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Overview
Build a solid understanding of Scrum so you can contribute confidently as a member of a Scrum Team. This course explains the concepts, roles, events, and artefacts that underpin effective agile delivery.
What you will gain
- Clear understanding of Scrum theory and Agile principles
- Confidence using Scrum roles, events, and artefacts in practice
- Insight into how empirical, iterative delivery manages risk and change
- The knowledge needed to pass the Scrum Essentials exam
Who this course is for
- New or aspiring Scrum team members
- Developers, testers, business analysts, and product people
- Project managers moving from traditional to agile delivery
- Anyone who needs a working knowledge of Scrum
Benefits
Learn Scrum fundamentals
Grasp the key concepts, values, and principles behind Scrum.
Understand team roles
See how Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters work together.
Run effective Scrum events
Learn how to plan and facilitate sprints, reviews, and retrospectives.
Manage Scrum artefacts
Understand product backlogs, sprint backlogs, increments, and “done”.
Work better in agile teams
Build the mindset and behaviours needed for collaborative delivery.
Earn a recognised certificate
Prove your Scrum knowledge with an APMG-accredited qualification.
Delivery
This Scrum Essentials course is delivered entirely as self-paced online learning. Study from anywhere, on any device, and progress through the modules whenever it best fits your schedule.
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Course
The course follows the official Agile Business Consortium Scrum Essentials syllabus, giving you a complete grounding in the Scrum framework and how it is used on real projects.
Understand Scrum concepts
Explain Scrum theory, Agile principles, and the pillars of empiricism.
Master Scrum roles
Describe the responsibilities of Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master.
Run Scrum events
Understand how sprints, daily scrums, reviews, and retrospectives work together.
Use Scrum artefacts
Work with product and sprint backlogs, increments, and the Definition of Done.
Apply empirical planning
See how iterative, incremental delivery supports forecasting and managing risk.
Prepare for the exam
Practise exam-style questions so you’re ready for Scrum Essentials certification.
Curriculum
The curriculum is aligned with the Agile Business Consortium Scrum Essentials syllabus and covers all topics assessed in the exam.
- Scrum concepts
- Scrum roles
- Scrum events
- Scrum artefacts
- Practical Scrum techniques
Full curriculum details
Scrum concepts
- Purpose and definition of Scrum
- Empiricism, Lean thinking, and the pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation
- Scrum values and how they guide team behaviour
- Agile Manifesto values and supporting principles
- Iterative development and incremental delivery for managing risk
Scrum roles
- Composition and characteristics of the Scrum Team
- Accountabilities of Developers for planning, quality, and delivery
- Product Owner responsibilities for product goals and backlog management
- Scrum Master responsibilities to the team, Product Owner, and organisation
- Self-management and cross-functionality in Scrum Teams
Scrum events
- Purpose and characteristics of the five Scrum events
- How the Sprint enables empiricism and maintains focus on a Sprint Goal
- Planning a Sprint and creating a realistic forecast
- Running Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Using cadence and timeboxes to support predictable delivery
Scrum artefacts
- Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
- Product Goal, Sprint Goal, and Definition of Done
- Backlog refinement and the idea of “ready” work
- Creating and evolving product and sprint backlogs
- Delivering increments that meet the Definition of Done
Practical Scrum techniques
- Writing user stories using the “As a… I want… So that…” format
- Using the four Cs – card, conversation, confirmation, and context
- Comparative estimating and estimation techniques such as Planning Poker
- Commitment-based planning and understanding velocity
- Collaborating with stakeholders throughout product development
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the APMG Scrum Essentials exam and how we help you pass.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test)
- Questions: 50
- Pass mark: 60% (30/50)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites: None
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Follow clear online lessons that explain each part of the Scrum framework.
Practice
Use quizzes and sample questions to check your understanding as you go.
Pass
Book your online exam when ready and earn your Scrum Essentials certificate.
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