Agile Fundamentals for Civil Servants
A practical introduction to agile ways of working, designed specifically for civil servants and public sector professionals. No prior agile experience needed.
About This Course
A practical introduction to agile ways of working, designed specifically for civil servants and public sector professionals.
Whether you’re joining an agile team, managing one, or working alongside one, this course gives you a solid foundation in how agile actually works in government. No prior experience required. Particularly suited to G7-HEO grades and those transitioning into Government Digital and Data roles.
What You’ll Learn
One day focused on agile fundamentals for government:
- Agile values and principles - what they actually mean in a government context
- The Scrum framework - roles, events, and artefacts explained without jargon
- Kanban basics - visualising work and managing flow
- User stories and requirements - how government teams capture and prioritise needs
- How agile aligns with GDS Service Standards and the Capability Framework
- Practical exercises using realistic government scenarios
Course Agenda
- Morning: Agile principles and values, the case for agile in government, Scrum framework fundamentals
- Afternoon: Kanban and flow, user stories and prioritisation, agile in the context of GDS standards, practical exercises and Q&A
Who This Is For
- Civil servants at any grade who need to understand agile delivery
- Policy professionals working with delivery teams
- Business analysts transitioning to agile roles
- Team members joining agile delivery teams
- L&D managers wanting to understand agile before booking specialist courses
This is an entry-level course. If you’re already practising agile and want specialist training, see our other courses.
What’s Included
- 7 hours of live virtual training with an experienced government practitioner
- Digital course materials and reference guides
- Mural workspace with templates you can reuse
- Certificate of attendance
- Post-course email support for 30 days
GDaD Alignment
This course supports the foundational skills required across multiple GDaD roles, including Delivery Manager, Product Manager, Business Analyst, and User Researcher.
Format
All sessions delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and Mural. Open enrolment and private cohort options available. Private cohorts for teams of 6 or more from £4,500+VAT.