Agile & Scrum
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
The essential Scrum Master course.
2 daysAdvanced6 modulesCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)
About this course
The essential Scrum Master course. Over two days you will learn the Scrum framework in depth, the responsibilities of each role, how to run every event well and the core skills of a servant leader, then qualify for the CSM certification.
Curriculum
6 modules
- Understand Agile principles and values
- Explore the difference between empirical and defined processes
- Learn how Scrum supports product vs. project-based work
- Scrum theory, values, and transparency
- Understanding the Definition of Done
- Overview of the Sprint and Increment
- Product Owner: backlog management, stakeholder communication
- ScrumMaster: coaching, facilitation, removing impediments
- Development Team: cross-functionality, self-organization
- Sprint Planning: defining goals and selecting backlog items
- Daily Scrum: improving transparency and focus
- Sprint Review: demonstrating work and gathering feedback
- Sprint Retrospective: continuous improvement for the next Sprint
- Product Backlog: evolving list of prioritized work
- Sprint Backlog: short-term commitment to deliverables
- Potentially Releasable Product Increment: usable, shippable output
- Agile facilitation and conflict resolution
- Supporting product owners and development teams
- Promoting Scrum adoption at the organizational level
Who it's for
Aspiring Scrum Masters, project managers moving to Agile, team leads and anyone who will support a Scrum team.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
Prepares for
Part of these Alalamia diplomas
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