Introduction to Agile and Scrum

• Understanding Agile principles and values.
• Overview of the Scrum framework and its roles, events, and artefact’s.

Scrum Roles and Responsibilities

• Detailed examination of the Scrum Master role.
• Responsibilities of the Product Owner and Development Team.
• Facilitating collaboration and communication within the Scrum Team.

Scrum Events

• Sprint Planning: Purpose, participants, and outputs.
• Daily Scrum: Structure, goals, and benefits.
• Sprint Review: Demonstrating and inspecting the Increment.
• Sprint Retrospective: Reflecting on the Sprint and identifying improvements.

Scrum Artefact’s

• Product Backlog: Managing and prioritising requirements.
• Sprint Backlog: Selecting and planning work for the Sprint.
• Increment: Ensuring the Increment meets the Definition of Done.

Agile Estimation and Planning

• Techniques for Agile estimation: Story points, relative sizing, planning poker.
• Creating and maintaining the Product and Sprint Backlogs.
• Release planning and forecasting with Agile techniques.

Scrum Values and Principles

• Embracing the five Scrum values: Commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect.
• Applying the twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto to Scrum practices.

Scrum Master Skills and Techniques

• Servant leadership: Coaching, facilitating, and removing impediments.
• Conflict resolution and fostering collaboration within the Scrum Team.
• Building and maintaining a trusting and supportive environment.

Scrum Metrics and Reporting

• Key Agile metrics: Velocity, burndown charts, lead time, and cycle time.
• Reporting progress and performance to stakeholders effectively.

Continuous Improvement

• Implementing Agile Retrospectives to reflect on and improve the Scrum process.
• Techniques for identifying and addressing areas for improvement.

Scrum in Practice

• Practical application of Scrum in various contexts and projects.
• Case studies and real-world examples of successful Scrum implementations.