Important Note:
As this course places strong emphasis on group collaboration and real-world application, participants will be actively engaged in group discussions and case study analysis throughout the sessions. To optimise the learning experience, all participants are required to bring a laptop to facilitate group activities, access course materials, and contribute effectively during interactive segments.
This is a certificate course. Assessment will be conducted as part of the certified course to evaluate participants’ application of learning outcomes. For more details on the assessment, please refer to the course outline.
This course equips finance professionals with the competencies needed to transition from traditional finance practices to agile-aligned approaches. Participants will strengthen their critical thinking and analytical skills in areas such as incremental funding, rolling forecasts, and continuous financing. Through case-based learning and hands-on activities, learners will design budgeting and resource allocation solutions that support agility, innovation, and customer-centric value delivery.
As industries increasingly adopt agile operating models, finance teams must evolve to enable iterative decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and real-time financial responsiveness. This course prepares participants to thrive in agile environments, enhancing their ability to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across sectors including technology, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and government.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply agile principles in finance to address dynamic business needs, evolving professional roles, and ecosystem impact.
- Apply adaptive budgeting strategies to support organizational agility, including incremental budgeting, by evaluating the limitations of traditional approaches.
- Identify budgeting-related issues in targets, forecasting, and resource allocation, and recommend improvements to support organizational agility
- Apply agile financial practices, compliance considerations, and cost insights to support agile transformation, including Capital Expenditure and Operating Expenditure alignment, regulatory adherence, and cost evaluation.
- Apply budgeting approaches across different stages of the product lifecycle to support faster financial decision-making and deliver customer value.
Programme Outline
Module 1: Finance with An Agile Mindset
- Why Agility in Finance
- Adapting Finance to Agile Organizations
- Changes of Role and Perception
- Agility in Finance and the Business Ecosystem
Module 2: Adaptive Budgeting and Cost Management
- The Imperative to Change Budgeting and Cost Management
- Budgeting and Cost Management for Agility
- Shifting from Fixed Budgets to Incremental Funding Allocations
- Adopting Continuous Financing
Module 3: Forecasting and Resource Allocation
- Targets, Forecasts and Resource Allocation
- Budgeting to Create Customer Value
Module 4: Accounting for Agile Transformation Projects
- Lean-Agile Budgets
- Agility and Financial Compliance
- Agile Accounting Metrics
- Accounting for Agile Initiatives (Capital and Operating Expenditure)
Module 5: Budgeting Across The Agile Product Lifecycle and Empowered Teams
- Product Lifecycle Financing
- Funding Autonomy
- Trust and Transparency
Assessment:
Assessment in the form of Case Study and Written Exam on Day 2.
Pre-requisites:
A minimum of three years of experience in a finance or accounting-related role is recommended
Certificate Issued:
Certificate of Completion (ISCA)
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge from ISCA and 16 CPD hours.
ICAgile Certification (ICP-FIN)
After completing this course and successfully demonstrating the understanding of all learning outcomes, participants will receive the ICAgile Agility in Finance (ICP-FIN) Certification and Digital badge which is recognised worldwide. The certification is governed and maintained by ICAgile.
Click here for a justification letter template to seek for your supervisor approval.
Training Methodology*
- Interactive Lectures of theory and concepts
- Case Studies with real-world scenarios
- Group Exercises & Discussions. Hands-on activities to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and critical thinking
- Facilitated Q&A and Debriefs. Opportunities for participants to clarify concepts, share experiences, and reflect on learnings
Closing Date for Registration*
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Finance would be encouraged
- Finance Professionals, Business Partners, FP&A Professionals
- Finance professionals working in cross-functional or agile teams
- Professionals preparing for roles in finance transformation or agile value stream delivery
Competency Mapping
Others = 16.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
26 Mar 2026 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
27 Mar 2026 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 1,744.00
For Non-Members:
$ 1,744.00
Programme Facilitator(s)
Clarice Tan
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.
NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2027. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 28 September 2025 – 31 March 2027.
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.
- Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
- Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
- Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
- Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
- Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
- UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.
To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008
Programme Facilitator(s)
Clarice Tan
CA (Singapore), ICP-FIN
Clarice believes that people are the catalysts of successful transformation. She has over 20 years of corporate experience, over 10 of it managing strategic transformation programs in APAC. She is a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping organizations achieve business agility and deliver outcomes-focused transformation.
She speaks at PMI conferences, lectures and facilitates training on agility and resilience, strategic financial acumen, and operational excellence. Embracing the agile mindset, Clarice promotes adaptability, continuous improvement to deliver value in dynamic organizational environments. Her approach cultivates resilience, empowering teams to navigate challenges effectively and achieve sustainable success.
