Scrum Master Fundamentals - Foundations
Agile development teams are choosing to use the Scrum framework more than ever. This course will help you become a Scrum Master by introducing the underlying values of Scrum, its relation to the broader agile approach, and the concept of sprints.
What you'll learn
Scrum has quickly become the most popular agile development methodology in use today. Although many teams want to embrace this powerful framework, many struggle with knowing where to start when introducing their team to Scrum. In this course, Scrum Master Fundamentals - Foundations, you'll learn foundational knowledge to start you on your way to becoming a great Scrum Master who can help your team make the jump to an agile way of working. First, you will learn the underlying theories behind the Scrum framework and how they relate to a broader agile approach. Next, you'll learn about working in fixed timeboxes called sprints, as well as how to choose the sprint length that's right for your team. Finally, you'll learn about the core values of Scrum and how these can help you identify the types of environments where Scrum is likely to be successful, as well as those where it may not be. When you're finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to becoming a great Scrum Master who can guide your team in their adoption of the Scrum framework.
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About the author
Jeremy Jarrell is an agile coach and author who helps teams get better at doing what they love. He is heavily involved in the technology community, both as a highly rated speaker throughout the United States and as a syndicated author whose articles and videos have appeared on sites such as InfoQ.com, StickyMinds.com, Simple-Talk.com, and ScrumAlliance.org. Jeremy resides in Pittsburgh with his wife and two children and is an avid runner. He loves to discuss all topics related to agile met... more