Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

Scrum Master Certified (SMC) is designed for professionals who want a practical, working knowledge of Scrum and the ability to implement it effectively within their organizations. The course focuses on how Scrum is applied in real project environments and how the Scrum Master facilitates team success.

Scrum Masters act as servant leaders and facilitators, ensuring the Scrum Team operates in an environment that supports productivity and continuous improvement. They guide teams in Scrum practices, remove impediments, and ensure Scrum processes are understood and followed across the organization.

Courseware and exam preparation tools are provided online through SCRUMstudy. The certification exam is conducted online and is proctored. Classroom, virtual, and e-learning options are available through SCRUMstudy Approved Authorized Training Partners. The course fee includes the certification exam, and successful participants are awarded the Scrum Master Certified credential.

Course Objectives
The course aims to:

• Build a strong understanding of Scrum principles and the Scrum framework

• Provide practical, hands-on knowledge of Scrum roles, meetings, and artifacts

• Prepare participants to confidently implement Scrum in real organizational settings

• Prepare participants to successfully take and pass the SMC certification exam

Audience Profile

This certification is suitable for anyone interested in working as a Scrum Master or currently performing the role. Scrum Masters do not need to be technology experts to be effective, and the Scrum framework can be applied across industries beyond IT.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification. However, completing the Scrum Developer Certified credential is recommended before pursuing the Scrum Master Certified certification. Attendance at a two-day SMC classroom training delivered by a SCRUMstudy Approved Authorized Training Partner is strongly encouraged.

What Is Included

• High-quality video lessons, study guides, chapter tests, and a case study

• Hands-on training using role-plays and real-world scenarios

• Certification exam included in the course fee

• Complimentary copy of the SBOK Guide

Examination Format

• Multiple-choice questions

• 100 questions per exam

• No negative marking

• 120-minute duration

• Online and proctored

• Current pass rate of 95 percent

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize, define, and apply Scrum concepts, principles, and practices

• Perform the Scrum Master role effectively and support organizational Scrum adoption

• Understand and collaborate with all Scrum roles within a Scrum Team

• Facilitate Scrum events and guide teams through Scrum processes

• Anticipate and address challenges related to practical Scrum implementation

• Apply appropriate tools and techniques to resolve Scrum-related issues

• Confidently sit for and pass the Scrum Master Certified exam

Course Methodology

The course follows a highly engaging and interactive learning approach. Participants actively work through concepts instead of passively listening and apply their learning through a structured case study that simulates product development using the Scrum framework.

Course Outline

Agile and Scrum Overview

Key Topics

• Agile overview

• Agile Manifesto

• Agile principles

• Scrum methods

• Scrum overview

• Scrum advantages

Scrum Roles

Key Topics

• Core roles

• Non-core roles

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

• Scrum Team

Scrum Project Phases

Key Topics

• Initiate

• Plan and estimate

• Implement

• Review and retrospect

• Release

• Inputs, tools, and outputs for each phase

Scaling Scrum

Key Topics

• Scalability of Scrum

• Scrum in programs and portfolios

• Scrum of Scrums meeting

• Transition to Scrum

• Mapping traditional roles to Scrum

• Maintaining stakeholder involvement

• Importance of executive support

About SCRUMstudy

Who We Are

SCRUMstudy is the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications and the author of the SBOK Guide. It delivers training and certifications through a global network of Authorized Training Partners.

Key SCRUMstudy Certifications

• Scrum Fundamentals Certified

• Scrum Developer Certified

• Scrum Master Certified

• Scrum Product Owner Certified

• Scaled Scrum and Expert Scrum certifications

SCRUMstudy Certification Hierarchy

SCRUMstudy-certified professionals help organizations improve project delivery and return on investment by applying Scrum effectively. While most certifications have no mandatory prerequisites, following the recommended certification hierarchy supports structured career progression in Agile and Scrum practices.