Skills Bootcamp in Agile and Serious Games Simulation (Wiltshire)

Week one: Launch Week

During Launch Week, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow students and engage with your course lecturer. You’ll take part in a live teaching session, finalise the setup of any online learning tools, and attend a dedicated Wellbeing, Employability and Careers session.

Launch Week is designed to lay the foundations for a successful learning experience by helping you feel confident, informed, and prepared. It also provides time to access pre-reading materials, complete any outstanding enrolment tasks, and review the learner pack provided.

Week two: Agile Module

The Agile Project Management module provides a practical and theoretical foundation in managing projects using Agile methodologies. You’ll be introduced to key Agile principles, values, and framework such as Scrum and Kanban, focusing on iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning.

You’ll explore the roles within Agile teams, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team, and how they collaborate to deliver value. The module emphasises user stories, backlog management, sprint planning, and review processes.

Week three: Study week

Study Week offers the opportunity to review past content, prepare for upcoming topics, and personalise your learning experience. Support is available through 1-to-1 sessions with lecturers and the Curriculum Administrator, as well as a tech drop-in for technical help.

Activities include a CV and Industry Day workshop, hands-on tasks with Figma, mock exams, and assigned reading to reinforce learning.

Week four: Serious Games Module

The Serious Games Module introduces the principles and practices of strategic decision-making. It covers core concepts, formats (e.g., matrix, tabletop, computer-based), and links to Red Teaming.

You’ll explore key areas including game analysis, facilitation, turn mechanics, and After-Action Reviews, with a focus on AI tools for enhanced insight.

You’ll also explore modelling using experimental design and AI to simulate decisions, simulation for stress-testing resilience, and evaluation through prototype testing and KPI analysis. Your learning is supported by expert talks, workshops, and group projects, blending theory with hands-on experience.

You'll be taught by industry professionals who have 30+ years of project management experience and 150+ contacts with local businesses.

Not only will you be given the theoretical knowledge needed to pass the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile, but you’ll also take part in practical exercises, industry contextualisation and employability sessions that will support you in your career journey.

On successful completion of your exam, you will be issued with a digital certificate from BCS and access to 12 months BCS membership.

This course will follow a hybrid model, combining both online and in person learning. You will collaborate with fellow learners using a range of digital tools and platforms. Lecturers will use real-life scenarios to bring the learning to life and encourage you to draw on your own experiences throughout.

You’ll have regular opportunities to check in with your lecturers, receive feedback on assignments and mock assessments, and access support to help you stay on track and make continuous progress.
 
It is essential that you engage in independent study alongside scheduled sessions. In addition to live teaching, you’ll be expected to dedicate time each week to reviewing materials, completing assignments, and preparing for assessments. This self-directed learning will help reinforce your understanding and ensure you’re fully prepared for your examinations.

Throughout your Skills Bootcamp journey, your progress will be reviewed in multiple formats which could include verbal and written feedback, peer feedback, mock assessments, and collaborative work.

These assessments will happen at key points during the course. They are a tool for us to identify your strengths and weaknesses to help us give you the best opportunity to reach your goals during the Skills Bootcamp.

The exam for BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is a formal exam and will take place at the end of your Agile module in person.

As part of your Agile Foundation learning, BCS recommends the book Agile from First Principles by Lynda Girvan to support your studies.

Upon acceptance onto the course, learners will be provided with a 20% discount voucher to purchase either a physical copy or an e-book version of the book. This voucher will be confirmed and shared once your place on the course has been secured. Loan copies of Agile from First Principles are available on request.

Coherent Training

Coherent Training is a specialist in providing expert training, education, and coaching in Agile Methodologies, Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management (P3M), as well as the Commercial and Logistics sectors. The team at Coherent Training is dedicated to delivering tailored training solutions and coaching services that enhance organizational efficiency and drive successful project outcomes.

Tectonic IP

Tectonic IP research and develop cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies in order to measure, analyse and evaluate behaviour and decision making processes. They provide comprehensive insights in order to accelerate Situational Awareness and enhance Decision Making.

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) regulates the Skills Bootcamps. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. They also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.

This means that all Skills Bootcamp providers must meet Ofsted’s framework regulations, therefore, ensuring you have a good experience on your learning journey. However, at any point during the delivery of the Skills Bootcamp, the University might be inspected by Ofsted. While this won't impact your day-to-day participation on the course, Ofsted might request to speak to you to gain insights into your Skills Bootcamp experience.

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• Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion

In the six months following your Skills Bootcamp you will receive tailored career development support to ensure you are fully supported to achieve your career goals.

This includes access to our career Development coach who can help you with CV and interview skills or putting together a business plan for those in self-employment. You’ll also receive monthly check-ins from our post-Skills Bootcamp team helping you to stay on track and connecting you to the latest job opportunities.

As Skills Bootcamp Alumni you’ll be a part of our Skills Bootcamp LinkedIn group to enable you to network with other alumni and share your career success. You will also receive regular communications featuring top tips for success, job opportunities, relevant events and news ensuring you stay in the loop.

As our Skills Bootcamps are fully funded by the Department for Education, you are required to keep in touch with us to let us know about any career progression opportunities you receive after completing the Skills Bootcamp. Our post-Skills Bootcamp team will keep in touch with you about this and provide a short declaration form to fill out once you've secured new work.