DevOps course summaryWaterfall

Use this summary to decide if DevOps is suitable for you and how it fits into your wider IT or DevOps career plans. model. In 2001, seventeen thought leaders signed

the Agile Manifesto

Best for, formalising Agile values and sparking the formation of the Agile Alliance. Since then, Agile has evolved beyond software development into

Prerequisitesproject management

Duration, product development, and operations.

Delivery optionsBenefits of Agile

Exam includedFlexibility:

Exam format Respond rapidly to changing customer needs and market conditions.

QualificationContinuous improvement:

View course Regular retrospectives help teams adapt and improve their processes.

Customer satisfaction:

Frequent delivery ensures customer requirements are met early and often.

FoundationTransparency:

See course Iterative development and open communication foster stakeholder trust.

Reduced risk: Incremental delivery allows for earlier issue detection and correction.

Enhanced team collaboration:Individuals wanting a practical introduction to DevOps concepts, culture and practices Cross-functional teams communicate daily to resolve challenges efficiently.

Agile vs waterfall modelNoneAspect

Agile2 daysWaterfall

ProcessInstructor-ledIterative and incremental

Sequential and linearDevOps Foundation examFlexibility

Adaptive to change60 minutes, multiple choiceResistant to change after initial planning

Customer involvementDevOps Foundation certificationHigh, continuous feedback

Typically only during requirements and acceptance stagesFoundationDelivery

Still not sure which course is right for you?Frequent, partial releases

See Full product delivered at project end FAQsRisk or Problems discovered earlychat with an advisorIssues often found late

Choose how you learnAgile frameworks and practices

All DevOps training is delivered live by expert trainers, so you can ask questions, join discussions and learn alongside others.Scrum framework

Instructor-ledScrum

is a widely adopted Agile framework structured around short, timeboxed periods called

Live online sessions with accredited trainerssprints
2day DevOps Foundation course with exam included. Teams maintain a
Interactive teaching with discussions and exercisesproduct backlog

of features and tasks, delivering increments of working software at the end of each sprint. Roles in Scrum include Product Owner, Scrum MasterView course dates, and Development Team. Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives reinforce team collaboration and transparency. Kanban

Corporate and team trainingKanban emphasises visualising work, limiting work in progress, and optimising flow. Teams use Kanban boards to track tasks and identify bottlenecks, often integrating continuous improvement practices.

User stories and Product Backlog

DevOps Foundation training for teams and organisationsFeatures are typically described as
Delivered live online on dates that suit youuser stories
Scalable, costeffective DevOps training across roles in a product backlog. This backlog is prioritised by the Product Owner and guides the work to be pulled into each sprint or iteration.

Agile project management

Enrol on a DevOps courseTeam collaboration and cross-functional teams

Choose from our available DevOps Foundation course dates to view prices and book your place. All courses include accredited training and the official DevOps Foundation® (DOFD) exam.Agile emphasises collaboration between customers, stakeholders, and team members from diverse disciplines. Cross-functional teams are empowered to make decisions and deliver complete solutions within each iteration.

Continuous improvement practices

Agile teams conduct regular retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and adjust their processes. This culture of continuous improvement leads to increased quality, productivity, and team morale over time.20 Jul - 21 JulFurther Resources

Agile software development (Encyclopaedia)DevOps Foundation (Online)Agile Alliance: Agile Manifesto

FAQs £1,299What is Agile methodology?

Agile methodologyEnrol now is a set of practices and values that promote adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery, and continual improvement. Agile methods empower teams to respond quickly to change and collaborate closely with stakeholders. What are the 12 principles of Agile? The 12 Agile principles

include prioritising customer satisfaction through early and continual delivery, welcoming changing requirements, delivering working software frequently, fostering daily collaboration, supporting motivated teams, preferring face-to-face communication, using working software as the main progress measure, maintaining a sustainable pace, focusing on technical excellence, maximising simplicity, enabling self-organising teams, and reflecting regularly for process improvement. Agile is iterative, adaptable, and focuses on incremental delivery with frequent stakeholder feedback.

Waterfall

is linear, sequential, and requires upfront planning, often only allowing changes late in the project cycle.14 Sep - 15 SepWhat are Scrum and Kanban frameworks?

ScrumDevOps Foundation (Online) is an Agile framework that organises work into fixed-length sprints and uses roles like Product Owner and

Scrum Master £1,299. Kanban is a visual method for managing workflow, limiting work in progress, and focusing on incremental improvements.

How does Agile improve team collaboration?Enrol nowAgile improves collaboration through daily communication, cross-functional team structures, and regular stakeholder engagement, ensuring all members align towards shared goals. Subscribe to our exclusive offers and promotions Subscribe now

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