Agile Project Management & Scrum Master Fundamentals

📝 Course Description:

This 5-day immersive course offers a practical and comprehensive foundation in Agile Project Management, with a special focus on the Scrum framework. Participants will learn how to manage projects in dynamic and changing environments by applying agile values, principles, and practices.

Ideal for project managers, product owners, team leaders, and aspiring Scrum Masters, this course includes real-life case studies, agile tools, simulation exercises, and exam prep for entry-level agile certifications (such as Certified Scrum Master – CSM or PMI-ACP).

Whether you are new to Agile or transitioning from traditional project methods, this course equips you with the tools and mindset to lead successful Agile projects.

📋 Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Agile

• Agile principles & mindset

• Agile vs Waterfall project management

• Overview of popular agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

• Agile roles and team structure

Day 2: Scrum Framework Essentials

• Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team

• Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Retrospective

• Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment

• Timeboxing and transparency in Scrum

Day 3: Agile Planning & Estimation

• User stories and acceptance criteria

• Product backlog grooming and prioritization

• Planning poker and story point estimation

• Defining “done” and “ready”

Day 4: Agile Tools, Practices & Simulation

• Using tools: Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps

• Running Agile ceremonies (live simulation)

• Managing team velocity and burndown charts

• Agile project case studies and group exercises

Day 5: Scrum Master Focus & Exam Preparation

• Scrum Master responsibilities and servant leadership

• Coaching Agile teams and removing impediments

• Practice exam questions and mock simulation

• Certification roadmap: CSM / PMI-ACP / Scrum.org PSM I

🎯 Who Should Attend:

• Project Managers and Team Leaders

• Business Analysts and Product Owners

• Software Developers and QA Engineers

• Anyone interested in transitioning to Agile

🎓 Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply Agile values and principles in real projects

• Understand and manage Scrum roles, events, and artifacts

• Estimate, plan, and deliver Agile projects

• Prepare for Scrum Master certification exams

• Lead Agile teams with confidence