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There are 6 modules in this course
This course enables learners to apply the knowledge and skills of a Scrum Master that they have acquired throughout their participation in the IBM IT Scrum Master Professional Certificate (PC) or the SkillUp Scrum Master Specialization.
In this Capstone course, you will gain practical knowledge, including understanding the initiation of project launches and the formation of effective Scrum teams. Additionally, you will acquire skills in developing working agreements, User Stories, curating the Product Backlog, conducting relative estimation, creating the Sprint backlog, generating a burndown chart, and facilitating retrospectives.
Throughout this course, we will present numerous real-world project scenarios and provide templates and instructional guidance to help you participate in hands-on activities to build a portfolio of artifacts. This portfolio will serve as proof of your expertise and readiness to take on more advanced Scrum responsibilities.
In module one, you initiate the project you will be working on during this course. This involves reviewing an Agile project charter and exploring the product roadmap for a commuter support business application. You will learn how to perform a Stacey Analysis using dedicated tools through a hands-on lab. In lesson two, you learn about stakeholder identification and engagement methods and meet your team members. Also, you develop a working agreement in a guided process and create one with your team in the second hands-on lab of this module.
What's included
6 videos5 readings2 assignments4 plugins
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6 videos•Total 30 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
Review the Contents and Purpose of a Project Charter•5 minutes
Review a Product Roadmap•5 minutes
Case Study: Project Charter and Product Roadmap•7 minutes
Stacey Diagramming Method•5 minutes
Review a Working Agreement •4 minutes
5 readings•Total 17 minutes
Course Outline and Prerequisites•3 minutes
Module 1 Overview and Activity Requirements•3 minutes
Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Methods•5 minutes
Project Scenario Team Overview•3 minutes
Module 1 Summary: Initiating the Project•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Practice Quiz: Initiating the Project•14 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Initiating the Project•21 minutes
4 plugins•Total 68 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Stacey Analysis•35 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Develop a Working Agreement for Your Scrum Team•25 minutes
Practice Quiz - Stakeholder and Team Management•5 minutes
Module 1 Glossary: Initiating the Project•3 minutes
Product Backlog and User Story Development
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Module two consists of two lessons. In lesson 1, you learn about and create user stories and a product backlog for your project. In lesson two, you learn about and create an Agile risk register with the Force Field Analysis tool. You will also review and perform relative estimation for your user stories to determine story points and calculate velocity for the next Sprint.
What's included
4 videos2 readings3 assignments4 plugins
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4 videos•Total 23 minutes
User Story and Product Backlog Review•5 minutes
Product Vision•5 minutes
Risk Register and Relative Estimation•9 minutes
Velocity•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
Module 2 Overview and Activity Requirements •3 minutes
Module 2 Summary: Backlog Development and User Story Development •3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 52 minutes
Practice Quiz: Backlog Development•21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Risk Management and Relative Estimation•10 minutes
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Backlog Development and User Story Development•21 minutes
4 plugins•Total 118 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Create User Stories, Product Backlog and Product Vision•45 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Create a Risk Register using Force Field Analysis, Perform Relative Estimation, and Update Product Backlog•45 minutes
Activity: Calculate Velocity •25 minutes
Module 2 Glossary: Backlog Development and User Story Development•3 minutes
Sprint 1 Planning and Execution
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
Module three focuses on Sprint planning and execution. In lesson one, you plan for the first Sprint by creating a Sprint backlog for your first Sprint of the project. From this backlog, you develop a Kanban board and a burndown chart to document and follow the team’s progress during the Sprint. In lesson 2, your team conducts a Sprint Review and demo. You evaluate Sprint One, make recommendations for improving daily Scrum meetings, and determine the actions required following the review.
