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Agile Scrum Master Certification

Learn the most popular agile project management methodology with this Agile Scrum Master certification online course. Delivered by Simplilearn and led by industry experts, you will learn the essential tools and frameworks in agile, so you can help lead others on their agile journey and maximise value to your organisations' projects.

Simplilearn's Agile Scrum Foundation certification training is accredited by EXIN, a leading independent exam and certification institute, positioning you to be a champion in agile adoption and drive impactful change.

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This Short Course includes live virtual classes + self paced learning
Top Certified Agile Scrum Training
Get industry-standard certification training to help you advance in your career
Experience Real World Projects
Learn industry-relevant skills and apply them to one live project and two case studies
Exam Fee Included
Take advantage of the included Agile Scrum Master exam voucher and demonstrate your practical skills

Course Summary

Duration
3-5 months
Access For
Lifetime access
Structure
7 lessons
Pricing
$1,475 incl. GST

In this course, you'll learn the best practices of agile development and gain a holistic view of agile project management. You'll master the agile approach to developing and delivering products to customers, and learn how to use agile in different business contexts

What you will learn

In this online agile scrum master certification course, you will accomplish the following:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge in agile scrum methodologies
  • Gain experience in sprint planning and review
  • Be proficient in producing scrum artifacts
  • Be well-versed in implementing distributed scrum
  • Apply agile scrum best practices in various contexts

Course Structure

This course will prepare you to be scrum master in agile transformation, driving organisational and cultural change to solve business problems.

Over 7 lessons, you will be informed on agile philosophies and methods, apply your learnings to hands-on processes such as planning, road mapping current performance to identify process issues and build effective solutions to streamline project processes.

  • Lesson 1 - Course Introduction

    This course provides comprehensive guidance to those who are new to the agile world and gives a practical approach to the application of the scrum framework. You will become familiar with the key concepts of agile methodologies including an overview of teams, stories, and retrospectives.

  • Lesson 2 - Agile Way Of Thinking

    Learn how to apply the principles of agile development in a business context. Draw a plan on incorporating the principle of continuous improvement as the organisation proceeds on the scrum adoption journey. Get hands-on as you learn to solve problems using the Agile Manifesto, differentiate between the waterfall and agile methods and understand the benefits of Agile methodology.

  • Lesson 3 - Scrum Roles, Events & Artifacts

    In this course, you will learn about the scrum roles, events, and artifacts as well as how they are used. As you become more familiar with agile methods, you can perform activities such as planning and retrospectives to apply the ground rules necessary to ensure a successful scrum methodology. You'll also get familiar with agile rituals such as daily standups and backlogs.

  • Lesson 4 - Agile Estimation, Planning, Monitoring and Control

    This course will teach you all about how agile projects are executed and controlled from the ground up. You’ll learn how to work with stakeholders and teams, split user stories, implement tests and automate builds, work with burndown and burnup charts, track velocity over time, and more.

  • Lesson 5 - Other Methods and Frameworks

    This course will explain the various agile methods and frameworks such as timeboxing, lean and value mapping, and kanban techniques which can be used along the agile journey. Each method has its own unique characteristics and benefits, making them extremely valuable in different contexts.

  • Lesson 6 - Complex Projects

    Tackling the bigger challenges of agile project management, this course focuses on adapting agile to solve larger problems. You will learn how to scale agile on complicated and larger projects and solve challenges including working with larger backlogs, achieving continuous integration, planning ahead for change, and assessing non-functional requirements.

  • Lesson 7 - Adopting Agile

    Learn how you can be a key player in enabling organisational and cultural changes to support agility. Learn how to take a measured and systematic approach to implementing the adoption of agile within the organisation. Learn the best practices for adopting agile and how to transition your organisation to an agile model. You will apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios by building roadmaps and managing any changes required for a successful agile transformation.

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Who is this course for?

The Agile Scrum Master certification is best suited for the following professionals:

  • Team leads
  • Project managers
  • Members of scrum teams such as developers
  • Scrum masters and product owners
  • Managers of scrum teams
  • Teams transitioning to a scrum environment
  • Any professionals looking to pursue the Agile Scrum Master certification or get started in their career as agile scrum master

Course projects

To further bolster your agile skills, you will get the chance to work on 2 practical course projects that mimic real-world scenarios.

Take your agile skills to the next level and gain practical, hands-on experience. You will also learn how to collaborate, create meaningful artifacts and make impactful organisational change.

Put the power of agile to work, as you help organisations change for the better and develop an impactful portfolio of projects.

Smart Weather

BigBucks Café would like to use weather data to regulate and manage its daily operations. Make a positive change to the customer experience by using data science to create the best customer experience possible. As a Scrum Master, you'll prioritise tasks for the scrum teams & coach them on using agile practices within their development process.

Smart Weather LeViva

LeViva is looking to launch an app using weather forecast to create a better customer experience. As a Scrum Master, you will need to resolve and create a prioritised product backlog for the scrum team.

Career outcomes

Project Manager

A project manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing a project from initial concept through to completion. They work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, schedule resources, map out desired end points and create deliverables that meet those objectives

Salary
$124k AUD
Information Technology
Scrum Master

A scrum master bridges the gap between product management and development by managing the flow of features from concept to delivery and managing expectations with stakeholders and team members.

Salary
$140k AUD
Information Technology
Product Owner

A product owner ensures each spint has clear goals by setting, managing and prioritising work. They work closely with stakeholders to ensure the most valuable and proper functionality of the product is delivered.

