Certified ScrumMaster®

ScrumMaster Training Outline

Module 1: Introducing Agile Principles

In this module, you will:

• Define Agile values and principles
• Contrast Waterfall and Agile product-development philosophies
• Confront the challenges of adopting Agile
• Learn to set up cross-functional Agile teams

Module 2: Defining the Scrum Framework

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Define the core Scrum framework, team, artifacts, and ceremonies 
• Adapt a traditional business process to Scrum 
• Apply core Scrum values: focus, respect, commitment, openness, and courage 

Module 3: Scrum Roles, Ceremonies, and Artifacts

In this module, you will learn about:

• The three core Scrum roles: ScrumMaster, Product Owner, and Developer
• Core Scrum ceremonies, including holding the Print Planning meeting, hosting the Daily Scrum, leading Sprint Reviews, and more
• Core Scrum artifacts, including the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and the potentially shippable product increment

Module 4: Refining the Product Backlog

In this module, you will learn how to:

• Build, iterate, and continuously refine the Product Backlog
• Develop the Product Vision
• Compare iterative and incremental delivery
• Deconstruct Epics into features and stories
• Release products with minimal marketable features

Module 5: Estimating and Prioritizing Product Backlog Items

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Write user stories with the Connextra format 
• Apply frameworks to focus user stories 
• Develop products with progressive elaboration 
• Define appropriate acceptance criteria 
• Remove user stories when appropriate 

Module 6: ScrumMaster Responsibilities to the Team

In this module, you will learn how to:

• Enforce the Scrum process
• Become an Agile coach for your team
• Continuously improve your team
• Manage and reduce external dependencies
• Adopt best practices for software engineering

Training Prerequisites

None.