Do you feel the pulse of modern IT?

Capture the rhythm of the next-gen Scrum Master with IBM

Embrace the essence and philosophy of Scrum. Dive profoundly into Agile, elevate your expertise, and unveil the enchantment of modern project management.

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INTRODUCING ONLINE PROGRAM

IBM IT SCRUM MASTER

PREPARE for the PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge IT Scrum Masters use in their daily roles.
Learn Agile concepts of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement, resulting in early customer deliveries and value.
Gain knowledge regarding software engineering, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), software development tools, & DevOps essential characteristics.
Apply your new skills to real-world projects, build a portfolio, and prepare for the CSM certification exam from Scrum Alliance.

Ever Considered If the IT Scrum Master Profession Is Your Next Move? This Might Just Be Your Destiny If..

You're passionate about IT and people. Merging technology with interpersonal dynamics feels like the perfect blend for you.
You want to be at the heart of IT project success. Guiding tech teams towards their goals and ensuring project fluidity gets your adrenaline pumping.
Continuous tech learning and growth resonate with you. Staying updated with the latest in IT methodologies and refining agile approaches is something you can't resist.
You're all for tech adaptability. In the fast-paced IT world, you're ready to pivot, adapt, and ensure your team can handle the latest curveballs.
You connect tech with empathy. You understand that behind every line of code, there's a human aspect. Recognizing the feelings and needs of tech professionals is a strength you cherish.
Tech conflict doesn't scare you. Whether it's about choosing a framework or sprint priorities, you're there to facilitate and resolve.
You crave diverse challenges in IT. From debugging issues to sprint planning, the variety in IT project management is what keeps you engaged.
Being part of the bigger IT picture is your drive. Aligning a tech team to a shared vision and realizing that project's impact fuels your motivation.

If these words strike a chord, diving into the IT Scrum Master role might just be the transformative step for your tech career!

PRORAM STRUCTURE

COURSE 1

Introduction to Scrum Master Profession

By contrasting Scrum with traditional project management methods, you'll gain a deep understanding of why Scrum is a game-changer in today's dynamic business landscape.

Summarize the role of the Scrum Master to include a position description, benefits of the position, and key skills essential to success.
Compare and contrast the role of the Scrum Master to a traditional project manager.
Describe opportunities for Scrum Masters in the current work environment to include potential employment, job requirements, and salary ranges.
Define certification opportunities in Agile and Scrum to include Scrum Alliance CSM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-DASM.

Skills: Scrum Master, User Story, Product Backlog, Sprints, Kanban

COURSE 2

Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

This course will guide you through fundamental concepts and skills to confidently navigate various aspects of IT and the digital world.

Define operating systems, computer components, programming concepts, databases, and explain the differences between commercial and open software.
Summarize the importance of computer networks, including wired and wireless connections; explore network resources and storage types in MS Windows.
Describe how to protect against security threats, address public browsing security concerns, and list password management best practices.
List the benefits of cloud computing, describe the cloud infrastructure layer, virtual machines, and summarize features of ticketing systems.

Skills: Information Technology, Operating Systems, S

COURSE 3

Introducing to Software Engineering

By taking this course you will gain foundational knowledge of software development, programming, and the many exciting job roles and career paths that the IT industry offers.

Describe software engineering, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and software development tools, technologies and stacks.
List different types of programming languages and create basic programming constructs such as loops and conditions using Python.
Outline approaches to application architecture and design, patterns, and deployment architectures.
Summarize the skills required in software engineering and describe the career options it provides.

Skills: Software Architecture,

COURSE 4

Introduction to DevOps

Having everyone contributing and everyone being responsible for success is at the heart of DevOps. You will see how building a culture of shared responsibility and transparency is the foundation of every high-performing DevOps teams.

The essential characteristics of DevOps including building a culture of shared responsibility, transparency, and embracing failure.
The importance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, Test Driven Development, Behavior Driven Development
Essential DevOps concepts: software engineering practices, cloud native microservices, automated continuous deployments, and building resilient code.
The organizational impact of DevOps, including breaking down silos, working in cross functional teams, and sharing responsibilities

Skills: Cloud Native, Devops, CI/CD, A

COURSE 5

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to embrace the Agile concepts of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement - resulting in early deliveries and value to customers.

Adopt the 5 practices of Agile, a subset of DevOps: small batches, minimum viable product, pair programming, behavior- and test-driven development.
Write good user stories, estimate and assign story points and track stories using a kanban board. Incorporate Scrum artifacts, events, and benefits.
Create and refine a product backlog using the sprint planning process. Produce potentially shippable product increments with every iteration.
Create burndown charts to forecast the ability to meet a sprint goal. Use metrics to enhance performance, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Skills: Agile Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Zenhub, Zenhub,

COURSE 6

Working as a Scrum Master

Whether you are new to Agile methodologies or seek to enhance your project management skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel as a Scrum Master.