Salary
$136k AUD
Information Technology

Agile Scrum Master Certification course advisor

Jeff Allen
Jeff Allen

Founder at PowerPayment™, LLC, Project Management and Agile Expert, Consultant, Author

Jeff Allen is a highly regarded project management and Agile expert who has mentored more than 5,000 professionals globally as an Agile Coach, and holds more than 15 years of experience working at large copmanies such as Compaq and HP.

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Agile Scrum Master Certification & Exam 

The EXIN Agile Scrum Master Certification is a unique certification that showcases an understanding of agile principles and scrum principles.  Students can take the Agile Scrum Master certification exam by registering with EXIN. 

To earn the Agile Scrum Master exam certification, you must achieve a minimum score of 65%. Upon passing the exam successfully you will be awarded the Agile Scrum Master certification from EXIN.
As part of this training course, an exam voucher is included for you to sit your exam.

Earn Your Agile Scum Master Certification

Digital certificates are the new way for Upskilled and Simplilearn graduates to offer proof of their hard earned knowledge or skill set. Upon completion of the entire course and exam, you will earn certified Agile Scrum Master credentials demonstrating your agile scrum knowledge, competence and expertise as Scrum Master.

Differentiate Yourself

Set yourself apart from the competition with this Agile Scrum Master certification. This is your ticket to get your foot through the door and proof that you are job-ready and equipped with agile scrum knowledge and skillset as a Scrum Master.

Share your achievement

You worked for it, you earned it! Share your achievement loud and proud! Talk about your Agile Scrum Master online certification on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook. Add it to your CV to stand out and showcase to your employers.

FAQs

What is the difference between a Short Course and an Online Bootcamp?

An Online Bootcamp is an intensive and accelerated learning program made up of a collection of self-paced eLearning components and live online classes that students are required to attend.
The Online Bootcamp program curriculum contain a combination of specifically chosen courses and career-critical skills that are aligned to a job role.

A Short Course on the other hand are shorter courses that is designed to target developing a specific skillset or topic. They generally are much quicker to complete than Bootcamp Programs.

 

What is Scrum methodology?

Scrum methodology is a project management framework in agile based on iterative and incremental processes. Scrum methodology is characterised by adaptable, fast, flexible, and effective agile framework designed to deliver value to stakeholders throughout the development of the project. The main goal of scrum is to satisfy customers' requirements through a transparent environment via communication, collective responsibility, and continuous progress.  

 

What are the benefits of getting a Agile Scrum Master certification?

One of the key benefits of a Agile Scrum Master certification is to portray your proficient ability to improve team management and collaboration. As a certified Agile Scrum Master, you can lead and motivate your team mates to work together efficiently. Getting a Agile Scrum Master certification showcases to your employers that you have demonstratable skills and experience to effectively lead an agile team and deliver value to businesses. Ultimately, it helps you gain a competitive edge as it is a globally recognised credential employers highly value.

 

What can I expect from an online Agile Scrum Master course?

In Upskilled's Agile Scrum Master course delivered by Simplilearn, you will gain deep knowledge and insight into the world of agile scrum project methodology. You'll learn the agile scrum framework and be a master in understanding team dynamics, accountabilities and artifacts as well as empower your team to apply scrum. Considered the gold standard of certification, Simplilearn's Agile Scrum Foundation Certification training is accredited by the EXIN, a leading independent exam and certification institute for IT professionals worldwide.

 

What is offered in this online Agile Scrum Master Training?

As part of the Agile Scrum Master Certification training, you will be receiving thorough instructor-led training along with 2 sample tests to prepare for the certification exam.

 

Is being a Scrum Master an in-demand job?

The role of a Scrum Master is an increasingly in demand job that offers multiple lucrative opportunities. As a Scrum Master, their job is to provide the team with guidance and ensure the scrum framework is followed using strong communication and interpersonal skills. Scrum Masters may find themselves very skilled at guiding a team throughout the development of a project from start to competion. Hence, this career option can be a good choice for someone with a background in team or project management.

 

What is the average salary of a Scrum Master?

The average salary of a Scrum Master is $107,000 AUD

 

Is the Agile Scrum Master Certification worth it?

A Scrum Master certification is highly worthwhile as it can prove you have the knowledge and competency to lead agile teams successfully.

The Scrum Master holds primary responsibility for achieving agility in a team environment. You can get started on leading projects very quickly and having agile scrum skills is highly valuable, thus this can lead you to receive a higher salary and advance more quickly in your chosen career path.

 

What are the career outcomes of agile scrum master professionals?

Career outcomes agile scrum master professionals can pursue but not limited to include:

  • Project Architects
  • Project Manager
  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Manager
  • Scrum Master
  • IT Manager
  • Delivery Manager

 

Is Scrum Master a good career path?

The Scrum Master is a role that requires knowledge of the scrum framework, time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Scrum master is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world as it comes with high pay, constant growth opportunities and encourages new learnings.

 

What is the difference between Agile and Scrum?

Agile is a project management philosophy that is based on an iterative approach. Scrum is a framework within the agile methodology. Scrum has a specific set of rules that are to be followed while practicing the Agile software development. When agile and scrum are used in comparison, they are not the same as each other. Both processes are used to encourage strong team collaboration and idea synthesis. When agile and scrum are used together, they work effectively to enhance change and accomodate new knowledge and information throughout the development process.

 

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