Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively. SAMC™ Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy after successfully passing the certification exam.
Exam Format
Multiple choice
100 questions per exam
No negative marks for wrong answers
120 minutes duration
Proctored online exam
Current pass rate: 93%
Audience Profile
Contents
Introduction
Agile Overview
Domains of Agile Practices
Lean Kanban Software Development
Understanding Lean Software Development
Understanding Kanban
Scrum
Extreme Programming
DSDM
Crystal
Feature Driven Development
Comparison of Agile Methods
Best Fit Analysis Tool
COURSE OUTLINE
1 – INTRODUCTION
2 – AGILE OVERVIEW
Agile Defined
Why Use Agile?
Adaptive Project Management
The Agile Manifesto
Principles of the Agile Manifesto
Declaration of Interdependence
Difference between Waterfall and Agile
3 – DOMAINS OF AGILE PRACTICES
Value-Driven Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Performance Practices
Adaptive Planning
Problem Detection and Resolution
Continuous Improvement
Agile Tools and Artifacts
4 – LEAN KANBAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
Core Values
Practices
Understanding Lean Software Development
Understanding Kanban Software Development
5 – SCRUM
Overview of Scrum
Brief History of Scrum
Why Use Scrum?
Scalability of Scrum
Scrum Principles
Scrum Aspects
Scrum Processes
Scrum and Kanban
6 – EXTREME PROGRAMMING (XP)
Introduction
Core Values?
Roles
Practices
XP Artifacts
XP Events
XP Release
Adopting XP
7 – TEST-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT (TDD)
Introduction
The Process
8 – DYNAMIC SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT METHODS (DSDM)
Introduction
Core Values
Roles
Practices
9 – CRYSTAL
Introduction
Core Values
Roles
Practices
The Process
10 – FEATURE DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT (FDD)
Introduction
Core Values
Roles
Practices
The Process
11 – COMPARISON OF AGILE METHODS
12 – BEST FIT ANALYSIS TOOL
13 – BLITZ PLANNING
This certification is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Delivery, and who wants to have a working knowledge of the various Agile methodologies.
Maintaining certification
To maintain the certification status, SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) has to be renewed every 3 years, taking the relative Re-certification Exam.