(CSM®) CERTIFIED SCRUMMASTER®
Whether you want to serve as a scrum master, are adopting scrum, or just need the tools to be more agile, our Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) course is the right place to start. You’ll gain a solid understanding of scrum and learn practical ways to apply it on your team and throughout your organization. Considered the gold standard of certification, Certified ScrumMaster is an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Description
Are you ready to embark on a journey towards becoming a proficient Scrum Master and leading your teams to success in agile projects? Welcome to the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class. This immersive program is meticulously designed to equip aspiring Scrum Masters like you with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in the dynamic world of agile software development.
Certified ScrumMaster is the perfect starting point for individuals aspiring to thrive in the role of a Scrum Master.
Here's what you can expect from this class:
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Foundational Agile Principles: Dive deep into the core principles of Agile and Scrum frameworks, understanding their significance in fostering collaboration, adaptability, and iterative development. Learn how to apply Scrum values, roles, and ceremonies to guide your team towards success.
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Mastering Scrum Practices: Gain practical insights into the Scrum framework, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Discover how to facilitate these ceremonies effectively, ensuring team engagement, transparency, and accountability throughout the sprint cycle.
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Servant Leadership Skills: Embrace the role of a servant leader and learn how to support and empower your team members to achieve their goals. Explore techniques for removing impediments, facilitating collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team.
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Effective Communication and Collaboration: Enhance your communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster a culture of trust and transparency. Learn how to facilitate productive discussions, manage conflicts, and align stakeholders' expectations to drive project success.
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Earn Your Certification: By completing the Certified ScrumMaster class, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to pass the Scrum Alliance's Certified ScrumMaster exam. Earn your certification and validate your proficiency as a Scrum Master, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in agile organizations.
Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey towards becoming a Certified ScrumMaster and unlocking a world of opportunities in agile software development. Join us on this transformative journey and become a catalyst for success in your organization. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering Scrum and leading your teams to greatness.
A. Prerequisites
Internet Access is the only requirement for this class.
B. Who Should Attend
- SCRUM MASTERS
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
- BUSINESS ANALYSTS
- PROJECT MANAGERS
- NEW SCRUM TEAM MEMBERS
Anyone new to the agile way of work will find value from the concepts covered in the CSM course. Scrum is applicable across industries and potentially cross-functional teams, so marketers, data scientists, HR representatives, and other professionals looking for a better way to solve complex problems are encouraged to attend.
C. Learning Objectives
Students attending a CSM offering should expect that each Learning Objective identified in this document will be covered. Students should also expect that the Scrum Foundations Learning Objectives are covered either before or during the offering.
The Scrum Team
1.1 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Scrum Team.
1.2 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Scrum Master.
1.3 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Developers.
1.4 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Product Owner.
1.5 discuss at least two reasons why the Product Owner is a single person and neither a group nor a committee.
1.6 discuss how and why the Product Owner maintains authority over the Product Backlog while working collaboratively with Developers and stakeholders.
Scrum Events and Activities
1.7 identify at least one example of how a Scrum Team could inspect and adapt to increase transparency at each of the Scrum events.
1.8 perform a Sprint Planning.
1.9 perform a Sprint Review.
1.10 perform a Sprint Retrospective.
1.11 describe at least three possible effects of skipping the Sprint Retrospective.
1.12 explain how Developers conduct a Daily Scrum.
1.13 discuss at least three ways the Daily Scrum differs from a status meeting and why the various constraints exist to support the Developers.
1.14 explain under what conditions a Sprint could be terminated prematurely.
1.15 explain at least three advantages of a strong Definition of Done.
1.16 outline at least one way to create a Definition of Done.
Scrum Master Core Competencies
2.1 describe at least three situations in which the Scrum Master could serve the needs of the Scrum Team or organization through facilitation.
2.2 demonstrate at least three techniques for facilitating group decision making.
2.3 discuss how facilitating, teaching, mentoring, and coaching are different.
Service to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and Organization
3.1 describe three scenarios where the Scrum Master acts as a leader for the Scrum Team.
3.2 explain the impact of accumulating technical debt.
3.3 list at least three development practices that could help their Scrum Team deliver a high-quality Increment and reduce technical debt each Sprint.
3.4 explain at least three ways the Scrum Master could support the Product Owner.
3.5 describe at least three organizational impediments that can affect Scrum Teams.
3.6 discuss at least two ways that the Scrum Master assists the Scrum Team with impediments.
3.7 apply at least one technique that could help resolve an impediment.
3.8 summarize at least one organizational design change caused by adopting Scrum.
3.9 discuss why Scrum does not have a project manager.
D. Benefits
As a Certified ScrumMaster, you have the opportunity to:
Demonstrate your knowledge through the gold standard of agile certification.
Guide your team to effectively use Scrum and understand why Scrum values are so important.
Increase career opportunities and expand your professional community.
Improve leadership skills and influence organizational change.
E. Takeaways
- Easy-to-use reminders of Scrum
- Downloadable class manual
- Digital copy of the Braintrust book Scrum for the Rest of Us
- 16 SEUs/16 PDUs
- Two-year membership to the Scrum Alliance