Topic Syllabus: Scrum Master Syllabus

  • Scrum Masters influence organisational change by educating leaders about Scrum benefits, addressing systemic impediments, and promoting agile mindsets. They work…
  • The Increment is the sum of all completed Product Backlog items during a Sprint plus previous Sprints' increments. It must…
  • Sprints are time-boxed iterations (typically 1-4 weeks) during which Development Teams create potentially releasable product increments. Each Sprint includes Planning,…
  • Backlog refinement techniques include story mapping, impact mapping, three amigos sessions, and estimation poker. Teams use these approaches to understand…
  • Sprint Planning is a collaborative ceremony where teams define Sprint Goals and select Product Backlog items for the upcoming Sprint.…
  • Common estimation methods include Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing, and relative sizing using story points or ideal days. These techniques help…
  • The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute synchronisation meeting where Development Team members coordinate work and identify impediments. Participants typically discuss…
  • Value-based prioritisation ensures teams work on highest-impact items first, maximising return on investment and customer satisfaction. This approach considers business…
  • Sprint Reviews demonstrate completed work to stakeholders and gather feedback on the product increment. The Development Team presents working software…
  • Technical debt represents shortcuts and compromises that speed immediate delivery but create future maintenance costs. Effective management involves identifying, measuring,…