SCRUM Study Brochure

Global Accreditation Body for Scrum
and Agile Certifications

Scrum is an iterative and incremental Agile framework for
delivering projects successfully.
Teach high-quality Scrum and Agile classes in three simple steps:
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accredited Scrum and Agile certification courses such as Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®),
Scrum Master Certified (SMC®), Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®), and SCRUMstudy
Agile Master Certified (SAMC™).
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Overview of Scrum
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework for delivering projects. It is an adaptive,
iterative, fast, flexible, and effective framework 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 Scrum project involves a collaborative effort to create a new product, service, or other result as defined in the
Project Vision Statement. Projects are impacted by constraints of time, cost, scope, quality, resources,
organizational capabilities, and other limitations that make projects difficult to plan, execute, manage, and
ultimately succeed. However, successful implementation of the results of a completed project provides significant
business benefits to an organization. It is therefore important for organizations to select and practice an
appropriate project delivery approach.
A key strength of Scrum lies in its use of cross-functional, self-organized, and empowered teams, who divide and
execute their work in short, concentrated work cycles called Sprints. The focus of Scrum on value-driven delivery
helps Scrum Teams deliver results as early in the project as possible.
Daily
Release Planning
Standup
Schedule
Create
Deliverables
Project Project Vision Prioritized Sprint Accepted

Business Case Statement Product Backlog Backlog Deliverables
Scrum Flow for one Sprint
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Scrum has become more popular than Traditional
Project Management (PMP® and PRINCE2®)
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Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management
(PMP and PRINCE2)
Differences between Scrum and traditional project management methodologies.
Scrum Traditional Project Management
Emphasis People Processes
Documentation Minimal—only as required Comprehensive
Process Style Iterative Linear
Upfront Planning Low High
Based on business value and

Prioritization of Requirements Fixed in the Project Plan
regularly updated
Quality Assurance Customer-centric Process-centric
Organization Self-organized Managed
Management Style Decentralized Centralized
Updates to Prioritized Product Formal Change Management

Change
Backlog System
Leadership Collaborative; Servant Leadership Command and control

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Why Use Scrum?
Some important benefits of using Scrum.
Adaptability Effective Deliverables

Empirical process control and iterative delivery The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process
make projects adaptable and open to and regular reviews after creating deliverables
incorporating change. ensure effective deliverables to the customer.
Transparency Customer-centric
All information radiators such as Scrumboards Emphasis on business value and a collaborative
and Sprint Burndown Charts are shared, approach with stakeholders ensure a
promoting an open work environment. customer-oriented framework.
Continuous Feedback High-Trust Environment

Continuous feedback is provided through the The Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect
Conduct Daily Standup and Demonstrate and Sprint processes promote transparency and
Validate Sprint processes. collaboration, leading to low friction among team
members.
Continuous Improvement
Deliverables are improved progressively Collective Ownership
Sprint by Sprint, through the Groom Prioritized The Create, Estimate, and Commit User Stories
Product Backlog process. processes allow team members to take collective
ownership of the project and their work, leading
Faster Problem Resolution
to better quality.
Problems are resolved quickly due to
collaboration between cross-functional teams. Continuous Delivery of Value
Iterative processes enable the continuous delivery
Efficient Development Process
of value as frequently as the customer requires,
The development process is efficient due to
through the Ship Deliverables process.
time-boxing and minimization of non-essential
work. High Velocity
A collaborative framework enables highly skilled
Sustainable Pace
cross-functional teams to work at an accelerated
Scrum processes are designed so that the team
speed, in turn, maximizing their potential.
can work at a sustainable pace that can be
continued, in theory, indefinitely. Innovative Environment
The Retrospect Sprint and Retrospect Project
Early Delivery of High Value
processes create an environment of introspection
The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process
and learning, leading to innovation and creativity.
ensures that the highest value requirements of the
customer are satisfied first.
Motivation
The Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint
processes lead to greater levels of motivation
among the team.
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Why SCRUMstudy™?
10 reasons why SCRUMstudy™ is the most popular Scrum and Agile
accreditation body.
Parameters SCRUMstudy™
• SCRUMstudy™ is owned by VMEdu, Inc - a company registered in Frederick, Maryland, US,

