Scrum Master Certification

Course Details

Agile
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Scrum Master Certification

By Chronolearn
03/Jul/2024
1 Students

Course Description

The Scrum Master Certification Course provides a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework, equipping professionals with the practical tools and mindset required to lead Agile teams successfully. Through a combination of theory, real-world scenarios, and hands-on practices, participants will learn how to foster collaboration, ensure continuous improvement, and remove impediments to team progress. This course is ideal for aspiring Scrum Masters, project managers transitioning to Agile, or any professional involved in Agile delivery. Emphasis is also placed on effective facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and scaling Scrum across the organisation.

What You’ll Learn:

The core principles of Agile and how Scrum fits within the Agile landscape
Roles and responsibilities within a Scrum team, with a focus on the Scrum Master
How to plan, conduct, and support Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
Techniques for writing effective user stories and managing the product backlog
The importance of fostering self-organising, cross-functional teams
How to facilitate team communication, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement
Using Agile metrics and visual tools to track progress and support decision-making
Best practices for scaling Scrum within larger teams and across complex projects
Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Trello) and how to implement them effectively
How to embed Scrum values into team culture and organisational processes

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Scrum and Agile Methodologies
- Understanding Agile: Principles and Mindset
- The Scrum Framework: Roles, Events, and Artifacts
- The Value of Agile in Today’s Business Environment
- Key Differences Between Agile and Traditional Approaches
- Benefits of Using Scrum for Rapid Delivery and Continuous Improvement

Scrum Roles, Events, and Core Components
- Core Roles and Responsibilities: Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team
- Sprint Planning: Setting Clear Goals
- Daily Scrum: Promoting Team Alignment
- Sprint Review and Retrospective: Inspect, Adapt, and Improve
- Scrum Artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment

The Role of the Scrum Master
- Scrum Master vs Traditional Project Manager: A Mindset Shift
- Coaching and Supporting the Product Owner
- Managing Team Dynamics and Workflows
- Fostering Effective Communication and Collaboration
- Servant Leadership and Influencing Without Authority
- Facilitation Techniques for Productive Meetings

Team Formation and Development
- Building High-Performing Agile Teams
- Creating Cross-Functional, Collaborative Units
- Managing Remote and Distributed Teams
- Promoting Accountability and Shared Ownership
- Embedding Scrum Values into Team Culture
- Defining a Team Working Agreement (Social Contract)
- Team Maturity Stages and Growth Strategies
- Cultivating Respect for Product Vision and Goals

User Stories and Product Backlog Management
- Writing Clear and Actionable User Stories
- Defining the "Definition of Done"
- Product Backlog Refinement Techniques
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Inputs
- Prioritisation Strategies: Value, Risk, and Dependency Considerations

Scaling Scrum and Organisational Integration
- Ensuring Product Quality and Value Delivery
- Agile Metrics and Visualisation: Burn-down and Burn-up Charts
- Using Agile Tools (Jira, Trello, etc.): Benefits and Pitfalls
- Supporting Organisational Agility and Culture Change
- Scaling Scrum with SAFe®, LeSS, or Nexus Frameworks
- Integrating Scrum Across Large and Complex Teams

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