Getting Started with Scrum
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Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
Implement Sprint planning and backlog prioritization using practical tools.
Assess Sprint progress and identify areas for improvement during Sprint reviews.
Review and critique the effectiveness of Sprint cycles and team collaboration.
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There are 5 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a thorough introduction to the Agile methodology, specifically focusing on Scrum—a framework that has become a gold standard in modern project management. Starting with the basics, you will be guided through Agile principles, Scrum fundamentals, and the critical roles within a Scrum team. You'll gain clarity on how the Scrum process supports iterative development and delivers consistent results in various business contexts. Each module introduces essential concepts such as product backlogs, Sprint planning, and the intricacies of selecting and collaborating with Product Owners and Scrum Masters. As you advance, the course shifts focus to the step-by-step processes involved in managing Sprints. You’ll learn to create and prioritize a product backlog, set up a Sprint board, and plan the first Sprint using practical tools like Azure DevOps. Detailed demonstrations accompany each lesson, ensuring that you not only grasp theoretical knowledge but also apply these insights to real-world projects. You'll also discover how to hold productive daily stand-up meetings and effectively manage backlog items throughout the Sprint. In the final modules, you’ll dive deeper into reviewing Sprint progress. You will be taught how to conduct Sprint reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvements as part of the Scrum cycle. This comprehensive approach will help you identify areas for improvement and apply best practices in future Sprint cycles. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped to run efficient Scrum processes that promote team collaboration and project success. This course is designed for project managers, software developers, business analysts, and anyone interested in learning the Scrum framework. No prior experience with Scrum is required, but a basic understanding of project management concepts will be helpful.
In this module, we will provide an overview of Agile and Scrum, laying the foundation for the course. You’ll be introduced to the key topics that will be covered, including Sprint boards, Sprint planning, and managing backlog items effectively.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Welcome and About This Course•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will dive deeper into the practical steps of preparing for Scrum. You'll learn how to choose the right team members, from Product Owners to Scrum Masters, as well as explore project details and essential tools to run successful Sprints. Through a mix of demonstrations and theoretical lessons, we will build the groundwork for an effective Scrum process.
What's included
16 videos
16 videos•Total 63 minutes
- Overview of Agile and Scrum•2 minutes
- Overview of Agile and Scrum•12 minutes
- Overview of Campus Connect•2 minutes
- Select a Product Owner•3 minutes
- Demo: Selecting the Product Owner•3 minutes
- Step 2: Collect the Project Details•2 minutes
- Demo: Collecting the Project Details•4 minutes
- Step 3: Selecting a Scrum Master•2 minutes
- Demo: Selecting the Scrum Master•2 minutes
- Step 4: Select the Development Team•3 minutes
- Demo: Selecting the Development Team•2 minutes
- Step 5: Select the Tool to Run Sprint•7 minutes
- Demo: Selecting the Tool to Run Sprint•5 minutes
- Step 6: Set Up the Sprint Tool•2 minutes
- Step 5: Select the Tool to Run Sprint•9 minutes
- Summary•3 minutes
In this module, we will focus on the crucial steps involved in starting Sprint 0, including creating a Sprint board and product backlog. You will also learn how to prioritize backlog items and plan for the first Sprint using Azure DevOps. Through practical demos, we’ll guide you through key setup processes to ensure your Scrum framework is off to a solid start.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videos•Total 36 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Step 7: Create a Sprint Board•2 minutes
- Demo: Creating a Sprint Board•6 minutes
- Step 8: Create the Product Backlog•5 minutes
- Demo: Creating the Product Backlog•8 minutes
- Step 9: Prioritize the Product Backlog•2 minutes
- Demo: Prioritizing the Product Backlog•4 minutes
- Step 10: Plan the First Sprint•2 minutes
- Demo: Planning the First Sprint•5 minutes
- Step 4: Summary•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 1•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the core activities required to run a successful Sprint. From planning meetings to backlog estimation and implementation, you will learn how to manage tasks efficiently. Additionally, daily stand-up meetings will be covered to ensure continuous progress, and you'll see practical demonstrations using Azure DevOps for real-world application.
What's included
10 videos
10 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Step 11: Hold the Sprint Planning Meeting•3 minutes
- Demo: Holding the Sprint Planning Meeting•9 minutes
- Step 12: Estimate the Sprint Backlog Items•4 minutes
- Demo: Estimating the Sprint Backlog Items•9 minutes
- Step 13: Implement the Sprint Backlog Items•2 minutes
- Demo: Implementing the Sprint Backlog Items•3 minutes
- Step 14: Hold Daily Stand-Up Meetings•3 minutes
- Demo: Holding the Daily Stand-Up Meeting•6 minutes
- Summary•3 minutes
In this module, we will focus on reviewing Sprint’s performance through both review and retrospective meetings. You’ll learn how to assess what went well and what can be improved, using feedback to enhance future Sprints. Practical demonstrations will show how to conduct these meetings using Azure DevOps, ensuring a smooth, iterative Scrum process.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
7 videos•Total 34 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Step 15: Hold the Sprint Review Meeting•3 minutes
- Demo: Holding the Sprint Review Meeting•13 minutes
- Step 16: Hold the Sprint Retrospective Meeting•3 minutes
- Demo: Holding the Sprint Retrospective Meeting•9 minutes
- Step 17: Repeat the Process Sprint after Sprint•2 minutes
- Summary•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
- Assessment 2•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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