Agile Contracting Certification
Master Agile procurement practices
Empowering commercial and procurement professionals, leaders and Agile practitioners to drive value-focussed delivery
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Agenda: Agile Contracting Fundamentals
This course offers a practical introduction to Managed Investment Contracting and the key mindset, governance, and collaboration shifts needed to evolve from traditional scope-based agreements to value-focused delivery models.
Take control. Deliver early. Build real partnerships.
Through expert-led facilitation, interactive sessions, and real case examples, you’ll learn how to apply Lean and Agile principles to your commercial and procurement practices. You’ll explore how to eliminate waste, unlock agility in your contracts, and drive measurable outcomes faster.
This course also addresses change management—helping you prepare your organisation for the mindset shift Agile Contracting requires. You’ll learn how to define opportunities, manage risk, inspire colleagues, and prepare leadership to support the transition.
1. Agile Mindset in Contracting
Apply Agile principles to commercial delivery and procurement. Shift from command-and-control to collaborative, adaptive contracting.
2. Agile Methods and Frameworks
Understand how Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and SAFe® influence contracts. Identify how and when to integrate them into procurement workflows.
3. Organisational and Business Agility
See how Agile contracting supports enterprise-wide agility. Align stakeholders through contract design and delivery strategies.
4. Transitioning from Traditional to Agile Contracts
Compare traditional and Agile models to uncover key advantages. Learn to implement Managed Investment Contracting for value-driven delivery.
5. Risk, Value, and Governance
Address risks during Agile contract transformation. Explore collaborative governance, early success metrics, and the Big Opportunity Statement.
Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions
We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.
Your Certification
Agile Contracting Level 1
(ACO 1)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Valid indefinitely
No hidden fees - Practical contracting aligned with Agile delivery
- 30-question exam, unlimited retakes
Content: Agile Contracting Level 2
This hands-on training follows on from the Level 1 understanding Agile contracting course. It will empowers you to apply Agile contracting in real-world procurement and organisational contexts. You will learn how to use contracts to balance economic interests, foster collaboration, promote transparency, drive Agility and ensure smart investment.
Through simulations, templates, and negotiation exercises, you’ll gain the skills to design Agile tenders, construct Agile contracts, mitigate risk, and anchor agility into the culture of your clients and partners.
1. Agile Contracting in Practice
Apply Agile contracting principles from Level 1 to real-world organisational contexts. Learn how contract decisions impact adaptability, speed, and collaboration across units.
Explore how contracts can serve as tools for change and continuous value delivery in business ecosystems.
2. Designing Agile Tenders
Move beyond traditional RFPs. Learn how to structure competitive tenders that invite agility, collaboration, and learning.
Practice crafting evaluation criteria and shortlisting methods that align with iterative, value-driven delivery models.
3. Drafting Agile Agreements
Develop contracts that embrace change. Use Agile clauses and governance models to balance flexibility with accountability.
Address supplier risk, cadence, and delivery modes with modern legal mechanisms.
4. Risk Management & Relationship Design
Explore risk types specific to Agile engagements. Learn proactive strategies to reduce uncertainty and legal friction.
Use feedback loops, working agreements, and supplier relationships to support adaptive delivery.
5. Real-World Simulations
Apply the managed investment model to real or simulated cases. Evaluate trade-offs between flexibility, control, and value.
Design contracting options that reflect organisational realities and enable strategic agility.
6. Strategic & Cultural Anchoring
Learn how to foster Agile contracting behaviors across teams, vendors, and leadership layers.
Explore techniques to shift culture, engage stakeholders, and align expectations in Agile procurement contexts.
Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions
We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.
Your Certification
Agile Contracting Level 2
(ACO 2)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Lifetime validity
No hidden costs - A practical approach to understanding and applying Agile Contracting.
- Trainer-assessed tasks, no central exam
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Frequently Asked Questions about Agile Contracting
This course is ideal for commercial and procurement professionals, legal teams, and contract managers looking to modernise their approaches through Agile thinking. No prior Agile experience is required.
In addition, Agile practitioners, Coaches, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Change Managers and business leaders will also benefit greatly.
You will learn how Agile principles apply to commercial contracting, how to implement Managed Investment Contracting, and how frameworks like Scrum, SAFe®, and Kanban influence value delivery through contracts.
The Agile Contracting Level 1 training takes place over 2 to 3 days, depending on the format (online or in-person). Check the individual course dates for more details.
Yes. After completing the training and a short multiple-choice assessment, you will receive the 'Agile Contracting Level 1 (ACO 1)' certificate, issued by Agile Academy. It is valid for life and comes with no additional fees.
To receive certification, you will complete a 30-question online quiz. There are unlimited retakes, and it is designed to help reinforce the key concepts from the training.
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