This two-day interactive course will provide an overview of the Scrum framework and prepare attendees to take on the Scrum Master role. During the course, participants will learn about Agile, the foundation of Scrum, as well as the fundamentals associated with the framework including its ceremonies, artifacts, and roles.

Participants will learn these topics through exercises, facilitated discussions, and case studies based on the instructor’s real-world experience in working with Scrum teams.

OBJECTIVES

Through the CSM course you will learn to:

• The principles of Scrum and be able to identify Scrum-appropriate projects
• The various Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifacts
• The responsibilities and the core competencies of an effective Scrum Master
• Best practices on how to build and guide an effective Scrum team
• An understanding of user stories and techniques to prioritize and manage a product backlog
• Ways to communicate Scrum team progress throughout all levels of the organization
• Everything you need to know to pass the 50 question CSM test (exam fee included in the cost of this course)

Upon completion of the course, all students will be eligible to sit for the ScrumMaster Certification exam with the Scrum Alliance. The CSM exam fee is included in the cost of the course. Attendees will also receive a two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, an organization that provides valuable materials and resources exclusively to CSMs.