This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to succeed as a Scrum Master in Agile environments. Through a structured exploration of Agile principles, Scrum roles, artifacts, and values, participants will identify foundational concepts, apply Scrum processes, and evaluate team dynamics and continuous improvement practices.

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This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts of Agile and Scrum, emphasizing the historical background, guiding values and principles, and key differences from traditional project management approaches. Learners explore the Agile Manifesto, Scrum principles, empirical process control, self-organizing teams, and collaborative practices. Through a comparison of frameworks and benefits, the module establishes a clear understanding of why Scrum has become a preferred methodology in modern project environments.
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This module provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum’s core process phases, its roots within the broader Agile methodology, and the essential roles that enable Scrum to function effectively. Learners will gain practical insights into how Scrum phases—such as initiation, planning, implementation, and release—are executed and evaluated. It also highlights the evolution of Scrum, its guiding aspects like business justification and quality, and clearly defines the responsibilities and authorities of each key role including the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team. By the end of the module, learners will understand how these roles and processes collaboratively contribute to delivering high-value, adaptive solutions.
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This module focuses on the dynamic execution phase of the Scrum framework, emphasizing the management of risk, the structure and flow of sprint planning and execution, and the key artifacts that drive transparency and progress tracking. Learners will explore how Scrum addresses risk proactively, how sprints are initiated, planned, and reviewed, and how tools such as the product backlog, sprint backlog, and daily scrum support iterative delivery. It also covers retrospectives and monitoring mechanisms that help teams inspect and adapt continually toward achieving sprint goals.
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22 videos4 assignments
This module provides an in-depth understanding of essential Scrum artifacts and the core values that guide Scrum teams. Learners will explore how progress is monitored, what constitutes a usable increment, and how the Definition of Done (DoD) ensures transparency and quality. The module also examines the five Scrum values—Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage—and concludes with a holistic summary of Scrum roles and processes. By the end, learners will be able to integrate these principles into practical Scrum environments effectively.
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