Course Overview
EXIN Agile Scrum Master is a certification that looks to confirm both skills and knowledge of the Agile framework and Scrum methodology. Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach a goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint. The scrum master is a facilitator for an agile development team. Scrum is a methodology that allows a team to self-organize and make changes quickly, in accordance with agile principles. The scrum master manages the process for how information is exchanged.
This agile scrum master certification focuses on adopting Agile or Scrum in the workplace and taking on the role of Scrum Master.
Description
Course Outline
Agile
- An Overview of Agile
- Why Agile?
- Significance of Agile
- Agile Manifesto
- Various Principles in Agile
- Agile Frameworks
- Project Management: The Changing Scenario
- Agile: Traditional Approach
- Agile Facts and Figures
- Agile: Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Control
- Agile on Complex Projects
Agile Planning , Estimation & Analysis
- Understanding Agile Planning
- Understanding Agile Monitoring and Adapting
- Task/Kaban Boards
- What is Timeboxing?
- Planning: Iteration and Release Planning
- WIP Limits
- Burn Down/Up Charts
- Understanding Cumulative Flow Diagrams
- Defining Process Tailoring
- Variance and Trend Analysis
Agile Communication ,Soft skills and product quality
- Agile Communication
- Understanding Information Radiator
- Agile Tooling
- Osmotic Communications
- Two-way Communication
- Daily Stand-Ups
- Active Listening
Risk Management
- What is Risk Management?
- Risk-Adjusted Backlog
- Risk Based and Architectural Spike
- Earned Value Management(EVM)
- Value Stream Mapping
- Value Based Prioritization
- Customer-Valued Prioritization
- Minimal Viable Product
Scrum
- An Overview of Scrum
- Features of Scrum
- Product Owner
- Planning Poker
- What is Sprint
- Scrum Master
- Manager in Scrum
- Scrum Pre-planning meeting
- Sprint Calendar
Scrum Metrics, Planning & Estimation
- Iterations
- Business Value Delivered
- Velocity
- BurnDown
- Code Coverage and Pairing
- Release Planning
- Velocity and Historical Data
- Planning a Release in Scrum
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Scrum
- Best Practices in Scrum
- Proficient in Scrum terminologies and their applications
- Ready to facilitate daily scrums, user stories, sprint planning, and sprint reviews
- Capable of producing the different Scrum artifacts including the product backlog, sprint backlog, finished deliverables, and definition of done
- Equipped to implement distributed Scrum over teams spread across geographies
- Prepared for a Scrum Master role with any Scrum implementing organization
- Prepared to setup and handle projects on a JIRA cloud site
- Prepared to pass the EXIN Agile Scrum Master exam on your first attempt
Target Group
The Agile Scrum Master certification course is best suited for:
- Team Leaders
- Project Managers
- Members of Scrum teams such as developers, Scrum Masters, and product owners
- Managers of Scrum teams
- Teams transitioning to Scrum
- Professionals intending to pursue the Scrum Master certification
Pre-requisite
- There are no particular eligibility criteria for the Agile Scrum Master course; it is suited for any professional aspiring to a career in 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)
