Scrum-Master-Certified Exam Information and Outline
Scrum Master Certified
Scrum-Master-Certified Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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Exam Number : Scrum Master Certified
Exam Name : Scrum Master Certified
Examination structure: questions from all chapters- testing both understanding as well as identification
Question structure: multiple choice
Extensive examination practice and feedback is included in the workshop.
Students will receive an examination link at end of the training. The examination consists of:
• 40 compulsory questions; No negative marking
• One hour
Participants will become familiar with the concepts- advantages- and challenges of the Scrum methodology.
• Participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to be the Scrum Master or developer in their organizations and help their organizations adopt Scrum methodology. Furthermore- participants will develop an understanding of all the roles in Scrum.
• Participants will have experience carrying out a Scrum project through simulated case studies.
• Participants will gain knowledge to identify and anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of scrum.
• Participants will be armed with the proper tools to address- resolve- and take the lead on Scrum issues in their organizations.
Introduction to SCRUM and AGILE
• Introduction to Agile
• Overview of Adaptive Project Management and comparison with Waterfall
• History of Agile and Overview of the various methods of Agile Product Development
• Overview of SCRUM- characteristics of SCRUM methodology
• Advantages of using SCRUM
• End of chapter quiz
Roles in SCRUM
• Overview of SCRUM roles
• Product Owner- Roles and Responsibilities
• Scrum Master- Roles and Responsibilities
• Development Team- Roles and Responsibilities
End of chapter quiz
Planning in SCRUM
• Overview of SCRUM process flow
• SCRUM Pre-project Meeting: overview- Product Vision development
• Product Backlog: overview- developing the Backlog
• User Stories: overview- layout- developing User Stories
• Release Planning: overview and guidelines
• End of chapter quiz
Sprint Planning Meeting
• Overview of Sprint Planning Meeting
• Objective definition and task estimation
• Sprint Backlog: overview- developing the Backlog
• Estimation of tasks: planning estimation game
• Product Backlog Grooming: overview- need- grooming process
• Acceptance Criteria for User Stories
• End of chapter quiz
Daily Scrum and Post-Sprint Meetings
• Daily Stand-up Meetings: overview- attendees
• Rules for conducting Daily Stand-ups.
• Sprint Burn Down Chart- description- relevance and advantages
• Sprint Review Meeting: overview- attendees- rules
• Sprint Retrospective Meeting: overview- attendees- rules
• End of chapter quiz
Practical Implementation Considerations for SCRUM
• SCRUM for large projects: implementation challenges
• Chief Product Owner: responsibilities and roles in large projects
• Transition to SCRUM: resistance to change- implementation considerations
• Mapping traditional roles to SCRUM
• Distributed teams in SCRUM
• Maintaining stakeholder involvement
• End of chapter quiz
Exam Name : Scrum Master Certified
Examination structure: questions from all chapters- testing both understanding as well as identification
Question structure: multiple choice
Extensive examination practice and feedback is included in the workshop.
Students will receive an examination link at end of the training. The examination consists of:
• 40 compulsory questions; No negative marking
• One hour
Participants will become familiar with the concepts- advantages- and challenges of the Scrum methodology.
• Participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to be the Scrum Master or developer in their organizations and help their organizations adopt Scrum methodology. Furthermore- participants will develop an understanding of all the roles in Scrum.
• Participants will have experience carrying out a Scrum project through simulated case studies.
• Participants will gain knowledge to identify and anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of scrum.
• Participants will be armed with the proper tools to address- resolve- and take the lead on Scrum issues in their organizations.
Introduction to SCRUM and AGILE
• Introduction to Agile
• Overview of Adaptive Project Management and comparison with Waterfall
• History of Agile and Overview of the various methods of Agile Product Development
• Overview of SCRUM- characteristics of SCRUM methodology
• Advantages of using SCRUM
• End of chapter quiz
Roles in SCRUM
• Overview of SCRUM roles
• Product Owner- Roles and Responsibilities
• Scrum Master- Roles and Responsibilities
• Development Team- Roles and Responsibilities
End of chapter quiz
Planning in SCRUM
• Overview of SCRUM process flow
• SCRUM Pre-project Meeting: overview- Product Vision development
• Product Backlog: overview- developing the Backlog
• User Stories: overview- layout- developing User Stories
• Release Planning: overview and guidelines
• End of chapter quiz
Sprint Planning Meeting
• Overview of Sprint Planning Meeting
• Objective definition and task estimation
• Sprint Backlog: overview- developing the Backlog
• Estimation of tasks: planning estimation game
• Product Backlog Grooming: overview- need- grooming process
• Acceptance Criteria for User Stories
• End of chapter quiz
Daily Scrum and Post-Sprint Meetings
• Daily Stand-up Meetings: overview- attendees
• Rules for conducting Daily Stand-ups.
• Sprint Burn Down Chart- description- relevance and advantages
• Sprint Review Meeting: overview- attendees- rules
• Sprint Retrospective Meeting: overview- attendees- rules
• End of chapter quiz
Practical Implementation Considerations for SCRUM
• SCRUM for large projects: implementation challenges
• Chief Product Owner: responsibilities and roles in large projects
• Transition to SCRUM: resistance to change- implementation considerations
• Mapping traditional roles to SCRUM
• Distributed teams in SCRUM
• Maintaining stakeholder involvement
• End of chapter quiz