Course Description

The principles of Scrum training course outlines the fundamental theories and principles of Scrum frameworks, including the underlying philosophy and essential tools practitioners need to adapt to an Agile way of working. Scrum training includes a small, relatively simple, and easy to learn set of related practices and rules that have been proven to deliver significant improvements in the operational efficiency of software and, more recently, non-software development projects. Implemented correctly, these techniques can produce extraordinary results for stakeholders and customers.

This scrum training course is presented in an easy-to-understand format and augmented by interactive games and exercises to improve learner understanding and retention. Case studies and video segments from experienced Scrum professionals provide real-world tips and guidance to bolster learner comprehension and expand knowledge at practical and applicable levels.

All courses embed an "Ask the Expert" feature to bring Oregon State University learning support to your learning. Your questions reach a subject expert, who answers as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Students can access the course and its materials for a period of 90 days starting from the enrollment date.

Objectives

• Define essential Scrum terms and identify the interdependent nature of key concepts
• Summarize the specific, distinct roles that practitioners assume ineffective Scrum frameworks
• Identify the stages of the Scrum cycle and demonstrate how these stages combine to meet evolving customer needs and requirements
• Compare and contrast the three primary Scrum training artifacts and detail how they integrate to ensure a common understanding of project expectations
• Explore several tools and techniques that help project participants meet and exceed customer needs and want