Scrum Master Syllabus

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Overview

This syllabus provides a comprehensive curriculum for developing professional Scrum Masters. It covers the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively serve Scrum Teams, Product Owners, and organisations in their adoption and use of Scrum. The programme is designed for individuals new to Scrum as well as experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and prepare for professional certification.

Target Audience

• Aspiring Scrum Masters seeking their first certification
• Project managers transitioning to agile ways of working
• Team leads and managers adopting Scrum in their organisations
• Experienced Scrum Masters looking to refresh and deepen their knowledge
• Anyone involved in Scrum who wants to understand the Scrum Master role

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Scrum framework, its values, pillars, and rules
2. Fulfil the Scrum Master accountability through servant leadership and coaching
3. Facilitate all Scrum events effectively and ensure they achieve their purpose
4. Support the Product Owner in backlog management and stakeholder engagement
5. Coach Developers towards self-management and cross-functionality
6. Use metrics for transparency and continuous improvement, not judgement
7. Act as a change agent to help organisations adopt and benefit from Scrum
8. Prepare confidently for professional Scrum Master certification examinations

Programme Structure

The syllabus is organised into 12 modules, progressing from agile foundations and Scrum framework fundamentals through servant leadership, facilitation, coaching, and metrics, to scaling, advanced topics, and certification preparation. Each module combines theory, discussion, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios.