Agile SCRUM Master - PRUE in Dubai

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will have a deep understanding of Scrum principles and their practical application.
The course is essential for professionals looking to enhance their Agile project management skills.
Participants will gain valuable insights into Agile methodologies, increasing their efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.
Upon completion, attendees will be well-prepared to take on the role of a Scrum Master and lead Agile teams successfully.

Participant’s Profile

Scrum training is appropriate for:

Team members interested in understanding Agile and implementing Scrum
Project Managers and Leads
Project Sponsors
IT Managers and Executives
Business Analysts
Developers/Programmers
Designers
Project team members
Business customers
Business users
Product owners

Requirements to the Participants

Attendees must have at least two years of relevant full-time work experience.

Length of the Course

15 hours (3 days)

Evaluation

Attendance: 20%
Class Activities: 30%
Final Project: 50%

Certification

Agile Scrum Master certification from Scrum Master Institute.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism.
Help Scrum Teams deliver value to their organization.
Understand how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to the principles and theory.
Understand uncertainty and complexity in product delivery.
Understand the meaning and importance of the Scrum values.
Learn what "Done" means and why it is crucial to transparency.
Know how to use the Product Backlog to plan with agility.
Understand the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills needed, and the Scrum Master role.
Clarify the leadership role a Scrum Master plays on the team.
Learn the skills, traits, and behavior shifts required to be a Scrum Master.

Course Content

Introduction to Agile and Scrum
Scrum Framework: Roles, Events, and Artifacts
Scrum Values and Principles
Managing the Product Backlog
Effective Sprint Planning and Execution
Facilitation Skills for Scrum Masters
Servant Leadership and Team Coaching
Scaling Scrum in Organizations
Common Challenges and Best Practices
Final Project and Case Studies

Topic	Description
1. Overview of Agile and Scrum	Demonstrate the advantages of "responding to change" in Agile compared to "following a plan" in traditional project management. Describe how Scrum values (courage, focus, commitment, respect, openness) relate to artifacts, events, and roles in Scrum. List and explain the three pillars of Scrum — Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation. Explain the differences between a framework and a methodology and understand why Scrum is called a framework. List 5 ways to develop Agile thinking. Illustrate 2 differences between Agile and Scrum and explain why these terms cannot be used interchangeably.
2. Three Roles in Scrum	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master and Product Owner. List 3 differences between the Scrum Master and Product Owner and understand why these roles should not overlap. Discuss how the Product Owner acts as a bridge between the development team and stakeholders. Understand why the Scrum Master is not an active participant but a facilitator in Scrum events and ceremonies. List 3 drawbacks of a development team consisting of fewer than 3 or more than 10 members.
3. Scrum Ceremonies	Explain the "why" and "how" of sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint review, and retrospective. Understand why the scope and duration of the sprint are fixed. List 3 ways to avoid sprint backlog overflow. Define sprint goals and discuss 5 benefits of having a sprint goal. Understand how the Scrum Master and Product Owner should coordinate with the team, and list 5 points to improve such communications. Discuss 3 disruptive consequences of canceling a sprint and how to avoid it. List 10 sprint anti-patterns (e.g., sprint cancellation, variable sprint length) and understand how they affect delivery and lead time.
4. Scrum Artifacts	List and demonstrate 5 key characteristics of a well-formed product backlog (e.g., estimated, prioritized). Discuss 2 responsibilities of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team in creating and maintaining the product backlog. The purpose of having a product backlog and the best approaches to refining it. Analyze and discuss the ideal time and effort to be devoted to refining the product backlog. Demonstrate 3 activities (e.g., budget and timeline, release schedule) that occur during the sprint review. List 5 sprint review anti-patterns (e.g., delayed acceptance) and their negative impact.
5. Sprint Execution	Explain the difference between problem-solving meetings and daily stand-ups. Explain the benefits of collaborating with the Product Owner. List 3 drawbacks of excessive collaboration with the Product Owner. Demonstrate 3 ways to overcome barriers and collaborate. Demonstrate creating a sprint burn-down chart. Explain 3 approaches to improving team efficiency.
6. Daily Scrum and Sprint Retrospective	Explain the importance of the 15-minute timebox for daily Scrum meetings. List 3 differences between traditional meetings and daily stand-ups. Describe 2 roles played by the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and development team in the daily Scrum. List 3 critical questions related to the daily Scrum agenda. List 2 responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and development team during the sprint retrospective.
7. Release Planning	Identify and understand the steps involved in release planning. List 3 benefits of well-organized release planning. List 3 outcomes of release planning.