Certified Scrum Master® (CSM) Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Agile & Scrum

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Agile manifesto, Agile vs. traditional models, benefits of Scrum

• Hands-on: Identify Agile principles in real-world projects

Module 2: Scrum Framework Deep Dive

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Scrum roles, events, and artifacts

• Hands-on: Simulate Scrum ceremonies and build sprint cycles

Module 3: Scrum Roles & Responsibilities

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team

• Hands-on: Create a Scrum team roleplay and define responsibilities

Module 4: Product Backlog & User Stories

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Writing user stories, acceptance criteria, backlog grooming

• Hands-on: Develop product backlog and refine user stories

Module 5: Agile Planning & Estimation

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Release planning, story points, velocity, burn-down charts

• Hands-on: Plan a sprint and calculate team velocity

Module 6: Sprint Execution & Monitoring

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives

• Hands-on: Facilitate mock Scrum meetings and log progress

Module 7: Scaling Scrum & Best Practices

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Distributed teams, Scrum of Scrums, Agile tools

• Hands-on: Create a communication plan for scaled Scrum teams

Module 8: CSM® Exam Preparation

⏳ 0.5 week

• Topics: Exam structure, sample questions, tips & tricks

• Hands-on: Attempt mock exams and review feedback

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