Agile scrum master certification
Learn and implement scrum methodology with confidence. Help your team sprint, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering value to customers.
Main concepts
- Scrum framework
- Scrum roles
- Scrum events
- Scrum artifacts
- Definition of Done
- Tracking progress
- Reporting
Learning format
Courses are run in group workshop format, typically over two or three days, for a total of 15 hours.
There is some homework that you can apply in your existing job, or on a project you are a part of.
Sprint in your career with agile scrum master certification. You will learn the fundamentals of scrum methodology, which helps teams deliver value to customers faster and with fewer obstacles. Scrum is a popular framework for agile project management, and is used by many companies to improve team collaboration and productivity.
What you’ll learn
The comprehensive syllabus
- Module 1: Introduction to Scrum and Agile methodologies
- Module 2: Scrum roles – Product Owner, ScrumMaster, and Development Team
- Module 3: Scrum events – Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
- Module 4: Scrum artifacts – Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
- Module 5: Definition of Done, tracking progress, and reporting
- Module 6: Scaling Scrum and dealing with complex projects
- Module 7: Scrum values and principles in organizational contexts
- Module 8: Exam preparation strategies, sample questions, and test-taking tips
Course duration & structure
- Length: Two or three days
- Time commitment: 15 hours
- Format: Interactive seminar with mix of assignments on your own projects
Enrollment requirements
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Agile principles (see the free guide)
- Materials needed: No special materials required
Expert articles & instructor connections
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Local training
Learn from experienced scrum professionals in-person, each dedicated to helping you learn and implement scrum methodology.
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Additional course features
- Take-away assignments: Implement Scrum principles in your own projects or workplace
- Progress tracking: Monitor your understanding and readiness for the exam
- Certification of completion: Receive a certificate of completion to add to your professional portfolio
Government rules
We have looked and not found any governments rules at the federal, state or local level in North America that dictate a specific brand of agile/scrum training that is required or specify course contents.
Several government agencies have spelled out their own thoughts on agile/scrum methodology and here are our favorite:
- US Government Services Administration: Agile DevSecOpts
- California Department of Technology: Agile Tools and Techniques
- 18F: Agile Approach
And this agile scrum master training is compatible with all of them.
Example career paths
We found a few direct hire job roles to share with you. This are full time and exclude consulting and other roles where you would be working with an intermediary.
Also we are looking to show you jobs that are representative of online / hybrid and in-person jobs in different locations.
Fora Financial (small business lending)
Product owner
USD 105k to 130k, benefits
New York, hybrid remote
Partner with scrum master, work with CTO, 5 years experience with product role
Travelers (insurance)
Senior scrum master
USD 102k to 168k, benefits
Connecticut, hybrid remote
Three years experience with project management, familiarity with scrum principles
Raytheon (weapons)
Principal systems engineer
USD 94k to 196k, benefits
Colorado, on-site
TS/SCI security clearance, agile scrum master certification, 8 years programming experience
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