Clarice’s credentials include certifications as a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), and ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF). She also holds a Master of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Accountant and Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Important Note:
As this course places strong emphasis on group collaboration and real-world application, participants will be actively engaged in group discussions and case study analysis throughout the sessions. To optimise the learning experience, all participants are required to bring a laptop to facilitate group activities, access course materials, and contribute effectively during interactive segments.
This is a certificate course. Assessment will be conducted as part of the certified course to evaluate participants’ application of learning outcomes. For more details on the assessment, please refer to the course outline.
This course equips finance professionals with the competencies needed to transition from traditional finance practices to agile-aligned approaches. Participants will strengthen their critical thinking and analytical skills in areas such as incremental funding, rolling forecasts, and continuous financing. Through case-based learning and hands-on activities, learners will design budgeting and resource allocation solutions that support agility, innovation, and customer-centric value delivery.
As industries increasingly adopt agile operating models, finance teams must evolve to enable iterative decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and real-time financial responsiveness. This course prepares participants to thrive in agile environments, enhancing their ability to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across sectors including technology, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and government.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply agile principles in finance to address dynamic business needs, evolving professional roles, and ecosystem impact.
- Apply adaptive budgeting strategies to support organizational agility, including incremental budgeting, by evaluating the limitations of traditional approaches.
- Identify budgeting-related issues in targets, forecasting, and resource allocation, and recommend improvements to support organizational agility
- Apply agile financial practices, compliance considerations, and cost insights to support agile transformation, including Capital Expenditure and Operating Expenditure alignment, regulatory adherence, and cost evaluation.
- Apply budgeting approaches across different stages of the product lifecycle to support faster financial decision-making and deliver customer value.
Programme Outline
Module 1: Finance with An Agile Mindset
- Why Agility in Finance
- Adapting Finance to Agile Organizations
- Changes of Role and Perception
- Agility in Finance and the Business Ecosystem
Module 2: Adaptive Budgeting and Cost Management
- The Imperative to Change Budgeting and Cost Management
- Budgeting and Cost Management for Agility
- Shifting from Fixed Budgets to Incremental Funding Allocations
- Adopting Continuous Financing
Module 3: Forecasting and Resource Allocation
- Targets, Forecasts and Resource Allocation
- Budgeting to Create Customer Value
Module 4: Accounting for Agile Transformation Projects
- Lean-Agile Budgets
- Agility and Financial Compliance
- Agile Accounting Metrics
- Accounting for Agile Initiatives (Capital and Operating Expenditure)
Module 5: Budgeting Across The Agile Product Lifecycle and Empowered Teams
- Product Lifecycle Financing
- Funding Autonomy
- Trust and Transparency
Assessment:
Assessment in the form of Case Study and Written Exam on Day 2.
Pre-requisites:
A minimum of three years of experience in a finance or accounting-related role is recommended
Certificate Issued:
Certificate of Completion (ISCA)
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge from ISCA and 16 CPD hours.
ICAgile Certification (ICP-FIN)
After completing this course and successfully demonstrating the understanding of all learning outcomes, participants will receive the ICAgile Agility in Finance (ICP-FIN) Certification and Digital badge which is recognised worldwide. The certification is governed and maintained by ICAgile.
Click here for a justification letter template to seek for your supervisor approval.
Training Methodology*
- Interactive Lectures of theory and concepts
- Case Studies with real-world scenarios
- Group Exercises & Discussions. Hands-on activities to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and critical thinking
- Facilitated Q&A and Debriefs. Opportunities for participants to clarify concepts, share experiences, and reflect on learnings
Closing Date for Registration*
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Finance would be encouraged
- Finance Professionals, Business Partners, FP&A Professionals
- Finance professionals working in cross-functional or agile teams
- Professionals preparing for roles in finance transformation or agile value stream delivery
Competency Mapping
Others = 16.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Clarice Tan
CA (Singapore), ICP-FIN
Clarice believes that people are the catalysts of successful transformation. She has over 20 years of corporate experience, over 10 of it managing strategic transformation programs in APAC. She is a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping organizations achieve business agility and deliver outcomes-focused transformation.
She speaks at PMI conferences, lectures and facilitates training on agility and resilience, strategic financial acumen, and operational excellence. Embracing the agile mindset, Clarice promotes adaptability, continuous improvement to deliver value in dynamic organizational environments. Her approach cultivates resilience, empowering teams to navigate challenges effectively and achieve sustainable success.
Clarice’s credentials include certifications as a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), and ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF). She also holds a Master of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Accountant and Project Management Professional (PMP)®.