The Scrum Master has a specific role within the Scrum framework as the person tasked with maintaining a productive working environment for the development team. They must also organise resources and coordinate the team according to strength and skill set.
This Scrum Master Online Training Course provides a strong understanding of Scrum principles and prepares candidates for an exam to earn Scrum Master certification. The course covers Scrum values, practices and applications, as well as how to use this knowledge to lead Scrum projects.
Scrum Master Course
Module 1: Introduction to Lean, Agile, and Scrum
- What is Agile?
- The Origin of Agile
- The Agile Manifesto
- The Values of Agile
- Scrum Overview
- The History of Scrum
- The Differences between Agile and Scrum
- Agile Project Testing Principles
- The Focus of Lean
- The Origins of Lean
- Lean in a Nutshell
- The Lean Temple
- The Lean Principles
- Lean vs Agile
Module 2: Overview of Scrum
- Key Features of Agile
- Key Features of Scrum
- Sprints
- The Deming Cycle
- Attributes of Scrum
- Key Activities
- Quality and its Importance
- A Kaizen Mindset
- Incorporating Kaizen
Module 3: Scrum Artefacts
- Product Backlog
- Resource Requirements
- User Stories
- INVEST
- Burndown Charts and Scrum Boards
Module 4: Sprints and the Scrum Framework
- Sprints
- Sprint Planning
- What is MoSCoW
- The MoSCoW Rules
- Managing the Sprint Backlog
- Tracking Progress
- The Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Cancelling a Sprint
Module 5: Roles and Responsibilities
- Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum
- Product Owner
- The Development Team
Module 6: The Scrum Master
- Scrum Master Overview
- Scrum Master and the Product Owner
- Scrum Master and the Development Team
- Scrum Master and the Organisation
Module 7: Facilitation, Coaching, and Servant Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Servant Leadership and the Scrum Master
- Developing Cohesiveness
- Group Loyalty and Trust
- Group Communication
- Belbin Types and Roles
- Team Development
- Tackling the Learning Dip
- Handling Difficult People and Situations
- Managing Conflict and Moving Forward
- Dealing with Someone Else’s Emotions
- Presenting Clear Messages
- Written Communication
- Active Listening Skills
- Motivation
- The Humanistic Approach
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Module 8: Collaborate Decision Making
- Decision-Making Theories
- The Decision-Making Process
- Tools and Techniques
- Group Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Questioning Techniques
- Inclusive Decision Making (Weighting, Criteria, Pugh Matrix)
- Priority Tasks
Module 9: Scaling and Adaptation
- Scaling for Projects
- Dealing with Change
- Dealing with Risk
- Monitoring a Project
- Choosing the Right Metrics
- Process Measurement Points
- Criteria for Good Measures
- Value Streams
- Building a VSM
- Scaled Scrum and Practices
- Descaling
- Scrumble
Does this course include exams?
This Scrum Master Online Training Course includes the exam.
Who provides this course?
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What support do you offer?
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Exam Structure
- Multiple Choice
- 35 questions
- 1 hour duration
- 60% pass mark