Duration: 2 Days

Description

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Course provides an in-depth exploration of the Scrum Framework, equipping participants with the knowledge and understanding required to effectively serve as a Scrum Master. Based on the latest Scrum Guide, this immersive course goes beyond theory to cover the principles and empirical process control that underpin Scrum. Participants will learn how to facilitate Scrum events, coach development teams and Product Owners, help resolve impediments, and generally promote and support Scrum within their organization. Through a combination of interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and focused discussions, attendees will develop the practical skills necessary to foster high-performing, self-organizing teams and guide their organizations on their Agile journey. The course is specifically designed to prepare participants for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment by Scrum.org.

Audience

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to become a Scrum Master or who is already acting as one. It is also highly beneficial for team leads, project managers, development managers, Agile coaches, Product Owners, and anyone who is involved in product delivery using the Scrum Framework.

Objectives

  • Articulate the core concepts of the Agile Manifesto and the principles of Scrum
  • Understand the theory and empiricism that underpin the Scrum Framework
  • Comprehend the purpose and mechanics of all Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Team (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers)
  • Explain the purpose and importance of Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and their commitment (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done)
  • Master the stance of a servant leader as a Scrum Master and apply coaching and facilitation techniques
  • Identify and address impediments that hinder team progress
  • Understand how to help the Product Owner manage the Product Backlog effectively
  • Recognize ways to help the organization understand and implement Scrum
  • Prepare confidently for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment by Scrum.org

Prerequisites

Participants should have a solid understanding of Agile and Scrum relating to a development environment.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Scrum and Agile

    Module 2: The Scrum Framework: Roles, Events and Artifacts

      Module 3: The Scrum Master: A Servant Leader

        Module 4: Done and Delivering Value

          Module 5: Scrum In Practice and Continuous Improvement

            Module 6: PSM 1 Certification Prep