Agile Scrum Master
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Agile Scrum Master
This course is part of Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders Specialization
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Master Agile fundamentals and Scrum roles.
Implement user stories, backlog management, and sprints.
Use story points and planning poker for accurate estimates.
Scale Agile for complex projects with advanced frameworks.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This Agile Scrum Master (ASM) program offers a complete journey through the core and advanced aspects of Agile methodologies. You'll begin by mastering Agile fundamentals, from understanding the Agile Manifesto and principles to comparing Waterfall and Agile models. Progress through Scrum roles, team dynamics, sprints, and effective backlog management to improve project efficiency and delivery.
Guided by industry experts, you'll explore essential techniques like writing user stories, estimating with story points, and leveraging tools such as burndown charts and Scrum boards. Discover additional Agile frameworks like Extreme Programming, Crystal, and Kanban, and learn to scale Agile practices across large projects with Scrum-of-Scrums, Nexus, and Disciplined Agile. By the end of this course, you will: - Master Agile methodologies and Scrum roles. - Effectively plan, estimate, and manage backlogs. - Scale Agile frameworks for complex projects. - Implement Agile change management and continuous improvement strategies. This course equips you with the expertise to lead Agile projects and teams successfully.
Master Agile fundamentals, Scrum roles, and agile adoption strategies in this comprehensive course. Learn the Agile mindset, Scrum framework, sprint planning, backlog management, and key ceremonies. Explore agile estimating, planning, monitoring, and control with user stories and prioritization techniques. Understand frameworks like XP, Kanban, and Lean. Gain insights into scaling Agile, managing complex projects, and organizational change.
What's included
50 videos3 readings3 assignments
50 videos•Total 113 minutes
- Introduction to Agile Scrum Master•3 minutes
- Exam Details•1 minute
- What Will You Learn?•4 minutes
- Introduction to Agile way of thinking •1 minute
- What Is Agile?•3 minutes
- Problems with waterfall model•2 minutes
- Agile Manifesto•3 minutes
- Agile Principles 1 - 3•2 minutes
- Agile-Principles 4 - 6•3 minutes
- Agile Principles 7 - 9•3 minutes
- Agile Principles 10 - 12•3 minutes
- Waterfall vs. Agile Project Management•4 minutes
- Benefits of Agility•3 minutes
- Faster Delivery with Value•3 minutes
- Overview of Scrum•3 minutes
- Scrum Process•1 minute
- Starting the Agile Journey•3 minutes
- Balanced Scorecard for Scrum•3 minutes
- Recap•3 minutes
- Introduction to Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts•1 minute
- Scrum Roles•1 minute
- Scrum Master Do's•2 minutes
- Scrum Master Don'ts•2 minutes
- Scrum Master Skills and Attributes•2 minutes
- Scrum Master Selection Scenarios•2 minutes
- Role of the Product Owner•2 minutes
- Attributes of a Successful Product Owner•3 minutes
- Scenarios in Product Owner selection•2 minutes
- Failure modes for Product Owner position•3 minutes
- How Busy Are the Product Owner and Scrum Master?•1 minute
- Agile Team Characteristics•4 minutes
- Small Teams•3 minutes
- Forming Scrum Teams•3 minutes
- Evolution of Team roles•2 minutes
- Managers in Scrum•1 minute
- Sprints•3 minutes
- Duration of Sprints•1 minute
- Backlog Refinement•2 minutes
- Sprint Planning•2 minutes
- Velocity and Commitment Driven Planning•2 minutes
- Failure Modes of Sprint Planning•2 minutes
- Daily Stand Up•1 minute
- Failure Modes of Daily Stand up Meeting•2 minutes
- Sprint Review and Retrospective•3 minutes
- Failure Modes for Sprint Review and Retrospective•3 minutes
- Definition of Done•2 minutes
- Definition of Ready•1 minute
- Backlog•2 minutes
- Characteristics of Product Backlog•1 minute
- Recap•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Course Syllabus •10 minutes
- Agile Way of Thinking•10 minutes
- Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment for Agile Fundamentals and Scrum Framework•40 minutes
- Quiz on Agile Way of Thinking•10 minutes
- Quiz on Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts•10 minutes
This comprehensive Agile Scrum Master (ASM) program will equip you with the skills needed to excel in Agile project management. You’ll master Agile principles, Scrum roles, and advanced frameworks, from backlog management to scaling Agile for complex projects. Guided by industry experts, you’ll gain practical experience to lead successful Agile projects and drive transformation in any organization.
