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🌀 Agile & Scrum

Scrum Master
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Go from complete beginner to certified, job-ready Scrum Master in 10 weeks. Aligned to PSM I, CSM and SAFe — the three most recognised Scrum certifications globally.

🕐 10 Weeks
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🚀 Beginner Friendly
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Duration10 Weeks
LevelComplete Beginner
Cert AlignedPSM I · CSM · SAFe SM
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What You Will Learn
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The Scrum framework from first principles — roles, events, artefacts and the Scrum values, explained for beginners
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How to facilitate every Scrum ceremony — Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review and Retrospective with confidence
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How to coach teams on Agile principles, remove impediments and protect the team from distractions
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How to work with Product Owners — supporting the backlog, refinement sessions and stakeholder communication
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How to use Jira, Confluence and Miro to manage sprints, backlogs and retrospectives professionally
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How SAFe scales Agile across large enterprises — and what a Scrum Master does in a SAFe programme
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How to prepare for and pass PSM I, CSM and SAFe Scrum Master certification exams
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How to land a Scrum Master role globally — building a portfolio, getting certified and interviewing with confidence
Course Curriculum
PSM I
CSM
SAFe SM
Every module maps to exam objectives for PSM I (Scrum.org), CSM (Scrum Alliance) and SAFe Scrum Master — building certification-ready competency from Week 1.
▶What Agile is and why it replaced traditional Waterfall project management in most industries20 min
▶The Agile Manifesto — 4 values and 12 principles that underpin every Scrum certification exam20 min
▶Introduction to Scrum — the framework, its origins and why it is the most used Agile method globally20 min
▶The Scrum Guide 2020 — what changed and what every SM candidate must know20 min
▶Your certification roadmap — PSM I, CSM and SAFe SM explained: costs, formats and which to pursue first15 min
📝Activity: Identify a real project at work or in life and map it to the Scrum framework35 min
▶The three Scrum accountabilities — Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers — and how they work together25 min
▶The five Scrum events — Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Retrospective25 min
▶The three Scrum artefacts — Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment — and their commitments20 min
▶The five Scrum values — Commitment, Courage, Focus, Openness and Respect — and why they matter15 min
📝Activity: Map a full Sprint cycle end to end — who does what, when and what gets produced40 min
▶What a Scrum Master actually does every day — common misconceptions and the real accountability20 min
▶Servant leadership — how the SM serves the Scrum Team, Product Owner and the organisation20 min
▶Impediment removal — identifying blockers, escalating correctly and protecting the team's focus20 min
▶Coaching vs managing — understanding the difference and why Scrum Masters never command20 min
📝Simulation: Handle three realistic impediment scenarios — how would you respond as a Scrum Master?45 min
▶Sprint Planning — how to facilitate a focused, time-boxed planning session that produces a clear Sprint Goal25 min
▶Daily Scrum — the 15-minute standup format, common dysfunctions and how to keep it valuable20 min
▶Sprint Review — facilitating a productive demo with stakeholders and gathering actionable feedback20 min
▶Sprint Retrospective — techniques to surface real issues and drive continuous improvement (Start/Stop/Continue, 4Ls, Mad Sad Glad)25 min
📝Simulation: Facilitate a full mock Retrospective using Miro — practice before you do it live50 min
▶The Product Backlog — what it is, how it is ordered and why the SM supports but does not own it20 min
▶User stories — format, INVEST criteria, acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done25 min
▶Backlog refinement — how to facilitate effective grooming sessions and prepare stories for sprint planning20 min
▶Story point estimation — Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing and why relative estimation beats hours20 min
📝Activity: Write and refine 10 user stories with acceptance criteria in Jira — ready for sprint planning50 min
▶Jira for Scrum Masters — boards, sprints, epics, velocity charts and burndown reports30 min
▶Confluence — writing team norms, Definition of Done, sprint notes and retrospective records20 min
▶Miro for remote facilitation — running retros, story maps and planning boards for distributed teams20 min
▶Scrum metrics that matter — velocity, sprint burndown, cycle time and how to use data to improve20 min
📝Practical: Set up a complete Jira project — backlog, sprint board, velocity chart and team DoD55 min
▶Tuckman's stages of team development — Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and the SM's role in each20 min
▶Agile coaching stances — mentoring, teaching, facilitating and coaching — when to use each20 min
▶Conflict resolution in Scrum teams — recognising dysfunction, de-escalating tension and building trust25 min
▶Remote and hybrid Scrum — running effective ceremonies and maintaining team cohesion across time zones20 min
📝Simulation: Navigate three team conflict scenarios as a Scrum Master — what would you do and why?45 min
▶Why organisations need to scale Agile — the challenge of multiple teams working on the same product20 min
▶SAFe overview — the four core competencies, the Agile Release Train and PI Planning explained simply25 min
▶The SAFe Scrum Master role — how it differs from a team-level SM and what the exam covers20 min
▶Other scaling frameworks — LeSS, Nexus and Scrum@Scale — awareness and when each is used20 min
📝Activity: Map a fictional enterprise programme to the SAFe ART structure — identify SM responsibilities45 min
▶PSM I exam guide — 80 questions, 85% pass threshold, open book format and common trick questions20 min
▶CSM exam guide — 50 questions, Scrum Alliance format, two-day training requirement and renewal20 min
▶SAFe SM exam guide — SAFe Scrum Master certification structure, objectives and exam strategy20 min
▶200+ practice questions covering all three exams — with detailed answer explanations for every wrong answer60 min
📝Mock PSM I exam — full 80-question timed practice paper under real exam conditions60 min
🎁Build your Scrum Master portfolio — documenting simulations, facilitation exercises and your Jira project as real evidence30 min
🎁CV and LinkedIn optimisation for Scrum Master, Agile Coach and Delivery Manager roles globally25 min
🎁Interview preparation — scenario questions, behavioural interviews and how to talk about your simulations as real experience35 min
🎁Job search strategy — UK, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Australia and remote-first global companies30 min
Certification Pathway Map
CertificationWho It Is ForKey ModulesLevel
PSM I — Scrum.orgBest cost-to-knowledge ratio. $200, no renewal, rigorous 85% pass threshold1–5, 7, 9Entry
CSM — Scrum AllianceMost recognised in corporate HR systems. Broadest market access globally1–5, 7, 9Entry
SAFe Scrum Master — Scaled AgileEnterprise environments. Highest average salary due to large-org demand1–4, 7, 8, 9Entry–Mid
Who Is This For
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Complete Career Changers
No tech background? No problem. The Scrum Master role is one of the most accessible, people-focused paths into tech — and this course starts from absolute zero.
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Project Coordinators & PMs
Already coordinating projects? Scrum Master is the natural next step — higher pay, more strategic work and a globally recognised certification that employers actively search for.
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Business Analysts & Team Leads
If you already work in Agile teams but have never had formal Scrum training, this course gives you the language, the credentials and the confidence to step into the SM role officially.
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Remote Job Seekers
Scrum Master roles are overwhelmingly remote-first. Companies in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, USA and Australia hire Scrum Masters with PSM I or CSM credentials regularly — often without requiring a degree.
Tools & Frameworks You Will Use
📋Jira
📝Confluence
🗺Miro
🌀Scrum Guide 2020
🚀SAFe Framework
📊Burndown & Velocity Charts
🃏Planning Poker
💬Slack / Teams
🔄Retrospective Techniques
📦Product Backlog Management
🎯OKRs & Sprint Goals
🤖ChatGPT / Claude AI
Career & Salary Outcomes
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Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead — entry-level Scrum Masters earn $70,000–$99,000 in the US. With CSM or PSM certification, certified professionals earn roughly 24% more than non-certified peers. The median total pay is $126,000 according to Glassdoor March 2026.
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SAFe Scrum Master — enterprise premium — SAFe SM holders consistently earn higher salaries because the companies that require SAFe are large enterprises with bigger budgets. Signed offers for 3–5 years experience land between $110,000–$135,000 in most metros.
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Remote roles globally — Scrum Master is one of the most remote-friendly roles in tech. Companies in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, USA and Australia are actively hiring certified Scrum Masters. Remote hourly rates range from $49–$81/hr for freelance and contract work.
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Clear progression to Agile Coach and RTE — Scrum Master → Senior SM → Agile Coach → Release Train Engineer. Each step brings a significant salary increase. The path does not plateau and is in demand across every industry that runs software teams.
Taught by Industry Experts

