Scrum is a framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products. It is arguably the most popular agile methodology. It can be utilized to address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. Scrum is lightweight, simple to understand yet difficult to master.

Scrum is a process framework that has been used to manage work on complex products since the early 1990s. Scrum is not a process, technique, or definitive method. Rather, it is a framework within which you can employ various processes and techniques. Scrum makes clear the relative efficacy of your product management and work techniques so that you can continuously improve the product, the team, and the working environment.

The Scrum framework consists of Scrum Teams and their associated roles, events, artifacts, and rules. Each component within the framework serves a specific purpose and is essential to Scrum’s success and usage. The rules of Scrum bind together the roles, events, and artifacts, governing the relationships and interaction between them.

This course introduces participants to the Scrum framework and prepares them to sit for the Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM 1) certification issued by Scrum.org.

Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM 1) Certification

People who have passed PSM I, achieving certification, demonstrate a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. PSM I certificate holders prove that they understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams.  PSM I holders have a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum.

The Professional Scrum Master^TM level I (PSM I) assessment is available to anyone who wishes to validate his or her depth of knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application. Those who pass the assessment will receive the industry recognized PSM I Certification to demonstrate their fundamental level of Scrum mastery.

The PSM1 course covers key topics, including project scope, Lean, Agile, Scrum, facilitation, coaching, product owner, coaching, and enterprise transformation.

This course will feature the following;

• Expert trainer, interactive sessions with case studies and role plays
• OAK Certification exam comes free with the training
• Instructor-led training
• PSM study guide prepared by subject matter experts
• Interaction with co-participants from diverse industries
• Convenient 2-day training on weekends/weekdays

Course Highlights

The course is developed to cover topics from multiple Focus Areas defined by the Professional Scrum Competencies as detailed below;

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

• Empiricism
• Scrum Values
• Roles
• Events
• Artifacts
• Done
• Scaling

Developing People and Teams

• Self-Organizing Teams
• Facilitation
• Leadership Styles
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Teaching

Managing Products with Agility

• Forecasting & Release Planning
• Product Vision
• Product Value
• Product Backlog Management
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholders & Customers

Developing & Delivering Products Professionally

• Emergent Software Development
• Managing Technical Risk
• Continuous Quality
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery
• Optimizing Flow

Evolving the Agile Organization

• Organizational Design & Culture
• Portfolio Planning
• Evidence Based Management™ 

Details of the PSM 1 Exam

After passing the PSM I assessment you will receive the industry-recognized “PSM I” certification, along with a PSM I logo that you can use to identify your achievement. In addition, your name will be posted publicly for colleagues, managers, and potential employers to see. 

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 80
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/False
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Language: English only

Job roles that can benefit from Scrum Master training include, but are not limited to: 

• Project Team Members 
• IT Managers 
• Delivery Managers 
• QA and Testing Professionals 
• Aspiring Scrum Masters 
• Scrum Team Members (Developers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners) 
• Anyone who wants to learn Scrum and be part of the ongoing digital transformation

2 Days 

Classroom (Physical and/or Virtual)

120,000 naira only (OAK certification exam included)

Participants that pass the OAK Scrum Master Exams are issued an OAK Interlink Scrum Master Credential.

Participants who opt to sit immediately for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) certification at $150 will receive a PSM1 certification from scrum.org upon successful completion of the PSM1 certification exam.