Principles of Scrum

This course outlines the fundamental theories and principles of Scrum frameworks, including the underlying philosophy and essential tools practitioners need to adapt to an Agile way of working. Implemented properly, these techniques can produce extraordinary results for stakeholders and customers.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define essential Scrum terms and identify the interdependent nature of key concepts

2. Summarize the specific, distinct roles that practitioners assume in effective Scrum frameworks

3. Identify the stages of the Scrum cycle and demonstrate how these stages combine to meet evolving customer needs and requirements

4. Compare and contrast the three primary Scrum artifacts and detail how they integrate to ensure a common understanding of project expectations

5. Explore several tools and techniques that help project participants meet and exceed customer needs and wants

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MindEdge. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MindEdge representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.