- Course Overview
What this course is about
Lead the team. Own the delivery.
This course takes you from understanding Agile theory to facilitating real Scrum ceremoniesthrough sprint simulations, backlog exercises, and certification preparation aligned to the PSM I assessment.
You won't just know Scrum. You'll run itwith the confidence, vocabulary, and practical skills that Scrum Master roles demand.
At ITLearnner, we focus on clarity, structure, and confidence. Every session builds the facilitation skills that high-performing Agile teams rely on.
Learning Objective :
By the end of this course, you will be able to
By the end, you can.
- Explain the Scrum framework, values, and roles with confidence
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews
- Write and prioritise a product backlog using User Stories
- Apply Agile estimation techniques in a real sprint context
- Pass the PSM I Professional Scrum Master assessment
- Who this course is for:
Target Audience
Who this course is for
Target audience
For IT professionals ready to stop attending Agile ceremonies and start leading them.
- IT professionals and project coordinators transitioning into Scrum Master roles who want PSM I certification and real sprint facilitation skills not just the theory.
- Team leads and delivery managers operating in Agile environments who need to run retrospectives, manage backlogs, and unblock teams with genuine authority.
- Career starters targeting Scrum Master or Agile coach positions who want a structured, mentor-led path to certification rather than a self-paced video library.
If you see yourself in one of these, this course is built for you.
What you need
Pre-Requisites
What you need.
- Experience working in or around a software development team
- No prior Scrum certification required
- A willingness to facilitate, not just attend, the practice sessions
Agile Scrum Master Fundamentals
18 Hrs
Duration
1.5 hrs
Sessions
Online, Live
Delivery
Curriculum
01
Agile Principles and the Scrum Framework
Learn the Agile Manifesto, its 12 principles, and the Scrum framework structure and apply that understanding by mapping your current or target team’s working practices against the Scrum values in a facilitated sprint exercise.
02
Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
Learn the three Scrum roles Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers their accountabilities and authority, and apply that understanding by analysing real dysfunction scenarios and identifying the root cause.
03
Sprint Planning and Backlog Management
Learn sprint planning structure Sprint Goal formulation, Product Backlog ordering, and team capacity planning and apply them to facilitate a live sprint planning session within the cohort simulation.
04
User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
Learn User Story writing and acceptance criteria definition the INVEST criteria, Given/When/Then format, and Definition of Done and apply them to write stories and criteria a developer can implement and a QA can test.
05
Agile Estimation and Sprint Ceremonies
Learn Agile estimation techniques story points, planning poker, and T-shirt sizing and apply them to estimate a real backlog and facilitate standup, review, and retrospective ceremonies in the cohort simulation.
06
PSM I Exam Preparation
Learn the PSM I assessment structure scenario-based questions, the Scrum Guide alignment, and common misconception traps and apply that preparation through timed practice assessments reviewed answer by answer.
Frequently asked questions
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for IT professionals who want to facilitate Agile teams, manage product backlogs, and lead Scrum ceremonies. It prepares learners for the PSM I (Professional Scrum Master) assessment from Scrum.org.
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What prior experience do I need?
Experience working in or around a software development team is recommended. No prior Scrum certification is required.
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What will I be able to do by the end?
You will be able to explain the Scrum framework confidently, facilitate sprint planning, standups, retrospectives and reviews, write and prioritise a product backlog using User Stories, and apply Agile estimation techniques in a real sprint context.
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How are the sessions structured?
Six modules, 1.5 hours per session, 12 sessions over six weeks. PSM I aligned throughout.
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What is EngagePro?
Reference guides cover the Scrum framework, ceremony facilitation, and User Story writing templates per module. Byte-sized tasks include writing sprint planning charters, conducting mock retrospectives, and building a product backlog from a real brief. Ravi Kumar reviews all submissions with facilitator-quality feedback.
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What tools do I need?
A laptop and internet connection. No specialist software is required.
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Will I receive a certificate?
The course is aligned to the PSM I Professional Scrum Master assessment from Scrum.org, which you sit independently. ITLearnner awards a course completion certificate on finishing the programme.
Learning Approaches
We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:
One-on-One Training
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Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.
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Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.
Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)
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Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.
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Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.
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