Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
This is a fast track course which covers the fundamentals of SCRUM.
REASONS TO CHOOSE
A vital skill in today’s increasingly agile-driven environment
Successfully analyse and improve agile projects
Understand and solve the problems of business
Certifications available from world leading organisations including APM, BCS & SCRUMstudy
ACCREDITED BY
SCRUMstudy

Course information
Scrum has streamlined software development — and professionals from around the world can see the value of using Scrum.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Scrum has the power to transform project management across every industry. By using Scrum, you’ll become more Agile, discovering how to react more quickly and respond more accurately to the inevitable change that comes your way. A Certified Scrum Master helps project teams properly use Scrum, increasing the likelihood of the project’s overall success. SMCs understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. SMCs act as “servant leaders,” helping the rest of the Scrum team work together and learn the Scrum framework.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to SCRUM
Principles
Organisation
Business Justification
Quality
Change
Risk
Initiate
Plan and Estimate
Implement
Review and Retrospect
Release
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites required for this course.
START DATE
STUDY TYPE
TRAINING TYPE
PASS MARK
The pass make is 65%
This training course includes:
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Scrum Master Certification (SMC™) Course Outline
● Agile and Scrum Overview
○ Agile Overview
○ Agile Manifesto
○ Agile Principles
○ Agile Methods
○ Scrum Overview
○ Scrum Advantages● Scrum Roles
○ Core Roles
○ Non-core Roles
○ Product Owner
○ Scrum Master
○ Scrum Team● Scrum Project Phases
○ Initiate
○ Plan and Estimate
○ Implement
○ Review and Retrospect
○ Release
○ Inputs, Tools, and Outputs for each process in each phase● Scaling Scrum
○ Scalability of Scrum
○ Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
○ Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
○ Transition to Scrum
○ Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
○ Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement
○ Importance of Executive Support
For the majority of our courses, no prior experience is required. For scaled scrum master certified (SSMC). You will need to be Scrum Master Certified (SMC) first.
All our courses lead to industry recognised qualifications, accredited by the likes of the BCS, Axelos and ScrumStudy
We have intakes every month, some of our courses are operated using self-study, which allows you instant access.
Yes, all our courses are designed to work around a busy work/family life. We recommend you dedicate around 8-10 hours of study per week. Our live classes are mostly held on the weekend to accommodate our students.
Some of our certifications are studied online using our interactive platform and some of our programmes are conducted via live webinar classes (instructor led).
All of our classes are held online, either live instructor led via webinar or self-study via our interactive online platform.
No re-sits are provided and additional cost will be charged for any resits. However we have a very high pass rates in completing the exam.
Our costs vary per course, You can split the payments over 3, 6 and 12 month interest free payment plans.
Yes, our payment plans stretch from 3 to 12 months interest free.
ACCREDITED BY
SCRUMstudy

DURATION
Online Self-paced (32 hours)
EXAM
- Multiple choice
- 100 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 120 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current pass rate: 95%
Why Get Qualified?
Do You Need A Course Or A Programme?
Our programmes include placing individuals on live projects to gain experience and give you one to one support to develop your skillset. We even offer post job support in order to ensure there is a smooth transition from beginner to advanced level.
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Employment Comparison
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Student Reviews
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