Agile Scrum Master (ASM®) Certification Training Course
The Agile Scrum Master certification is your gateway to learning the most popular project management methodology. This online course will teach you all about how agile works, what it means for an organization and why more organizations should be adopting this method in order maximize their results!
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Training Key Features
- One live project and 2 case studies
- 19 PDUs in self-paced learning
- 24 PDUs in online classroom
- Exam fee included
Skills Covered
- Agile Scrum methodologies
- Agile Scrum applications
- Daily Scrum synchronization
- Sprint planning and review
- Producing Scrum artifacts
- Implementing distributed Scrum
- JIRA project management
- Agile Scrum best practices
Benefits
This Agile Scrum Master Certification enables you to deliver products in functional stages, improve collaborations, and create a flexible process where changes are less impactful on project quality, cost, and timing.
Training Options
SELF-PACED LEARNING
- One year access to high-quality self-paced eLearning content curated by industry experts
- 2 Hands-on projects to perfect the skills learnt
- 4 simulation test papers for self-assessment
- 24x7 learner assistance and support
No Exam Voucher
SELF-PACED LEARNING +
- Everything in Self-Paced Learning, plus
- Agile Scrum Master exam voucher included
Exam Voucher Included
ONLINE BOOTCAMP +
- Everything in Self-Paced Learning, plus
- 90 days of flexible access to online classes
- Live, online classroom training by top instructors and practitioners
Exam Voucher Included
Course Curriculum
Eligibility
The Agile Scrum Master certification is best suited for Team leads, Project managers, Members of Scrum teams such as developers, Scrum Masters, and product owners, Managers of Scrum teams, Teams transitioning to Scrum, and Professionals intending to pursue the Agile Scrum Master certification.
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites for this Agile Scrum Master Certification Training. It is suited for any professional aspiring for a management role.
Course Content
- 1.1 Course Introduction
- 1.2 Exam Details
- 1.3 What will you learn
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 What Is Agile
- 2.3 Problems with waterfall model
- 2.4 Agile Manifesto
- 2.5 Agile Principles One - Three
- 2.6 Agile-Principles Four - Six
- 2.7 Agile Principles Seven - Nine
- 2.8 Agile Principles Ten - Twelve
- 2.9 Waterfall Vs agile project management
- 2.10 Benefits of Agility
- 2.11 Faster Delivery with Value
- 2.12 Overview of Scrum
- 2.13 Scrum Process
- 2.14 Starting the Agile Journey
- 2.15 Balanced Scorecard for Scrum
- 2.16 Recap
- Knowledge Check
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Scrum roles
- 3.3 Scrum Master Do's
- 3.4 Scrum Master Dont's
- 3.5 Scrum Master Skills and Attributes
- 3.6 Scrum Master Selection Scenarios
- 3.7 Role of the Product Owner
- 3.8 Attributes of a Successful Product Owner
- 3.9 Scenarios in Product Owner selection
- 3.10 Failure modes for Product Owner position
- 3.11 How busy is the product owner and scrum master
- 3.12 Agile Team Characteristics
- 3.13 Small teams
- 3.14 Forming scrum teams
- 3.15 Evolution of Team roles
- 3.16 Managers in Scrum
- 3.17 Sprints
- 3.18 Duration of sprints
- 3.19 Backlog refinement
- 3.20 Sprint Planning
- 3.21 Velocity and Commitment Driven Planning
- 3.22 Failure modes of Sprint Planning
- 3.23 Daily Stand Up
- 3.24 Failure Modes of Daily Stand up Meeting
- 3.25 Sprint Review and Retrospective
- 3.26 Failure modes of Sprint Review and Retrospective
- 3.27 Definition of Done
- 3.28 Definition of Ready
- 3.29 Backlog
- 3.30 Characteristics of Product Backlog
- 3.31 Recap
- Spotlight One
- Knowledge Check
- 4.01 Introduction
- 4.02 What is a user story
- 4.03 Writing good user story
- 4.04 Acceptance Criteria
- 4.05 Epics Stories and Features
- 4.06 Splitting user stories
- 4.07 Story mapping
- 4.08 Business Value
- 4.09 Benefit Cost analysis
- 4.10 Prioritization
- 4.11 Estimation
- 4.12 Ideal Time Estimates
- 4.13 Story Points
- 4.14 Affinity Estimation
- 4.15 Planning Poker
- 4.16 Velocity and Planning
- 4.17 Release Planning
- 4.18 Release Planning Process
- 4.19 Burn down and burn up charts
- 4.20 Burn down bar chart and Parking lot chart
- 4.21 Scrum Board and Niko - Niko Calendar
- 4.22 Some other information radiators
- 4.23 Recap
- Knowledge Check
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Frameworks and Methods
- 5.3 Extreme Programming Practices
- 5.4 Other Extreme Programming Practices
- 5.5 XP Team Roles
- 5.6 Crystal
- 5.7 DSDM
- 5.8 Timeboxing and MoSCoW
- 5.9 Lean and Value Mapping
- 5.10 Seven Forms of Waste
- 5.11 Kanban
- 5.12 Kanban Terminologies
- 5.13 Recap
- Spotlight Two
- Knowledge Check
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Common Challenges in Projects
- 6.3 Backlog Management
- 6.4 Scaling Product Owners
- 6.5 Scrum - of - Scrums
- 6.6 Planning practices
- 6.7 Scaling Frameworks
- 6.8 Disciplined Agile
- 6.9 Nexus
- 6.10 Good Practices of Distributed Agile
- 6.11 Distribution Models and Cultural Sensitivity
