Certified Scrum Master
Target Audience
This course will benefit anyone who seeks to achieve the role of ScrumMaster to drive a Scrum project, and applies to those with a background as Customer/Users, Project Managers or Developers.
It will also benefit anyone who is to be involved in a Scrum Project, and in any of the Scrum Roles: The course is also suitable for those involved in transitioning to Scrum within their own organisation.
It will also benefit anyone who is to be involved in a Scrum Project, and in any of the Scrum Roles: The course is also suitable for those involved in transitioning to Scrum within their own organisation.
Learning Objectives
This Course employs practical exercises, Case Studies and discussions to provide everything that a ScrumMaster needs to know to be able to drive a successful Scrum Project.
Pre-Requisites
Existing Project management and software development experience is presumed
Select a course date to view a detailed course outline.
Course Summary
An Agile Project Manager facilitates, coaches and leads rather than plans, controls and directs. Within Scrum, this role is referred to as the ScrumMaster, to emphasise the difference and to remind the person of their new responsibilities.
This Course employs practical exercises, Case Studies and discussions to provide everything that a ScrumMaster needs to know to be able to drive a successful Scrum Project.
Participants who complete the course and passed the optional Evaluation will be designated Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and this is the first step to becoming a Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP).
This Certification includes a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, where additional materials and information is available exclusively to CSM’s
This Course employs practical exercises, Case Studies and discussions to provide everything that a ScrumMaster needs to know to be able to drive a successful Scrum Project.
Participants who complete the course and passed the optional Evaluation will be designated Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and this is the first step to becoming a Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP).
This Certification includes a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, where additional materials and information is available exclusively to CSM’s
Examinations
The Certified Scrum Master Evaluation
If you wish to to take the CSM Evaluation after completing your CSM course, you’ll receive an email from the Scrum Alliance that includes a link to the Scrum Alliance website and instructions for creating your profile.
Create your online profile and click the Self-Evaluation link under the “Pending Exams” section of your profile dashboard. Then click OK to begin (you should view the tutorial before starting the exam; it will show you how to use the online test application).
What can I expect from the Certified Scrum Master Evaluation?
The evaluation consists of 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions. You have 60 minutes to complete it. You’ll be required to demonstrate your understanding of key Scrum elements, including:
• Scrum Terminology
• Scrum Practices
• Scrum Principles
How soon after my course do I have to complete the Certified Scrum Master Evaluation?
After receiving your membership email, you have 90 days to take and complete the evaluation. When you have completed the evaluation, regardless of your score, you will be granted full Certified ScrumMaster benefits. If you score poorly, you will receive feedback on what you missed and resources to study. After completing the evaluation, your Scrum Alliance membership becomes active for 2 years from the date of your CSM course.
If you wish to to take the CSM Evaluation after completing your CSM course, you’ll receive an email from the Scrum Alliance that includes a link to the Scrum Alliance website and instructions for creating your profile.
Create your online profile and click the Self-Evaluation link under the “Pending Exams” section of your profile dashboard. Then click OK to begin (you should view the tutorial before starting the exam; it will show you how to use the online test application).
What can I expect from the Certified Scrum Master Evaluation?
The evaluation consists of 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions. You have 60 minutes to complete it. You’ll be required to demonstrate your understanding of key Scrum elements, including:
• Scrum Terminology
• Scrum Practices
• Scrum Principles
How soon after my course do I have to complete the Certified Scrum Master Evaluation?
After receiving your membership email, you have 90 days to take and complete the evaluation. When you have completed the evaluation, regardless of your score, you will be granted full Certified ScrumMaster benefits. If you score poorly, you will receive feedback on what you missed and resources to study. After completing the evaluation, your Scrum Alliance membership becomes active for 2 years from the date of your CSM course.
Upcoming Courses
This course is also available at your premises by appointment.
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