Agile Master
Instructor-led Online Class
Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer Trainee Ratio: 1:15 (MAX.)
Duration: 2 Days
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Rapid changes in technology, demands from the market, and expectations from customers have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting work done effectively. SAMC™ Certified Professionals appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate for any given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy™ after successfully passing the certification exam.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME:
- Participants will become familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Management
- Participants will be equipped with knowledge and understanding of popular Agile methodologies
- Participants will be equipped to compare and choose the methodologies or parts of methodologies that would be most relevant to their situation
- Participants will be armed with the requisite tools to address and lead the resolution of Agile issues in their organizations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Scrum Masters
- Business Managers
- Product Managers
- Project Managers
- Business Analysts
- Agile Business Analysts
METHODOLOGY:
Engaging and interactive way of course material delivery is carried out using the demonstration method and real life examples and exercises. Recap after a lunch/coffee/day break helps participants to enhance their understanding. Knowledge check exercise is conducted every day before the end of the class.
Certification Options
We are accredited to SCRUMstudy™, one of the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications.
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SCRUMstudy™ is the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications. It has authored the SBOK® Guide as a comprehensive guide to deliver successful projects using Scrum. SCRUMstudy™ works through its large global partner network of Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s) to deliver trainings and certifications. Important certifications provided by SCRUMstudy™ include Scrum Fundamentals Certified(SFC™), Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®), Scrum Master Certified (SMC®), Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC™), SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™), Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®), Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™)
SCRUMstudy™’s online live proctored exams allow you to take your certification exams from the comfort of your home using a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Upon successful completion of the exam you will get an online certificate and your name will be added to the SCRUMstudy™ Certification Registry.
Exam Format:
- Multiple choice
- 100 questions per exam
- 120 minutes duration
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- Online proctored exam
Exam Fee: Included in the course fee
Exam Retake: 2 free exam retakes
Exam Rescheduling Policy:
- Students can can request for rescheduling in case of any situation preventing them from taking the exam on the scheduled date.
- There will be a rescheduling fee of USD 50
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is recommended that you undertake SDC™ or SMC™ Courses to better understand the concepts required for SAMC™ certification exam.
Introduction
Agile Overview
- AGILE Defined
- Why use Agile?
- Adaptive Project Management
- The Agile Manifesto
- Principles of the Agile Manifesto
- Declaration of Interdependence
- What has changed?
- Difference between Waterfall and Agile
Domains of Agile Practices
- Value-Driven Delivery
- Adaptive Planning
- Team Performance Practices
- Agile Tools and Artifacts
- Participatory Decision Models
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Kanban Software Development
- Introduction
- Core Values
Understanding Lean Software Development
- Introduction
- Core Values
- Practices of Lean Software Development
- Iterative Development
- Understanding Kanban
- Kanban in software development
- Kanban Values
- Kanban Practices
- Definition of Lean Kanban
- Implementing Lean Kanban
Scrum
- Overview of Scrum
- Brief History of Scrum
- Why Use Scrum?
- Scalability of Scrum
- Scrum Principles
- Scrum Aspects
- Scrum Processes
- Scrum and Kanban
Extreme Programming
- Core Values
- Roles
- Practices
- XP release
- XP Artifacts
- Adopting XP
- XP Events
- Iteration
Test-Driven Development
DSDM
- Core Values
- Roles
- Practices
Crystal
- Core Values
- Roles
- Practices
- The Process
Feature Driven Development
- Core Values
- Roles
- Practices
- The Process
Comparison of Agile Methods
Best Fit Analysis Tool
Each participant will receive the following via online portal:
- E-copy of SBOK® Guide
- Roles guide for SPOC™ Exam
- High quality video tutorials
- Practice questions
- Online certification exam
The SCRUMstudy™ certificate should be renewed within three calendar years of its issue date by taking the re-certification exam. A re-certification exam is not as extensive as the certification exam and consists of only half the exam questions. A student can pass the Re-certification exam with just a few hours of study.
Exam Format:
- Multiple choice
- 50 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 60 minutes duration
- Online unproctored exam
Exam Fee: USD 100 (Includes access to the Scrum Developer Certified – Re-certification online course for 3 months)
Exam Retake: 2 free retakes
