Picture this: Singapore, 2025. You've got over 3,700 multinational corporations setting up shop here, the government pushing hard on digital transformation with the Smart Nation initiative, and everyone's talking about Agile this and Scrum that.
You can learn Scrum from anywhere. YouTube videos. Blog posts. That guy at the meetup who swears by their approach. Your colleague who took a course three years ago. The internet is full of advice. But here's the brutal truth: just because you can learn something anywhere doesn't mean you're learning it right.
Where in Singapore can you learn about Agile and Scrum the way it's actually meant to be learned? Where do you get training that's not just someone's opinion, but globally validated, locally relevant, and backed by the organization that created Scrum itself?
That's where Kiwii comes in. This is our story.
The Singapore Opportunity: A Market Ready for Change
Singapore's business scene is pretty unique. We're talking about a place that's:
- A melting pot of cultures (try navigating a meeting with colleagues from five different countries)
- A financial hub that never sleeps
- A tech innovation center that's basically Asia's Silicon Valley
- A gateway to 650+ million people in Southeast Asia
In other words, it's a complex environment, perfect for Agile and Scrum to thrive.
The Growing Agile Movement in Singapore
Want proof? Look around:
- Regional Scrum Gathering Singapore 2025: It's called "Agile at 60" because it celebrates Scrum turning 30 and Singapore turning 60. How cool is that? [1]
- GovTech is doing it: Singapore's Government Technology Agency is all in on Agile. They're using it to build better digital services for citizens. [2]
- Thriving Agile communities: Singapore has multiple active Agile communities with thousands of members. Agile Singapore alone has over 6,000 members, with groups like Agile Circles Singapore, Kanban Singapore, and others regularly hosting events and sharing best practices. [3]
- Smart Nation means Scrum Nation: The government's Smart Nation push means everyone needs Agile skills. Like, everyone. [4]
So yeah, Agile is happening here. Big time.
But Here's Where We Came In...
As Singapore's Agile community flourished, with thousands of professionals gathering at meetups, sharing experiences, and building momentum, we saw an opportunity. These communities are powerful, but how do you distinguish proven best practices from well-intentioned experimentation?
We set out to create what didn't exist yet: a local Scrum.org official training provider in Singapore. A Singapore-based organization that understands both Scrum and Singapore's unique business environment. A partner that brings globally validated Scrum.org training, locally adapted for Singapore's multicultural teams, regulations, and work culture.
That vision became Kiwii. And that's what we're building today.
Why Kiwii? Our Story
Kiwii started with a powerful mission: Spreading Agile and Scrum the right way. The way they're actually meant to be. Not just training. Not just certificates. But unlocking true potential to eventually solve complex problems in an empirical way.
Helping individuals discover they can lead differently, think differently, work differently. Empowering teams to deliver better, faster, transforming from groups into unstoppable units. Enabling organizations to shift from rigid hierarchies to responsive, customer-focused powerhouses.
We're here to help Singapore unlock its true potential, one person, one team, one organization at a time. Explore more insights on our blog and discover how Agile transformation can benefit your organization.
We wanted to create something different, a training experience that:
1. Gets Singapore (For Real)
Singapore isn't your average city. Research shows that implementing Agile in Singapore faces unique challenges: organizations with traditional hierarchical structures often resist Agile's emphasis on autonomy and collaboration. In cultures with high power distance, team members may be less inclined to voice opinions or challenge decisions, which is essential for Agile's collaborative nature. [7]
This is Singapore. Where East meets West. Where traditional structures can clash with Agile's flat hierarchies. Where "yes" might mean "I understand" not "I agree." Navigating these cultural dynamics requires deep local understanding that only comes from being truly embedded in Singapore's unique business environment. [8]
From experience, we know what makes Agile training in Singapore actually work: Multicultural teams? We've got five different countries in one room. Regulations? Banking compliance isn't startup rules, and healthcare isn't fintech. Work culture? Where respect for hierarchy meets "just ship it fast." Communication? Same language, completely different codes.
We get it. Because we live it. Every single day
2. Make It Actually Accessible
Look, we're not going to pretend training is cheap. But it shouldn't require a small loan either. So we:
- SkillsFuture Eligible: Use those credits. Seriously, they're there for a reason. [6]
- Fair Pricing: No hidden fees, no surprise charges for breathing in our classroom.
- Flexible: Want in-person? Cool. Need virtual? We've got that too.
- Support After: We're not ghosting you after day 2. You'll have resources and a community.
3. Theory? Practice? Why Not Both!
Traditional training leaves you stuck: you finish, get certified, then face real-world processes, legacy tools, regulations, and hierarchies that training never prepared you for.
We do it differently:
- Real Stories: Real companies. Real problems. Real solutions from Singapore.
- Hands-On: Less PowerPoint, more doing. Workshops, games, activities.
- Useful Stuff: Templates, techniques, tips you can use Monday morning.
- Singapore Context: We show how this works here, not in hypothetical Silicon Valley startups.
- Deep Understanding: We help you understand Agile and Scrum values and principles, so you can navigate real-world challenges and drive change from intrinsic motivation, not just because someone told you to.
What Makes Kiwii Different?
We're official
Kiwii is Singapore's official Scrum.org training partner. [5] What does that mean?
- Complete Scrum.org Portfolio: As one of the few organizations in the world licensed to teach all Scrum.org courses, we're bringing the entire official curriculum to Singapore. From Professional Scrum Master to Advanced courses, Product Owner training, Leadership programs, and everything in between. Whatever your Agile journey needs, we've got you covered right here in Singapore.
