Agile for Software Development

Course fee

Cost: R2 680.00

Deposit: R670.00

Monthly instalments: R670.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 18 courses (19h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01338

Course overview:

The popularity of Agile and within it, Scrum, in software development has steadily grown over the last decade, as it allows organisations to deliver software faster than traditional methods while being flexible enough to accommodate ever-changing requirements. From software developers, project leaders, product innovators, to decision-makers wanting to embrace an Agile mindset—all can find this journey rich in valuable knowledge, skills, and insights.

In this Agile for Software Development Proficiency Journey, you will start at the grassroots by acquiring a general awareness of Agile and Scrum concepts to transition from traditional ways of software development. In the second track, you will dive deep into the Agile best practices and principles to improve software requirements and design work processes. You will continue your journey in the third track by exploring how Agile methodologies are implemented in the development and testing phases of software development. Finally, in the fourth track, you will learn to adopt best practices to build an Agile mindset and to scale Agile to suit larger organisational goals.

In a nutshell, the journey provides a strong foundation to help key performers and leaders in software development make well-informed decisions when it comes to embracing Agile practices or improving existing processes.

The tracks you will cover are:

• Track 1: Agile Foundations
• Track 2: Software Requirements & Design with Agile
• Track 3: Software Development & Testing with Agile
• Track 4: Agile Organization

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Agile Foundations

• Agile Foundations: Fundamentals
• Agile Foundations: Scrum Methodology
• Final Exam: Agile Foundations

Track 2: Software Requirements & Design with Agile

• Agile Software Projects: Software Requirements
• Agile Software Projects: Software Design
• Agile Software Projects: Estimation Methods
• Final Exam: Software Project Requirements & Design with Agile

Track 3: Software Development & Testing with Agile

• Development & Testing with Agile: Agile Methodologies in Software Development
• Development & Testing with Agile: Extreme Programming
• Development & Testing with Agile: Agile Self-organizing Teams
• Development & Testing with Agile: Team Meetings
• Development & Testing with Agile: Project Management
• Final Exam: Software Development and Testing with Agile

Track 4: Agile Organization

• Agile Organizations: Cloud for Agile Software Development
• Agile Organizations: DevOps & Agile
• Agile Organizations: Agile Models & Scaling Agile
• Agile Organizations: Building an Agile Culture
• Final Exam: Agile Organization

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.