035055SE - Agile Scrum Master (with assignment workshop)

Overview

Duration: 4.0 days

EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is a certification that validates a professional’s blended knowledge in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices. Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach the goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint.

This four day Agile Scrum Master with the assignment workshop course is designed to illustrate this best practice project management approach and give candidates an understanding of Agile as it should be managed within projects. Within project environments there will always be times where there is uncertainty and high volumes of change, and these should managed effectively.

EXIN Agile Scrum Master is a certification that looks to confirm both skills and knowledge of the Agile framework and Scrum methodology.

Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach a goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint. This certification focuses on adopting Agile or Scrum in the workplace and taking on the role of Scrum Master.

Objectives

This four day course leads to the Agile Scrum Master certification. During the course delegates will get the opportunity to prepare for the exam and utilise our extensive database of practice questions. This course is a hands on workshop based course, with the requirement to deliver and be assessed on practical assignments during the course, topics included in this course are:

• Agile way of thinking
• Scrum master role
• Agile estimates, planning, monitoring and control
• Managing complex projects
• Adopting Agile
• Preparation for the examination

Content

Module 1 – Course Overview and Introduction
Module 2 – The Agile Way of Thinking
Module 3 – The Scrum Master Role
Module 4 – Estimating, Planning, Monitoring and Control
Module 5 – Complex Projects
Module 6 – Adopting Agile
Module 7 – Scrum Master Practical Assignments
Module 8 – Practice Agile Scrum Master Exam
Module 9 – Agile Scrum Glossary

Audience

Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in Project Management. The Agile Scrum Master would suit candidates working in the following professions or areas:

• Project Management
• Software development
• IT Service Management
• Business Management

This qualification is aimed at anyone working within a project management environment that has responsibilities for working within a project team or conducting project related activities across the organisation.

The above list is a suggestion only; individuals may wish to attend based on their own career aspirations, personal goals or objectives. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs.

Prerequisites

There are no direct prerequisites for the Master exams itself, however, there is a requirement to deliver marked assignments* during the course to achieve the Master certification.

* The Masters portion of the course can be delivered with the assignments (for certification) or without for the course to be taught with a knowledge only focus.

Certification

This course is not associated with any Certification.