In this free online course, you will master the skills necessary to become an advanced Scrum Master.
Mastering Advanced Scrum is a course for Scrum masters, Agile coaches, iteration managers, and delivery managers. You will learn to respond confidently to your team when faced with resistance to change, a lack of engagement, low motivation, or the absence of key personnel. Gain leadership skills and impact organizational change, such as expanding Scrum and Agile beyond a single team. Become a highly skilled Agile professional now!
In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
- Identify the meaning and importance of the Scrum values
- Outline the leadership role a Scrum master plays in the team
- 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
- Explain how the Scrum master acts as a servant-leader and improves their ability in this role
- Discuss tips and techniques a Scrum master might employ to work with the rest of the organization in support of their Scrum teams
- Explain how to deal with team conflict
- Describe how to remove impediments
- Recognize the importance of a “Done” Increment
MODULE
Agile Facilitation
In this module, you will be introduced to facilitation and how it helps support team and individual collaboration, communication, and creativity in a company.
MODULE
Agile Coaching and Training
In this module, you will learn how Scrum Masters intentionally use coaching capabilities to bring out the best in the people, teams, and organizations they work with.
MODULE
Self-Managing Teams
This module will help you understand how teams work and how you can identify areas for improvement. You will also learn techniques for improving the team’s composition and way of working.
MODULE
Developing People and Teams – Formative Assessment
Review the main concepts you have learned in the Developing People and Teams module from the Advanced Scrum Master Training course by taking this short assessment.
MODULE
A Challenging and Misunderstood Role
In this module, you will discover some challenges and misunderstandings related to the Scrum Master role and why it is one of the most undervalued roles in Scrum and Agile.
MODULE
Personal Development
This module will help you keep an eye on improving your current practices, maximizing the benefits of Scrum, and enabling business agility. You will also learn to empower people and yourself.
MODULE
Scrum Master as a True Leader
In this module, you will learn why great Scrum Masters share the characteristics of Level 5 leaders. Also, you will see how great Scrum Masters have exemplified and can develop these characteristics.
MODULE
Managing Products with Agility
In this module, you will be introduced to agile product management. Also, you will learn to make products that provide valuable business outcomes and increase flexibility to respond to change.
MODULE
Mastering Advanced Scrum – Formative Assessment
Review the main concepts you have learned in the Mastering Advanced Scrum section from the Mastering Advanced Scrum Master Training course by taking this short assessment.
MODULE
Course assessment
Course Description
This course is the second in a series on becoming an advanced Scrum Master. If you haven’t already, I recommend starting with part one: Introduction to Advanced Scrum – A Scrum Master Training Course. Free online advanced Scrum master training courses like this one are scarce. This course is built on the best learning objectives of the Scrum Alliance® and Scrum.orgTM to provide you with current, market-relevant content.
We have intended this course for Scrum masters, Agile coaches, iteration managers, delivery managers, and any Agile practitioners interested in discovering and improving their Scrum practice. You will discover how to boost participation to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in from your team. You will also gain leadership skills and impact organizational change, such as expanding Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.
We have created this course with two groups in mind—firstly, for students who are certified Scrum masters and want to advance. Secondly, for students wishing to gain an advanced understanding of the Scrum framework but are not concerned with passing any exams. Enroll in this course now and 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.
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.