with its head office in Phoenix, Arizona, US. As a pioneer in Scrum and Agile, SCRUMstudy™ has
been awarded several prominent trademarks and copyrights by United States Patents and
1. Prominent Trademark Office (USPTO) and United States Copyright Office.
trademarks and copyrights • USPTO (www.uspto.gov) has officially granted the following trademarks to VMEdu® : SBOK®,
SMC®, SPOC®, SDC®, SCT®, SFC™, SCRUMstudy™, and VMEdu®.
• United States Copyright Office (www.copyright.gov) has awarded VMEdu® the copyright for
A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide).
2. Based on A Guide to the • The definitive and detailed industry guide endorsed by Scrum experts.
Scrum Body of Knowledge • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, and Arabic.
(SBOK® Guide) • Can be downloaded for free at www.scrumstudy.com/sbokguide/download-free-buy-sbok.
3. Largest accreditation body • SCRUMstudy™ has the largest Authorized Training Partner network of 1,700+ partners
for Scrum and Agile in 90+ countries. This includes organizations such as New Horizons, Global Knowledge, Pink
certifications Elephant, IT Era, Arizona State University, IEEE, Kennedy Space Centre, Cisco, and others.
• More than 750,000 students trained in delivering projects successfully.

4. Most popular and • More than 5,000 students certified each month for Scrum and Agile.
widely accepted • Widely reputed and accepted by 7,500+ companies from 150+ countries including Fortune 500
companies such as Apple, IBM, HP, Bank of America, AT&T, Dell, Verizon, Lockheed Martin,
and PepsiCo.
5. Industry-wide acceptance • Applied to diverse projects spanning an eclectic mix of industries and organizations.
• SCRUMstudy™ courses and certifications enable delegates to scale Scrum to the portfolio and
6. Scalable framework
program levels and not just individual projects.
• Active discussions on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other forums and blogs.
7. Active discussions to share
• Most active group for Scrum on LinkedIn with 85,000+ members:
and learn
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6718717
8. Multiple free resources for • Wide array of free resources such as Scrum Fundamentals Certified ( SFC™) training, 5+ hours
Scrum and Agile community of high-quality videos, interactive case studies, engaging mobile apps, blogs, and articles.
9. Credible and standardized • Certification exams are conducted using live online proctoring system to maintain
testing environment integrity of exams.
10. Proven teaching methodology • Scientifically proven and highly interactive teaching methodology that includes
role-plays, case studies, and simulations.

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A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge
(SBOK® Guide)
A comprehensive guide to deliver projects using Scrum.
A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide)

provides guidelines for the successful implementation of
Scrum—the most popular Agile product development and
project delivery framework. Scrum, as defined in the SBOK®
Guide, is applicable to:
• Portfolios, programs, and/or projects in any industry
• Products, services, or any other results to be delivered
to stakeholders
• Projects of any size or complexity
The SBOK® Guide can be used as a reference and knowledge

guide by both experienced Scrum and other product and
service development practitioners, as well as by individuals with no prior experience or knowledge of Scrum or
other project delivery frameworks. Eighteen subject matter experts and twenty-eight reviewers contributed to the
creation of the SBOK® Guide.
The first chapter describes the purpose and framework of the SBOK® Guide, and provides an introduction to the
important concepts of Scrum. It contains a summary of Scrum principles, Scrum aspects and Scrum processes.
Chapter 2 expands on the six Scrum principles which are the foundation on which the Scrum framework is based:
Empirical Process Control, Self-organization, Collaboration, Value-based Prioritization, Time-boxing, and Iterative
Development. Chapters 3 through 7 elaborate on the five Scrum aspects that must be addressed throughout any
project: Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, and Risk. Chapters 8 through 12 cover the 19
Scrum processes involved in carrying out a Scrum project. These processes are part of the five Scrum phases:
Initiate; Plan and Estimate; Implement; Review and Retrospect; and Release. These phases describe in detail the
associated inputs, tools, and outputs of each process.
The third edition of the SBOK® Guide adds to the collective knowledge of the Scrum framework with content
related to Scaling Scrum for Large Projects, and Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise, covered in Chapters 13 and 14
respectively.
Chapters in the third edition of the SBOK® Guide:

1. Introduction 8. Initiate
2. Principles 9. Plan and Estimate
3. Organization 10. Implement
4. Business Justification 11. Review and Retrospect
5. Quality 12. Release
6. Change 13. Scaling Scrum for Large Projects
7. Risk 14. Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
The SBOK® Guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, and Arabic, and can be
downloaded for free at www.scrumstudy.com/sbokguide/download-free-buy-sbok.

