1.     Name

-               Scrum Master Certified (SMC®)

2.     What you will learn

-               Practical, working knowledge of the Scrum framework.

-               How to implement and tailor Scrum in various project scenarios.

-               The role of a Scrum Master as a facilitator (guiding the team, clearing impediments, and ensuring process adherence).

-               In-depth understanding of Scrum roles, meetings, and artifacts.

3.     Audience Profile

-               Individuals interested in working as a Scrum Master.

-               Existing Scrum Masters looking to formalize their skills.

-               Professionals from any industry (not just IT) as Scrum is applicable across diverse sectors.

-               Note: Technology expertise is not required to be an effective Scrum Master.

4.     Prerequisites

-               Formal Prerequisites: None.

-               Recommendations: It is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) certification first and attend a 2-day SMC classroom training.

5.     Exam Format

-               Type: Multiple choice.

-               Questions: 100 questions.

-               Duration: 120 minutes.

-               Delivery: Proctored online exam.

-               Marking: No negative marks for wrong answers.

-               Success Rate: Current pass rate is 95%.

6.     Course Outcomes

-               Ability to define and work with Scrum concepts, advantages, and challenges.

-               Readiness to adopt the Scrum Master role and help organizations transition to Agile.

-               Experience gained through practical role-plays and case-study simulations.

-               Tools to address and resolve Scrum-related issues within an organization.

7.     Course Methodology

-               Engaging and Interactive: Focuses on high retention through internalization rather than just listening.

-               Hands-on Training: Uses role-plays and case studies to simulate real-world product development.

-               Comprehensive Resources: Includes high-quality videos, study guides, and chapter tests.

8.     Course Outline

1.     Agile and Scrum Overview: Manifesto, principles, methods, and advantages.

2.     Scrum Roles: Core roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Scrum Team) and non-core roles.

3.     Scrum Project Phases: Initiate, Plan and Estimate, Implement, Review and Retrospect, and Release (including Inputs, Tools, and Outputs).

4.     Scaling Scrum: Scalability, Programs/Portfolios, Scrum of Scrums (SoS), and transition strategies.

9.     About Institution

-               SCRUMstudy™ is the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications. They authored the SBOK® Guide (Scrum Body of Knowledge) and manage a global network of Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s). They offer a complete certification hierarchy ranging from fundamentals to expert-level masters.