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Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
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As an introductory course, the CSM covers the scrum framework, including team accountabilities, events, and artifacts. You'll learn how to guide your team to apply scrum and gain a deeper understanding of the agile principles and values that are the foundation of this way of working.
Establish Scrum theory and practice within the Scrum Team and the organizationEnable Scrum Team effectiveness by supporting improvement of practices within the Scrum frameworkCoach Scrum Team members in self-management and cross-functionalityHelp the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of DoneIdentify and remove impediments to the Scrum Team's progressFacilitate Scrum events to ensure they are positive, productive, and timeboxedSupport the Product Owner in Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management techniquesHelp the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog itemsHelp establish empirical product planning for complex environmentsFacilitate stakeholder collaboration as requested or neededLead, train, and coach the organization in Scrum adoptionPlan and advise Scrum implementations within the organizationHelp employees and stakeholders understand and apply an empirical approach to complex workRemove barriers between stakeholders and Scrum TeamsUphold the empirical pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation across Scrum practicesReinforce Scrum values of commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage within the Scrum TeamFacilitate Sprint Planning to establish the Sprint Goal and Sprint BacklogSupport the Daily Scrum to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint BacklogFacilitate the Sprint Review to inspect the Sprint Increment and collaborate on future adaptationsFacilitate the Sprint Retrospective to identify improvements to quality and team effectivenessSupport Product Backlog refinement to ensure items are clearly defined and appropriately sizedUphold the Definition of Done as the quality standard for completed Increments