1. Introduction to Scrum and empiricism

• Agile and Scrum Overview: Exploring the basics of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework, including the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
• Empirical Process Control: Understanding how Scrum emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation to manage complexity in product development.
• Lean Thinking: Exploring the principles of Lean and how they contribute to Scrum's effectiveness. 

2. Scrum framework and principles

• Scrum Definition and Pillars: Learning the three pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
• Scrum Accountabilities: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team.
• Scrum Events: Deep dive into the purpose and execution of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Scrum Artifacts: Understanding the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment as key tools for managing and tracking progress.
• Scrum Commitments: Learning about Product Goal, Sprint Goal, and the Definition of Done (DoD) as essential commitments. 

3. The definition of Done (DoD)

• Understanding the Definition of Done: Defining DoD as a formal description of the state of the Increment that meets required quality measures.
• Ensuring Transparency and Quality: Understanding how DoD ensures quality and transparency in product delivery. 

4. Product backlog management

• Product Backlog Characteristics: Understanding the characteristics of a well-managed Product Backlog.
• Writing Effective Product Backlog Items (PBIs): Learning techniques for writing clear and concise PBIs.
• Backlog Refinement and Estimation: Understanding the importance of backlog refinement and applying estimation techniques like Story Points. 

5. Self-managing teams and interpersonal skills

• What is a Self-Managing Team?: Understanding the concept of self-managing teams and its importance in Scrum.
• Developing Interpersonal Skills: Learning the skills required for effective collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution within a Scrum Team. 

6. The Scrum master as a change agent and leader

• Scrum Master as Servant Leader: Clarifying the leadership role a Scrum Master plays within the team and organization.
• Supporting the Product Owner, Developers, and Organization: Understanding the different ways a Scrum Master serves the team and organization.
• Removing Impediments: Developing strategies for identifying and removing impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Coaching the team, Product Owner, and organization on Scrum practices and principles. 

7. Exam preparation and wrap-up

• PSM-I Exam Related Discussion: The exam format, question types (Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False), passing score (85%), and time duration (60 minutes for 80 questions) are all discussed.
• Practice Assessments and Quizzes: Practice exams and quizzes are used to prepare for the certification exam.
• Q&A Session: Questions are addressed, and doubts related to Scrum and the exam are clarified.