Scrum Master Accredited Certification™
Location: Virtual / Online
Price: £500 (This price includes VAT)
Course Duration: 3 Days
Accreditation Body: International Scrum Institute™
About This Course:
Welcome to our comprehensive Scrum Master course, where we embark on a transformative journey to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic world of agile project management. This course is meticulously designed for individuals aspiring to become adept Scrum Masters or those looking to enhance their existing expertise. Our training program goes beyond theoretical concepts, immersing you in real-world scenarios and practical applications, ensuring a hands-on learning experience that prepares you for the challenges of leading agile teams.
Throughout the course, you'll delve into the core principles of Scrum, master the art of facilitating effective Scrum events, and learn how to foster collaboration and communication within your team. Our seasoned instructors bring a wealth of industry experience, providing valuable insights and best practices to guide you on your Scrum Master journey. Whether you're a project manager, developer, or business analyst, this course will empower you with the skills to navigate the complexities of agile development and excel as a facilitator of high-performing Scrum teams. Join us, and let's embark together on the path to becoming a proficient and confident Scrum Master.
Assessment & Certification Process
The overall process of Your Scrum Master Accredited Certification™ Program with the International Scrum Institute is as simple and fast as the following:
Register Online for your Scrum Master Accredited Certification™ Program.
They will send your Exam Access Code instantly Online after Registration.
Take your Online Test Exam anywhere and anytime you want, and answer 50 multiple-choice questions.
Get your Lifetime and Worldwide valid Scrum Master Accredited Certification™ instantly after you pass your Exam.
Course Topics
Introduction to Scrum:
Overview of Agile principles
Origins and foundations of Scrum
Scrum values and principles
Roles and Responsibilities:
In-depth understanding of the Scrum Master role
Exploring the roles of the Product Owner and Development Team
Collaboration and communication within the Scrum Team
Scrum Framework:
Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, and Retrospective
Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
Definition of Done and its importance
Facilitation Skills:
Techniques for facilitating Scrum events effectively
Handling challenging situations during events
Encouraging participation and collaboration
Agile Estimation and Planning:
Techniques for backlog refinement and user story estimation
Sprint Planning and creating a realistic Sprint Goal
Understanding and managing dependencies
Continuous Improvement:
Implementing and leading retrospectives
Strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Utilising feedback to enhance team performance
Agile Metrics and Reporting:
Key metrics for measuring team performance
Reporting progress to stakeholders
Balancing the need for metrics with agile values
Scaling Scrum:
Introduction to scaling frameworks (e.g., Scrum at Scale, LeSS)
Managing multiple Scrum teams and dependencies
Challenges and best practices in scaling Scrum
Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics:
Recognising and addressing conflicts within the team
Techniques for building and maintaining a high-performing team
Strategies for fostering a positive team culture
Agile Leadership and Change Management:
Leadership skills for the Scrum Master
Navigating organisational change
Influencing a culture of agility within the broader organisation.
What Is The Role of a Scrum Master?
Servant Leadership: The Scrum Master embodies the principle of servant leadership, prioritizing the needs of the Scrum team above their own. They support the team in achieving their goals, remove obstacles, and facilitate an environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.
Facilitation of Scrum Events: The Scrum Master is responsible for orchestrating key Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. They ensure that these events are conducted effectively, fostering communication, transparency, and alignment within the team.
Obstacle Removal: An essential aspect of the Scrum Master's role is to identify and eliminate impediments that hinder the team's progress. This involves working closely with team members and stakeholders to address challenges related to processes, tools, or interpersonal dynamics, thereby enabling the team to deliver value more efficiently.
Promotion of Agile Principles: The Scrum Master acts as a champion for agile principles and values, both within the Scrum team and the broader organization. They advocate for the adoption of agile practices, influencing a cultural shift towards collaboration, adaptability, and a focus on delivering customer value.
Coaching and Mentoring: Scrum Masters provide guidance and mentorship to team members, product owners, and stakeholders. They assist in understanding and applying Scrum practices, ensuring everyone involved in the project has a shared understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the Scrum framework.
Continuous Improvement: The Scrum Master fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Through regular retrospectives and feedback loops, they encourage the team to reflect on their processes and performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for aspiring Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Product Owners, developers, Testers, and anyone involved in agile project management seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum principles and practices to lead and facilitate agile teams effectively.
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Exam & Certification Price: $69 (Not included in course price)
Certification Exam: Yes
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND TRAINING SESSIONS.
You can re-take the exam for FREE (up to 10 times) if you fail on your first attempt.
We offer flexible training dates to suit your schedule.
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About The International Scrum Institute™
International Scrum Institute is the Leading Independent Training, Certification, and Accreditation Institute that helps Companies and Professionals get accredited with worldwide renowned and recognised Scrum Certifications and prove their competence in the Scrum Domain.
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