Certified Scrum Master (CSM)-Self Paced

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Scrum – Develop a deep understanding of Scrum principles, values, and framework.
• Define Scrum Roles and Responsibilities – Understand the key roles within a Scrum team (Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers).
• Facilitate Scrum Events – Learn how to manage Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Manage Scrum Artifacts – Understand how to create and maintain key Scrum artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment).
• Develop Effective Sprint Planning Strategies – Learn how to plan sprints and manage execution effectively.
• Apply Agile Leadership Principles – Understand how to lead and support Agile teams.
• Manage the Product Backlog – Learn how to prioritize, refine, and manage the product backlog.
• Scale Scrum Across Teams – Develop strategies to apply Scrum practices to large and complex projects.
• Identify and Remove Impediments – Develop techniques to identify and eliminate blockers to team productivity.
• Promote Continuous Improvement – Learn how to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Modules:

M-1: Introduction to Scrum
M-2: Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
M-3: Scrum Events 
M-4: Scrum Artifacts
M-5: Sprint Planning and Execution
M-6: Agile Leadership and Facilitation
M-7: Product Backlog Management
M-8: Scaling Scrum
M-9: Removing Impediments
M-10: Continuous Improvement and Agile Scaling

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Effectively implement Scrum practices and frameworks.
• Facilitate Scrum events to improve team collaboration and efficiency.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to maximize value delivery.
• Lead and support Agile teams through effective coaching and mentoring.
• Identify and resolve obstacles to team performance.
• Apply Agile leadership principles to drive team accountability and motivation.
• Scale Scrum practices to complex and multi-team environments.
• Measure team performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain transparency through Scrum artifacts.
• Foster a culture of Agile thinking and team ownership.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by Cambridge Academy of Professionals (CAP) UK. [www.acbrimdgeacademy.uk/]

Features:
Duration: 4 Months
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Post Completion:

• Electronic Certificate
• Digital Badge via Credly.com
• Printed Certificate available

Exam Method:

• Number of Exams: 01 MCQ Exam
• Number of Questions: 50 MCQ Questions
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Pass Mark: 70%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 05
• 01 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 03 Module Wise Assignment
  • Assignment Marks: 100
  • Pass Mark: 70%
• 01 Capstone Projects
  • Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 70%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Scrum Master
Country: Kenya
"This course gave me the tools and confidence to lead my Scrum team effectively and improve delivery timelines."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Product Owner
Country: Ghana
"Learning about backlog management and sprint planning helped me improve the team's focus and output."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Agile Coach
Country: South Africa
"The course's focus on Agile leadership and team facilitation helped me empower teams and enhance collaboration."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Project Manager
Country: Nigeria
"Understanding how to scale Scrum practices to complex projects was one of the most valuable parts of the course."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Development Lead
Country: Tanzania
"The sprint planning and backlog management modules gave me practical methods to improve project delivery."

• Scrum Framework and Principles
  • Proficiency in understanding and applying Scrum principles and framework.
• Team Facilitation and Collaboration
  • Skill in facilitating Scrum events and improving team dynamics.
• Product Backlog Management
  • Ability to prioritize and manage the product backlog effectively.
• Sprint Planning and Execution
  • Expertise in planning and executing sprints.
• Agile Leadership
  • Skill in coaching and mentoring teams to improve performance.
• Problem Solving and Impediment Removal
  • Ability to identify and resolve blockers to team productivity.
• Scaling Scrum
  • Competence in applying Scrum practices to large-scale projects.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Ability to analyze team performance and implement improvements.