The Certified Agile Scrum Master (CASM)® certification equips individuals with the core knowledge and understanding of the Scrum Framework, enabling them to successfully take on the Scrum Master role in Agile teams. The course emphasizes not just Agile fundamentals but also how to build hyper-productive teams that adapt to rapidly changing project needs.
The Scrum Master’s role is evolving from directing tasks to enabling collaboration and self-organization within teams. This course addresses how Scrum, as a lightweight Agile framework, helps achieve these goals through empirical feedback, iterative progress, and continuous improvement.
What is Agile?
Agile is a methodology for software development that supports teams in adapting to unpredictability through incremental, iterative cycles known as sprints. Agile stands as an alternative to the traditional waterfall model, offering faster delivery, enhanced flexibility, and better team collaboration.
What is Scrum?
Scrum is the most widely adopted Agile framework because of its simplicity, structure, and flexibility. It focuses on:
- Empirical process control
- Self-managed teams
- Building tested product increments in short time frames (sprints)
While many organizations claim to follow Scrum, only a few adhere to its core values and practices strictly, which can create conflicts in traditional, non-Agile work cultures.
Course Duration
20 to 25 Hours (E-Course)
Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 50 Multiple Choice Questions
- Passing Score: 80% (40 out of 50 correct)
- Exam Duration: 1 hour (60 Minutes)
- Exam Format: Online, non-proctored, accessible anytime within an eight-month validity period
Exam Voucher Policy
- A voucher code with two attempts will be assigned under your profile’s “My Vouchers” tab upon purchasing the Premium Package or a separate voucher
- You can take the exam under the “My Exam(s)” tab by applying the voucher code
- Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts
- If you pass on your first attempt, the second attempt becomes invalid
- If you fail both attempts, a new voucher must be purchased for additional attempts
Certification Validity
The Certified Agile Scrum Master (CASM)® certificate is valid for life
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Agile & Scrum
- The New New Product Development Game (Takeuchi & Nonaka, 1986)
- Agile Frameworks: Scrum, XP, FDD, DSDM
- Common Project Pains
- Overview of Project Management Life Cycle
- Brainstorming session: Matching Scrum to solve specific project pains
Module 2: Scrum Framework Deep Dive
- Introduction to Scrum
- Planning & Estimation Techniques
- Roles & Responsibilities in Scrum
- Leadership in Agile
- Scrum Ceremonies
- Scrum Artifacts
- Assimilation of Scrum in the organization
Module 3: Agile Application and Practices
- Agile Fundamentals
- Agile Process Categories
- History, Manifesto & Principles of Agile
- Overview of Different Agile Models
- Scrum Meetings
- Interactive Scrum/Agile Game or Exercises
- Agile Testing Practices & Differences from Waterfall
Target Audience
- Team Members
- Project Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Developers & Testers
- Database Administrators (DBAs)
- Test Analysts
- Business Analysts
- Programmers
- System Users involved in Testing
- Anyone managing or contributing to Agile projects
