WPI Curriculum Module: Scrum
Scrum is a powerful agile framework that has revolutionized the way software development teams work. This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Scrum, empowering you to apply its principles and practices to deliver high-quality products efficiently.
You will learn about the core Scrum roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team), artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog, and increment), and ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and sprint retrospective). You will gain hands-on experience in managing sprints, prioritizing work, and collaborating effectively within a Scrum team.
By understanding the Scrum framework, you will be able to adapt to changing requirements, improve team collaboration, and deliver value to customers more quickly. This module equips you with the skills to become effective Scrum practitioners and contribute to the success of agile projects.
After completing this module, you'll be, among other things, able to:
Understand the Scrum framework: You will gain a solid understanding of the Scrum framework, including its core principles, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
Apply Scrum practices: You will be able to apply Scrum practices to manage projects effectively, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate effectively in Scrum teams: You will learn how to collaborate effectively with team members, including product owners, Scrum masters, and development teams.
Adapt to changing requirements: You will be able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a flexible and agile manner.
This module consists of the following classes:
The agile project method Scrum has now established itself as an industry standard, particularly in software and web development. In this class, you will learn how the Scrum method works and what needs to be considered when implementing it. In particular, you will also learn about the Scrum philosophy, the roles, events and artifacts in the Scrum process and how a so-called sprint works as a central element in the Scrum process. One focus of this learning unit is to explain the tasks of the Scrum Master and Product Owner and to impart practical skills for their work. At the end of this class, you will be able to set up and establish a Scrum process and work in the role of a Junior Scrum Master or Product Owner (for which further project-specific knowledge is required).
This module has a workload of approximately 29 hours. The workload includes the total amount of time that course participants have to successfully complete the course.
The workload is an average value calculated by the Web Professional Institute (WPI). The actual workload in a course offered by a training center may differ from the average value stated here depending on the delivery method of the course (e.g. online or face-to-face) and the target group.
The duration of the course depends on the weekly study time. You can use the slider to find out how long the course lasts.
This module is required for the following WPI Certifications:
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