Course Description
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)™ certified individuals understand the Scrum Framework well. They're equipped to take on the Scrum Master role in Scrum teams and have knowledge about Agile practices.
The role of a Professional Scrum Master (PSM)™ in a software company is evolving. It's not just about pushing people to get results anymore. Now, it's about helping teams become super productive. How can this happen? Well, Scrum, an agile framework, has been proven to build highly productive teams. But what exactly is Scrum? How can a manager create teams that work faster and better than others? This talk will explain what Scrum is, its key parts, and the qualities needed for success.
What is Agile?
Agile is a different way of managing projects, often used in software development. It helps teams deal with unexpected changes by breaking work into small, manageable parts called sprints. Agile methods are an alternative to traditional step-by-step development.
What is Scrum
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module Information - 1
- The new project development game, Takeuchi & Nonaka (1986)
- Agile frameworks (Scrum, XP, FDD, DSDM)
- Project pains
- Description of the general project management life cycle
- Brainstorming session regarding specific project pains (the list of “pains” is hanged on the wall and is reviewed during the workshop while verifying that Scrum can indeed provide a solution to each item)
Module Information - 2
- Introduction to Scrum
- Planning & estimation
- Roles & responsibilities
- Leadership
- Ceremonies
- Articrafts
- Assimilation of Scrum
Module Information - 3
- Agile Fundamentals
- Process Categories
- Agile history, manifesto & principles
- Learn different Agile models
- Meetings in Scrum
- Exercise / Game on Scrum/Agile
- Understand how testing would be different in an Agile model
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.