Scrum Master Certified (SMC™)
Overview
Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensure that Scrum processes are being followed. Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | Maintaining certification | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertificationSMC™ | Prerequisite ExperienceNone | Prerequisite EducationPreferably SDC™ certified professional | Target AudienceAnyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master | Cost of ExamUSD 300 |
Maintaining certificationTake the recertification exam every 3 years or earn any SCRUMstudy™ Certification. More | Current Pass Rate (%)***95 |
**Pass Rate for the SMC™ examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- 100 questions per exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 120 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam.
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in working as a Scrum Master.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) certification before applying for the Scrum Master certification. It is also highly recommended to attend the SMC™ classroom training provided by the SCRUMstudy approved Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)
Content
Chapter 1 – Agile and Scrum overview
- Agile Overview
- Agile Principles
- What has Changed
- Agile Methods
- Scrum Overview
- Scrum Principles
- Scrum Aspects
- Scrum Processes
- Scrum Summary
Chapter 2 – Scrum Roles
- Scrum Roles
- Core Role – Scrum Product Owner
- Core Role – Scrum Master
- Core Role – Scrum Team
- Non-Core Roles
Chapter 3 – Scrum Project Phases
- Initiate Phase
- Plan and Estimate Phase
- Implement Phase
- Review and Retrospect Phase
- Release Phase
Chapter 4 – Scaling
- Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
- Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
- Transition to Scrum
- Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
- Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement
- Importance of Executive Support
Chapter 5 – SMC Conclusion
- Mock Product Development
