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WSQ - Agile Project Management for Business

WSQ - Agile Project Management for Business

Elevate your project management skills to new heights with our Agile Project Management for Business course. This course is structured to equip you with the fundamentals and advanced techniques of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. Learn how to plan, execute, and close projects effectively while embracing changes and managing risks. The curriculum covers key aspects of Agile such as backlog grooming, sprint planning, and iterative development, setting you up for success in fast-paced business environments.

Unlock the full potential of your projects and teams by mastering Agile Project Management principles. This course dives into topics like stakeholder engagement, risk management, and team dynamics, ensuring that you are well-prepared to manage projects from inception to completion. Whether you're a business leader, manager, or aspiring project manager, this training provides you with the toolkit to improve project outcomes, enhance team collaboration, and contribute to business agility.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

LO1: Adopt new Agile mindset for project management.
LO2: Share and implement Agile practices within the teams.
LO3: Build an Agile team to execute and track the project performance.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Agile Project Management for Business Course Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Business Agility ICT-BIN-4038-1.1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$800	$72.00	$472.00	$312.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023018967)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us.

Course Code: TGS-2023018967

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management

A reality check on current and future business operating landscapes
Overview of waterfall model - analyze current and future customer needs
Agile overview – understanding Agile development, policies and processes
Agile paradigm shift - experiment with Agile project delivery

Topic 2: Agile Essentials

Values and principles of Agile methodologies
Finding Agile support and preparing for resistance
SCRUM framework and Lean Methodology
Implement Agile practices

Topic 3: Agile Project Execution and Tracking

Project requirement – build an Agile team and setting vision
Project execution – assess work performance and continuous improvement
Project tracking – measure progress against targets

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Case Study (CS)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Project Manager
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Business Analyst
Product Manager
Team Leader
IT Project Manager
Change Manager
Operations Manager
Business Process Manager
Development Team Lead
QA Manager
HR Project Coordinator
Program Manager
Organizational Development Specialist

Trainers

Sivanesan Sivakaruniam: Sivanesan Sivakaruniam is a project management and quality systems expert with over 25 years of experience leading organizational transformation, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. As a certified ISO Lead Auditor and ACTA-qualified trainer, he has guided numerous companies in implementing structured project management frameworks aligned with ISO and Agile principles. His extensive background across manufacturing, logistics, and IT enables him to blend practical management experience with agile adaptability and stakeholder-driven delivery.

In “Agile Project Management for Business,” Sivanesan focuses on integrating Agile methodologies into corporate project environments to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and value creation. His training emphasizes iterative development, sprint planning, and effective communication strategies for business project teams. Drawing from real-world projects, he helps participants apply Agile principles to improve efficiency, manage change, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Teddy Yip Fook Khin: Teddy Yip is a seasoned IT project manager and Agile practitioner with over 20 years of experience in systems implementation, business process reengineering, and software project delivery. Holding certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, and Scrum Master, he has successfully managed multi-million-dollar IT transformation projects across government and enterprise sectors. His expertise spans Agile adoption, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team leadership, making him a highly sought-after corporate trainer.

In “Agile Project Management for Business,” Teddy guides learners in applying Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban to real-world business projects. His sessions focus on iterative planning, team collaboration, and metrics-driven project execution. By bridging traditional project control methods with modern Agile practices, he equips professionals to manage evolving business needs, accelerate delivery cycles, and sustain continuous improvement.

Mark Tan Kee Tchuan: Mark Tan is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with expertise in enterprise planning, business analytics, and project deployment. His professional background includes advanced training in design thinking, emotional intelligence, and robotic process automation, equipping him with the skills to drive organizational change through structured methodologies. With his strong credentials, Mark specializes in combining data-driven decision-making with agile frameworks to help businesses innovate and streamline operations.

As a trainer, Mark emphasizes practical applications of agile and lean methodologies, enabling learners to integrate agile project management principles into business contexts. His approach focuses on equipping professionals with tools to adapt quickly to change, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver value-driven results. By leveraging his Six Sigma and agile expertise, he ensures participants gain a balanced understanding of efficiency, flexibility, and innovation in project execution.

Praveen Dayal: Praveen Dayal is a senior IT leader and project management practitioner with global certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, ASM, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and ACLP. With extensive experience managing high-value projects in banking, finance, manufacturing, and digital transformation, he has designed and delivered professional development programs across project management, cybersecurity, and IT governance. His expertise lies in bridging business strategy with agile execution, enabling organizations to achieve both compliance and innovation.

As an ACLP-certified trainer, Praveen has facilitated Agile and Scrum programs tailored for business and technology professionals. He brings a pragmatic approach to agile project management, combining case studies, simulations, and real-world scenarios to help learners understand how agile practices can be applied beyond IT. By integrating agile principles with project governance and risk management, he empowers professionals to deliver projects more effectively in dynamic business environments.

Stephen Tan: Stephen Tan is an operations and supply chain management professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience in global organizations, including Symrise, Dragoco, and Hewlett-Packard. His career highlights include managing large-scale projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements across multiple countries. Certified as a ScrumMaster (CSM) and Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Stephen has a strong foundation in applying agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer value delivery.

With an MBA in General Management and professional certifications in leadership and negotiation, Stephen is well-positioned to train learners in agile project management for business contexts. His teaching emphasizes the practical integration of agile frameworks into supply chain, operations, and organizational strategy. By leveraging his industry experience and agile expertise, Stephen helps participants understand how to manage complexity, foster collaboration, and deliver business results using agile principles.