Agile Scrum Master Certification with Examination by Glakam – “Out of the Box”
Level 1: Foundation
Course Overview:
This course introduces Agile principles and the Scrum framework. It is intended for beginners with no prior experience. Participants will understand key roles, events, and artifacts in Scrum and how they promote collaboration, accountability, and iterative progress.
Course Objectives
- Understand Agile values and principles (as per the Agile Manifesto)
- Define Scrum and its purpose.
- Identify Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers
- Understand Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
- Describe Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
- Grasp the importance of the Definition of Done (DoD)
- Understand the benefits of timeboxing and transparency.
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Course Modules
1. Introduction to Agile
- Introduction toAgile vs Traditional (Waterfall) Methodologies
- Benefits of Agile
- Agile Manifesto: 4 values and 12 principles Agile
2. Overview of Scrum Framework
- Lightweight, iterative, and incremental
- Empirical process control: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation
3. Scrum Roles
- Product Owner: Manages the Product Backlog and maximizes product value
- Scrum Master: Facilitates Scrum, removes impediments, supports the team
- Developers: Cross-functional team members building the product increment
4. Scrum Events
- Sprint (1–4 weeks): Development cycle
- Sprint Planning: Sets sprint goals and backlog
- Daily Scrum: 15-minute stand-up for team coordination
- Sprint Review: Product demonstration and feedback
- Sprint Retrospective: Continuous improvement discussion
5. Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog
- Sprint Backlog
- Increment
- Definition of Done
6. Agile Practices
- Timeboxing
- Velocity
- Burn-down charts (Intro)
7. Tools Overview (Optional)
- Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps basics
Course Duration: 2 weeks
Exam 1.
Level 2: Intermediate
Course Overview
Building on foundational knowledge, this level delves deeper into Scrum applications. Topics include estimation, backlog refinement, team dynamics, and introduction to scaling.
Course Objectives
- Refine product backlog effectively
- Implement agile estimation techniques (e.g., story points, Planning Poker)
- Improve team self-organization and facilitation
- Understand metrics: velocity, burn-up/down charts
- Manage technical debt
- Apply Scrum principles to mid-sized teams and multiple teams
Course Modules
1. Backlog Refinement
- Grooming the backlog
- Writing good user stories (INVEST model)
2. Estimation Techniques
- Planning Poker
- T-Shirt Sizing
- Relative estimation
3. Definition of Done (DoD)
- Revisited and extended with quality metrics
4. Scrum Metrics & Reporting
- Burn-down and Burn-up charts
- Sprint Velocity
- Cumulative Flow Diagrams
5. Self-Organizing Teams
- Empowerment and accountability
- Tuckman’s model: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
6. Handling Technical Debt
- What it is and how to manage it within the sprint
7. Scrum for Multiple Teams
- Introduction to Scaling (Nexus, LeSS)
Course Duration: 1 week
Level 3: Expert
Course Overview
This level is designed for experienced Scrum practitioners and Scrum Masters. It addresses Scrum at scale, advanced facilitation, change leadership, and integration with Lean and Agile transformation practices.
Course Objectives
- Master Scrum roles at scale and in complex environments
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration and dependency management.
- Apply Lean thinking principles.
- Coach organizational change initiatives
- Design large-scale Scrum implementations (Nexus, SAFe basics)
Course Modules
1. Scaling Scrum
- Nexus Framework
- LeSS (Large Scale Scrum)
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Intro
2. Scrum Mastery & Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Coaching and facilitation techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Advanced stakeholder communication
3. Lean Thinking & Continuous Improvement
- 7 Wastes of Lean
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen mindset
4. Organizational Change Management
- Leading change using Kotter’s 8-step model
- Overcoming resistance to Agile
- Building Agile culture and mindset
5. Advanced Product Ownership
- Roadmapping and release planning
- Product discovery and design thinking
6. Agile Governance and Metrics
- Outcome-based metrics
- Agile audits and compliance
Each level includes real-world case studies, team exercises, and assessment quizzes. Completion of all three levels provides certification as a Certified Agile Scrum Master Professional (CASMP).
Course Duration: 1 week
Exam for certificate—cumulative 150 exam questions. Passing 85%
Successful Completion yields a Certificate—Certified Agile Scrum Master Certification by Glakam Professional Pathways.
Contact Information: For more information, please get in touch with james@glakamprofessionalpathways.com
Why Glakam Professional Pathways
- GlaKam is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
- Live instructor-led virtual class sessions offered every other week
- 24/7 classroom access and no mandatory login times
- Courses taught by industry practitioners
- Upon successful completion of the course assignments and final exam, you will receive a digital certificate of completion.
