Ultimate Scrum is a hands-on, activity-based course that helps participants understand how Scrum enables teams to solve complex problems and deliver value more effectively.
Through a combination of discussion, practical exercises and team-based activities, participants experience Scrum by working together as Scrum Teams over a series of Sprints.
The course includes an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum I (US I) assessment. Participants who successfully pass the assessment earn the Ultimate Scrum I certification.
Course Overview
During this two-day course*, participants learn how to apply Scrum and experience new ways of working that help teams deliver value, respond to feedback and work together more effectively.
Participants work as Scrum Teams through a series of Sprints to solve realistic, complex problems. By learning Scrum while using Scrum, they experience the importance of empiricism, incremental delivery, frequent feedback and effective team collaboration.
The exercises expose participants to common challenges, misunderstandings and ineffective practices that teams encounter when applying Scrum. Participants learn to recognise the symptoms of these problems, understand their causes and identify practical ways to address them.
Our experienced trainers combine practical activities with discussion, reflection and real-world examples. Participants leave with a strong understanding of Scrum, an appreciation of the Agile mindset and practical tools they can use when applying Scrum within their own teams and organisations.
* When delivered in person, this course is generally run over two consecutive days. Live Virtual courses may be delivered across a greater number of shorter sessions.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand agility and how Scrum differs from traditional plan-driven approaches
- Develop an Agile mindset focused on professionalism, experimentation and outcomes
- Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism
- Explain the purpose of each element of the Scrum framework
- Experience what it is like to work as part of a Scrum Team
- Apply Scrum to solve complex problems and deliver value incrementally
- Use frequent feedback to inspect results and adapt future decisions
- Understand the importance of self-management and effective team collaboration
- Recognise the accountabilities of the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers
- Understand how the Scrum Values support effective teamwork
- Recognise common Scrum misunderstandings and ineffective practices
- Identify practical ways to avoid or address common Scrum problems
- Evaluate whether Scrum is appropriate for a team or organisation
- Identify the first steps for applying Scrum within a team
Course Topics
- Agility and complex product development
- Traditional and empirical approaches to work
- Scrum theory and principles
- Empiricism and experimentation
- The Scrum framework
- The Scrum Values
- The accountabilities of the Scrum Team
- The Scrum Events
- The Scrum Artefacts and their commitments
- Working together as a self-managing Scrum Team
- Delivering value incrementally
- Using feedback to inspect and adapt
- Professionalism and product quality
- The Definition of Done
- Common Scrum myths and misconceptions
- Common problems when applying Scrum
- Introducing Scrum within a team or organisation
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for people working in any industry where teams are solving complex problems or developing products and services. It is particularly relevant for:
- People who are new to Scrum and want a practical introduction
- Professionals joining a team that currently uses Scrum
- Existing Scrum Team members who want to refresh or strengthen their understanding
- Teams that are learning to use Scrum together
- Professionals who work with Scrum Teams and want to understand how Scrum works
- Managers and leaders considering whether Scrum is appropriate for their organisation
- Organisations preparing to introduce Scrum
- People planning to attend more specialised Scrum Master, Product Owner or leadership training
No previous Scrum experience is required. This course provides a practical introduction, reboot or refresher and is not intended for advanced Scrum practitioners.
Ultimate Scrum I Assessment and Certification
All participants receive an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum I (US I) assessment. Participants who achieve the required passing score earn the Ultimate Scrum I certification. The assessment and certification are included in the course fee.
Why Learn With TheScrumMaster.co.uk
- We have helped 25,000+ people learn Scrum since 2012.
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- We provide practice assessments to ensure you gain certification.
- We provide an eLearning version of the course for reference.
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