Overview
Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively.
Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) professionals possess a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the values, methods and intricacies of Agile.
SAMC™ Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy after successfully passing the certification exam.
Course Overview
- 11 Chapters
- 42 High Quality Videos
- 124 Terms and Definitions
- 24 VMEdu Approved RCUs
- 1 Illustrative Case Study
- 1 Crossword for Fun
- 2 Reference
- E-copy of SBOK Guide
- VMEdu Mobile App
- SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified with 120 minute online proctored exam (e-Certificate)
Exam Format
- Multiple choice.
- 100 questions per exam.
- One mark awarded for every right answer.
- No negative marks for wrong answers.
- 120 minutes duration.
- Proctored online exam.
- Current pass rate: 93%.
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Delivery, and who wants to have a working knowledge of the various Agile methodologies.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, a SDC™ or SMC™ certified professional will be able to easily understand the concepts required for the certification exam.
Course Outline
1. Agile Overview
1.1. Agile Defined
1.2. Why use Agile
1.3. Adaptive Project Management
1.4. Agile Manifesto
1.5. Principles of the Agile Manifesto
1.6. Declaration of Interdependence
1.7. Difference between Waterfall and Agile
2. Domains of Agile Practices
2.1. Value-Driven Delivery
2.2. Stakeholder Engagement
2.3. Team Performance Practices
2.4. Adaptive Planning
2.5. Problem Detection and Resolution
2.6. Continuous Improvement
2.7. Agile Tools and Artifacts
3. Lean Kanban Software Development
3.1. Lean Kanban Introduction
3.2. Lean Kanban Core Values
3.3. Understanding Lean Software Development
3.4. Understanding Kanban Software Development
3.5. Definition of Lean Kanban
3.6. Implementing Lean Kanban
4. Scrum
4.1. Scrum Aspects
4.2. Overview of Scrum
4.3. Brief History of Scrum
4.4. Why Use Scrum
4.5. Scalability of Scrum
4.6. Scrum Principles
4.7. Scrum Processes
4.8. Scrum and Kanban
5. Extreme Programming
5.1. XP Introduction
5.2. XP Core Values
5.3. XP Roles
5.4. XP Practices
5.5. XP Release
5.6. XP Artifacts
5.7. Adopting XP
5.8. XP Events
5.9. XP Iteration
6. Test-Driven Development
6.1. Agile Test Driven Development
7. Dynamic System Development Methods (DSDM)
8. Crystal
9. Feature Driven Development
10. Comparison of Agile Methods
11. Best Fit Analysis and Blitz Planning
Expected Outcome
The participants will be prepared to take SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certification exam and pass.
Also they will be able to apply the concepts in their day to day job.
Reference book
A Guide to Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK™ Guide) by SCRUMstudy.
Maintaining Certification
To maintain the certification status, SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) professionals will need to earn 40 re-certification credits every 3 years.
