Course Content

• Introduction to Agile
• Why Agile Was Needed
• Agile vs Traditional (Waterfall)
• Agile Manifesto – Values & Principles
• Agile Mindset for Beginners

• What is Scrum
• Why Scrum Works
• Scrum Framework Explained
• Scrum Pillars – Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

• Scrum Team Overview
• Product Owner – Role & Responsibilities
• Development Team – Role & Responsibilities
• Scrum Master – Role & Responsibilities
• Scrum Master vs Project Manager

• Product Backlog
• User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
• Sprint Backlog
• Increment & Definition of Done

• Sprint Explained
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Scrum (Stand-up)
• Sprint Review
• Sprint Retrospective

• Servant Leadership
• Facilitation Techniques
• Coaching the Team
• Conflict Management
• Stakeholder Management

• Estimation Basics
• Story Points
• Planning Poker
• Velocity
• Capacity Planning

• Burndown Charts
• Burnup Charts
• Sprint & Release Tracking
• Continuous Improvement Metrics

• Handling Blockers
• Managing Scope Creep
• Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders
• Managing Team Conflicts
• Scrum in Real Corporate Environment

• Daily Responsibilities of a Scrum Master
• Sprint-wise Responsibilities
• Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Scrum Master Career Path
• Scrum Master Interview Preparation
• Scrum Certifications (CSM, PSM)
• Transitioning to Scrum Master Role

• End-to-End Scrum Project Walkthrough
• Sample Agile Project Example
• Day-in-the-Life of a Scrum Master
• Final Revision Checklist