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Scrum Master Certification

Learn Agile and Scrum methodologies and build practical Scrum Master skills through structured learning, real-world team scenarios, and certification-focused training.

  • Learn Agile and Scrum concepts through structured Skill Sprints

  • Understand Scrum roles, ceremonies, and workflow management

  • Apply sprint planning, backlog management, and Agile collaboration techniques

  • Work with real-world Scrum and project delivery scenarios

  • Prepare confidently for Scrum Master certification and Agile roles

Target Audience

  • Complete beginners seeking a structured introduction to Agile and Scrum

  • Professionals transitioning into Scrum Master or Agile team roles

  • Project coordinators and team leads working in Agile environments

  • Software professionals interested in Agile delivery and Scrum practices

  • Anyone preparing for Scrum Master certification and Agile project workflows

Scrum Master Certification Overview

Scrum Master Certification is a practical program designed to build foundational Agile and Scrum management skills used in modern project delivery environments. Learners work with Scrum frameworks, sprint planning, backlog management, Agile collaboration, team facilitation, and delivery workflows through guided skill sprints and real-world Agile project scenarios.

  • Learn Agile and Scrum methodologies through structured Skill Sprints

  • Understand Scrum ceremonies, sprint workflows, and backlog management

  • Apply Agile collaboration and team coordination techniques

  • Work with real-world Scrum delivery and project scenarios

  • Develop practical Scrum Master skills for Agile environments

Delivered using OCA’s Skill Sprint™ Method with hands-on practice, real-world exercises, and instructor-led feedback.

Prerequisites

The following basic skills are recommended to maximize learning outcomes:

  • Comfort using a computer, collaboration tools, and online platforms

  • Basic understanding of project workflows or team collaboration concepts is helpful

  • Interest in Agile methodologies and Scrum-based project delivery

  • Familiarity with software development environments is beneficial but not mandatory

  • Willingness to participate in Agile exercises and collaborative activities

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand Agile principles and Scrum framework fundamentals

  • Explain Scrum roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and sprint workflows

  • Apply sprint planning, backlog refinement, and task prioritization techniques

  • Facilitate Agile collaboration and team communication effectively

  • Manage Scrum workflows using Agile project management practices

  • Identify and resolve common challenges in Scrum environments

  • Apply Scrum concepts to real-world Agile delivery scenarios

  • Prepare confidently for Scrum Master certification and Agile roles

Job Roles & Careers

After completing the program, learners will be better prepared for positions such as:

  • Scrum Master

  • Agile Project Coordinator

  • Agile Team Facilitator

  • Scrum Coordinator

  • Agile Delivery Associate

  • Project Management Analyst

  • Agile Operations Specialist

Curriculum

Learn through focused Skill Sprints built around practical application and real-world tasks.

  • Explain Agile values and principles in practical terms

  • Differentiate Agile and traditional (Waterfall) approaches

  • Identify when Scrum is appropriate for a project

  • Connect Agile principles to modern product and project delivery

  • Recognize the business value of iterative delivery

  • Explain Scrum theory and empiricism

  • Understand the three pillars: transparency, inspection, adaptation

  • Identify Scrum roles, events, and artifacts

  • Apply Scrum values in team interactions

  • Interpret how Scrum works within a project lifecycle

  • Define responsibilities of the Scrum Master

  • Define responsibilities of the Product Owner

  • Define responsibilities of the Development Team

  • Understand role-based decision-making authority

  • Recognize collaboration and accountability structures

  • Explain the purpose of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective

  • Apply time-boxing principles correctly

  • Define and align Sprint Goals

  • Guide teams toward productive discussions

  • Identify and correct ineffective event patterns

  • Create and refine Product Backlogs

  • Manage Sprint Backlogs effectively

  • Define and apply Definition of Done

  • Establish Product Goals and Sprint Goals

  • Prioritize backlog items based on value

  • Apply servant leadership principles

  • Coach teams toward self-organization

  • Identify and remove impediments

  • Address common Scrum anti-patterns

  • Facilitate conflict resolution within teams

  • Support continuous improvement culture

  • Understand basic Scrum scaling concepts

  • Support Scrum adoption in distributed teams

  • Address organizational resistance to Agile

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and management

  • Align Scrum implementation with business strategy

  • Understand certification exam structure and focus areas

  • Identify commonly tested Scrum concepts

  • Apply scenario-based reasoning for exam questions

  • Avoid common exam pitfalls

  • Apply time-management strategies for certification tests

Apply Scrum framework concepts to manage a simulated Agile project using sprint planning, backlog management, team collaboration, and delivery workflows.

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$1,099   

  • Instructor-Led: Live Online

  • 16 Total Hours

  • Beginner Level

  • Real-World Projects

  • Career-Focused

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Why This Course Is in Demand

Organizations across industries are adopting Agile and Scrum methodologies to improve collaboration, accelerate project delivery, and manage changing business requirements efficiently. Scrum Master and Agile management skills remain highly valuable for project coordination, Agile delivery, and team facilitation roles in modern business and technology environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is ideal for beginners exploring Agile and Scrum for the first time, professionals preparing for Scrum Master roles, project managers transitioning from traditional to Agile environments, and individuals seeking structured, hands-on certification preparation.

No prior Agile or Scrum experience is required. The course begins with Agile fundamentals and progressively builds toward Scrum framework mastery and certification-focused scenarios. Basic familiarity with team-based work environments is recommended.

Participants learn Agile principles, Scrum theory, roles and responsibilities, Scrum events, artifacts and commitments, servant leadership, facilitation techniques, impediment removal strategies, and certification exam preparation strategies. The program concludes with a full Sprint simulation project.

This course supports roles such as Scrum Master, Associate Scrum Master, Agile Project Coordinator, Agile Team Lead, and Project Manager working in Agile environments. It also provides a pathway toward advanced Agile leadership and coaching roles.

Yes. The program is designed for working professionals seeking to transition into Agile roles or strengthen their Scrum facilitation skills. The structured Skill Sprint Method™ ensures focused, efficient learning with practical application.

The course is delivered as 16 hours of instructor-led live online training, including discussions, and exercises.

Yes. This is an instructor-led online course delivered in a live, interactive virtual classroom format. Participants engage in real-time discussions, demonstrations, and guided exercises.

The course focuses on Agile and Scrum practices rather than specific software tools. However, participants are introduced to commonly used Agile collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira, Trello, and other Scrum-supporting platforms within practical scenarios.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course and capstone project will receive a Certificate of Completion from OCA.

Yes. Corporate and group training options are available and can be customized to align with organizational learning objectives and industry use cases.

Registration can be completed through the course page on the OCA website or by contacting the admissions team for enrollment assistance and schedule details.

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