Overview
This foundational micro credential provides learners with a clear and actionable understanding of the Scrum framework. Delivered via interactive live instructor-led sessions, the course covers agile values, team roles, Scrum events, artifacts, and real-world scenario-based simulation. Upon completion, participants earn a lifetime-valid digital badge from Scrum Alliance. The typical course duration is approximately 4 hours.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites are required for this course. Basic familiarity with teamwork and project delivery may be helpful.
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Individuals new to Scrum and agile frameworks
- Team members, project managers, product managers, and agile practitioners
- Professionals across industries such as IT, HR, retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and government
- Individuals looking to refresh Scrum basics without deep diving into certification-level training
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define agility and distinguish between agile and traditional project management
- Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and commitments
- Identify Scrum team accountabilities and attributes of high-performing teams
- Explain the purpose and structure of Scrum events including sprint, planning, daily Scrum, sprint review, and retrospective
- Manage backlog items and apply estimation techniques for product and sprint backlogs
- Adapt Scrum practices in non-Scrum or hybrid environments
- Apply learning through scenario-based simulations of Scrum ceremonies and decision-making
Outline
Introduction to agile and scrum
- defining agility and its benefits
- understanding the Agile Manifesto and Scrum values
- comparing Scrum with traditional project management
The scrum framework
- overview of Scrum roles, artifacts, and events
- description of product backlog, sprint backlog, increment, and commitments (product goal, sprint goal, Definition of Done)
The scrum team—foundations for success
- Scrum accountabilities: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team
- skills, traits, and collaboration in high-performing Scrum teams
Scrum events in action
- structure and purpose of each Scrum event
- best practices and facilitation tips for events like planning, daily Scrum, review, and retrospective
Scrum for product development
- backlog management and prioritisation techniques
- estimation methods and sprint delivery modelling
Scrum in nonscrum environments
- applying Scrum in hybrid or traditional team settings
- overcoming adoption challenges and tailoring Scrum practices
Scenario simulation: navigating scrum events
- immersive, real-world simulations of Scrum ceremonies
- applying roles, artefacts, and events in practice situations
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams for this micro-credential. Learners' understanding is demonstrated through interactive modules, scenario-based quizzes, and simulation exercises.
Hands-on learning
- Live, instructorled interactive training
- Scenario simulations to reinforce learning in realworld contexts
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