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Scrum Master Training

Course Overview

This instructor-led online course is designed for working professionals who aspire to become effective Scrum Masters. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile principles, and the role of a Scrum Master in leading high-performing Agile teams.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and practices of Agile and Scrum

• Apply Scrum methodologies to real-world projects

• Effectively facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)

• Coach and mentor Agile teams to improve their performance

• Resolve impediments and conflicts within the team

• Work collaboratively with Product Owners and other stakeholders

• Adapt Scrum to different organizational contexts

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum

• What is Agile?

• Agile Manifesto and Principles

• The Agile Mindset

• Introduction to Scrum

• Scrum Roles and Responsibilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team)

• Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)

Module 2: Scrum Ceremonies

• Sprint Planning

• Daily Scrum

• Sprint Review

• Sprint Retrospective

• Other Scrum Events (Backlog Refinement, Sprint Cancellation)

Module 3: The Role of the Scrum Master

• Servant Leadership

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Facilitating Effective Teams

• Removing Impediments

• Conflict Resolution

• Building a Positive Team Culture

• Empowering the Team

Module 4: Advanced Scrum Topics

• Scaling Scrum (Large Scale Scrum, Scrum at Scale)

• Scrum and DevOps

• Technical Practices in Scrum (Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery)

• Implementing Scrum in Different Organizational Contexts

Module 5: Tools

Tools for Scrum Masters module will focus on the tools that Scrum Masters can use to manage Scrum processes, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity.

Jira

• Managing product backlogs, sprint planning, and tracking Scrum progress.

• Creating and managing boards (Kanban, Scrum).

• Reporting and tracking team velocity and sprint performance.

• Managing workflows and automation in Jira.

Trello

• Visualizing tasks and organizing sprints using Kanban boards.

• Using Trello for simple Scrum task tracking.

• Integrating with other tools for task prioritization and progress monitoring.

Confluence

• Documentation of Scrum events, sprint goals, and team retrospectives.

• Creating knowledge bases and wiki pages for continuous learning.

• Integrating Confluence with Jira for seamless task documentation.

Slack and Microsoft Teams

• Enhancing team communication and collaboration.

• Setting up dedicated channels for Scrum ceremonies and daily stand-ups.

• Integration with Jira and Trello for real-time task updates and notifications.

Miro and MURAL

• Visual collaboration tools for Scrum ceremonies.

• Facilitating interactive and remote retrospectives, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.

• Creating user story maps, journey maps, and visual boards for brainstorming sessions.

FunRetro / Retrium

• Tools for running engaging and productive retrospectives.

• Gathering feedback from the team and identifying areas for improvement.

• Facilitating team engagement and retrospective activities.

GitHub / GitLab

• Managing version control for Scrum teams.

• Continuous integration and collaboration on code.

• Integrating GitHub/GitLab with Jira to track development progress.

Jenkins / CircleCI

• Continuous integration and delivery tools.

• Automating build and deployment pipelines.

• Integrating with Scrum tools for real-time progress tracking.

Zoom / Microsoft Teams (for Remote Teams)

• Virtual meeting platforms for facilitating Scrum ceremonies.

• Best practices for running remote daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Setting up breakout rooms for smaller group discussions.

Course Delivery

• Instructor-Led Online Sessions: Live interactive sessions with experienced Scrum Masters.

• Hands-on Exercises and Simulations: Practical application of Scrum concepts and techniques.

• Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Learning from real-world experiences.

• Q&A Sessions: Opportunities to ask questions and discuss challenges.

• Post-Course Support: Ongoing support and mentoring from the instructor.

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