What's included
39 videos2 readings3 assignments
39 videos•Total 85 minutes
- Introduction to Adopting Agile•1 minute
- Roadmap to Agility•2 minutes
- Patterns of Agile Adoption•2 minutes
- Secret of Successful Pilots•1 minute
- Iterative Execution of Transition Projects•1 minute
- Improvement Committee•1 minute
- Setting the Expectation Up-Front•3 minutes
- Change Style Indicators•1 minute
- Managing Resistance to Change•2 minutes
- Common Pitfalls of Adopting Agile•3 minutes
- People Management•3 minutes
- Facilities and Administration•2 minutes
- Cultural Changes•3 minutes
- Maturity Model•2 minutes
- Use of Maturity Model•3 minutes
- Recap•2 minutes
- Introduction to Agile Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling•1 minute
- What Is a User Story?•2 minutes
- Writing Good User Story•2 minutes
- Acceptance Criteria•2 minutes
- Epics Stories and Features•1 minute
- Splitting User Stories•2 minutes
- Story Mapping•2 minutes
- Business Value•2 minutes
- Benefit Cost analysis•3 minutes
- Prioritization•4 minutes
- Estimation•3 minutes
- Ideal Time Estimates•1 minute
- Story Points•3 minutes
- Affinity Estimation•2 minutes
- Planning Poker•3 minutes
- Velocity and Planning•3 minutes
- Release Planning•3 minutes
- Release Planning Process•2 minutes
- Burndown and Burnup Charts•4 minutes
- Burndown Bar Chart and Parking Lot Chart•3 minutes
- Scrum Board and Niko-Niko Calendar•3 minutes
- Other Information Radiators•1 minute
- Recap•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Adopting Agile•10 minutes
- Agile Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Assessment for Adopting Agile and Organizational Change•50 minutes
- Assessment for Adopting Agile and Organizational Change•10 minutes
- Assessment for Agile Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling•10 minutes
Explore Agile frameworks, scaling strategies, and best practices for managing complex projects and teams.
What's included
29 videos3 readings3 assignments
29 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Introduction Other Methods and Frameworks•1 minute
- Frameworks and Methods•3 minutes
- Extreme Programming Practices•3 minutes
- Various Extreme Programming Practices•2 minutes
- XP Team Roles•3 minutes
- Crystal•3 minutes
- DSDM•2 minutes
- Timeboxing and MoSCoW•2 minutes
- Lean and Value Mapping•2 minutes
- Seven Forms of Waste•3 minutes
- Kanban•2 minutes
- Kanban Terminologies•2 minutes
- Recap•3 minutes
- Introduction to Complex Projects•1 minute
- Common Challenges in Projects•3 minutes
- Backlog Management•2 minutes
- Scaling Product Owners•1 minute
- Scrum-of-Scrums•2 minutes
- Planning practices•3 minutes
- Scaling Frameworks•4 minutes
- Disciplined Agile•2 minutes
- Nexus•2 minutes
- Good Practices of Distributed Agile•2 minutes
- Distribution Models and Cultural Sensitivity•3 minutes
- Conditions favorable for Agile adoption•3 minutes
- Continuum of Lifecycle Models•1 minute
- Agile Tooling•3 minutes
- Testing Pyramid•1 minute
- Recap•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Other Methods and Frameworks•10 minutes
- Complex Projects•10 minutes
- Agile Scrum Master Practice Project•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment for Adopting Agile and Organizational Change•40 minutes
- Quiz on Other Methods and Frameworks•10 minutes
- Quiz on Complex Projects•10 minutes
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The Agile Scrum Master course teaches the fundamentals of Agile project management, focusing on Scrum practices. It covers key Scrum roles, processes, and tools to help you lead teams and manage projects effectively using Agile principles.
While formal qualifications aren't mandatory, having a background in project management or experience working in Agile teams is beneficial. Many employers look for certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
To become a certified Scrum Master, you typically need to complete a recognized Scrum Master course and pass a certification exam, such as the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) exam, offered by accredited bodies.
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