SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™)
Overview
Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primiarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively. (SAMC™) Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy after successfully passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | Maintaining certification | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertificationSAMC™ | Prerequisite ExperienceNone | Prerequisite EducationPreferably SDC™ (or) SMC™ Certified professional | Target AudienceAnyone on a Scrum team | Cost of ExamUSD 335 |
Maintaining certificationTake the recertification exam every 3 years or earn any SCRUMstudy™ Certification. More | Current Pass Rate (%)***93 |
**Pass Rate for the SAMC™ 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 interested in getting familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Delivery, and who wants to have a working knowledge of the various Agile methodologies.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, a SDC™ or SMC™ certified professional will be able to easily understand the concepts required for the certification exam. Alternatively, you can attend a 3-day SAMC™ classroom training provided by a SCRUMstudy approved Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)
Content
Chapter 1 – Agile overview
- AGILE Defined
- Why use Agile?
- Adaptive Project Management
- Agile Manifesto
- Declaration of Interdependence
- Difference between Waterfall and Agile
Chapter 2 – Domains of Agile Practices
- Value-Driven Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Performance Practices
- Adaptive Planning
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Continuous Improvement
- Agile Tools and Artifacts
Chapter 3 – Lean Kanban Software Development
- Lean Kanban Introduction
- Lean Kanban Core Values
- Understanding Lean Software Development
- Understanding Kanban Software Development
- Definition of Lean Kanban
- Implementing Lean Kanban
Chapter 4 – Scrum
- Scrum Aspects
- Overview of Scrum
- Brief History of Scrum
- Why Use Scrum?
- Scalability of Scrum
- Scrum Principles
- Scrum Processes
- Scrum and Kanban
Chapter 5 – Extreme Programming
- XP Introduction
- XP Core Values
- XP Roles
- XP Practices
- XP release
- XP Artifacts
- Adopting XP
- XP Events
- XP Iteration
Chapter 6 – Test-Driven Development
- Agile Test-Driven Development
Chapter 7 – DSDM
- Dynamic Systems Development Method
Chapter 8 – Crystal
- Crystal
Chapter 9 – Feature Driven Development
- Feature Driven Development
Chapter 10 – Comparison of Agile Methods
- Comparison of Agile Methods
Chapter 11 – Best Fit Analysis and Blitz Planning
- Best Fit Analysis