- 6.12 Conditions favorable for Agile adoption
- 6.13 Continuum of lifecycle models
- 6.14 Agile Tooling
- 6.15 Testing Pyramid
- 6.16 Recap
- Knowledge Check
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Roadmap to Agility
- 7.3 Patterns of Agile Adoption
- 7.4 Secret of successful pilots
- 7.5 Iterative execution of transition projects
- 7.6 Improvement committee
- 7.7 Setting the expectation up - front
- 7.8 Change style indicators
- 7.9 Managing resistance to change
- 7.10 Common Pitfalls of Adopting Agile
- 7.11 People Management
- 7.12 Facilities and Administration
- 7.13 Cultural Changes
- 7.14 Maturity model
- 7.15 Use of Maturity model
- 7.16 Recap
- Spotlight Three
- Knowledge Check
Exams and Certifications
You can obtain a formal Agile Scrum Master Training from a Registered Education Provider. Register with EXIN to purchase the exam voucher and schedule your web proctored exam online.
Upon passing the exam successfully you will be awarded the Agile Scrum Master certification from EXIN.
There are no particular eligibility criteria for this Scrum Master Certification; it is suited for any professional aspiring to a career in management.
- Complete at least 85% of the course or attend one complete batch.
- Complete one project and one simulation test with a minimum score of 65%.
Your exam voucher is included in the price of this Agile Scrum Master Certification Course. However, you must book your exam within six months from the date you purchased this scrum master course. In case of any change of exam fee by the certification body within the one year, you will be liable to pay the difference in amount.
Yes, the Scrum Master Certification fee is inclusive of the examination fee.
Please click the below link for information regarding the booking process. https://www.simplilearn.com/ice9/about_course_images/Raise_exam_request_through_LMS.pdf
Exam prices are governed by the certification body and can change. Price changes are typically announced at the end of the calendar year. In case the exam price goes up and you have not yet booked the exam, you will need to pay the difference in amount
Exam vouchers are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. If you do not book the exam within 1 year from purchase of voucher, you will need to buy the voucher again per the actual price.
Yes, this Agile Scrum Master Certification is accredited by Exin.
Please contact our Help and Support team for assistance in filling out the online application form. You may also take the exam at a Pearson VUE test center. For more information, please visit their website.
Candidates are eligible to download a digital version of their Agile Scrum Master Certificate from the Candidate Portal as soon as the results are available on the website.
You have a maximum of one attempt to pass the Agile Scrum Master Certification exam. Techno-pm provides guidance and support for learners to help them pass the exam.
This Agile Scrum Certification is valid for a lifetime and there is no renewal cost.
Candidates are eligible to retake the examination the same day at the Exam Center or via the EXIN Anywhere Service.
Yes, we provide 1 practice test as part of our course to help you prepare for the actual certification exam. You can try this free Agile and Scrum practice test to understand the type of tests that are part of the course curriculum.
Blended Learning model brings classroom learning experience online with its world-class LMS. It combines instructor-led training, self-paced learning and personalized mentoring to provide an immersive learning experience.
You can become a Scrum Master by enrolling in Simplilearn’s Agile Scrum Master certification program and learning everything from scratch. The course is tailored to help you strengthen your knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and their implementation.
Training FAQ
Agile Scrum Master Certification Online Classroom Training is live online training conducted via live streaming of a class. The sessions are run by a Scrum Master certified trainer with more than 15 years of training and work experience in the domain. The class, attended by a global audience, enriches your learning experience for geographically diverse Scrum implementations.
After the successful completion of the Agile Scrum Master certification training and exam you will be awarded the Agile Scrum Master certificate from EXIN, the global body of accreditation for Agile Scrum Master. The actual certificate will be emailed to the participant 10 days after the declaration of result.
As part of the Agile Scrum Master Training, you will receive 16 hours of instructor-led training and 2 sample tests that you can use to prepare for the certification exam.
A demo of a project will be provided in the class along with a few practical projects to be implemented on the free JIRA account
You can book the exam online with our support team by clicking on the Help and Support tab at the bottom of the page.
The EXIN Agile Scrum Master certification exam is an online test comprising of 40 questions, for a duration of 90 minutes. The minimum pass percentage is 65% (that is 26/40).
The tools you’ll need to attend Agile Scrum Master certification training are fairly basic:
- Windows: any version newer than Windows XP SP3
- Mac: any version newer than OSX 10.6
- Internet speed: Preferably faster than 512 Kbps or higher
- Headset, speakers, microphone: You’ll need headphones or speakers to hear clearly, as well as a microphone to talk to the others. You can use a headset with a built-in microphone, or separate speakers and microphone.
Absolutely. Our Agile Scrum Master certification course is designed to guarantee you’ll pass the exam on your first attempt. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to pass the exam, but also helps you retain knowledge beyond the exam.
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee.
Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.
All our trainers are working professionals and industry experts with at least 10-12 years of relevant teaching experience.
Each of them have gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and training demo before they are certified to train for us.
We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.
Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified in your first attempt. They engage students proactively to ensure the course path is being followed and help you enrich your learning experience from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching Assistance is available during business hours
We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls.
We also have a dedicated team that provides on demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.
If you enroll for self-paced e-learning, you will have access to pre-recorded videos. If you enroll for the online classroom Flexi-Pass, you will have access to live training conducted online as well as the pre-recorded videos.
Techno-PM provides recordings of each class so you can review them as needed before the next session.
Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the Agile Scrum Master Certification exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the Exin-Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price (including exam fees) to you.
To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the Scrum Master Certification Exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the Agile Scrum Master online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.
- Attempt: First
- Time Frame: Within 45 days of course completion
- Results : Did Not Pass
- Money back :Refund full course price (including exam fees)
Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s Agile Scrum Master instructor-led training. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s Self-Paced Learning Agile Scrum Master courses. The guarantee is only valid for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.
The guarantee becomes void if:
- Participants do not take the EXIN-Agile Scrum Master Certification examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate
- Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 20-Hour Live Online Classroom Training sessions
- Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
- Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the four available online Agile Scrum Master simulation exams available at Simplilearn.com
- Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training
- Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn
- Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results
We recommend that you continue your learning after you become well-versed in Agile Scrum Master and achieve the Scrum Certification. For your career growth, you can consider taking a Post Graduate Program in Agile that will make you an expert in this field.
The Scrum methodology is based on an Agile framework that helps teams to collaborate well and develop software in a more organized and flexible manner. Many of the Fortune 500 companies use Scrum methodology globally, leading to fast delivery of products with higher efficiency. Simplilearn’s Agile Scrum Master course helps professionals gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum methodology and implement it in their job roles.
The Agile Scrum Master course is not difficult to learn and can be taken by anyone interested in learning about the Scrum methodology and its principles.
The Agile Scrum Master course is not difficult to learn and can be taken by anyone interested in learning about the Scrum methodology and its principles.
Scrum Master is a promising career option as Scrum professionals are in high demand across the globe. Burning glass has predicted that the demand for Scrum Masters is likely to surge by 37.9% in the upcoming decade. Thus with the Agile Scrum Master certification, professionals can easily enhance their career opportunities and expand their professional network.
Beginners can learn Agile and its most popular framework Scrum by seeking a training course aligned with the latest Scrum and Agile methodologies. Ideally, a good Agile Scrum Master training program should focus on the overall Scrum framework, basic terminologies used in Scrum, Scrum lifecycle, and roles involved in Scrum.
The Agile Scrum Master certification is highly valuable for IT professionals supporting software developmental projects. The certification helps them to understand how Scrum functions and how to apply Scrum methodologies and best practices in an organization. By seeking comprehensive Agile Scrum Master training, professionals get a chance to explore new avenues and get a competitive edge over their non-certified peers.
After achieving the Agile Scrum Master certification, professionals can seek job roles such as agile project manager, certified scrum master, senior business analyst, and senior software engineer.
A Scrum Master primarily ensures that the team follows the Scrum framework and everyone uses Scrum values and practices learned through an Agile Scrum Master certification. Furthermore, a Scrum Master helps the team to become more agile, independent, and creative.
Scrum Masters should possess skills like Scrum methodologies, Agile principles and methodologies, user interface, software development, project management, continuous improvement, product backlog management, ability to create sprint goals, ability to resolve conflicts, product release planning, and product testing. Prospective Scrum Masters can get these skills validated with the help of the Agile Scrum Master certification and demonstrate their knowledge in the field.
Some of the Industrial sectors that use Agile Scrum extensively include financial services, product development, construction, advertising and marketing, consulting firms, and government offices. Our Agile Scrum Master course can help you step into any of these industries.
Some of the Industrial sectors that use Agile Scrum extensively include financial services, product development, construction, advertising and marketing, consulting firms, and government offices. Our Agile Scrum Master course can help you step into any of these industries.
Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo, Spotify, Adobe, and Airbnb are the top companies hiring professionals who hold an Agile Scrum Master certification.
Apart from our Agile Scrum Master training, you can also refer to some good books for future references, like:
- Scrum: A Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction by Chris Sims & Hillary Louise Johnson
- The Scrum Field Guide: Practical Advice for Your First Year by Mitch Lacey
- Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin
According to PayScale.com, Scrum Masters earn an average salary of $92,842 in a year with an entry-level salary of $70,000. An Agile Scrum Master certification can further improve their earning potential.