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Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

The objective of this certification is to confirm that the applicants have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply Scrum in projects and how to tailor Scrum to a particular scenario.

  • Duration 2 Days
  • Fee - Virtual Instructor-Led $1,450 + GST
  • Exam Online Exam Voucher
  • Fee - Face-to-face Training $1,650 + GST
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Upcoming Course Dates

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Virtual Instructor-led Training | AEDT 27 & 28 February 2025 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Business or Government
Melbourne, Face-to-Face 31 March - 1 April 2025 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Virtual Instructor-led Training | AEDT 19 & 20 May 2025 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Melbourne, Face-to-Face 26 & 27 June 2025 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Business or Government

Overview

Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.

Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) certification by SCRUMstudy™ after passing the certification exam.

Our Trainers Make the Difference

  • Axel Dancoisne

    Axel is an Enterprise Architecture consultant, specialising in EA governance, business architecture/strategy and in setting up EA practices

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  • Dean Toovey

    Dean has worked in the IT industry for more than 25 years, initially in application development and customisation and over the last several years as a Trainer, Facilitator, Mentor and Coach focussing on Agile, Service Management and IT Governance.

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Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes

  • Delegates will readily be able to recognize, define, and work with the concepts, advantages, and challenges of the Scrum Framework.
  • Delegates will be prepared to play the role of Scrum Master in their organizations and help their organisations adopt the Scrum Framework. Furthermore, delegates will develop an understanding of the other roles in Scrum.
  • Delegates will participate in role-plays, during which they carry out a Scrum project.
  • Delegates will gain knowledge pertaining to, and the ability to anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of Scrum.
  • Delegates will be armed with the proper tools to address, resolve, and take the lead on Scrum issues in their organisations.
  • Delegates will be provided access to an online exam. After passing the exam, each delegate’s certificate will be mailed to him or her

Course Methodology

  • We promise a highly engaging course that ensures high retention of concepts and theories.
  • Students are encouraged to work through the concepts rather than just listen to them—this provides better internalisation and retention.
  • Students work through a case study to simulate product development using the Scrum Framework.

Who Should Attend

This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in working as a Scrum Master or for someone who is already a Scrum master in his organisation. Scrum Master is an important role in any Scrum team and need not be a technology expert to be effective.

Moreover, although Scrum is popular in the IT industry, it can be used effectively across different industries. The SBOK® Guide, on which the SMC course is based on, can be used as an effective guide for implementation.

 

Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) certification before applying for the Scrum Master certification. 

Course Contents

  1. Agile and Scrum Overview
  • Agile Overview
  • The Agile Manifesto
  • Agile Principles
  • Scrum Methods
  • Scrum Overview
  • Scrum Advantages
  1. Scrum Roles
  • Core Roles
  • Non-core Roles
  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Scrum Team
  1. Scrum Project Phases
  • Initiate
  • Plan and Estimate
  • Implement
  • Review and Retrospect
  • Release
  • Inputs, Tools, and Outputs for each process in each phase
  1. Scaling Scrum
  • Scalability of Scrum
  • Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
  • Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
  • Transition to Scrum
  • Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
  • Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement
  • Importance of Executive Support

Fees

Fees per person

Scrum Master Certified (SMC) including Certificate Exam

  • Live Virtual Training: $1450 + gst
  • Face-to-Face Training: $1,650 + gst

The fee includes:

•  High quality videos, study guides, chapter tests, and case study
•  High quality hands-on training using role-plays and case-studies.
•  Course fee includes certification exam fee.
•  Complimentary copy of the SBOK® Guide.

Examination Format
•  Multiple choice
•  100 questions per exam
•  No negative marks for wrong answers
•  120 minutes duration
•  Proctored online exam
•  Current pass rate: 95%

 

The questions asked in the proctored certification exams are selected randomly from a vast database of thousands of exam questions. The exam algorithm calculates the exact marks and determines whether a student has passed or not. The system calculates the score based on proficiency levels.