The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course
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The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course
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Master the Scrum framework and prepare for your Scrum Master certification exam.
Gain expertise in Scrum team roles and responsibilities, including the Product Owner and Scrum Master.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of Scrum events, including Sprint Planning and Retrospectives.
Learn how to scale Scrum and apply it to large, complex projects with multiple teams.
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There are 9 modules in this course
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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. In this comprehensive course, you will gain a solid foundation in Scrum and Agile principles, along with the preparation necessary to become a certified Scrum Master. By the end, you will understand key concepts such as Scrum events, roles, accountabilities, and artifacts. Additionally, you will dive deep into the Scrum Masterβs role, ensuring youβre equipped with practical skills and insights to apply Scrum in real-world settings. The course will guide you through the intricacies of Scrum, from its origins to the latest advancements, with a special emphasis on real-life scenarios and practical applications. As you progress, youβll gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum Team accountabilities, including the critical roles of the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master. You'll also explore Scrum events, ensuring you understand the significance of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. The course also offers practical examples and case studies to solidify your learning, providing you with the tools to navigate complex scenarios within Agile teams. This course is ideal for aspiring Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and anyone involved in the Agile transformation of their organization. It covers both foundational and advanced topics and prepares you for the Scrum Master certification exam. Whether you are new to Scrum or looking to refresh your skills, this course will help you develop a deep, practical understanding of Scrum practices.
In this module, we will introduce the course and its contents, helping you understand what to expect and how to navigate through the learning materials. You will get a warm welcome and an overview of the certification preparation process.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 videoβ’Total 2 minutes
- Welcome to Scrum Power β Foundation in Scrum and Certification Preparationβ’2 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will examine the state of project management before Agile, discussing the Waterfall model and its constraints. Additionally, we will explore the evolution and need for the Agile approach.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 8 minutes
- Learning Objectives: The World Before Agile and Scrumβ’0 minutes
- The Waterfall Modelβ’5 minutes
- The Birth of Agileβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- The World Before Agile and Scrum - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce Scrum as a methodology, covering its foundational theory and principles. We will also explore the importance of empirical process control and its application within the Scrum framework.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 15 minutes
- Learning Objectives: Introduction to Scrumβ’0 minutes
- Scrum Theory and Scrum Skeletonβ’5 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Introduction to Scrum Theoryβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Empirical Process Control Theoryβ’5 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Importance of Scrum Eventsβ’2 minutes
- Summary - Scrum Theoryβ’0 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Introducing Scrum - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will dive deep into the accountabilities of Scrum team members, focusing on the roles of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers. Weβll explore how they collaborate to ensure successful Scrum events and product delivery.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videosβ’Total 18 minutes
- Learning Objectives: Scrum Team Accountabilitiesβ’0 minutes
- Scrum Team Accountabilitiesβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Scrum Teamβ’2 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Incrementβ’2 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Product Ownerβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Developersβ’2 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Scrum Masterβ’5 minutes
- Summary - Scrum Team Accountabilitiesβ’0 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Scrum Team Accountabilities - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on the various Scrum events, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. You'll understand their significance and how they ensure continuous improvement and transparency within the Scrum team.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Learning Objectives: Scrum Eventsβ’0 minutes
- Scrum Events (Timeboxes)β’5 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: About Scrum Eventsβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Compulsory Eventsβ’4 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Sprint Planningβ’6 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Daily Scrumβ’4 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospectiveβ’3 minutes
- Summary - Scrum Eventsβ’0 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Scrum Events - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will examine the essential Scrum artifacts, exploring how they contribute to successful Scrum execution. You will also learn about artifact transparency and how it ensures clarity and accountability within the Scrum process.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videosβ’Total 27 minutes
- Learning Objectives: Scrum Artifactsβ’0 minutes
- Scrum Artifactsβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Artifacts Introductionβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Product Backlog Refinementβ’4 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Prioritizing the Backlogβ’4 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: The Sprint Backlogβ’3 minutes
- Summary - Scrum Artifactsβ’0 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Artifact Transparencyβ’4 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Definition of Doneβ’3 minutes
- Coaching and Exam Prep: Definition of Done for Multiple Teamsβ’2 minutes
- Summary - Artifact Transparencyβ’0 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Scrum Artifacts - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce the concept of scaling Scrum and explore various approaches to applying Scrum across multiple teams, ensuring consistency and efficiency at scale.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 video
- Learning Objectives: Scaling Scrumβ’0 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Scaling Scrum - Download Supporting Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will wrap up the course with a final summary and guide you on how to obtain Scrum certification. You will also get tips on how to prepare effectively for the exam and access additional resources.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 8 minutes
- Learning Objectives: Final Wordsβ’0 minutes
- Final Words and Summaryβ’5 minutes
- How to Get Scrum Certified?β’3 minutes
- Open Assessment and Certificationβ’0 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Final Words and Certification - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will provide practical examples and case studies to reinforce your learning. Youβll gain insights into Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, and managing common Scrum Master challenges through real-life situations.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 13 minutes
- Sprint Planning Topic 1 - From the Course Scrum Step by Step with Examplesβ’1 minute
- Sprint Planning Topic 2 - From the Course Scrum Step by Step with Examplesβ’1 minute
- Sprint Planning Topic 3 - From the Course Scrum Step by Step with Examplesβ’1 minute
- Case Study: Stand Up Versus Sprint Review - From the Course Scrum Master Case Studiesβ’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
- Practical Examples and Case Study - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
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