Scrum Master Certification Prep Course
The British Academy for Training and Development Scrum Master Certification Prep Course. The Scrum Master Certification Prep Course establishes an excellent foundation in Agile, which is concentrated on the Scrum framework and its applications in project management. Attendees will fully understand Scrum roles like Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team, as well as how they cooperate to deliver high-value products. The course reviews the entire Scrum lifecycle, starting from Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum (Stand-up meetings), Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective to measure and safeguard continuous improvement. It also teaches the basis of creating and managing the Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog while effectively defining and using a Definition of Done (DoD). Attendees will be equipped to exercise servant leadership after learning how to remove obstacles for the team while fostering collaboration and self-organisation. They pencil Agile estimation, velocity tracking, burndown charts, and empirical process control to watch, assess, and improve team performance. Another topic is Agile coaching, Scrum artifacts, Scrum events, and Scrum values, which prepare the practitioner for real-life challenges. By the end of the course, the participants will be well-prepared to sit for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) exam and will be able to lead Agile teams with authority.
Overview
Course Objectives
Objectives:
The most important objective of this course is to offer attendees with a comprehensive and practical guide towards becoming a successful certified Scrum Master understanding Agile principles and gearing up for leading Scrum teams while preparing the mind for writing the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) exam.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
Progress Managers And Team LeadersSoftware Developers and EngineersBusiness AnalystsProduct OwnersProfessionals in Organizations Between Agile EnvironmentsAny Students Preparing for the Scrum Master Certification.
Course Outline
Introduction to Agile and Scrum
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Agile manifesto and principles
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Differences between Agile and traditional methodologies
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Overview of Scrum framework
Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
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Role of the Scrum Master
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Role of the Product Owner
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Role of the Development Team
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Interactions and collaboration between roles
Scrum Events
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Sprint Planning
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Daily Scrum (Stand-up meetings)
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Sprint Review
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Sprint Retrospective
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Timeboxing and purpose of each event
Scrum Artifacts
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Product Backlog
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Sprint Backlog
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Increment
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Definition of Done (DoD)
Agile Planning and Estimation
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User Stories and Story Points
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Planning Poker
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Agile Estimation Techniques
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Using velocity to plan Sprints
Scrum Values and Principles
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Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage
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Embedding values into daily team behaviour
Servant Leadership and Team Facilitation
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Characteristics of a Servant Leader
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Conflict resolution and team motivation
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Removing impediments and fostering self-organization
Monitoring Progress and Metrics
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Burndown and burnup charts
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Empirical process control
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Sprint review metrics and reporting tools
Scrum Master as a Coach and Facilitator
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Coaching Agile teams
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Building high-performing teams
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Supporting organizational Agile transformation
Exam Preparation for Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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Key concepts and practice questions
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Tips for passing the certification exam
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Common pitfalls and exam strategies
Schedule & Fees
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