Scrum is one of the most popular Agile methodologies. It is an adaptive, iterative, fast, flexible, and effective methodology designed to deliver significant value quickly and throughout a project. Scrum ensures transparency in communication and creates an environment of collective accountability and continuous progress. The Scrum framework, as defined in the SBOK® Guide, is structured in such a way that it supports product and service development in all types of industries and in any type of project, irrespective of its complexity.
A key strength of Scrum lies in its use of cross-functional, self-organized, and empowered teams who divide their work into short, concentrated work cycles called Sprints.
The Scrum cycle begins with a Stakeholder Meeting, during which the Project Vision is created. The Product Owner then develops a Prioritized Product Backlog which contains a prioritized list of business and project requirements written in the form of User Stories. Each Sprint begins with a Sprint Planning Meeting during which high priority User Stories are considered for inclusion in the Sprint. A Sprint generally lasts between one and six weeks and involves the Scrum Team working to create potentially shippable Deliverables or product increments. During the Sprint, short, highly focused Daily Standup Meetings are conducted where team members discuss daily progress. Toward the end of the Sprint, a Sprint Review Meeting is held during which the Product Owner and relevant stakeholders are provided a demonstration of the Deliverables. The Product Owner accepts the Deliverables only if they meet the predefined Acceptance Criteria. The Sprint cycle ends with a Retrospect Sprint Meeting where the team discusses ways to improve processes and performance as they move forward into the subsequent Sprint.
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Free Kanban Webinar and Virtual Instructor-led Training for KEC Certification
Kanbanstudy™ conducts a 3-hour free Kanban webinar and Virtual Instructor-Led Training to prepare students for the Kanban Essentials Certified (KEC) certification exam. After attending this class, participants can take the KEC certification exam (a 30-minute unproctored exam with twenty-five multiple-choice questions), and get the highly valued KEC credential.
What is included?
3-hour Instructor-led Virtual Training
This includes a 3-hour session on Introduction to Kanban, Kanban Principles & Roles, and prepares students for the KEC certification exam. The training is provided by experienced faculty and/or co-authors of the KBOK™ Guide.
Study Resources
- No physical courseware is required. E-copies of all courseware including the KBOK™ Guide and Course Presentation will be sent to your registered email address.
- Online Resources and Mobile App - You will receive complimentary access to the KEC online course, which includes high-quality videos, interactive case studies, chapter tests, important terms and concepts, and more. This course can also be accessed through the VMEdu® mobile app.
Kanban Essentials Certified (KEC) exam
After the training, participants can take the online unproctored KEC certification exam at a time and place of their choice. The exam contains twenty-five multiple-choice questions, with no negative marks for wrong answers, and students have 30 minutes to complete it. The exam can be attempted multiple times for free.
