Scrum & Agile Masterclass: Become a Scrum Master; PSM1 Test from Udemy

One of the best selling german courses now finally available in english.

In a fast moving business world modern Project Management approaches like Scrum become more and more important.

Countless organizations have recently transitioned from traditional Project Management approaches towards Scrum, or are in this very process right now, creating many exciting job opportunities for trained Scrum Masters, Product Owners, or Developers.

Unfortunately, we experience way too often that project teams, Scrum Master and entire organizations struggle with the implementation and execution of Scrum projects, as most trainings rely on simplified textbook education, that can´t match the challenges of today´s projects.

The "Scrum & Agile Masterclass: All you need to know about Scrum" is the perfect addition to the official Scrum Guide and goes way beyond just explaining the roles, events and artifacts of Scrum and provides examples, lessons learned and even templates from and for real life projects to help you succeed in your agile project.

This course is suited for beginners and intermediate Project Managers, Agile Enthusiasts, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Development Team members, that want a more pragmatic and real-life oriented approach to Scrum

At the end of this course you will be able to:

+ understand Scrum, way beyond what you would learn from the Scrum Guide or Scrum Primer

+ know exercises, techniques and templates that you can directly apply to your project and team

+ be more successful in an agile Transformation or Scrum project

+ start immediately as a Scrum Master in any given project and not step into common pitfalls

+ have more successful Sprint Retrospectives

+ pass your Scrum Master certification

This Course includes a final exam similar to the PSM 1 certification (professional scrum master) and a "cheat sheet" that helps to prepare and pass the official exam

Pledge to my students:

1. Quality over quantity: Proven Content and real life experience

The content i´m sharing is based on real-life experience from several years as project manager, Scrum Master and agile coach. This is not a repetition of the official Scrum Guide, but an extensive explanation of how to make Scrum work in real projects.

I´m only talking about what i have learned from my projects and where i can truly consider myself an expert in, to give you the best possible advice to make you succeed in your project.

2. Continuous Improvement of this course

This course will be continously improved and enhanced. Feedback from participants will regularly be reviewed and added to the course in new lessons if feasible

3. Answering your questions

I offer my support in regards to any questions in regards to this course, or real-life Scrum challenges of your current project. Don´t hesitate to contact me

I sincerely hope you´ll enjoy this course.

See you in the course.

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Instructs about Scrum, catering to both beginners and intermediate professionals who want practical knowledge

Provides exercises, methods, and practical project templates to facilitate immediate application of Scrum techniques

Enhances the success rate in implementing agile transformations or Scrum projects

Supports the preparation for the Scrum Master certification exam and includes a practice exam

Offers continuous improvement of course materials and incorporates participant feedback

Provides support for students to address questions and real-world project challenges

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Scrum & Agile Masterclass: Become a Scrum Master; PSM1 Test with these activities:

Refresh Scrum terminology

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Revisit basic Scrum terms, concepts, and practices to set a solid foundation and prepare for more advanced material.

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Review the Scrum Guide and key Scrum terms.
Read articles or watch videos on Scrum terminology and fundamentals.

Join a Scrum User Group or Community

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Engage with other Scrum practitioners, share knowledge, participate in discussions, and gain valuable insights into real-world Scrum applications.

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Search for local Scrum user groups or communities.
Attend meetups or online events to connect with others.

Read Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great

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Gain insights into effective retrospective practices, techniques, and facilitation skills to enhance team performance and continuous improvement.

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Read the book and highlight key concepts and practices.
Summarize the three core retrospective formats and their applications.
Identify different retrospective techniques and when to use them.

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Plan and Execute a Scrum Project

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Get hands-on experience in planning, executing, and retrospectively reviewing a Scrum project to apply concepts and skills from the course.

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Define a project scope and create a product backlog.
Hold sprint planning and estimation sessions.
Conduct daily stand-up meetings and track progress.
Hold sprint reviews and retrospectives.

Create a Scrum Implementation Plan

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Develop a comprehensive plan outlining how Scrum will be implemented within an organization or team, ensuring alignment and maximizing benefits.

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Analyze the current project environment and stakeholders.
Define the project scope, goals, and timeline.
Create a Scrum implementation roadmap and milestones.
Outline roles and responsibilities within the Scrum team.

Explore Agile and Scrum Certification Resources

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Take advantage of online resources to deepen your understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, preparing for future certifications or professional development.

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Visit the websites of Scrum.org and Agile Alliance.
Explore Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Agile Alliance's Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certifications.
Watch tutorials on Scrum methodology and Agile practices.

Attend a Scrum Workshop or Training

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Participate in an in-person or virtual workshop or training to enhance your Scrum skills, learn advanced techniques, and network with industry professionals.

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Research and identify reputable Scrum workshops or training programs.
Attend the workshop and actively engage in discussions and activities.
Connect with other participants and facilitators to expand your professional network.

Career center

Learners who complete Scrum & Agile Masterclass: Become a Scrum Master; PSM1 Test will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are responsible for leading and facilitating Scrum teams, ensuring that the team is following Scrum principles and practices. This course may be useful for those who wish to build a foundation in Scrum, as it provides more information than the official Scrum Guide and includes lessons learned and templates from real-life projects.

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Agile Coach

Agile coaches help organizations adopt and implement agile practices. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Agile Coaches, as it provides a comprehensive overview of Scrum and Agile principles and practices.

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Product Owner

Product Owners are responsible for defining and managing the product backlog, ensuring that the product meets the needs of the stakeholders. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Product Owners, as it provides an overview of Scrum and Agile principles and practices, as well as exercises and templates that can be used to manage the product backlog.

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Project Manager

Project managers guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects stay on schedule, within budget, and accomplish project goals. Certified Scrum Masters may find that this course aligns with the project management track they wish to take. The course provides examples, exercises, templates, and real-life lessons that Scrum Masters may find useful in their project management work.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of software applications. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who wish to work on Scrum teams, as it provides an overview of Scrum and Agile principles and practices, as well as exercises and templates that can be used to improve software testing processes.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, and translating them into technical specifications. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who wish to work on Scrum teams, as it provides an overview of Scrum and Agile principles and practices, as well as exercises and templates that can be used to gather and analyze business requirements.

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Software Developer

Software Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course may be useful for Software Developers who wish to work on Scrum teams, as it provides an overview of Scrum and Agile principles and practices, as well as exercises and templates that can be used to improve software development processes.

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