Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®)
Overview
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) is an entry level certification for Scrum Team members and those who interact with any Scrum Team. The objective of this certification is to ensure that Scrum Team members know enough about Scrum to effectively contribute to a Scrum project. The courseware and preparation tools required for the certification exam will be available online on SCRUMstudy.com. An online proctored exam will be conducted at the end of the course.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | Maintaining certification | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertificationSDC® | Prerequisite ExperienceNone | Prerequisite EducationNone | Target AudienceAnyone on a SCRUM Team or anyone who interacts with any Scrum Team | Cost of ExamUSD 100 |
Maintaining certification Take the recertification exam every 3 years or earn any SCRUMstudy™ Certification. More | Current Pass Rate (%)***98 |
**Pass Rate for the SDC® examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
Exam Format
- Multiple choice
- 75 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 90 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current pass rate: 98%
Audience Profile
This is highly recommended for everyone in a company who works in a Scrum Team or anyone who interacts with any Scrum Team. This will also be very useful for those who are interested in understanding the basics of Scrum and how this method could be used effectively.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification.
Content
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Scrum
- Introduction to Scrum
- Overview of Scrum
- History of Scrum
- Why Use Scrum
- Purpose of the SBOKTM Guide
- Framework of the SBOKTM Guide
- How to use the SBOKTM Guide
- Scrum Principles
- Scrum Aspects
- Scrum Processes
- Scrum Vs Traditional Project Management
Chapter 2 – Principles
- Introduction to Scrum Principles
- Roles Guide and Empirical Process Control
- Self-Organization
- Collaboration
- Value-Based Prioritization
- Time-Boxing
- Iterative Development
- Scrum Vs Traditional Project Management – Ch 2
Chapter 3 - Organization
- Introduction to Organization
- Roles Guide
- Scrum Project Roles
- Product Owner
- Scrum Master
- Scrum Team
- Scrum in Project, Programs, and Portfolios
- Summary of Responsibilities
- Scrum Vs Traditional Project Management
- Popular HR Theories and their Relevance to Scrum
Chapter 4 - Business Justification
- Introduction to Business Justification
- Value-driven Delivery
- Importance of Business Justification
- Business Justification Techniques
- Continuous Value Justification and Confirm Benefits Realization
- Scrum vs Traditional Project Management
Chapter 5 – Quality
- Introduction to Quality
- Quality, Scope, and Business Value
- Acceptance Criteria and Prioritized Product Backlog
- Transition to Scrum
- Quality Management in Scrum
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Scrum vs Traditional Project Management
Chapter 6 – Change
- Introduction to Change
- Overview
- Change in Scrum
- Integrating Change
- Change in Portfolios and Programs
Chapter 7 – Risk
- What is Risk
- Risk Management Procedure
- Risk Prioritization, Mitigation and Communication
- Minimizing Risks through Scrum
- Risks in Portfolios and Programs
- Scrum vs Traditional Project Management
Chapter 8 – Initiate
- Initiate- Introduction
- Create Project Vision
- Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)
- Form Scrum Team
- Develop Epic(s)
- Create Prioritized Product Backlog
- Conduct Release Planning
Chapter 9 - Plan and Estimate
- Plan and Estimate-Introduction
- Create User Stories Process
- Approve, Estimate, and Commit User Stories and Create Tasks Processes
- Estimate Tasks Process
- Create Sprint Backlog Process
Chapter 10 – Implement
- Implement-Introduction and Create Deliverables
- Conduct Daily Standup
- Groom Prioritized Product Backlog
Chapter 11 - Review and Retrospect
- Review and Retrospect - Introduction
- Convene Scrum of Scrums
- Demonstrate and Validate Sprint
- Retrospect Sprint
Chapter 12 – Release
- Release-Introduction
- Ship Deliverables
- Retrospect Project
