Course Summary
Learn the basics of Scrum methodology and become a Certified Scrum Master with this introductory course. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful Scrum team and manage complex projects.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles and values of Scrum methodology
- Learn how to effectively lead a Scrum team
- Acquire the tools and techniques needed to manage complex projects
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Become a Certified Scrum Master
- Lead successful Scrum teams
- Manage complex projects effectively
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of project management
- Willingness to learn Scrum methodology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Assignments
Similar Courses
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum Fundamentals
- Advanced Scrum Master
Related Education Paths
- Agile Project Management Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
- Certified Agile Coach Certification (CAC)
Notable People in This Field
- Ken Schwaber
- Mike Cohn
- Ron Jeffries
Related Books
Description
This course is designed to help Scrum beginners learn the foundational knowledge to become proficient with Agile Scrum. Throughout the course, learners will explore Agile methodologies and benefits of building incrementally. They will also learn about the roles within Scrum teams, events that happen during a Sprint, Agile artifacts, and the Definition of Done for a Sprint.
Knowledge
- How to differentiate between Waterfall and Agile
- Managing tasks and events within a Sprint
- Scrum terminology and roles
Outline
- Welcome to the Certified Scrum Master courses
- Certified Scrum Master Introduction and Curriculum
- Welcome to this Course
- Agile and Scrum Basics
- Module Introduction
- Agile Methodologies
- Agile Manifesto Values
- Agile Manifesto Principles
- Agile Economics
- Agile versus Waterfall
- More Agile Manifesto Concepts
- Agile Myths and Benefits
- Scrum, Lean, XP, and DevOps
- Agile Manifesto Values
- Agile Manifesto Principles
- Agile Economics
- Practice Review
- Module 2 Quiz
- Agile Basics and Roles
- Module Introduction
- Scrum Pillars and Values
- Scrum Roles
- Scrum Terminology
- Scrum Teams
- Scrum Team - Roles
- Roles - The Scrum Master
- Scrum Master Behavior, Facilitation, and Duties
- Roles - The Product Owner
- User Stories
- Task Management
- Scrum Master and Strong Questions
- Scrum and Agile Terminology
- The Scrum Team
- The Scrum Master
- The Product Owner
- Assignment - Begin Writing User Stories
- Practice Quiz
- Module 3 Review
- Scrum Events: the Sprint, Vision, Planning, Review, and Retrospective
- The Sprint
- The Vision Meeting and Product Backlog
- The Sprint Planning Meeting
- The Daily Stand-Up and Backlog Refinement
- The Sprint Review and Retrospective Meetings
- The Sprint Calendar
- The Sprint
- The Product Vision or Epic Meeting
- Assignment: Build a Sprint Backlog/ Sprint Plan
- The Sprint Planning Meeting
- Daily Standup Meeting and Backlog Refinement
- The Sprint Review Meeting
- Module 4 Review
- Agile Artifacts: Vision, Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Product Increment
- Sprint Artifacts
- The Product Increment and Vision
- Backlogs: Product, Release, and Sprint
- Story Points
- The Definition of Done (DoD)
- The Product Increment and Product Vision
- The Product, Sprint and Release Backlogs
- Story Points
- Assignment: Estimate the Stories in the Sprint Backlog or Sprint Plan
- The Definition of Done
- Assigment: Definition of Done
- Practice Review
- Module 5 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the essentials of Scrum and become a certified Scrum Master with this comprehensive course. Learners praise the engaging instructors and hands-on activities that make learning Scrum easy and enjoyable.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging instructors and hands-on activitiesPros from User Reviews
- Interactive and practical approach to learning Scrum
- Great course for beginners with no prior knowledge of Scrum
- Excellent preparation for the Certified Scrum Master exam
Cons from User Reviews
- Some learners found the course content to be too basic
- Limited real-world examples provided in the course
- Not enough emphasis on how to apply Scrum in different industries