Learn the essentials of working as a ScrumMaster or Scrum team member in this course. While the Scrum Alliance provides a list of core concepts that must be covered in the class, each instructor creates his or her own material, allowing courses to differ based on the strengths, interests, and experiences of the instructor.

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Overview

The Certified Scrum Master class runs over two-days to teach the fundamental principles and mechanics of Scrum. You will learn how to use Scrum tools and activities such as the product backlog, sprint backlog, daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning meeting, and burndown charts using real-world examples and interactive exercises. You will leave knowing how to apply Scrum to all sizes and complexities of projects.

Following successful completion of the course, each participant will be designated Certified ScrumMaster. This certification includes a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, where additional ScrumMaster-only material and information are available.

Course Outline
  1. Introduction to Agile Principles
  2. Introduction to Scrum Principles
    • Scrum 101
    • Roles & Responsibilities
    • Sprint Backlog & Sprint Planning
    • Sprint Daily Standup Meeting
    • Sprint Review & Retrospective
    • Burndown Charts & Project Reporting
    • Product Backlog & Release Planning
    • Scaling Scrum
Instructor

Gabrielle has been very successful at organizational change, specializing in enterprise level transformation leading large teams at CollabNet, IBM and currently for Yahoo!  She leads the Agile rollout at Yahoo! with over 100 teams using Agile methods worldwide.  She is a certified Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master and Practitioner, and holds an MA in Digital Media.

Notes:

  • Course contains interactive exercises and practical advice
  • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served daily
  • PMPs: You can receive 14 PDUs for this course.
Dates:

15-16 Nov 2007
Location:

Brisbane, CBD, Qld

Venue:

Eagle Street Conference Centre
175 Eagle street
Brisbane, CBD, Qld
http://www.centralvenues.com.au/central-venues-conference/eagle-street-brisbane/location.htm

Price:

See Registration details

Notes:

If you need a place to stay that is reasonable and close by try Pacific International Apartments,

http://pacificinthotels.com/brisbane/brisbane.aspx

The 1brm apartments apparently overlook the river and are quite nice.  They are about 10 minutes walk from the venue.

Anyone who is on or will be on a Scrum team.  It is applicable for all levels and functions.