Agile Project Management with Scrum (CSM)
Course number: CGICSM40 - 2 Days (weekdays or weekends)
This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to serve as a Scrum Master, support an Agile transformation, or simply build the skills to lead more effectively, Students will gain a strong understanding of Scrum concepts, develop real-world Agile skills, and learn how to apply the Scrum framework to help teams and organizations thrive.
Course Objectives
This course equips students with the knowledge and tools to confidently lead Agile teams and implement the Scrum framework in any industry. Students will learn core Scrum principles, how to facilitate Scrum events, build high-performing teams, and support product development using incremental delivery. Upon completion, students will be ready to take the 50-question CSM exam and earn the Certified ScrumMaster certification.
Prerequisites
- High School / Associate Degree with at least 2 years of professional experience
Target Audience
This course is intended for those who wish to serve as a Scrum Master.
Certification
CSM
Exam
CSM exam from Scrum Alliance
Accreditation
Post course completion, students may appear for the CSM exam.
Course Outline
- Understand Agile principles and values
- Explore the difference between empirical and defined processes
- Learn how Scrum supports product vs. project-based work
- Scrum theory, values, and transparency
- Understanding the Definition of Done
- Overview of the Sprint and Increment
- Product Owner: backlog management, stakeholder communication
- ScrumMaster: coaching, facilitation, removing impediments
- Development Team: cross-functionality, self-organization
- Sprint Planning: defining goals and selecting backlog items
- Daily Scrum: improving transparency and focus
- Sprint Review: demonstrating work and gathering feedback
- Sprint Retrospective: continuous improvement for the next Sprint
- Product Backlog: evolving list of prioritized work
- Sprint Backlog: short-term commitment to deliverables
- Potentially Releasable Product Increment: usable, shippable output
- Agile facilitation and conflict resolution
- Supporting product owners and development teams
- Promoting Scrum adoption at the organizational level
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