Course Duration
2 Days
Amazon
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
was £2,285
£1,945
IT Certification Overview
This two-day, instructor-led course introduces developers, software engineers, and technical leads to agentic coding practices using Kiro, an agentic IDE for software development. The course covers planning and implementing features with Kiro Feature Specs and Bugfix Specs, controlling agent behavior, extending agent capabilities, automating workflows, and configuring projects for team collaboration and enterprise governance. Learners engage in hands-on labs, demonstrations, and group exercises, building and extending applications using Kiro’s capabilities.
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Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Working knowledge of Git version control
- Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and cloud application concepts
- Foundational knowledge of generative AI concepts (LLMs, tokens, inference)
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Software developers and engineers
- Technical leads adopting AI-assisted development workflows
- Development teams adopting agentic coding practices
- DevOps engineers integrating AI agents into delivery pipelines
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Implement spec-driven development workflows using specifications to plan, design, and execute features and fixes
- Configure and control agent behavior using steering files, context providers, execution modes, and custom subagents
- Extend agent capabilities using Model Context Protocol servers and Kiro Powers to integrate external tools, services, and domain expertise
- Automate and scale development workflows using agent hooks, agent skills, shared steering, and custom subagents
- Build and share reusable agent capabilities by creating custom Kiro Powers, agent skills, and custom subagents for team-specific workflows
- Apply enterprise governance controls for MCP registry allowlisting, model governance, and extension management
Spec-Driven Development with Kiro Course Content
Introduction to Agentic Development with Kiro
- The agentic coding paradigm and Kiro core capabilities
- Five principles of effective agentic development
- Kiro IDE vs Kiro CLI
- Vibe sessions, Spec sessions, and model selection
Spec-Driven Development with Feature Specs
- The three-phase spec workflow (Requirements, Design, Tasks)
- Requirements-First workflow and EARS notation
- Design-First workflow (High-Level and Low-Level Design)
- Correctness with property-based testing
Steering, Context, and Agent Control
- Steering files and foundational context
- Custom steering files and inclusion modes (always, fileMatch, manual, auto)
- Workspace and global scope
- Context providers and session management
- Autopilot and Supervised execution modes
- Trusted commands and trusted tools
Bugfix Specs
- When to use Bugfix Specs
- The bugfix analysis phase: current, expected, and unchanged behaviour
- Root cause analysis and design
- Property-based testing for regression prevention
MCP Servers and Tool Integration
- Model Context Protocol fundamentals and client-server architecture
- Configuring MCP servers at workspace and user scope
- Managing servers, tools, and auto-approve
- Using MCP tools in chat and troubleshooting
Kiro Powers
- The context overload problem and how Powers solve it
- Power directory structure (POWER.md, mcp.json, steering)
- Installing and using Powers from the IDE and kiro.dev
- Authoring and sharing custom Powers
Agent Hooks, Skills, and Custom Subagents
- Agent hooks: triggers, actions, and creation
- Agent skills: portable instruction packages with progressive disclosure
- Custom subagents: scoped tool permissions and delegation
- Skills vs Steering vs Powers
Team Collaboration and Enterprise Governance
- Shared workspace configuration through the .kiro directory
- Steering file organisation and spec review conventions for teams
- Enterprise governance: MCP registry allowlisting, model governance, extension registry, web tools
Exams and assessments
There is no certification or exam associated with this course.
Hands-on learning
- Hands-on labs are interleaved with module content throughout each day
- Learners build a weather application using Kiro capabilities on Day 1
- Learners deploy, extend, and team-enable a micro-blogging application on Day 2
- Activities include demonstrations and group exercises
Spec-Driven Development with Kiro Dates
Next 2 available training dates for this course
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