Agile Scrum Master Course & Examination

Our Agile Scrum Master course will cover all aspects of the Scrum framework through a variety of real-world scenarios and focused practical information related specifically to the Scrum Master.

This 2-day course is held in our virtual classroom with our expert instructor, meaning you can join the class and network with your peers from anywhere with an internet connection. 

Course Overview

The role of Scrum Master is crucial to ensuring a proper Scrum process is maintained throughout a project. A Scrum Master certification demonstrates a deep understanding of Scrum best practices and provides a level of expertise that goes beyond a typical team leader or project manager.

As you go through our course, you will gain the must-have skills to become a certified Scrum Master through our unique combination of case studies, storytelling, and practical learning based on the real-life challenges that Scrum Masters face. The course is designed at an intermediate level, supplying the knowledge and core activities associated with the Agile Scrum Master role.

Why choose this course?  

• With an emphasis on real-world application and practical knowledge, our Agile Scrum Master course provides the necessary skills to help you apply Agile thinking and Scrum methodologies to your projects.
• We offer a streamlined and intuitive course structure that brings Agile Scrum thinking to life and is delivered through hands-on, interactive exercises.
• We have 25 years’ experience in delivering knowledge as well as sharing best practices on subjects such as Change Management, Lean IT, and DevOps – all useful assets in the Scrum Master toolkit.
• Throughout this course, you will learn about how Scrum Masters have been successful in a variety of IT organisations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will understand:

• The true extent of what it means to think and act in an Agile way
• The mastery of the Scrum framework centered around the integration of roles, events, and Scrum artifacts, including and supporting the product backlog and sprint backlog
• The many soft skills necessary for the Scrum Master, such as servant leadership, facilitation, coaching and mentoring, problem solving, and removing impediments
• The key skills related to visual management for increasing transparency, inspection, and adaptation for success with your projects
• The importance of team dynamics, organising, team building, and virtual teams
• The most important skills for successful Scrum Masters that are applied through different Scrum events from initial planning to the final retrospective
• The crucial strategies for scaling Scrum projects with multiple teams and complex products

Who should attend

This course is applicable to anyone working in the fields of IT and project management, particularly those leading projects and development efforts, as well as sponsors looking to understand and introduce an Agile culture.

Job titles include:

• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Product Managers
• Product Owners
• UX or UI Designers
• Software Developers
• Software Engineers
• Quality Assurance Professionals

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, though a basic understanding of Agile and Scrum is recommended.

Exam & Certification

The Agile Scrum Master exam is completed through Professional Designations Corp.

This is a 1 hour, closed book exam which consists of 20 multiple- choice questions - a passing score of 65% is required. The exam is completed online using a webcam and internet connection. 

Course Material & Inclusions

Access to your own online learning portal for 12-months to work through the course materials and prepare for the examination. The course is delivered via downloadable resources, exams and instructor videos. Instructor assistance is available via email.

Agile Scrum Masters online exam voucher plus a complimentary Agile Scrum Masters exam re-sit if you miss out on passing your certification the first time.

Our virtual instructor-led classes include a $25 lunch voucher for each day ($50 in total), this means you can organise to have your lunch delivered to your home or office. The voucher is provided on the first day of the course. 

Upon passing your certification exam, a digital badge you can share with your network will be provided.

SFIA Skills and Industry Accreditation 

This course enables participants to develop their knowledge and proficiency in the following Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA®) professional skills:

• METL: Methods and Tools
• DESN: System Design
• SWDN: Software Design

This list gives the core SFIA skills covered by the course. Elements relevant to other SFIA skills may also be included to a lesser depth. Proficiency in a SFIA skill is measured by performance assessment and is achieved through actual substantial use of that skill in a real-world situation over some time. In course assignments and exercises undertaken through a course can demonstrate elements of the relevant skills which can then be further developed back in the workplace.  Acquiring new skills and building on existing skills, ideally occurs within the context of an agreed development plan for each person that ensures that their personal circumstances, strengths and development needs are met.