1. Introduction to Agile and Scrum
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Agile Principles and Values: Understanding the core values and 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto.
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Scrum Foundation: Key concepts like empiricism, lean thinking, transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
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Benefits of Scrum: Understanding how Scrum fosters collaboration, flexibility, and customer satisfaction.
2. Scrum framework
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Scrum Roles: Understanding the responsibilities and interactions of the Product Owner, Development Team, and Scrum Master.
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Scrum Events (Ceremonies): Learning how to facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
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Scrum Artifacts: Deep dive into the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Product Increment.
3. Scrum master core competencies
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Facilitation Skills: Techniques for effective decision-making, conflict resolution, and managing meetings.
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Coaching: Developing coaching skills to guide teams, Product Owners, and the organization in adopting and improving Agile practices.
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Servant Leadership: Understanding the Scrum Master's role in supporting and empowering the team.
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Impediment Removal: Strategies for identifying and removing obstacles that hinder team progress.
4. Scaling scrum
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Coordinating Across Teams: Techniques for coordinating multiple Scrum teams working on the same product.
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Scrum of Scrums: Understanding how representatives from different teams can collaborate to manage dependencies and solve problems.
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Scaling Frameworks: Introduction to frameworks like SAFe and LeSS for applying Scrum in larger organizations.
5. Practical application and case studies
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Hands-on Exercises and Simulations: Applying Scrum principles in real-world scenarios through interactive activities.
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Case Studies: Analyzing real-world examples of Scrum implementation to gain practical insights.
6. CSM certification preparation
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Exam Preparation Resources: Access to practice tests, study guides, and other materials to prepare for the CSM exam.
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Membership with Scrum Alliance: Upon certification, individuals typically receive a two-year membership with Scrum Alliance, granting access to resources and the Scrum community.