Professional Scrum Master
Project, Program & Portfolio Management

Course Overview

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) provides learners the understanding to competently use Scrum in everyday teamwork. The training covers a broad understanding of basics of Scrum and elucidates its practical approach besides Scrum framework and mechanics.

The two-day course dwells on topics that include use of Scrum at an enterprise level, designing retrospectives, tools and techniques and the mechanics behind a Scrum implementation. The training constitutes practical exercises and case scenarios – all aimed to improve the participants learning. The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) assessments serve to create a deep understanding of core practices and values of Scrum and demonstrate that certified holders have the ability to effectively respond to complex situations that challenge them.


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Description

Course Outline

  • Scrum theory and principles
  • The Scrum Framework
  • The Definition of Done
  • Running a Scrum project
  • Working with people and teams
  • Scrum in your organization
  • The role of the Scrum Master


Learning Objectives

  • Individuals would be motivated and lead a team of Scrum specialists who bring the advantages of Scrum to projects
  • Participants Get knowledge of the fundamental aspects, roles and attributes of Scrum
  • Understanding the empirical foundation of Scrum
  • Act as Scrum Master by understanding servant-leadership
  • Individuals get to Learn on how to resolve conflicts and tackle challenges
  • Get hands-on experience by applying the Scrum framework to real projects
  • Ensure personal and organizational growth with professional training
  • Learn to address the changes Scrum requires in the organizational setup
  • Increase their Scrum efficacy


Target Group

  • This certification is suitable for professionals working in the areas of: Project Management; Software development; IT Service Management; and Business Management, Scrum Developers, Scrum Master


Pre-requisite

Exam Name                     Pre - requisite

PSM Assessment 1               None

PSM Assessment 2               PSM Assessment 1 Passed 

PSM Assessment 3               PSM Assessment 2 Passed


Certification

On successful completion of the Professional Scrum Master course, candidates will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I assessment and can subsequently go on to undertake level II and III.


Exam Name    Type of Exam    Duration    Passing Percentage     Type of Question

PSM I             Online        60 Min          85%               MCQ's

PSM II            Online        90 Min          85%          MCQ's T/F, MAQ's

PSM III            Online        120 Min         85%            MCQ's & Essay