Agile Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master

When companies begin their Agile transformation, one of their first challenges is understanding the roles necessary to support the initiative; one of the most critical but often a new concept for many companies new to Agile delivery, is the role of the ‘Scrum Master’. The most frequently asked question is ‘What makes the Scrum Master role different from that of a Project Manager?’ The differences are important and, in our experience, understanding them is crucial to Agile success.

This two day workshop covers all the topics in the Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master Primer workshop but in greater detail. The workshop provides an in-depth introduction using practical exercises are case studies to get started in your career as an Agile Scrum Master within a relaxed and informal environment, without the impending pressure of having to pass a formal certification exam.

Features

• Two day workshop   
• No certification examination  
• Informal workshop learning environment
• Practical exercises based on an eCommerce Business Case

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Workshop objectives

How the workshop works

The Agile Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master workshop covers all the topics in the Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method workshop in more detail, combining powerpoint presentations and discussions to create an effective learning experience.

After the workshop, delegates will be able to understand:

• The concepts and benefits of Agile development
• Scrum team roles and responsibilities
• INVEST compliant and BDD formatted User Stories
• The Scrum approach to project delivery
• The Scrum Master's key role and responsibiliies
• Team roles and responsibilities
• Scrum artefacts
• Agile Ceremonies
• Scrum rules
• Agile reports 
• Be able to communicate the ideals of Scrum to key stakeholders

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The Agile Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master Workshop is for delegates with Agile experience.

No, previous Agile delivery experience is not a pre-requisite to attending the Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master Workshop, although it is assumed that delegates are in some way involved in software development using the Scrum framework including:

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• Business & Development  Managers
• User representatives and subject matter experts
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers

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Delegates have to sit a certification examination.

No! Delegates are provided access to the optional online Agile knowledge quiz which accompanies the Programme Delivery as a Scrum Master workshop.  

The intention is to provide delegates with an idea of how much they know or do not know about Agile delivery prior to and after the workshop. 

Workshop agenda

General knowledge

• Scrum process and sprints
• The significance of "Done"
• The five Scrum values
• Applicability of Scrum

Scrum roles

• Overview of Scrum roles (Core & Ancillary)
• Scrum Master role and responsibilities
• Agile Manifesto
• Scrum Product Owner role and responsibilities
• Scrum team

Scrum ceremonies

• Sprint Planning
• Daily Scrums
• Sprint Reviews
• Sprint Retrospectives

Scrum artefacts

• Product backlog
• Product increment and the definition of "Done"
• Sprint backlog
• Burndown charts

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Risks and Challenges

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Agile Knowledge Quiz

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Certification

Delegates will be required to take a certification exam

No

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Ongoing support

Email  support

No

Telephone support

No

Webchat support

No

Online support

No

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Workshop locations

Primary workshop location

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Dorset House

Regent Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PL

Other local office location

Workshops may be held in other UK locations depending on demand.

Own office location

Workshops may be held in your own office location depending on the number of delegates.