About Scrum Essentials

With the scrum framework, organizations can achieve better customer satisfaction while equipping teams to innovate and thrive. The modules in this course are:

• An Introduction to Agile and Scrum
• The Scrum Framework
• The Scrum Team — Foundation for Success
• Scrum Events in Action
• Scrum for Product Development
• Scrum in a Non-Scrum Environment
• Scenario Simulation: Navigating the Scrum Events

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to improve your practice of scrum in any role. The objectives of Scrum Essentials include:

• Defining “agility” 
• How agility differs from traditional project management
• Who are the scrum team members?
• The scrum events and their purpose
• Qualities and strategies of successful scrum teams
• When to use scrum
• Tips for overcoming common challenges when you adopt scrum

Details: 

Time: 4 hours

Format: On-demand and live options

Credential: Microcredential

Prerequisites: None

What you’ll get: 4 hours of on-demand learning or live, instructor-led training and a Scrum Alliance Scrum Essentials badge to showcase your new skills.

The on-demand course features written content as well as flash cards and other interactive modules to reinforce your learning.

Who Should Take Scrum Essentials?

Scrum Essentials is right for anyone who wants to add in-demand knowledge to their skill set. It combines theory with real-world examples so you can take concrete actions when you return to work.

• People new to the scrum framework
• Teams or individuals from any industry involving complex work
• Scrum and agile team members
• Anyone who wants to learn more about scrum and agile ways of working
• Project managers and product managers
• IT professionals, software engineers, technical teams
• Professionals from a variety of fields, including HR, manufacturing, government, healthcare, and education

Already have a CSM, CSD, or CSPO? If it’s been a while since you completed a Scrum Alliance certification course, Scrum Essentials provides an opportunity to revisit the basics; however, it won’t introduce any new scrum knowledge.