Free Scrum Webinar and SFC™ Training
Largest free global training on Scrum.
SCRUMstudy™ conducts a free 1-hour Scrum webinar followed by a free 4-hour Virtual Instructor-led training to
prepare students for the Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) certification exam. After this training, participants
can take the SFC™ certification exam (which is a one hour unproctored exam with 40 multiple choice questions),
and get the highly valued SFC™ credential. Training is provided by experienced faculty and authors of the SBOK®
Guide.
Interesting stats about each SFC™ training
6000+ 400+ 236 mins 90%

Enrollments Participating companies Time spent by participants Attentiveness
Important topics covered in the training

• Purpose of the SBOK® Guide: The SBOK® Guide • Aspects: This section describes the five Aspects that
was developed as a means to create a must be addressed and managed throughout a
necessary comprehensive guide for Scrum project.
organizations and project management o Organization
practitioners who want to implement Scrum. o Business Justification
o Quality
• Framework of the SBOK® Guide: The SBOK®
o Change
Guide is broadly divided into the three areas of
o Risk
Principles, Aspects, and Processes.
• Phases: Scrum processes address the specific
• Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management: This
activities and flow of a Scrum project. In total there
section highlights the key differences between the
are nineteen fundamental Scrum processes that apply
Scrum principles and traditional project
to all projects. These processes are grouped into five
management principles, and explains how Scrum
phases.
works better in today’s fast-changing world.
o Initiate
• Principles: This topic discusses the six Scrum o Plan and Estimate
principles which are the foundation on which the o Implement
Scrum framework is based. o Review and Retrospect
o Empirical Process Control
o Release
o Self-organization
o Collaboration
o Value-based Prioritization
o Time-boxing
o Iterative Development

Certification Hierarchy
This Certification Hierarchy shows the certifications offered by SCRUMstudy™.
SCRUMstudy™ certified professionals help organizations deliver projects successfully, and provide better return on
investment (ROI) for projects.
SFC SDC Mandatory

(Free introductory online (For Scrum Team
course for anyone interested members, participants, and Optional but preferred
in learning about Scrum) stakeholders)
SAMC SPOC
SMC
(General Agile certificate (For Scrum Product
(For Scrum Masters) for Agile professionals) Owners)
SSMC SSPOC
(For Scrum Masters (For Product Owners
involved in large projects) involved in large projects)
ESMC
(For Scrum Masters
handling complex projects)
Training for all advanced Scrum certifications is provided by VMEdu Authorized Training Partners (V.A.T.P.s).

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™)
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) is tailored to help anyone interested
in learning about important concepts in Scrum as defined in the SBOK® Guide;
and gaining a basic understanding of how Scrum framework guides in
delivering projects successfully. SFC
The purpose of the Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) exam is to

ensure that candidates have a basic understanding of the Scrum Examination Format
framework. Upon passing the exam, students will be accredited as • Multiple choice
"Scrum Fundamentals Certified."
• 40 questions
Syllabus • 60 minutes
1. Introduction to Scrum • Online unproctored exam

• Scrum Overview • Unlimited free retakes
• Scrum Principles
• Scrum Aspects
• Scrum Processes Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for this
certification.
Maintaining Certification
10 Re-Certification Units (RCUs)
every 3 years
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate
for anyone who is interested in
learning about Scrum.

Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®)
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) is relevant for Scrum Team members
and anyone who interacts with Scrum Teams. SDC
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) professionals gain enough knowledge

about Scrum to effectively contribute to a Scrum project. Upon passing the Examination Format
exam, candidates will be accredited as “Scrum Developer Certified.” • Multiple choice
Syllabus • 75 questions
1. Introduction to Scrum 8. Initiate • 90 minutes

• Scrum Overview • Create Project Vision • Online proctored exam
• Scrum Principles, Aspects, • Identify Scrum Master and
• Two free retakes
and Processes Stakeholders
2. Organization • Form Scrum Team
• Develop Epic(s) Prerequisites
• Core Roles and Non-core
Roles • Create Prioritized Product There is no prerequisite for this
Backlog certification.
3. Business Justification
• Conduct Release Planning
• Value-driven Delivery
• Determine Business 9. Plan and Estimate Maintaining Certification
Justification • Create User Stories
• Benefits Realization • Estimate User Stories
every 3 years
• Commit User Stories
4. Quality
• Identify Tasks
• Quality, Scope, and Business Audience Profile
• Estimate Tasks
Value
• Create Sprint Backlog This certification is appropriate
• Quality Management in Scrum
10. Implement for anyone who is part of a
5. Change
• Create Deliverables Scrum Team, interacts with
• Unapproved and Approved
• Conduct Daily Standup Scrum Teams, or is interested
Changes
• Groom Prioritized Product in understanding the basics of
• Change in Scrum
Backlog Scrum and how the framework
6. Risk can be used effectively.
11. Review and Retrospect
• Risks and Issues
• Demonstrate and Validate
• Risk Management Procedure
Sprint
7. Introduction to Scrum Project • Retrospect Sprint
Phases
12. Release
• Ship Deliverables
• Retrospect Project
13. Scaling Scrum
• Scalability of Scrum
• Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum

Scrum Master Certified (SMC®)
Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) is relevant for Scrum Masters and
SMC
experienced practitioners of Scrum.
Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) professionals are facilitators who ensure

that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to Examination Format
completing the project successfully. Upon passing the exam, candidates • Multiple choice
will be accredited as “Scrum Master Certified.”
• 100 questions
1. Agile Overview • Non-core Roles • Online proctored exam
• The Rise of Agile o Stakeholder(s)
• The Agile Manifesto o Vendors
• Principles behind the Agile o Scrum Guidance Body (SGB)
Manifesto Prerequisites
4. Scrum Phases
• Agile Methods There is no prerequisite for this
• Initiate
• Agile vs. Traditional Project certification.
• Plan and Estimate
Management
• Implement
2. Scrum Overview • Review and Retrospect Maintaining Certification
• Scrum Principles • Release
• Scrum Aspects
5. Scaling Scrum every 3 years
• Scrum Processes
3. Scrum Roles • Scrum in Programs and Portfolios
Audience Profile
• Core Roles • Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
o Product Owner • Transition to Scrum This certification is appropriate
o Scrum Master • Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum for anyone who is interested in
o Scrum Team • Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement working as a Scrum Master, or
• Importance of Executive Support who is already a Scrum Master
in their organization.
e. Release
f. Input, Tools and Outputs for
each process in each phase

Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®)
Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®) is relevant for Product
Owners and experienced practitioners who represent business interests
in a project. SPOC
The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholder community

to the Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring clear Examination Format
communication of product or service functionality requirements to the • Multiple choice
Scrum Team. Upon passing the exam, candidates will be accredited as
• 140 questions
“Scrum Product Owner Certified.”
• 180 minutes
Syllabus
• Online proctored exam
1. Agile Overview 4. Plan and Estimate
• What is Agile and why use • Create User Stories
Agile? • Estimate User Stories
• The Agile Manifesto • Commit User Stories Prerequisites
• Principles behind the Agile • Identify Tasks There is no prerequisite for this
Manifesto • Estimate Tasks certification. However, SDC® or
• Declaration of • Create Sprint Backlog SMC® certified professionals
Interdependence will be able to better
5. Implement
• Agile vs. Traditional Project understand the concepts
• Create Deliverables
Management required for this certification.
• Conduct Daily Standup
• Agile Methods • Groom Prioritized Product
2. Scrum Overview Backlog Maintaining Certification
• Planning in Scrum 6. Review and Retrospect 40 Re-Certification Units (RCUs)
• Scrum Framework • Demonstrate and Validate every 3 years
• Scrum Roles Sprint
• Scrum Flow • Retrospect Sprint
3. Initiate Audience Profile
7. Release
• Create Project Vision This certification is appropriate
• Identify Scrum Master and for anyone who interacts with a
Stakeholders Scrum Team, provides
• Form Scrum Team business requirements, or
• Develop Epic(s) manages the business aspects
• Create Prioritized Product of a project.
Backlog
• Conduct Release Planning

SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC®)
SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC®) is relevant for professionals
who possess knowledge and understanding of the values, methods, and
intricacies of Agile. SAMC
SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) Certified Professionals

should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability Examination Format
to compare and choose or combine Agile methodologies for each project.
• Multiple choice
Upon passing the exam, candidates will be accredited as “SCRUMstudy
Agile Master Certified.” • 100 questions

1. Introduction • Online proctored exam
• Scrum Principles, Aspects,
2. Agile Overview and Processes • Two free retakes
• Definition of Agile • Scrum and Kanban
• Why use Agile? 6. Extreme Programming (XP)
Prerequisites
• Adaptive Project Management • Introduction
• The Agile Manifesto • Core Values There is no prerequisite for this
• Principles behind the Agile • Roles certification. However, SDC® or
Manifesto • Practices SMC® Certified professionals
• Declaration of • XP Artifacts, Events, and will be able to better
Interdependence Release understand the concepts
• Difference between Waterfall • Adopting XP required for this certification.
and Agile 7. Test-Driven Development (TDD)
3. Domains of Agile Practices • Introduction
• Value-Driven Delivery • The TDD Process Maintaining Certification
• Stakeholder Engagement 8. DSDM 40 Re-Certification Units (RCUs)
• Team Performance Practices • Core Values every 3 years
• Adaptive Planning • Roles
• Problem Detection and Resolution • Practices
• Continuous Improvement Audience Profile
9. Crystal
• Agile Tools and Artifacts
• Core Values This certification is appropriate
5. Lean Kanban • Roles for anyone who is interested in
• Introduction • Practices the different Agile frameworks
• Core Values • The Crystal Process
• Practices and methodologies.
10. FDD
• Understanding Lean Software
• Core Values
Development
• Roles
• Understanding Kanban
• Practices
Software Development
• The FDD Process
4. Scrum
11. Comparison of Agile Methods
• Overview of Scrum
• Brief History of Scrum 12. Best Fit Analysis Tool
• Why Use Scrum? 13. Blitz Planning

Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™)
Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™) is relevant for professionals
who are experienced in handling complex Scrum projects and in facilitating
the work of Scrum Teams. ESMC
Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™) certification is the next step for
Scrum practitioners to further demonstrate their expertise in Scrum Examination Format
methodology. This will test a practitioner’s ability to manage complex • Multiple choice
Scrum projects and scale Scrum in complex projects involving large project
• 200 questions
teams, programs, and portfolios.
• 240 minutes
Syllabus • Online proctored exam
1. Scrum Overview 8. Domains of Agile Practices • Two free retakes
2. Scrum Principles 9. Agile Techniques
3. Scrum Aspects 10. Comparison of Agile Methods Prerequisites
4. Scrum Phases 11. Best Fit Analysis and Blitz • Minimum 3 years
5. Scaling Scrum Planning experience in managing
Scrum and Agile projects.
6. Scrum Mock Project Exercise
• Should have SMC®,
7. Agile Overview SAMC™, and SPOC®
certifications.
9. Domains of Agile Practices

Maintaining Certification
every 3 years
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate
for professionals who are
experienced in facilitating Scrum
Teams and take ownership of
complex Scrum implementations.

Scaling Scrum for Large Projects and the Enterprise
When working on large projects, programs, and/or portfolios, some additional
processes. are required to address the additional coordination and
synchronization efforts.
To be effective, Scrum Teams should ideally have six to ten members. This practice may be the reason for the
misconception that the Scrum framework can be used only for small projects. However, Scrum can easily be
scaled for effective use in large projects, programs, or portfolios. In situations where the Scrum Team size exceeds
ten members, multiple Scrum Teams can be formed to work on the initiative.
Large or complex projects are often implemented as part of a program or portfolio. The Scrum framework can also
be applied to manage programs and portfolios. The logical approach of the guidelines and principles in this
framework can be used to manage projects of any size, spanning geographies, and organizations. Large projects
may have multiple Scrum Teams working in parallel, making it necessary to synchronize and facilitate the flow of
information, and enhance communication. Scaling Scrum for Large Projects facilitates coordination among the
Scrum Teams, enabling effective implementation in larger projects. Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise facilitates
coordination among various Scrum Teams within a program or portfolio.
Scrum Guidance Portfolios Programs

