This course provides an overview of the Scrum Master profession. The first module defines the role of the Scrum Master and how this position provides value to an organization. The Scrum Master career path is summarized, along with opportunities for Scrum Masters in the current work environment with various levels of experience. The course also defines Certification opportunities and their value. Finally, the course concludes with a sample examination to acquaint you with some of the questions you may encounter on various certification exams.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Summarize the role of the Scrum Master to include a position description, benefits of the position, and key skills essential to success

• Compare and contrast the role of the Scrum Master to a traditional project manager

• Describe opportunities for Scrum Masters in the current work environment to include potential employment, job requirements, and salary ranges

• Define certification opportunities in Agile and Scrum to include Scrum Alliance CSM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-DASM.

Course Syllabus

• Module 1 - The Role of the Scrum Master

  • Lesson 1: Scrum Master Role and Benefits

• Module 2 - Scrum Master Opportunities

  • Lesson 1: Scrum Master Job Overview and Opportunities

• Module 3 - Course Summary and Final Assessment

  • Lesson 1: Summary Reading: Review of previous modules.

  • Lesson 3: Final Assessment

  • Lesson 3: Course Wrap Up

• Module 4 – Final Project [HONOURS]

  • Lesson 1: Final Project/Lab