Scrum Master

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Agile Foundations

1. Lesson 1 (2 hours):

   - Introduction to Agile

   - Overview of the Agile Manifesto and Principles

2. Lesson 2 (2 hours):

   - Contrasting Agile vs. Traditional Project Management

   - Benefits and Challenges of Agile Approaches. Simulation game

 Week 2: Introduction to Scrum and Scrum Theory

3. Lesson 3 (2 hours):

   - Introduction to the Scrum Framework

   - Roles in Scrum: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers

4. Lesson 4 (2 hours):

   - Scrum Values

   - Empirical Process Control: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

 Week 3: Scrum Events (Part 1)

5. Lesson 5 (2 hours):

   - Sprint Planning: Purpose, Process, and Outcomes

   - Product Backlog Refinement

6. Lesson 6 (2 hours):

   - Daily Scrum: Objectives and Participant Roles

   - Sprint Review: Objectives and Stakeholder Engagement

 Week 4: Scrum Events (Part 2) and Artifacts

7. Lesson 7 (2 hours):

   - Sprint Retrospective: Purpose, Techniques, and Continuous Improvement

   - Definition of Done (DoD)

8. Lesson 8 (2 hours):

   - Product Backlog: Management and Prioritization

   - Sprint Backlog: Utilization and Accountability

 Week 5: The Role of the Scrum Master

9. Lesson 9 (2 hours):

   - Scrum Master as a Servant Leader

   - Facilitating Scrum Events and Creating an Environment for Success

10. Lesson 10 (2 hours):

    - Scrum Master as a Coach for the Scrum Team and Organization

    - Addressing Impediments and Promoting Scrum Principles

 Week 6: Exam Preparation and Mock Tests

11. Lesson 11 (2 hours):

    - Overview of PSM I Exam Format and Expectations

    - Tips for Effective Exam Preparation

12. Lesson 12 (2 hours):

    - Mock Exam 1 (Practice under exam conditions)

    - Review and Feedback on Mock Exam 1

 Week 7: Deepening Understanding and Practice

13. Lesson 13 (2 hours):

    - Mock Exam 2 (Practice under exam conditions)

    - Detailed Review of Answers and Rationale

14. Lesson 14 (2 hours):

    - Case Studies and Practical Applications of Scrum

    - Identifying and Addressing Common Pitfalls in Scrum Adoption

 Week 8: Final Review and Exam Strategy

15. Lesson 15 (2 hours):

    - Final Q&A Session

    - Review of Key Scrum Concepts and Principles

16. Lesson 16 (2 hours):

    - Final Mock Exam (Optional)

    - Final Tips and Mental Preparation for the Exam