Scrum Essentials Certification Training

Course 3627

Duration: 1 day
Language: English
Level: Foundation

This practical, certification-aligned course introduces the foundational concepts, roles, events, and artefacts of the Scrum framework. Built for professionals stepping into agile environments, the course helps participants understand how Scrum supports iterative development, cross-functional teams, transparency, and rapid feedback. Learners will explore Scrum theory, values, and empirical process control through real-world examples and guided learning.

This course helps prepare you for the Scrum Essentials certification exam.

Scrum Essentials Certification Delivery Methods

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Scrum Essentials Certification Course Information

What to Expect

Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to help you prepare for a certification exam. You can expect coverage of all exam learning objectives, with a focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and how they’re assessed. For a deeper, more hands-on learning experience, consider Course 1852, Scrum Master Training, or 1853, Scrum Product Owner Training.
Content Volume: Certification courses cover a large amount of material in a short time. Instructors prioritize content tied to exam objectives and supplementary topics may be addressed as time allows.
Content Pace: Certification courses are fast-paced so that all exam objectives are covered. Instructors adhere to a stricter schedule so that everything is covered. While discussions and examples are included, the focus remains on certification readiness.
Outside of Class Study Time: Plan for self-study outside of class, especially if the content is new to you. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.

Audience & Prerequisites

Who Should Attend: Designed for beginners or team members with limited scrum exposure
Official Prerequisites: There are no official prerequisites required from the certifying bodies (APMG and ABC).
Pre-Course Knowledge: There is no required pre-course knowledge, however, it is helpful for those who are brand new to scrum and Agile to spend some time reading the Agile Manifesto to familiarize yourself with the concepts.

Required Pre-Course Preparation

Review the pre-course communication from Learning Tree to understand how to access all of your course materials.
Ensure you have access to your My Learning Tree portal before the start of class. Reach out to Learning Tree customer service if you are having trouble.
Familiarize yourself with the Agile Manifesto before class (sent via email before class).

Certification & Exam Information

Certification Alignment: This course helps you prepare for the ABC/APMG Scrum Essentials certification exam.
Certification Expectations: Attendees should expect that some study outside of course hours will be required for certification success. The amount of self-study will depend on prior familiarity with the topic. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.
Exam Details:
- Number/Type of Questions: 50 multiple choice
- Pass Rate: 30 out of 50 (60%)
- Exam Style: Closed Book
- Exam Delivery: Exams are invigilated in class.

Scrum Essentials Certification Outline

Learning Objectives

Module 1: Scrum Theory and Agile Foundations

Understand the definition, purpose, and composition of Scrum
Learn the foundations of Empiricism and Lean thinking
Explore the three pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation
Review Agile Manifesto values and Agile principles

Module 2: Scrum Roles and Responsibilities

Define key Scrum roles: Developers, Product Owner, Scrum Master
Understand cross-functionality and self-management
Learn how each role contributes to delivering value
Explore the Scrum Master’s service to the team, Product Owner, and organization

Module 3: Scrum Events

Understand the purpose and structure of all five Scrum events:
Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
Explore how events reinforce Scrum’s transparency and empirical control
Learn how events support cadence, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration

Module 4: Scrum Artefacts

Learn the purpose and characteristics of Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
Understand the commitments for each artefact (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done)
Explore backlog refinement and the delivery of usable Increments

Module 5: Practical Scrum Techniques

Structure backlog items as user stories
Apply the Four C’s of user stories: Card, Conversation, Confirmation, Context
Use estimation techniques: Planning Poker, Affinity Estimating
Understand commitment-based planning and velocity forecasting

Module 6: Exam Preparation

Review key concepts and definitions across all syllabus areas
Practice sample questions in the format of the official exam
Prepare strategies for exam success

Commercial Pricing

£690

1-Day Instructor-Led Training
Official materials APMG & the Agile Business Consortium
Exam taken in class
After-Course Instructor-Coaching Included

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Scrum Essentials Certification FAQs

Yes! It’s designed specifically for newcomers to Scrum and agile environments.

Yes, your exam sessions will be facilitated within the course timetable and your online exam will be invigilated by your class Instructor.

Yes, the course is available via Learning Tree’s AnyWare platform for live online participation.

No, the course is designed for you to take your exams during the course, which is the most optimal time for exam success.

Scrum Essentials Certification Training

Scrum Essentials Certification Delivery Methods

Scrum Essentials Certification Course Information

Scrum Essentials Certification Outline

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Scrum Essentials Certification FAQs

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