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Microcredential in The Agile Business Future
As organisations look to operate more responsively within the digital economy, leaders with fundamental expertise across Agile methodologies are becoming highly sought after.
The Microcredential in The Agile Business Future empowers students to utilise fit-for-purpose Agile methodologies to deliver organisational value within a business context that demands flexibility and agility from an ever-changing competitive landscape. You will explore commonly used tools for Agile projects and business management, as well as consider effective change management strategies to support their successful adoption.
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of this Microcredential, participants should be able to:
- Explain how the Agile Principles have been enacted in popular Agile frameworks
- Evaluate the critical differences between Agile methodologies and traditional project management approaches within a modern business environment
- Identify and evaluate key factors within a business context to determine appropriate application of Agile methodologies to achieve preferred business outcomes
- Critically evaluate and compare common Agile frameworks and their suitability for varying business scenarios
- Critique the utilisation of Agile methodologies in the changing digital economy
- Develop an Agile framework for deployment within a modern business context to achieve critical business objectives
- Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical thinking, communication and professional application
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new scenarios, to resolve problems and to think rigorously and independently
What is a Microcredential?
Microcredentials are certifications of assessed competency in high-demand skillsets and knowledge areas that are industry-recognised and can be achieved in shorter timeframes than other AQF award qualifications. Aligned with the individual units of our MBA+ program, a Microcredential from AIM demonstrates the high standard of learning you have achieved and bolsters your career outcomes. On successful completion, share your Microcredential on LinkedIn and other digital platforms to display your growing professional value to current and future employers.
Your Microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential or be used as recognition towards an ABS postgraduate qualification.
Learn Online
with Expert
Instructors
Progress online through theory study over 7 weeks guided by learning experts
Complete
Three
Assessments
Test and demonstrate your understanding of curriculum with online facilitator-marked assessments
Earn a
Respected
Credential
Complete your study and gain a highly recognised and respected credential
Seize
Your Career
Future
Leverage your Microcredential with current and future employers to demonstrate your skills and commitment to development
Is this Microcredential right for you?
This Microcredential is for emerging and current project managers and business leaders seeking a sound understanding of critical Agile concepts to transform current organisational operational models to improve competitive performance.
You can study this Microcredential as a standalone course or stack it together with other related Microcredentials to build towards ABS postgraduate qualifications, such as:
- Master of Business Administration
Learn it. Earn it. Share it.
Upon successfully completing the Microcredential in The Agile Business Future, you will be awarded with a digital certificate to recognise your high standard of learning and commitment to professional development. You can print your certificate or share it digitally, such as on LinkedIn or your personal resume, to demonstrate your ability to your peers and current or future employers.
Upcoming Dates for Microcredential in The Agile Business Future
Assessment
There are three assessment tasks for this Microcredential.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Length | % of Overall Grade Period |
| Report: Business Case for Agile pilot |
Week 4 | 2500 words | 35% |
| Report: Planning an Agile project |
Week 7 | 3000 words | 50% |
| Knowledge Checks |
Ongoing but completed by Week 7 | 10 multiple choice questions per topic | 15% |
Additional Information
What’s included?
- Access to myABS.
- Downloadable course notes.
- Downloadable tools and resources
Payment Method
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to accessing the online short course.
Separate terms and conditions and cancellation policies apply for AIM Business School Microcredentials.
Login Restriction Statement
Unique log-in details are provided to each student. Students must not share their log in details with other students.
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
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