Professional Scrum Master (RealWorld Aspects)

This course familiarizes the participants with various aspects of project execution using Scrum methodology like Scrum Roles, Artifacts and Events. These aspects will be explained with hands-on project simulation of a real-world project using CA Agile (formerly Rally). The participant will also get an exposure to various other tools available to manage projects using Scrum methodology.

This course will provide the foundation for the participant to get certified as PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER LEVEL I (PSM I). The assessments are conducted by Scrum.org and the certification is maintained by them. At the end of the course, the participant will be provided with the password to appear for the online test for this certification.

Course Objectives

Introduction to Scrum

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum Life Cycle
  • Scrum Terminology – Backlogs, Sprints, Time Box, User Story, Backlog, Epics, Release, Done
  • Scrum Roles – Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developer

Workshop: Simulating a project using Rally

  • Defining Themes, Epic and User Stories for the project
  • Preparing Product Backlog
  • Estimating Effort using Modified Fibonacci Series
  • Organizing Product Backlog items using Prioritization techniques
  • Preparing Sprint Backlog
  • Executing Sprints by Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Velocity Tracking
  • Updating Product Increment
  • Tracking project health with Burn Up and Burn Down charts

Introduction to Popular Scrum Tools

Introduction to other Commercial Off-The-Shelf Scrum project management tools

  • Trello
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • VersionOne

Handling Large Projects

  • Co-located Vs Distributed Teams
  • Introduction to Nexus Framework
  • Introduction to Scrum of Scrums

Who should Attend

  • Project Managers
  • Agile Project Leaders
  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Scrum Developers

This course is designed for anyone who is a part of software development and accountable for the success of project, like Scrum masters, managers, developers and professionals who are aspiring to build career in Scrum. This course does not require any prior exposure to Scrum development methodology.

Duration of the Program

16 hours of training engagement that includes, seminar, demos, Q&A sessions, hand-on exercises.

PDUs for PMP

16 PDUs

Training Fees

350 USD

Pass Insurance

49 USD