- Globally Recognized Certifications: After the class, you get an opportunity to take the exam and earn yourself a globally recognized certificate. These certifications matter. They're respected worldwide.
- Quality at the Highest Standards: We're committed to meeting the highest standards set by Scrum.org as the certification body. Quality isn't optional for us. It's everything.
- Scrum.org Certified Trainers: Our trainers are Scrum.org certified professionals with years of hands-on experience from the trenches. They don't just teach Scrum. They've lived it, implemented it, and battled through the challenges. And they know Singapore.
Learning That Doesn't Suck
Remember those training sessions where you're counting ceiling tiles by hour 2? We don't do that.
- Workshops, Not Lectures: Posters, games, activities. You'll actually do things.
- Real Cases: Challenges your Singapore teams face. Right now. Today.
- Learn Together: Your classmates are your teachers too.
- Fun Stuff: We said fun, didn't we? That's the whole point.
SkillsFuture Integration
We're working on making our courses SkillsFuture eligible. [6] Why? Because we want to make world-class Scrum training accessible to more Singaporeans. If SkillsFuture can help remove financial barriers, we're all for it.
Close Collaboration with Scrum Facilitators
We work closely with Scrum Facilitators, a leading Scrum powerhouse in The Netherlands and UK, to ensure our training goes beyond theory into real practice. Our collaboration brings:
- Real-World Expertise: Trainers who've implemented Scrum in actual Singapore companies
- Practical Insights: Lessons from real implementations, directly integrated into training
- Ongoing Support: Facilitators continue supporting organizations after training
- Singapore-Specific Solutions: Approaches developed specifically for Singapore's multicultural teams and business environment
This partnership ensures you learn battle-tested wisdom from people making Scrum work in banks, startups, government agencies, and multinational corporations right here in Singapore.
Our Journey (So Far)
Kiwii started with a vision: to bring Singapore's first official Scrum.org training provider that truly understands both Scrum and Singapore's unique business environment. That led to becoming Singapore's official Scrum.org partner, understanding local market needs, building Singapore-specific content, and finding trainers who know both Scrum and Singapore.
Today, we're serving professionals from banks and finance, tech companies (startups to enterprises), government agencies driving digital transformation, MNCs implementing Scrum across Asia, and startups building with Agile from day one.
Why Singapore? Why Now?
Singapore is special: a regional hub to 650+ million people in Southeast Asia, a financial center, a tech innovation hub with startups and unicorns, strong government support through Smart Nation initiatives, and MNCs using it as their Asia base.
The timing is right: post-pandemic work rethinking, digital transformation demands, SkillsFuture government support, a growing job market for Agile and Scrum roles, and companies needing a competitive edge that Agile provides.
We're Here for Singapore (Long Term)
We're building something real: training the people building Singapore's future, making training accessible to startups and entrepreneurs, supporting government digital transformation, and building a lasting community.
We're committed to always improving based on your feedback, expanding our course portfolio as Scrum evolves, growing community events and networking, and working with organizations that matter.
The future of Scrum in Singapore looks exciting: AI and Scrum integration, enterprise scaling, government Agile transformation, and Singapore companies bringing Scrum across Asia. We'll be right there with you, figuring it out together.
Ready to Join Us?
Kiwii's story is just starting. Want in? Whether you're:
- A Professional: Ready to level up your career
- A Team Leader: Want to transform how your team works
- A Company: Looking for Agile transformation
- An Entrepreneur: Building something from scratch (with Agile from day one!)
We've got you covered with world-class Scrum training in Singapore.
Let's Do This!
Ready to start?
- Check Out Courses: See what we offer here
- Get Trained: As mentioned, we're licensed to offer all the official Scrum.org classes, such as Professional Scrum Master or Product Owner? Your life, your career, your choices!
- Talk to Us: Drop us a line. Let's chat.
Kiwii exists because we believe Singapore deserves better Scrum training. Not generic, not boring, not disconnected from reality. Training that actually works for Singapore.
Today, we're Singapore's official Scrum.org training partner. Tomorrow? Let's find out together.
Your Scrum journey in Singapore starts here. And honestly, it's going to be great.
References
- Regional Scrum Gathering Singapore 2025. "Agile at 60." Retrieved from rsg-singapore.org
- GovTech Singapore. "Digital Services for Citizens." Government Technology Agency. Retrieved from tech.gov.sg
- Agile Singapore. "Agile Singapore Meetup Group." Retrieved from meetup.com/agile-singapore. Agile Circles Singapore: meetup.com/agile-circles-singapore. Kanban Singapore: meetup.com/Kanban-Singapore
- Smart Nation Singapore. "About Smart Nation." Retrieved from smartnation.gov.sg
- Scrum.org. "Kiwii | Scrum Singapore." Official training partner information. Retrieved from https://www.scrum.org/kiwii
- SkillsFuture Singapore. "SkillsFuture Credit." Retrieved from skillsfuture.gov.sg
- MIT Sloan Management Review. "Consider Culture When Implementing Agile Practices." Retrieved from sloanreview.mit.edu. ArXiv. "Agile Culture Clash: Unveiling Challenges in Cultivating an Agile Mindset in Organizations." Retrieved from arxiv.org
- MIT Sloan Management Review. "Consider Culture When Implementing Agile Practices." Retrieved from sloanreview.mit.edu