Covers Agile and Scrum framework - the roles, artifacts, events and values

Plus the role of Scrum in the context of the entire enterprise!

Taking a SSM course and passing the test, you as a SAFe® Scrum Master from Scaled Agile (www.scaledagileframework.com). This indicates that you have been introduced to and understand the Agile Scrum concepts you need to perform as a Scrum Master or team member on a Scrum team! Participants learn Agile and Scrum framework - the roles, artifacts, events and values. In addition, you will be introduced to the key components of Scaled Agile development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute iteration planning. You will also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business values!

Increasingly intense competition in fast-changing environment is forcing organizations to find faster ways to develop new products and services to market. Agile approach, originally evangelized by the software community, is a response to this competitive environment. It is a collection of practices based on a set of values and principles ensconced in the Agile Manifesto (www.agilemanifesto.org). Agile represents a paradigm shift from the traditional process-driven to a new value-driven approach to managing complex and complicated work. By far the most popular Agile practice is Scrum, a simple yet powerful framework that can be applied not only to deliver great results rapidly, but also to build a highly effective organization!

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. It is applicable not only in software, but other domains as well. This course will help participants understand how to use Scrum to help their organizations create the highest business value in the shortest time!

The course structure is based on Agile Manifesto, Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework SAFe®. Participants will learn about Agile, Scrum and SAFe concepts through a mix of lectures, individual /group exercises, case studies and quiz!

Agile project practitioners, product owners, ScrumMasters, product development team (architects, designers, coders, testers) and management personnel (product managers, engineering managers, test managers, quality managers, directors, vice presidents etc.). Anybody who wants to learn and apply Scrum to complex development projects large or small.

Not required.