Overview
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course is designed to prepare participants for the Professional Scrum Master Certification from Scrum.org. This in-depth training provides a comprehensive understanding of the Scrum Master’s role and responsibilities while equipping learners with the knowledge to apply and implement the Scrum framework effectively within their organizations.
Objectives
At the end of Professional Scrum Master training course, participants will be able to
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites to attend the Professional Scrum Master training.
- It is advisable to have prior knowledge on Scrum to understand the concepts easily.
Course Outline
- Understand the foundations of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
- Explore the values, principles, and benefits of adopting an Agile mindset.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Scrum framework and its components.
- Learn the roles, artifacts, and events in Scrum and how they contribute to effective project management.
- Discover the key responsibilities of a Scrum Master and their impact on team productivity.
- Learn how to facilitate and guide Scrum Teams to achieve their goals and deliver value.
- Understand the importance of Product Backlog and how to effectively manage it.
- Learn techniques for prioritization, refinement, and continuous improvement of the Product Backlog.
- Dive into the details of sprint planning, including creating a sprint backlog and setting realistic goals.
- Explore the best practices for executing a sprint, conducting daily stand-ups, and ensuring transparency throughout the process.
- Discover strategies for fostering self-organizing teams and empowering individuals.
- Learn effective communication and collaboration techniques to enable teams to deliver high-quality results.
- Master techniques for agile estimation, including story points, relative sizing, and planning poker.
- Understand how to create reliable forecasts and track progress using agile metrics.
- Deep dive into each Scrum event, including Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Daily Scrum.
- Explore the purpose and value of Scrum artifacts such as the Sprint Backlog, Increment, and Definition of Done.
- Identify common challenges faced in Scrum implementations and learn effective strategies to overcome them.
- Address impediments that hinder team progress and explore techniques to promote continuous improvement.
- Prepare for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification exam.
- Engage in exam-focused discussions, review practice questions, and gain confidence in your knowledge and skills.