SCRUM Master

SCRUM Master

SCRUM is a lightweight framework that helps individuals, teams and organizations to generate value through adaptive solutions to complex problems. Given its versatility and ease of understanding, SCRUM has become one of the most widely used frameworks for the development of various types of projects. The SCRUM team includes three fundamental roles, the SCRUM MASTER, in charge of ensuring the correct use of the framework, the PRODUCT OWNER, who represents the interests of the owner or client, and the DEVELOPMENT TEAM, which is in charge of generating the project deliverables. This training introduces the principles of SCRUM and provides the attendee with the training to qualify for SCRUM MASTER certification.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

General Objective

To introduce the fundamental concepts of the SCRUM framework, its characteristics, principles and fundamentals.

Specific Objectives

  • Understand agile principles and values and the impact it has on your team’s performance in the organization.
  • Understand the role of a Scrum Master based on the Scrum Guide ™.
  • Understand the responsibilities of the Scrum Master
  • Preparing for the role of a Scrum Master in an organization using Scrum
  • Understand the key terms and definitions to successfully pass the Scrum Master Professional Certificate SMPC®s exam.

TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED

The course is aimed at those who wish to acquire or expand their knowledge of agile project management through the SCRUM framework. Project managers, portfolio managers, project team members, PMO, project management, IT managers, IT directors, quality managers, decision makers, design, innovation and marketing project leaders. Consultants, managers, entrepreneurs and executives interested in leading projects through an agile approach.

Duration and Methodology

16 hours of lectures, exercises and question resolution. Use of the simulator to solve practice questions prior to the certification exam.

Includes: Simulation software, materials, and certification exam with CertiProf.

Content of the SCRUM Master course

1
introduction

What is agile? The Cynefin model. The agile manifesto. Declaration of Interdependence.

Agility

What is Agile? Why Agile Methodologies? Definition of SCRUM

Scrum Theory

Empirical Process Control. Lean Thinking. Three Pillars of Scrum. Scrum Values.

Scrum Team

What is the Scrum Team and who are its members? Self-managed teams. Scrum Team responsibilities. Developers. Product Owner. Scrum Master. Stakeholders. Characteristics of Agile Teams

Scrum Events

Sprint. Sprint planning. Sprint backlog. Daily scrum. Sprint review. The Sprint Retrospective.

Scrum artifacts

The product backlog. The sprint backlog. The increase

Agile Estimation

History points. Types of estimates. Burndown chart. Planning poker.

Agile Practices

Agile planning. The importance of the “time box”. Concepts. Epics. User Stories. Task. Task Board

Simulation of the certification exam

End of course

Program at a glance

Format

Online

Program duration

16 hours

Cost of the course

595 $

Schedule

Wednesdays: 6 pm – 9 pm
Satudays: 9 am – 12 pm

Certification Preparation Course

“Non-credit vocational training programs designed for professional development and job skills strengthening purposes.”

“These programs do not constitute academic programs leading to university degrees and are not intended to grant professional licenses.”

Meet Your Tutors

Howard A. Gilly C.

Howard A. Gilly C.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) Senior Program & Project Manager, +40 years of experience in EPC | EPCM contracts and multidisciplinary projects across Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, and Energy. Specialist in Procurement & Supply Chain and Contract Administration. Claims management, cost, and schedule control. Commissioning, testing, start-up, and project handover.

Francisco Rafael Fermin

Francisco Rafael Fermin Dellan

PMP®-certified Project Management professional with over 45 years of industry experience and more than 25 years as a university-level instructor. International facilitator specializing in PMP® preparation, Agile methodologies, and practical project management education across the United States and Latin America.

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