This immersive in-person workshop is tailored for individuals who want to adopt and improve Agile approaches.  Through a dynamic blend of simulations, real-life scenarios, exercises, group discussions, and role plays, participants will gain hands-on experience in Agile practices.

Scrum, while rooted in software development, now transcends industries and teams.  Marketers, data scientists, human resource professionals, and anyone tackling complex problems can harness the power of Scrum to drive innovation and efficiency in their respective fields.

Our comprehensive curriculum delves into all core aspects of Scrum, covering topics such as Scrum theory, roles, events, sprint and increment, Scrum artifacts, and essential Scrum master competencies including facilitation, teaching, mentoring, and coaching.

SEMO is dedicated to delivering professional training that upholds the standards of the Scrum Alliance while maintaining academic integrity.  Upon completing our program, you'll have the opportunity to take the CSM® Exam online.  Your course registration includes exam fees and a two-year membership with the Scrum Alliance.  Upon passing the exam, you'll earn the esteemed title of Certified Scrum Master® valid for two years.

Who Should Attend:

Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, Software Engineers, Technology Leadership, Software Architects, and anyone interested in understanding Scrum and how it can be utilized for product development and project-oriented efforts.

The class suits anyone looking to learn about, or practice being, a Scrum Master.  While this class holds no prerequisites, participants should have some level of understanding of Agile and Scrum.

This course is for you if:

• Your company has decided that they would like to ‘become Agile’.
• You have been told, “We do Scrum”, but it doesn’t seem right.
• You would like to transition into a role within a Scrum environment.
• You are new to a role within a Scrum environment and need to understand the framework for your new role.

Why Become Scrum Master Certified:

Agile projects are three times more likely to succeed than projects managed with traditional methods, such as waterfall (2018 Standish Group Chaos Study), and that is why your company should have an Agile mindset. However, a mindset can only do so much without an implementation framework, and Scrum is the most popular and successful Agile implementation framework today. Understanding how to work with this framework can have drastic benefits for both you and your organization.

Course Learning Topics:

Throughout the course, you will come to understand both the how and why surrounding all of the major Scrum topics, including:

• Agile; history, common frameworks, defined v. empirical process, and the Agile Manifesto.
• Roles of the Scrum Team; Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team.
• Scrum Events; Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Scrum Artifacts; Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment.
• Definition of Done.
• Work estimation techniques.

Key Course Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of Scrum and its role in Agile processes.
• Differentiate the Scrum Master role from traditional project management.
• Learn strategies for organizing, planning, and executing Scrum projects.
• Apply Scrum principles effectively in real-world scenarios.

About the Certified Scrum Master® Test:

To become a Certified Scrum Master®, you must complete the two-day course instructed by a Certified Scrum Trainer.  The course fee includes a two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance®, granting you access to the online test.

Upon course completion, you'll receive an email from Scrum Alliance guiding you through the test process. The test consists of 35 questions and requires a passing score of 24. You'll have two attempts within 90 days to pass at no additional cost.