Description
Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) Course Overview
Overview: Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) professionals have practical, working knowledge of
The scrum equips them to implement and work in a scrum environment. The exam aims
to confirm the applicants have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply Scrum in the
projects and to tailor Scrum to a particular scenario.
SMC™ professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an
environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates,
and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team;
and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.
Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification by
SCRUMstudy after passing the certification exam.
Audience Profile:
This certification is appropriate for anyone interested in working as a
Scrum Master or for someone who is already a Scrum master in his organization. Scrum Master is an
important role in any Scrum team and need not be a technology expert to be effective. Moreover,
although Scrum is popular in the IT industry, it can be used effectively across different industries.
The SBOK Guide, on which the SMC course is based, can be used as an effective guide for
implementation.
Prerequisites: There is no formal prerequisite for this certification.
Training Methodology
?Delegates will readily be able to recognize, define, and work with the concepts, advantages, and challenges of the Scrum Framework.
?Delegates will be prepared to play the role of Scrum Master in their organizations and help their organizations adopt the Scrum Framework.
?Furthermore, delegates will develop an understanding of the other roles in Scrum.
?Delegates will participate in role-plays, during which they carry out a Scrum project.
?Delegates will gain knowledge and the ability to anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of Scrum.
?Delegates will be armed with the proper tools to address, resolve, and take the lead on Scrum issues in their organizations.
Certification Exam Format
Multiple Choice
100 questions per exam
One mark was awarded for every right answer
No negative marks for wrong answers
120-minute duration
Proctored online exam.
Current Pass Rate: 99%
Reference book: A Guide to Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK™ Guide), 4th edition by SCRUMstudy.
Expected Outcome: The participants will be prepared to take the SMC™ certification exam and pass.
Also, they can apply the concepts in their day-to-day job.
Course Outline
● Agile and Scrum Overview
○ Agile Overview
○ Agile Manifesto
○ Agile Principles
○ Agile Methods
○ Scrum Overview
○ Scrum Advantages
● Scrum Roles
○ Core Roles
○ Non-core Roles
○ Product Owner
○ Scrum Master
○ Scrum Team
● Scrum Project Phases
○ Initiate
○ Plan and Estimate
○ Implement
○ Review and Retrospect
○ Release
○ Inputs, Tools, and Outputs for each process in
each phase
● Scaling Scrum
○ Scalability of Scrum
○ Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
○ Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
○ Transition to Scrum
○ Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
○ Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement
○ Importance of Executive Support
Niyi, Nigeria –
It was a small and interactive class. Instructor was well versed in subject and we actually got to discuss real-world situations. . I would rate the overall course quality as excellent, the expertise of the instructor as excellent, and the course material quality as excellent. I will definitely recommend it to others.
Niyi Nigria