Scrum Master Certification (SMC™)
The Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification is designed for professionals who possess practical, working knowledge of Scrum. This certification equips individuals with the skills needed to effectively implement and operate within a Scrum environment, enabling them to facilitate Scrum processes and support their teams in achieving success.
By earning the SMC™ certification, you demonstrate your commitment to agile practices and your ability to guide teams through the Scrum framework.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) professionals have a practical, working knowledge of Scrum that equips them to implement and work in a Scrum environment. The purpose of the exam is to confirm the applicants have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply Scrum in the projects and to tailor Scrum in a particular scenario.
SMC™ professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
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TAKEAWAYS
- High quality hands-on training using role-plays and case-studies.
- Course fee includes certification exam fee.
- Complimentary copy of the SBOK™ Guide.
- Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the certification exam.
AUDIENCE PROFILE
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in working as a Scrum Master or for someone who is already a Scrum master in his organization. Scrum Master is an important role in any Scrum team and need not be a technology expert to be effective. Moreover, although Scrum is popular in the IT industry, it can be used effectively across different industries. The SBOK Guide, on which the SMC course is based on, can be used as an effective guide for implementation.
EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
An online proctored exam will be conducted at the end of the course. The exam format is as follows:
- Multiple Choice
- 100 questions per exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 120 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current Pass Rate: 95%
COURSE OUTLINE
Agile and Scrum Overview
○ Agile Overview
○Agile Manifesto
○ Agile Principles
○ Agile Methods
○ Scrum Overview
○ Scrum Advantages
Scrum Roles
○ Core Roles
○ Non-core Roles
○ Product Owner
○ Scrum Master
○ Scrum Team
Scrum Project Phases
○ Initiate
○ Plan and Estimate
○ Implement
○ Review and Retrospect
○ Release
○ Inputs, Tools, and Outputs for each process in each phase
Scaling Scrum
○ Scalability of Scrum
○ Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
○ Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
○ Transition to Scrum
○ Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
○ Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement
○ Importance of Executive Support
PREREQUISITES
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) certification before applying for the Scrum Master certification