Scrum Master Certified (SMC®)
Practical, working knowledge of the Scrum framework.
How to implement and tailor Scrum in various project scenarios.
The role of a Scrum Master as a facilitator (guiding the team, clearing impediments, and ensuring process adherence).
In-depth understanding of Scrum roles, meetings, and artifacts.
Individuals interested in working as a Scrum Master.
Existing Scrum Masters looking to formalize their skills.
Professionals from any industry (not just IT) as Scrum is applicable across diverse sectors.
Note: Technology expertise is not required to be an effective Scrum Master.
Formal Prerequisites: None.
Recommendations: It is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) certification first and attend a 2-day SMC classroom training.
Type: Multiple choice.
Questions: 100 questions.
Duration: 120 minutes.
Delivery: Proctored online exam.
Marking: No negative marks for wrong answers.
Success Rate: Current pass rate is 95%.
Ability to define and work with Scrum concepts, advantages, and challenges.
Readiness to adopt the Scrum Master role and help organizations transition to Agile.
Experience gained through practical role-plays and case-study simulations.
Tools to address and resolve Scrum-related issues within an organization.
Engaging and Interactive: Focuses on high retention through internalization rather than just listening.
Hands-on Training: Uses role-plays and case studies to simulate real-world product development.
Comprehensive Resources: Includes high-quality videos, study guides, and chapter tests.
Agile and Scrum Overview: Manifesto, principles, methods, and advantages.
Scrum Roles: Core roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Scrum Team) and non-core roles.
Scrum Project Phases: Initiate, Plan and Estimate, Implement, Review and Retrospect, and Release (including Inputs, Tools, and Outputs).
Scaling Scrum: Scalability, Programs/Portfolios, Scrum of Scrums (SoS), and transition strategies.
SCRUMstudy™ is the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications. They authored the SBOK® Guide (Scrum Body of Knowledge) and manage a global network of Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s). They offer a complete certification hierarchy ranging from fundamentals to expert-level masters.
