Familiarize yourself with the skills required to become an advanced Scrum master in this free online course.
This course teaches you how to effectively guide your team using Scrum techniques and why Scrum values are so important. In addition, we will discuss how to improve communication between the product owner, Scrum team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives. Based on the most recent techniques and best practices, this course is an excellent opportunity to make one of your best career moves ever. Optional certification is available.
In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
- Explain the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism
- Identify the meaning and importance of Scrum values
- Recognise the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills, and the Scrum master role
- Explain the skills, traits and behavior shifts required to be a Scrum master
- Recognize what practices, tools, skills and stances make an effective Scrum master
- Discuss the tips and techniques that a Scrum master uses in the organization to support the Scrum teams
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Lean, Agile, and Scrum
In this module, you will gain knowledge about how Scrum is aligned with Lean thinking and the values and principles of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. You will also learn about the historical development of Scrum and agile.
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Scrum Fundamentals
In this module, you will understand how Scrum works by gaining some familiarity with the Scrum framework and its business value to organizations. You will learn how the three roles, the five events, and the three artifacts (the 3-5-3 structure) are tied together.
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Scrum Master Core Competencies
In this module, you will understand why a Scrum Master should be a ‘master’ or expert in Scrum and should develop the ability to coach the team in the values, principles, and processes of the Scrum framework.
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Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework – Formative Assessment
Test your knowledge of Scrum, its concepts, framework, and its application as you have learned in this chapter by answering a few questions. Also, test your knowledge of the role of a Scrum master in the implementation of scrum.
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Service to the Scrum Team
In this module, you will understand how the Scrum Master serves the Scrum team, particularly by coaching them in self-management and cross-functionality.
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Service to the Product Owner
In this module, you will understand how Scrum Masters serve Product Owners, particularly by coaching them in Scrum, product management, and how to collaborate with the team.
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Service to the Organization
In this module, you will understand how Scrum Masters serve their organizations, including bringing forth an agile environment outside of their teams and helping their organizations grow.
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Serving the People, Teams and Organizations – Formative Assessment
Review the key concepts you have learned in the Serving the People, Teams, and Organizations module in the Introduction to Advanced Scrum – A Scrum Master Training Course by taking this short assessment.
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Course assessment
Course Description
This course is an excellent place to start if you want to be a Scrum master, are adopting Scrum in your workplace, or simply want to be a more agile team. It is built on the best learning objectives of the Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org to provide you with current, market-relevant content. Additionally, once you finish this course, you will be able to increase your knowledge with part two of this series: Mastering Advanced Scrum – A Scrum Master Training Course.
A Scrum master is a Scrum team member responsible for fostering an effective and productive working environment and guiding others in understanding Scrum values, principles, and practices. Scrum masters are people-oriented, have high emotional intelligence, and enjoy assisting team members in growing. The material in this course shows you how to effectively guide your team in using Scrum and will consider why Scrum values are so important. Learn how to improve communication between the product owner, Scrum Team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
This course is an excellent opportunity to improve your implementation skills, distinguish yourself in the global marketplace, and demonstrate advanced value to your employer or potential employer as a highly trained Agile professional. Since it is based on the most recent techniques and best practices, it would be a wise choice to enrol in this course now and start your journey to mastering Scrum today. Updated 15/12/22.
Alison Certificates
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