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Introduction to Professional Scrum

5 Courses
3 Hours
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The Introduction to Professional Scrum skill path offers a comprehensive and structured journey through the core principles and practices of Scrum, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a Scrum environment.

This curriculum, the only one of its kind endorsed by Scrum.org, is taught by a licensed Professional Scrum Trainer, Derek Davidson, and will begin your preparation for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) exam, enabling you to earn the PSM I certificate.

Take our PSM I Certification path for a complete coverage of all PSM I exam objectives.

Content in this path

Introduction to Professional Scrum

Your journey begins with a foundational understanding of Scrum, where you'll explore the influences of agility, empiricism, and complexity on Scrum practices. You'll delve into the core values and the essential accountabilities, events, and artifacts that bind Scrum together, gaining a deep appreciation of how Scrum informs, and is informed by, the Agile Manifesto.

As you progress, you’ll dive deeper into the specific elements of Scrum, including the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Team, the purpose and timing of Scrum events, and the significance of Scrum artifacts in promoting transparency and quality. You’ll also explore empiricism in depth, learning how it underpins the Scrum framework and drives continuous improvement.

Finally, the path covers practical techniques for Product Backlog management and Release Management, ensuring you have the hands-on skills to effectively manage and release high-quality products. By the end of this learning path, you’ll not only have a thorough understanding of Scrum but also the confidence to apply these principles in real-world scenarios, positioning yourself for success as a certified Professional Scrum Master.

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What You'll Learn
  • Scrum foundations
  • Scrum roles and responsibilities
  • Scrum events
  • Scrum artifacts and the Definition of Done
  • Product backlog
Prerequisites
  • No prerequisites needed.
Related topics
  • Project management
  • Product Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Agile
  • Lean
  • PRINCE2
  • PMI-PMP
  • PMI-ACP
  • Scrum
  • Product Owner
  • Business Analysis
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