Every LearnArk course is designed and delivered by active professionals — not academics teaching theory. Our Scrum Master instructors are currently facilitating Agile teams, coaching organisations and sitting on real Sprint boards every day.

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Active Scrum Practitioners
Our instructors currently work as Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and Delivery Leads at real organisations. Every ceremony technique, impediment scenario and coaching approach they teach comes from current practice — not theory.
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Global Industry Experience
Our team has worked on Agile programmes across Nigeria, UK, Netherlands, Canada and the USA — so you learn the standards and expectations that global employers and enterprise clients actually have.
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Simulation-First Teaching
Every module ends with a real facilitation simulation or scenario — not just a quiz. By Week 10 you have practised every Scrum ceremony, handled conflict scenarios and facilitated a full mock Sprint. Employers hire on this evidence.
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Built for Complete Beginners
Our instructors understand what it means to hear words like "Sprint backlog" and "impediment" for the first time. Every concept is introduced from plain English. No assumed knowledge. No jargon without explanation.
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Course Details
🕐 Duration 10 Weeks
📚 Level Complete Beginner
🎍 PSM I Cert Aligned
🌀 CSM Cert Aligned
🚀 SAFe SM Cert Aligned
📡 Live Track Available
▶ Pre-Recorded Available
🌎 Language English
✅ Certificate LearnArk™
This Course Includes
🎭 8 facilitation simulations & scenarios
📋 200+ cert exam practice questions
📊 Jira sprint board setup project
🗺 Miro retro & planning templates
📝 SM portfolio & interview guide
💬 Community access
📄 CV & LinkedIn review
🎓 LearnArk™ certificate
🎁 Remote Job Accelerator™ free
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