EXIN® Agile Scrum Master [EN]
The contents of the course
Agile methods and approaches are increasingly being used in a wide variety of areas. Scrum practices involve setting up interdisciplinary, self-managed, and autonomous teams that deliver a result (“increment”) at the end of each iteration, known as a “sprint.” The certification exam focuses on the broad acceptance of agile or Scrum in the working environment of the respective organization and the assumption of the role of “Scrum Master.”
This course provides you with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to work successfully as a Scrum Master. You will learn the principles and practices of agile and Scrum and delve into the specific tasks and responsibilities of a Scrum Master. Practical exercises cover topics such as team coordination, conflict management, and process optimization. The certification exam focuses on the broad acceptance of Agile and Scrum principles in the work environment and prepares participants to successfully take on the role of “Scrum Master” in their organizations.
Content
- Agile Concepts
- Continuously Improving the Process
- Other Agile Frameworks
- Scrum Master Responsibilties and Commitment
- Coaching the Team and Mediating
- The Role of the Product Owner and the Development Team
- Writing and Maintaining the Product and Sprint Backlog
- Agile Planning
- Agile Estimation
- Tracking and Communication Progress
- Staying in Control
- Scaling Agile Projects
- Suitability of Agile for different Types of Projects
- Agile Administration in Tooling and Tool Integration
- Introducing Agile
- Self-Organization
- Agile Requirements and Proper Environment
- Agile Scrum Master Exam preparation
Prerequisites
Skills compared to the content of the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation course. The certificate EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is not mandatory.
Duration
2 days
Target audience
The Agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development, but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects. Scrum is the most used Agile methodology and is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and Project Management, particularly those leading or participating in projects. In particular, the certification is suitable for professionals working in an Agile context and who have the ambition to facilitate a Scrum Team by assuming the role of a Scrum Master.
Certification
- EXIN Agile Scrum Master. Exam available in German or English. This exam can also be taken online upon request. An additional flat fee of €50 applies for this option.
- At the end of the second day, participants complete an exam to become an internationally recognized EXIN Agile Scrum Master.
- Type of exam: Multiple-choice questions, paper-based
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 40
- Minimum score: 65% (i.e., 26 out of 40 questions)
