Scrum Master with PSM I Certification (SG)

• Singapore Singapore
• Start: Jul 19 2022 00:00
• Finish: Dec 01 2024 00:00
• Time zone: Asia/Singapore

Course Overview
This course provides the concrete know-how about the practices that are required to be an effective Scrum Master. It presents in detail the agile processes and team dynamics, with a strong emphasis on the role of Scrum Master. This course covers the benefits of an Agile approach working with Scrum, highlighting the differences between Scrum and the traditional development methodologies. Moreover, the power of visual management, pursuing and resolving impediments are made clear to trainees by means of practical exercises. The training closes with PSM 1 exam, provided by scrum.org. This body of certification was created in 2009 by Ken Schwaber, one of the founders of Scrum.
 
Course Objectives
The course is based on an interactive approach in which trainees will learn how to guide a team, a project, or an organization into a process of rapid delivery of valuable results. Exercises, case studies, and examples are used to assist the participants to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and insights needed to make the shift from the traditional management practices to Scrum framework.
 
At the end of the course, trainees have a clear understanding about:
Why adopting Agile approach and Scrum?
What are the principles, the different roles and responsibilities in Scrum?
How to implement agile practices for estimation, planning, project execution and monitoring?
How to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and foster product quality?
 
Targeted Audience
This course is intended for project managers, team leads, designers, developers, testers, software architects and anyone who is expected to lead Scrum projects & teams.
 
Trainers
Training will be conducted by an experienced trainer and Agile coach from why innovation!.
 
Course Content
Agile Overview
Agile Definition
Agile Principles: The Agile Manifesto
Benefits of Agile
Understand Agile for Software Development
Overview of Agile Methods
Scrum, Kanban, XP (eXtreme Programming), DevOps, Lean Startup, Design Thinking and Kanban
Adopting Agile Methods
Scrum: Agile Project Management
Architecture of Scrum and focus on product development
Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum
Scrum: The rhythm of Sprints
Importance of continuous improvement
Scrum applied: key success factors and pitfalls
Team Dynamics
The stakeholders
Team work, team spirit, self-organization
The leadership
Effective communication and solving conflict
Managing Requirements
The product manager and the Product Backlog
The delivery plan
Characteristics, performance and quality requirements
Product completion level and tests
Detailed specifications
Requirements traceability
Scrum Process and Meetings
Sprint, Sprint activities, time boxing, Sprint Planning,
Product Backlog, estimations and poker game
Good practices for Sprint Backlog
The Daily Scrum
The burndown chart
The Sprint Review
The Sprint Retrospective
Implementing Scrum difficulties and resistance
Change Management
Good practices and frequent mistakes (Dos and Don’ts)
 
Course Information
Each session will be limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
 
Duration: 3 days
Location: Singapore, Hong Kong
Training Fee: SGD 2,310 / HKD 14,000
Certification Fee:  SGD 210 / HKD 1,200 from Scrum.org
 
Funding from IMDA (Available for Singapore citizens and Permanent Resident):
• up to 70% of the exam fees, capped at SGD 500 (exam only) per trainee.
 
Funding support is available for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents**. Valid for courses and examinations commencing on or before 31 March 2020. Terms and conditions apply. Please visit http://www.imda.gov.sg/citrep for full details.
 
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