Body • Manage programs and projects • Manage related projects
• Defines objectives • Work to be done is contained within • Work to be done is contained within a
related to quality, a Portfolio Backlog Program Backlog
government • Conduct Prioritized Portfolio Backlog • Conduct Prioritized Program Backlog
regulation, meetings (four to twelve month meeting (two to six month intervals)
security, and intervals)
other key
parameters
Projects
• Individual projects managed by respective Scrum Teams
• Projects may have one or more Scrum Teams
• Work to be done is contained within a Prioritized Product Backlog
• Work is accomplished in Sprints of one to six week duration
• Conduct Scrum of Scrums (SoS) meetings to coordinate and communicate among
Scrum Teams
Scrum of Scrums
(SoS)
Scrum Scrum Scrum Scrum Scrum Scrum

Team A Team B Team C Team D Team E Team F

Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC™)
SSMC™ is an advanced-level certification for professionals who
are working as or are interested to work as Chief Scrum Masters,
Program Scrum Masters, or Portfolio Scrum Masters. SSMC
The objective of this certification is to confirm that candidates have the

required expertise to coordinate and facilitate the working of multiple Examination Format
Scrum Teams at the project, program, or portfolio levels. • Multiple choice
• Scrum of Scrums (SoS) • 90 minutes
1. Agile Overview
Meeting
• The Rise of Agile • Online proctored exam
• Transition to Scrum
• The Agile Manifesto • Two free retakes
• Mapping Traditional Roles to
• Principles behind the Agile
Scrum
Manifesto
• Maintaining Stakeholder
• Agile Methods Prerequisites
Involvement
• Agile vs. Traditional Project It is mandatory to complete the
• Importance of Executive
Management SMC® certification before
Support
2. Scrum Overview applying for the SSMC™
6. Scaling Scrum for Large
• Scrum Principles certification.
Projects
• Scrum Aspects
• Create Large Project
• Scrum Processes Maintaining Certification
Components
3. Scrum Roles • Conduct and Coordinate 50 Re-Certification Units (RCUs)
• Core Roles Sprints every 3 years
o Product Owner, Scrum • Prepare Large Project Release
Master, and Scrum Team • Impact of Large Projects on
• Non-core Roles Fundamental Scrum Audience Profile
o Stakeholder(s), Vendors, and Processes This certification is
Scrum Guidance Body recommended for anyone who is
7. Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
(SGB) interested in working as a Chief
• Create Program or Portfolio
4. Scrum Phases Components Scrum Master, Program Scrum
• Initiate • Review and Update Scrum Master, or Portfolio Scrum
• Plan and Estimate Guidance Body (SGB) Master.
• Implement • Create and Groom Program or
• Review and Retrospect Portfolio Backlog
• Release • Coordinate Program or
5. Scaling Scrum Portfolio Components
• Scalability of Scrum • Retrospect Program or
• Scrum in Programs and Portfolio Releases
Portfolios

Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™)
Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™) is relevant for Chief
Product Owners, Program Product Owners, or Portfolio Product Owners
who handle complex projects, programs, or portfolios. SSPOC
The objective of this certification is to confirm that candidates have the