Identify the Scrum Process flow and the various artifacts required at different phases of the process flow and create Scrum Personas.
Develop a Working Agreement to foster a collaborative environment for your team members.
Develop a retrospective for a given scenario and use coaching techniques to resolve a dysfunctional team.
Develop a Product Vision and goals and collaborate with the Product Owner to refine a Backlog.

Skills: Scrum Master, Agile Management, Scrum (Software Development), Servant Leadership,

COURSE 7

Scrum Master Capstone

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.

Apply Scrum skills, create project charters, perform Stacey analysis, and identify and prioritize stakeholders with optimal engagement methods.
Create a working agreement, User Stories, product backlog, Sprint backlog, analyze risks, and develop an Agile risk register.
Perform relative estimation for story points, calculate team velocity, develop a Kanban board, and generate a burndown chart.
Evaluate daily Scrum meeting best practices, prepare for a demo, conduct a retrospective, and discuss Scrum certification opportunities.

Skills: Scrum Master, User Story, Product Roadmap, Sprint backlog, Kanban Board

COURSE 8

Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

We will wrap up the course with a 50-question mock exam designed to ready you for the actual CSM certification test.

Complete a 50 question Mock Test for CSM Certification.
Summarize what to expect from the CSM test.
Explain how to prepare for the CSM test and list helpful exam taking strategies.
List CSM testing and eligibility requirements and domains in the CSM Exam.

Skills: Scrum Alliance,

Project of Applied Education

You’ll take the theory and skills you’ve learned and apply them to real-world scenarios. You will build a SWOT analysis, research the software engineering role, analyze DevOps scenarios, and create an Agile plan using ZenHub.
The courses also include practice with operating systems, programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, software development tools, and languages. After completing this program you will have practical experience with some of the key tools used in the software engineering & IT industry.
You will play the role of an IT Scrum Master and apply your skills and knowledge from the previous courses to a real-life inspired project scenario.

NICE TO MEET YOU

LEARN FROM IBM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Daniel C. Yeomans is a Project Management Subject Matter Expert at SkillUp EdTech. Passionate about sharing knowledge with others in a way that enhances both their career and lives. An accomplished corporate trainer, University professor, and course developer with a desire to allow students to turn great ideas into reality through the attainment of key management skills and competencies. Holder of multiple certifications in project management, agile, scrum, and quality. Over 45 years of experience in the Information Technology and educational fields. Currently primary project management lead for Northwest University’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) program.
John J. Rofrano is a Senior Technical Staff Member and DevOps Champion at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center where he leads a variety of research projects exploring the use of AI for accelerating Application Modernization to the Cloud. He is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at New York University Courant Institute, and Stern School of Business, where he teaches a graduate course on DevOps and Agile Methodologies.
Ramesh Sannareddy holds a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems (Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani). He has two and a half decades of experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Management, Database Administration, Information Integration and Automation. He worked for companies like Intergraph, Genpact, HCL, and Microsoft.
Bethany Hudnutt is an Instructional Designer at IBM. Bethany Hudnutt has two master's degrees, one in mathematics education and the second in instructional design. She excels at applying knowledge of learning science and instructional design models to assist SME’s in the design of online, blended/hybrid and face-to-face technology-enhanced courses.
Rav Ahuja is a Global Program Director at IBM. Rav leads growth strategy, curriculum creation, and partner programs for the IBM Skills Network. He is the architect for the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate and instructor for the Databases & SQL for Data Science course on Coursera.

I really enjoyed taking this course. The tutor was really lenient and explanatory. Not to talk of the hands on project which gave me the much needed practice. Let’s just say I’ve began utilizing the Agile and Scrum process to manage my personal projects, and it’s all thanks to this course. I would totally recommend this to someone else.

- Prince O, August 2023

Excellent! A very good mix of theory and usable hands-on exercises. Upon finishing this course you can actually setup an agile scrum project and manage it with ZenHub / Github. Outstanding!

- Ray G, June 2023

Great course with a very engaging and motivational lecturer. I enjoy the format of the videos and summaries. I don't have a background in software development but the course has given me a solid foundation to be confident in my new scrum master role.

- Jane N, April 2023

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IBM IT SCRUM MASTER

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The courses are offered in a flexible, online environment and conclude with a certificate of completion that speaks to your competencies in a contemporary and evolving marketplace.

The total volume of training: 92 hours (123 academic hours) of independent work (including work on homework).

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