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• Entry level Scrum Master: 50,000 - 70,000 USD
• Senior level Scrum Master: 75,000 - 150,000 USD

Topics of Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam

The following topics are part of the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam that a candidate must have a firm grip on, to pass the exam:

1. Agile Overview

Developing self-organizing and cross-functional teams to discover requirements and develop solutions. Valuing individuals and interaction, customer collaboration, accomodating changes over time and focus on working software rather than comprehensive documentation. Using agile methods like Scrum and Kanban to manage focus on workflow. Differentiating between Agile and traditional waterfall methodology.

This section constitutes of the following subtopics:

• Comparison of Agile and Traditional methodology
• The Importance and boost of Agile
• The Manifesto of the Agile
• Methods of Agile
• Agile Manifesto Principles
• Interdependence Declaration

2. Scrum Overview

Developing an agile framework to break the task in timeboxed iterations (sprints). Encourage teams to learn through interactions, to coordinate themselves when working on an issue, and to focus on wins and losses to constantly improve. Overview of a series of discussions, methods, and roles that work together to help teams coordinate and handle their work.

This section constitutes of the following subtopics:

• Characteristics of Scrum
• Processes of Scrum
• Advantages of Scrum
• Principles of Scrum

3. Scrum Roles

Learning clearly defined roles of individuals in Scrum to improve efficiency. Scrum roles define the main responsibilities for those on the team. Roles in Scrum aren't job titles. Empiricism, self-organization, and constant development are the core of Scrum. The Scrum roles, therefore, include a minimum description of responsibilities and accountability to encourage teams to conduct work effectively. Scrum Roles can be divided into two main categories; Core and Non-core. The core roles are further divided and described below:

• Scrum Team
• Scrum Master
• Product Owner

4. Phases of Scrum Project

Learning the main processes and phases involved in Scrum. These phases can be divided into 3 main groups namely pregame, game and postgame. The phases are listed below:

• Retrospect
• Estimation and Planning
• Release
• Implementation
• Review
• Initiation

5. Scaling Scrum

Scaling is becoming more effective as you grow. This refers to connecting several teams to deliver complex solutions that need proper coordinated working. The larger the size of a team, the greater the contact lines between team members, making it more difficult to establish trust and a shared goal. Scaling scrum will, therefore, help to establish personal relationships and maintain desired results. Scaling scrum comprises of the following contents:

• Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting
• Maintaining Traditional Roles to Scrum
• Use of Scrum in Portfolios and Programs
• Transition to Scrum
• Scrum Scalability
• Mapping to Scrum from Traditional Roles
• Significance of Executive Support
• Maintaining Stakeholder Engagement

6. Mock Product Development

Develop mock product using the skills learned to practice agile development

7. Case Studies

Using simulated case studies to gain experience in carrying out a Scrum project