required Scrum expertise to coordinate the work of multiple Product Examination Format
Owners in a complex project, program, or portfolio. • Multiple choice
• 90 minutes
1. Agile Overview • Groom Prioritized Product
• What is Agile and why use Backlog • Online proctored exam
Agile • Two free retakes
6. Review and Retrospect
• The Agile Manifesto and the • Demonstrate and Validate
Principles behind it Sprint
• Agile Methods Prerequisites
• Retrospect Sprint
2. Scrum Overview It is mandatory to complete the
7. Release
• Planning in Scrum SPOC® certification before
• Scrum Framework applying for the SSPOC™
• Scrum Roles certification.
8. Scaling Scrum for Large
• Scrum Flow
Projects
3. Initiate Maintaining Certification
• Create Large Project
• Create Project Vision 50 Re-Certification Units (RCUs)
Components
• Identify Scrum Master and every 3 years
• Conduct and Coordinate
Stakeholder(s) Sprints
• Form Scrum Team • Prepare Large Project Release
• Develop Epic(s) Audience Profile
• Impact of Large Projects on
• Create Prioritized Product This certification is
Fundamental Scrum
Backlog recommended for anyone who
Processes
• Conduct Release Planning is interested in working as a
9. Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
4. Plan and Estimate Chief Product Owner, Program
• Create Program or Portfolio
• Create User Stories Product Owner, or Portfolio
Components
• Estimate User Stories Product Owner.
• Review and Update Scrum
• Commit User Stories Guidance Body (SGB)
• Identify Tasks • Create and Groom Program or
• Estimate Tasks Portfolio Backlog
• Create Sprint Backlog • Coordinate Program or Portfolio
5. Implement Components
• Create Deliverables • Retrospect Program or Portfolio
• Conduct Daily Standup Releases

VMEdu Authorized Training Partner (V.A.T.P.) Program
The V.A.T.P. program benefits organizations that are interested in conducting
Scrum or Agile certification training courses.
1 Offer Certifications
and Courses From
Accreditation Bodies
Scrum and Agile; Sales and
Marketing; Six Sigma;
Negotiation; and more.
Teach 100+ Courses 2

Offered on VMEdu®
Platform
3 Create and Upload
Conduct classes and provide
Courses online training using courses
Launch courses for free on offered by 100+ VMEdu®
your website and get mobile Authorized Content Partners
apps at no additional cost. (V.A.C.P.).
V.A.T.P.
Program

VMEdu Authorized Training Partner (V.A.T.P.) Program
The V.A.T.P. program allows partners to offer certifications and courses from
VMEdu® Accreditation bodies and V.A.C.P.s.
Becoming a V.A.T.P. allows you to:
Offer Certifications and Courses From Accreditation Bodies

Teach classes, offer online courses (also accessible using mobile apps), and provide certifications for
VMEdu® accredited certifications (at up to 75% discounted prices).
These include courses offered by:
• SCRUMstudy™ (The Global Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile Certifications)
SCRUMstudy™ owns and publishes “A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide)” which
is the definitive and comprehenseive guide endorsed by Scrum experts. In addition to having access to
the SBOK® Guide, V.A.T.P.s can also gain access to other high-quality SCRUMstudy™ resources, such
as workbooks, videos, case studies, and more.
• SMstudy® (The Global Accreditation Body for Sales and Marketing Certifications)
SMstudy® owns and publishes “A Guide to the Sales and Marketing Body of Knowledge”, or the
SMBOK™ Guide series. This series consists of six Bodies of Knowledge for the different aspects of
Sales and Marketing: Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Corporate Sales,
Branding and Advertising, and Retail Marketing. Train students through physical classrooms, virtual
instructor-led sessions, or high-quality online courses.
• 6sigmastudy™ (The Global Accreditation Body for Six Sigma Certifications)

6sigmastudy™ has the best quality and most comprehensive learning resources for Six Sigma
certifications, such as Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Green Belt, and Lean Black Belt.
Teach 100+ Courses Offered on the VMEdu® Platform

Teach classes and provide co-branded online training, or physical/instructor-led virtual classroom training
for brands owned by VMEdu, Inc. You can also offer hundreds of courses created by other V.A.T.P.s or
VMEdu Authorized Content Partners (V.A.C.P.s).
Create and Upload Courses

All VMEdu® A.T.P.s may choose to become V.A.C.P.s for free, and have access to the VMEdu® Cloud
Learning Management System (LMS). This provides our training partners the ability to create courses and
mobile apps; offer courses; and also sell courses through the VMEdu® partner network of 1,700+ V.A.T.P.s
in 90+ countries. This requires no technical knowledge and zero up-front investment.

