Introducing Scrum

by Derek Davidson

This course provides a quick look at Scrum, as well as fundamental information that explains not only the "what", but also the "why" of Scrum. This knowledge will serve you all the way up to mastery of Scrum.

What you'll learn

Need to understand Scrum, or want to appreciate it at a deeper level? In this course, Introducing Scrum, you will learn foundational knowledge of Scrum. First, you will discover the Agile Manifesto and how Scrum helped to frame it. Next, you will learn how empiricism and complexity connect with Scrum. Finally, you will explore how to leverage the Scrum values. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Scrum needed to establish a firm baseline for mastery of the topic.

Table of contents

Course Overview
2mins
Interpreting the Principles of Agile Software
10mins
Describing the Scrum Elements
5mins
Outlining Scrum in 5 Minutes
5mins
Understanding Empiricism
6mins
Connecting Scrum, Empiricism, and Complexity
4mins
Committing to the Scrum Values
7mins

About the author

Derek is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, the organization created by Scrum co-creator, Ken Schwaber.

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