Description

Key Objectives

1. Understand the core principles of Agile and the Scrum framework.
2. Learn to implement Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifacts effectively.
3. Master techniques for backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
4. Develop skills to enhance team collaboration, productivity, and responsiveness to change.
5. Prepare for certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

Hands-On Learning

• Simulated Scrum sprints and ceremonies
• Backlog creation and refinement exercises
• Case studies on successful Agile implementations
• Participants will engage in interactive sessions, case studies, group discussions, and real-world Agile and Hybrid projects.

Who Should Do This Course?

The Agile Scrum Master certification is best suited for:

• Team leads, Project managers, Members of Scrum teams
• Scrum Masters, Product Owners, developers and Agile practitioners
•  Managers of Scrum teams, Teams transitioning to Scrum, and Professionals intending to pursue the Agile Scrum Master certification.

Benefits of the Course

• Gain a strong foundation in Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Enhance team collaboration and project delivery speed.
• Become equipped to lead Agile projects and drive organizational change.

Certification Preparation

The course prepares participants for Agile certifications such as:

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• SAFe® Agilist Certification

Upcoming Classes:

Participants for weekday Session in batches

Participants for weekend Session in batches

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Course Content

1. Introduction to Agile

• What is Agile?
• Agile Manifesto and Principles
• Agile vs. Waterfall (traditional project management)
• Agile Frameworks {Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM), Feature Driven Development (FDD), Crystal}

• Understanding Agile Methodology

2. Overview of Scrum Framework

• Introduction to Scrum
• History and evolution of Scrum
• Scrum as an Agile framework
• Scrum framework structure: Roles, Events, and Artifacts
• Scrum Values (Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage)
• Scrum Theory: Empiricism
• Three pillars of Scrum (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)
• Scrum Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
• Benefits of adopting Scrum in organizations

3. Scrum Roles

• Scrum Master: Responsibilities and servant leadership
• Product Owner: Managing the product backlog and maximizing value
• Development Team: Delivering increments and self-organization

4. Scrum Events

• Sprint (Definition, Timeboxing, and Objectives)
• Sprint Planning: Setting goals and defining tasks
• Daily Scrum (Daily Stand-up) : Progress tracking and communication
• Sprint Review: Delivering and demonstrating increments
• Sprint Retrospective: Continuous improvement
• Understand the purpose and structure of Scrum events.

5. Scrum Artifacts

• Product Backlog: Prioritization and refinement
• Sprint Backlog: Tasks and ownership
• Increment: Definition of Done (DoD) and delivery standards
• Burn-down and Burn-up charts
• Scrum’s key artifacts and how they help in planning and tracking progress

6. User Stories and Backlog Refinement

• Epics, Theme, User stories
• Writing User Stories (INVEST model)
• Acceptance criteria
• Prioritizing Product Backlog Items (MoSCoW method, Value vs. Effort, etc.)
• Estimation techniques: Story points and planning poker
• Product Backlog Refinement
• Kanban boards and burndown charts for tracking progress

7. Scrum Metrics and Reporting

• Understand metrics in Scrum for continuous improvement.
• Velocity
• Cycle Time
• Sprint Burndown and Release Burndown Charts
• Tracking progress
• Definition of Ready
• Definition of Done

8. Scale Scrum for larger organizations or multiple teams

• Scaling frameworks: Scrum of Scrum, SAFe, LeSS
• Cross-functional teams
• Aligning multiple Scrum teams
• Combining Scrum with DevOps and Lean practices
• Overcoming challenges in Agile transformations

9. Agile Project Delivery

• Iterative and incremental development
• Managing changing requirements
• Collaboration with stakeholders

Tools and Resources

• Project Management Tools

  • JIRA: For managing Scrum boards, tracking sprints, and backlog refinement.
  • Confluence: Documentation and knowledge-sharing platform integrated with JIRA.
  • Trello: Visual task management using Kanban-style boards.
  • Asana: For task tracking and team collaboration.
  • Azure DevOps: Supports Agile planning and version control for development teams.

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  . Collaboration and Communication Tools

  • Microsoft Teams: Collaboration with chat, video meetings, and file sharing.
  • Zoom: For virtual Scrum meetings like daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Miro: Online whiteboarding for brainstorming and sprint planning.
  • Slack: Team messaging for real-time communication and integrations.
  • Scrum Guide

What does the training pack contain?

Student workbook

Training slides

Certified and Experienced Trainers

Scrum Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get the 21 PDU’s required for the exam?

Ciel Professionals is an Authorized training partner of Simplilearn International. This course delivers you with the 21 PDU’s needed for your Agile Scrum Master exams.

Can the PDU’s acquired be used for other Certification bodies for professional development unit?

Yes, the 21 PDU’s can be used for your PMI professional development unit and by other Certification bodies.

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