What's included
2 videos3 readings2 assignments4 plugins
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
Sprint Backlog and Kanban Boards •7 minutes
Sprint 1 Demo Review Demo Purpose and Planning•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 8 minutes
Module 3 Overview and Activity Requirement•3 minutes
Project Scenario Update: What Happened in Sprint 1 •3 minutes
Module 3 Summary : Sprint Backlog Development and the Sprint •2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Practice Quiz: Sprint Backlog Development•14 minutes
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Sprint Backlog Development and the Sprint •21 minutes
Hands-on Lab : Daily Standup and Sprint Demo•35 minutes
Practice Quiz - Sprint Execution And Demo•5 minutes
Module 3 Glossary: Sprint 1 Backlog Development and the Sprint •10 minutes
Sprint Close Out and Analysis
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
Module four consists of closing out the Sprint and conducting some analysis. In lesson one, you hold the Sprint retrospective meeting where you recommend changes in how to conduct the upcoming Sprints based on how you and your team believe the Sprint went. Then in lesson two, you close out the Sprint and prepare a game plan for the next Sprint by developing another user story, updating the product backlog, and creating another Kanban board.
What's included
1 video5 readings3 assignments3 plugins
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Sprint 1 Retrospective Overview•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 13 minutes
Module 4 Overview and Activity Requirements •3 minutes
Closing Out a Sprint•3 minutes
Planning for the Next Sprint•3 minutes
Module 4 Glossary: Sprint Close Out and Analysis•3 minutes
Module 4 Summary: Sprint Close Out and Analysis•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Practice Quiz: Closing out and Analysis•14 minutes
Practice Quiz: Sprint Close Out•10 minutes
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Sprint Close Out and Analysis•21 minutes
3 plugins•Total 63 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Read the demo report•15 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Review Sprint 1 and Develop a Game Plan for Sprints 2 and 3 •45 minutes
Module 4 Glossary: Sprint Close Out and Analysis•3 minutes
Sprint 3- MVP Launch
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
In module five, you launch the minimal viable product (MVP). In lesson one, you analyze Sprints 1 and 2 in preparation for the launch, including the launch burndown chart and customer feedback. Based on the review, you developed a Sprint 3 execution plan and defined course corrections for launch goals. In lesson 2, you summarize the end-to-end product launch and final demo feedback for Sprint 3. You review and refine the product backlog and develop User Stories for a Release Sprint, which supports version 2 of the product.
What's included
1 video4 readings3 assignments3 plugins
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Sprints 1 and 2 Analysis•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 12 minutes
Module 5 Overview and Activity Requirements•3 minutes
Sprint 3 Complete•2 minutes
Planning for the Next Sprint•5 minutes
Module 5 Summary: Sprint 3- MVP Launch•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 52 minutes
Practice Quiz: Sprint 3 Planning•21 minutes
Practice Quiz: User Feedback and Backlog Refinement•10 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Develop a Sprint 3 Game Plan•25 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Refine the Product Backlog•25 minutes
Module 5 Glossary: Sprint (MVP Launch)•2 minutes
Final Submission and Evaluation
Module 6•1 hour to complete
Module details
Module six contains two lessons and a bonus lesson. In lesson one, you read the project submission requirements and submit your final project. Lesson two wraps up the course and provides a reading on Scrum Master certification opportunities. In the bonus content lesson, you learn about personal portfolio development and tips on creating a great Scrum Master resume. A personal portfolio is a great way to share who you are, showcase the work you have accomplished, and demonstrate that you have the skills to excel in a potential new role.
What's included
2 videos6 readings1 peer review
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2 videos•Total 12 minutes
Personal Portfolio Development •5 minutes
Resume and Job Search Tips •7 minutes
6 readings•Total 16 minutes
Module 6 Overview and Project Submission Requirements •3 minutes
Congratulations from the Team•1 minute
Introduction to Bonus Lesson 3•2 minutes
Thanks from the Course Team•2 minutes
Reading: Introduction to the Scrum Master certification opportunities •5 minutes
Reading: Explain how to develop a portfolio of Scrum Master artifacts to demonstrate your career readiness •3 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Final Project•60 minutes
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