Benefits of Becoming a V.A.T.P.
Seven benefits of partnering with VMEdu®.
1 2
Best Quality Low Cost
7 3
7
Partner With Highly Scalable

the Leader
6 4
Flexibile
SaaS 5 Learning
Business Model Methodology
Customer
Acquisition

Benefits of Becoming a V.A.T.P.
Offer best-in-quality study materials and get up to 75% discount off
certification exam prices.
Best Quality
VMEdu® invests substantially in creating the best quality study materials and an engaging learning experience.
Our V.A.T.P.s have the ability to offer our best-in-quality training to students with negligible upfront investment.
Additionally, the online experience and physical classroom materials can be ‘white-labeled’ or ‘co-branded’
with the logos of our V.A.T.P.s (demo of the study materials and courses can be provided).
Low Cost
The cost of courseware offered by VMEdu® to its partners is significantly lower than the cost of launching the
courses on their own. V.A.T.P.s also get approved to teach courses for multiple VMEdu® accreditation bodies.
Additionally, training partners can create and launch their own courses using the VMEdu® Cloud LMS.
Get up to 75% discount off certification exam prices as compared to open class students.
Highly Scalable
V.A.T.P.s have the ability to scale their training very quickly with negligible upfront investment. All courses
offered by VMEdu® and VMEdu Authorized Content Partners (V.A.C.P.s) are made available to our training
partners.
Flexible Learning Methodology

The VMEdu® platform allows students the flexibility to learn the way they choose, using best-in-class online
courses, physical classes, virtual instructor-led sessions, videos, mobile apps, case studies, or hybrid courses.
Customer Acquisition
VMEdu® helps its partners with customer acquisition by listing and promoting them on our brand websites.
Best-in-quality study materials and associating with VMEdu, Inc. (a global leader in professional certification
and training), help our training partners win corporate contracts. Assistance is also provided to V.A.T.P.s in
website creation and digital marketing. Courses created by our partners can also be made available to our
1,700+ partner network.
Software as a Service (SaaS) Business Model

The VMEdu® SaaS-based platform allows all our partners to pay–as–you–go to conduct training programs with
negligible upfront investment. The platform’s strong back–end capabilities help our partners easily manage
relationship with students as well as with VMEdu, Inc. (demo of the back-end platform can be provided).
Partner With the Leader

VMEdu® is a global leader in the professional training and certification industry and has facilitated the training
of 750,000+ students from 7,500+ companies across 150+ countries through its global network of 1,700+
training partners in 90+ countries.

Contact Us
Web: www.SCRUMstudy.com
E-mail: partner@vmedu.com
Address: VMEdu, Inc.

Suite F-112, 12725 W. Indian School Road,
Avondale, AZ - 85392
USA
Tel: +1 (855) 248-4440
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Global Accreditation Body for Scrum

and Agile Certifications

Teach high-quality Scrum and Agile classes in three simple steps:

Step 1 – Become a VMEdu Authorized Training Partner (V.A.T.P.).

Project Project Vision Prioritized Sprint Accepted

Scrum Flow for one Sprint

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Scrum Traditional Project Management

Emphasis People Processes

Documentation Minimal—only as required Comprehensive

Process Style Iterative Linear

Upfront Planning Low High

Based on business value and

Quality Assurance Customer-centric Process-centric

Organization Self-organized Managed

Management Style Decentralized Centralized

Updates to Prioritized Product Formal Change Management

Leadership Collaborative; Servant Leadership Command and control

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Adaptability Effective Deliverables

Continuous Feedback High-Trust Environment

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• SCRUMstudy™ is owned by VMEdu, Inc - a company registered in Frederick, Maryland, US,

• More than 750,000 students trained in delivering projects successfully.

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Step 1 – Become a VMEdu Authorized Training Partner (V.A.T.P.).

V.A.T.P. registration process:

Messaging V.A.T.P. will be given

Step 2 – Get access to comprehensive trainer resources.

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Step 3 – Increase your revenues substantially.

To get in touch with us, please visit https://www.scrumstudy.com/aboutus/contact-us or email us

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A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide)

The SBOK® Guide can be used as a reference and knowledge

Chapters in the third edition of the SBOK® Guide:

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Interesting stats about each SFC™ training

6000+ 400+ 236 mins 90%

Important topics covered in the training

practitioners who want to implement Scrum. o Business Justification

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SFC SDC Mandatory

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The purpose of the Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) exam is to

1. Introduction to Scrum • Online unproctored exam