Key Takeaways
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate different agile software development methodologies
- Collaborate with stakeholder using user stories
- Understand and practise pair programming
- Understand and practise Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Apply architecture and design practices in agile software development
- Perform refactoring and apply refactoring patterns
- Understand the need for continuous integration (CI) and build a CI system
Who Should Attend
This course is targeted at:
- Java Architect, Designer and Developer who needs to implement agile method into their project.
- System analysts and software engineers involved in software development that is applying or considering agile methodology.
- Technical project managers and project leads who manage agile teams and would like to improve the effectiveness of the team.
Prerequisites
Participants should have experience in at least one cycle of the software development and familiar with at least one programming language (preferably Java).
It is also preferred that participants have at least one year prior experience in software development in technical role. Since Java is used as the language in the coding session, participants need to be comfortable in writing Java code together with a partner who may be versed in the programming language.
What to Bring
No printed copies of course materials are issued.
Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptops, tablet etc) with power charger to access and download course materials.
If you are bringing a laptop, please see below for the tech specs:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Computer and processor
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1.6 GHz or faster, 4-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent
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1.8 GHz, 4-core Intel Core i7 or equivalent
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Memory
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8GB RAM
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16GB RAM
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Hard Disk
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256 GB disk size
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Display
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1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher)
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1280x1024 minimum screen resolution
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Graphics
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Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
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DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Others
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An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
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Eclipse (preferably the latest version) with JDK and a JUnit testing Framework for workshops in Java
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Eclipse (preferably the latest version) with JDK and a JUnit testing Framework for workshops in Java
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Note: You may deviate from the above as long as you are able to comfortably run the development environment (Eclipse) on your machine and access the Wi-Fi and Internet.
What Will Be Covered
- Introduction to Agile Software Development
- User Stories
- Pair Programming
- Test-Driven Development
- Architecture and Design
- Refactoring
- Continuous Integration
Format
Lectures, games, hands-on workshop and mock project
Fees & Subsidies
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding 2026 (Effective 1 July)
| Fee Component | Full Course Fees | Singapore Citizens & PRs Aged 21 Years and Above (70% Funding Support) | Singapore Citizens Aged 40 Years and Above (90% Funding Support) | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) (90% Funding Support) |
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| Full Course Fee | S$2,850.00 | S$2,850.00 | S$2,850.00 | S$2,850.00 |
| SSG Funding | - | S$1,995.00 | S$1,995.00 | S$1,995.00 |
| Nett Course Fee | S$2,850.00 | S$855.00 | S$855.00 | S$855.00 |
| 9% GST on Nett Course Fee | S$256.50 | S$76.95 | S$76.95 | S$76.95 |
| Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes | - | - | S$570.00 | S$570.00 |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, Including GST | S$3,106.50 | S$931.95 | S$361.95 | S$361.95 |
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Note:
- SSG Funding is available to qualified individuals, subject to meeting the attendance requirement and passing of assessment.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- SME fees are applicable only to participants who are sponsored by small and medium enterprises.
- SSG funding is subjected to availability.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
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NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
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WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
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In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.