Physical Resources

A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK^® Guide), which is the definitive guide for Scrum (424 pages)

A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK^® Guide) provides guidelines for the successful implementation of Scrum—the most popular Agile product development and project delivery methodology.

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SAMC™ Student Workbook (112 pages)

A comprehensive workbook covering syllabus areas concerned with SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified as defined in the SBOK^® Guide. The workbook covers topics on different flavors of Agile including Scrum, XP, TDD, and FDD among others.

SAMC™ Student Case Study Booklet (10 pages)

This includes a real-life scenario and relevant questions around a new product development - Online Sales Website . This helps candidates gain a practical understanding of the concepts learnt.

Agile One Pager

This contains some of the most important concepts relevant to Agile methodologies.

Scrum Process Chart (2 pages)

This contains some of the most important concepts in Scrum. It is a ready reference for a candidate who wants to revise important concepts

Scrum Estimation Cards (8 pages)

Estimation cards for classroom exercises help candidates understand how to estimate different tasks in a Scrum project.

Online Resources

High Quality Videos

We have 28 high quality, interactive, and engaging online videos for each chapter and knowledge area. All course videos are prepared and presented by industry experts.

Terms and Definitions (124)

It is a glossary of important terms and concepts for each chapter and knowledge area. These terms can also be used as a collection of flashcards for practice and review.

Illustrative Case Study

An interesting and illustrative case study based on a real-life scenario is provided to ensure that theoretical concepts can be applied to practical situations. This is fun to solve and provides great insights at the same time.

Crossword

An engaging and challenging crossword is provided to ensure a fun-filled learning experience.

Reference Material

Additional reference materials such as role guides are provided to enhance your learning experience.

Mobile App

You can access courses in all formats anytime, anywhere through VMEdu^®'s innovative mobile app and enjoy the same learning experience that you get online.

Progress Tracking

You can track your progress online or through mobile app for each course and each chapter and continue from where you left off.

Continuous Improvement

We provide knowledge area-wise analyses of exam results with justifications for each question. This helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and improve your performance.

Collaborate and Learn

Our learning platform allows team members to discuss with each other and learn collaboratively.

SCRUMstudy™ course methodology is designed by experts with extensive experience in the field of professional training and education. It combines our extensive knowledge of Scrum/Agile with innovative methods of course delivery to provide a practical understanding of Scrum/Agile concepts. We provide flexible learning through online, mobile and physical classes. Our courses are based on a comprehensive guide—A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK^® Guide).

Here are five reasons why SCRUMstudy™ training methodology is the best way to learn:

• Theoretical concepts taught through instructor-led discussions using PowerPoint presentations, videos, examples, chapter test questions and more
• Comprehensive case studies where all participants work in teams to apply the theoretical concepts to a real-life situation.
• Understand how Scrum can be effectively used for your company and how to maximize your ROI by delivering projects using Scrum.
• Understand how to self-study in the future using SCRUMstudy™ online study resources and mobile apps; and constantly improve your project delivery.
• Multi-modal learning through:
• Instructions from faculty
• Peer to peer interactions
• Self-study both during and after the class
• Sample case studies which help you apply the theoretical concepts to real life scenarios
• Multiple tests—Chapter tests at the end of each chapter and unproctored certification exams, to gauge your learning.

Course Description

Following is a brief description of topics covered in SMC^® training.

Introduction: This chapter describes the purpose and framework of the SBOK^® Guide.

Overview of Agile: This chapter provides an overview of Agile which includes Agile Manifesto; Agile Principles; What has Changed with Agile; Declaration of Interdependence; and Agile Methods—Lean Kanban, Extreme Programming, Crystal Methods, Dynamic Systems Development Method, Feature Driven Development, Test Driven Development, Adaptive Software Development, Agile Unified Process, and Domain Driven Development.

Domain of Agile Practices: This chapter talks about Value-driven Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement; Team Performance Practices; Adaptive Planning; Problem Detection and Resolution; Continuous Improvement; and Agile Tools and Artifacts.

Lean Kanban: This chapter deals with Lean Kanban and includes topics such as Introduction to Lean Kanban Software Development; Core Values; Understanding Lean Software Development; Understanding Kanban; Definition of Lean Kanban; and Implementing Lean Kanban.

Scrum:This chapter provides an introduction to the key concepts of Scrum. It contains a summary of Scrum principles, aspects, and processes.

Extreme Programming (XP): This chapter includes sections related to XP such as Introduction to XP; Core Values; Roles; Practices; XP Release; XP Artifacts; Adopting XP; and XP Events.

Test Driven Development (TDD): This chapter provides an introduction to TDD and discusses the process associated with it.

Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM): This chapter talks about topics such as Introduction to DSDM, Core Values, and Practices.

Crystal Methods: This chapter details topics such as Introduction to Crystal, Core Values, Roles, Practices, and Process.

Feature Driven Development (FDD): This chapter includes topics such as Introduction to FDD, Core Values, Roles, Practices, and Process.

Comparison of Agile Methods: This chapter captures all the Agile methodologies in a snapshot.

Best Fit Analysis Tool: This tool can be used by organizations considering transitioning to an Agile methodology. It is a short questionnaire designed to find the methodology which best fits an organization’s specific business situation.

Blitz Planning: It is a variation of the “Planning Game” from XP.

← Study Material Certification Exam →

After the class, participants will receive a web address for an online, unproctored SAMC™ examination. The exam can be taken at the time and place of the participant’s choosing. The exam contains one hundred multiple choice questions, and students have two hours to complete it. Passing the examination is the last step in becoming SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified. Assistance for accessing the exam is available through the helpful SCRUMstudy™ support team. Immediately after completing the examination, students will be informed of their results. Successful candidates are awarded the ‘SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified’ (SAMC™) certification from SCRUMstudy™. They will receive a soft copy of the certificate by email, and a physical copy of the certificate by mail.

Exam Format

• Multiple choice
• 100 questions per exam
• No negative marks for wrong answers
• 120 minutes duration
• Unproctored online exam
• Current pass rate: 93%

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