Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™)
The course focuses on managing complex Scrum projects and scaling Scrum in environments involving large teams, programs, and portfolios. You will learn how to address, resolve, and take the lead on Scrum issues while understanding the nuances of practical implementation.
Appropriate for expert professionals handling Scrum Teams who wish to scale up to complex projects. Target roles include:
Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Managers
Project/Program/Portfolio Managers
Software Engineers, Business Owners, and Analysts
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing Scrum/Agile projects.
Must hold SMC®, SAMC™, and SPOC® certifications.
Type: Multiple choice
Questions: 200
Duration: 240 minutes
Passing: Proctored online exam (no negative marks for wrong answers)
Deep understanding of Scrum concepts, advantages, and challenges.
Ability to play the lead Scrum Master role and help organizations adopt the methodology.
Knowledge to anticipate and resolve practical implementation issues.
Successful completion leads to the ESMC™ certificate.
Highly engaging and interactive, focusing on internalization rather than passive listening. It utilizes:
Role-plays for practical issues.
Central case studies integrated into the outline.
Simulated product development exercises.
Agile and Scrum Overview: Definitions and core concepts.
Selling Scrum: Value proposition for top/middle management and teams.
Getting Ready for Scrum: People (awareness/acceptance) and Process (adoption patterns).
Enterprise Scrum: Handling distributed teams.
Special Topics: Fixed Price Sprints and Scrum in non-software projects.
SCRUMstudy™ is a global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications. They authored the SBOK® Guide (A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge) and operate through a global network of Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s)
