Agile Master Certified

Description

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” Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.

Course Highlights

• 6 months access
• 2 Examination Retakes Voucher
• Expert tutor support
• Exam simulator & revision modules
• Fully mobile compatible
• PMI PDUs (Professional development units)

Exam Format

• Multiple choice
• 100 questions per exam
• 120 minutes duration
• Proctored online exam
• One mark awarded for every right answer
• No negative marks for wrong answers
• E-Certificate

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Agile Overview

• Agile Defined
• Why use Agile?
• Adaptive Project Management
• Principles of the Agile Manifesto
• Declaration of Independence
• What has changed?
• Difference between Waterfall and Agile

Chapter 2: Domains of Agile Practices

• Value-Driven Delivery
• Adaptive Planning
• Team Performance Practices
• Agile Tools and Artifacts
• Participatory Decision Models
• Business Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement

Chapter 3: Lean Kanban Software Development

• Introduction
• Core Values

Chapter 4: Understanding Lean Software Development

• Introduction
• Core Values
• Practices of Lean Software Development
• Iterative Development

Chapter 5: Understanding Kanban

• Kanban in Software Development
• Kanban Values
• Kanban Practices
• Definition of Lean Kanban
• Implementing Lean Kanban

Chapter 6: Scrum

• Overview of Scrum
• Brief History of Scrum
• Why use Scrum?
• Scalability of Scrum
• Scrum Principles
• Scrum Aspects
• Scrum Processes
• Scrum and Kanban (Scrumban)

Chapter 8: Test-Driven Development

• Test-Driven Development

Chapter 9: DSDM

• Core Values
• Roles
• Practices

Chapter 10: Crysta

• Core Values
• Roles
• Practices
• The Process

Chapter 11: Feature Driven Development

• Core Values
• Roles
• Practices
• The Process

Chapter 12: Comparison of Agile Methods

• Comparison of Agile Methods

Chapter 13: Best Fit Analysis Tool

• Best Fit Analysis Tool

Study Material

SCRUM BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

1. A Guide to the SCRUM BODY OF KNOWLEDGE – 418 pages
2. A Guide to the SCRUM BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

SAMC Student Workbook

1. SAMC Student Workbook – 112 pages
2. A comprehensive workbook providing covering syllabus areas concerned with SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified as defined in the SBOK. The workbook covers topics on differnt flavours of Agile including Scrum, XP, TDD, FDD among others.

SAMC Student Case Study Booklet

1. SAMC Student Case Study Booklet – 10 pages
2. This includes a real-life scenario and relevant questions around a new product development – online sales vebsite. This helps candidates with the practial understanding of the concepts learnt.

SAMC Chapter Test Booklet

1. SAMC Chapter Test Booklet – 30 pages
2. Delegates can discuss as well as clarify their doubts during the interactive session after each chapter while they are given feedback on areas of improvement. Chapter Test booklet also contains justifications for all the sample and chapter questions for f

Agile One Pager

1. Agile One Pager – 2 pages
2. This contains some of the most important concepts in relevant to Agile methodologies.

Scrum Estimation Cards

1. Scrum Estimation Cards – 8 pages
2. Estimation cards for classroom exercises helping candidates understand how to estimate different tasks in a Scrum project.

Why Scrum ?

Mobile App

The “VMEdu” Mobile App allows all its registered students for its several brands to study using mobile phones and tablets. Students can use this mobile app to access their courses, view videos and study guides, understand and memorize terms & concepts using flash-cards, practice test questions and use other features of the mobile app to enhance their learning.

Certification Hierarchy

Though there is no mandatory prerequisite for most of the certification courses, it is always better to understand the hierarchy structure. The diagram below shows you what is the preferred as well as optional certification to move to the next level: