Course Outline

Module 1 – Agile and Scrum

• Agile, what is it?
• Scrum
• Other Agile methodologies

Module 2 – Scrum essentials

• Roles
• Rituals
• Time-boxing

Module 3 – How to

• Methods
• Practices

Module 4 – Backlog

• Product backlog
• Sprint backlog
• Stories

Module 5 – Advanced concepts

• Large and complex projects
• Distributed teams

Module 6 – Planning

• Sprint Planning
• Release planning
• Estimations

Module 7 – Monitoring

• Metrics
• Charts
• Information Radiators

Benefits of Taking This Course:

The course is designed as an introduction to the core topics associated with Agile and Scrum. Specifically, by the end of this course, participants will understand:

• Concepts of Agile and Scrum including the “Agile way of thinking”
• Scrum practices including roles, events, the importance of backlog and the definition of done
• Scrum planning and estimation
• Monitoring of Scrum projects including Burn-down charts, Kanban boards and Information Radiators
• Advanced Scrum concepts including applying Scrum in large, complex projects and within distributed teams
• How to create an Agile workspace

Learning Objectives

Primary

• Professionals working (or beginning to work) in Agile environments
• Project managers
• Software developers

Secondary

• IT Service Management Professionals
• Business managers
• Professionals interested in developments in IT and Project Management

Exam Details

Type: Online Exam having Forty (40) multiple choice. Each question will have 4 options, one of which is right carrying 1 mark.

 Duration: 60 minutes. Candidates sitting the examination in a language other than their native language have a maximum of 90 minutes.

 Pass Score: 65% (26 0f 40)