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Product Backlog Refinement, also referred to as Product Backlog Grooming, is a method for keeping the backlog updated, clean and orderly. It is a basic process in Scrum. PBR is a collaborative discussion process which starts at the end of one sprint to confirm whether the backlog is ready for the next sprint. Backlog can be defined as a set of user stories which are not present in the current sprint that defines project’s scope context. The stories which are left unattended, may interfere with the functioning of the development team.When this happens, the status of user stories will not be clear, and even the team can lose focus and fail to deliver within the project completion date. The backlog grooming meeting is attended by the scrum master, who facilitates everything for team members, the team and the product owner. They decide among the top items from the product backlog. The team comprises mainly of Developers, testers and Scrum Masters. The team can raise queries during the sprint planning session if they find any unresolved issue. The expected doubts can arise in the following forms : How to handle the situation if the user enters invalid data? Which part of the system are the users authorized to operate on? For the product owner, it will be easy to get the conclusion over the queries, by asking these questions in the early stages. If there is a question which is unanswered by too many people, it is time to make some changes in your backlog items by curating higher priority items to the top of the list and assigning highest priority to the unanswered questions. The Objective of PBR meeting: A lot of time is saved at sprint planning meetings, if the backlogs are well maintained. If the backlog item is clearly specified in the acceptance criteria and cross-checked properly by the team members, the planning process can be accomplished prior to the meeting. PBR offers the team members the opportunity to interact with each other regarding stories. Why is PBR important?  PBR and its sessions are important mainly due to the following features- It increases the efficiency of the team by reducing uncertainty Properly refined stories are easy to estimate, test and implement. PBR session increases the efficiency of the team due to the knowledge shared among the team members. If PBR meeting is maintained properly, it helps reduce the time for a Sprint planning meeting. The Product Backlog grooming can be made effective if the following aspects are considered- Do not schedule backlog refinement meeting during the first and last 20% of the Sprint Planning session. Backlog refinement meeting should be considered as the first part of Sprint Planning. The backlog items’ list should be well understood by the PO, or development team member to work well in the meeting. Make sure that the set of predefined acceptance tests are present. Keep an eye on the meeting goals. Make sure to assign action items for any unknown thing. Do remember that the backlog items are a collaboration between the PO and the team. Feel free to break the product backlog items during the meeting. After the product backlog refinement meeting, the team can update the Product Backlog items in line, based on the discussions held. Finally, you can get a potentially shippable product, ready to be deployed in the market.
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Product Backlog Refinement in Scrum

Product Backlog Refinement, also referred to as Product Backlog Grooming, is a method for keeping the backlog updated, clean and orderly. It is a basic process in Scrum. PBR is a collaborative discussion process which starts at the end of one sprint to confirm whether the backlog is ready for the next sprint.

Backlog can be defined as a set of user stories which are not present in the current sprint that defines project’s scope context. The stories which are left unattended, may interfere with the functioning of the development team.When this happens, the status of user stories will not be clear, and even the team can lose focus and fail to deliver within the project completion date.

The backlog grooming meeting is attended by the scrum master, who facilitates everything for team members, the team and the product owner. They decide among the top items from the product backlog. The team comprises mainly of Developers, testers and Scrum Masters. The team can raise queries during the sprint planning session if they find any unresolved issue. The expected doubts can arise in the following forms :

  • How to handle the situation if the user enters invalid data?
  • Which part of the system are the users authorized to operate on?

For the product owner, it will be easy to get the conclusion over the queries, by asking these questions in the early stages. If there is a question which is unanswered by too many people, it is time to make some changes in your backlog items by curating higher priority items to the top of the list and assigning highest priority to the unanswered questions.

The Objective of PBR meeting:

A lot of time is saved at sprint planning meetings, if the backlogs are well maintained. If the backlog item is clearly specified in the acceptance criteria and cross-checked properly by the team members, the planning process can be accomplished prior to the meeting. PBR offers the team members the opportunity to interact with each other regarding stories.

Why is PBR important? 

PBR and its sessions are important mainly due to the following features-

  • It increases the efficiency of the team by reducing uncertainty
  • Properly refined stories are easy to estimate, test and implement.
  • PBR session increases the efficiency of the team due to the knowledge shared among the team members.
  • If PBR meeting is maintained properly, it helps reduce the time for a Sprint planning meeting.

The Product Backlog grooming can be made effective if the following aspects are considered-

  • Do not schedule backlog refinement meeting during the first and last 20% of the Sprint Planning session.
  • Backlog refinement meeting should be considered as the first part of Sprint Planning.
  • The backlog items’ list should be well understood by the PO, or development team member to work well in the meeting. Make sure that the set of predefined acceptance tests are present.
  • Keep an eye on the meeting goals.
  • Make sure to assign action items for any unknown thing.
  • Do remember that the backlog items are a collaboration between the PO and the team.
  • Feel free to break the product backlog items during the meeting.

After the product backlog refinement meeting, the team can update the Product Backlog items in line, based on the discussions held. Finally, you can get a potentially shippable product, ready to be deployed in the market.

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The Product Owner is responsible for WHAT will be built by the development teamThe role of the Product Owner can be quite challenging and high-demanding.When reading The Scrum Guide, it says that product backlog management is the main activity for a Product Owner. The product backlog is a tool to ensure it’s clear what’s needed in the product and what’s the most valuable thing to build next. Managing a backlog, and refining items on the product backlog is a continuous activity. The Product Owner often serves as the spokesperson for the product. 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He or she represents the different views, perspectives and he or she is finally accountable for maximizing value.To be able to do the job, the Product Owner has business (domain) knowledge, affinity with end-users, affinity with “development” (activities needed to deliver a piece of value), and knowledge of how to do agile product management. Product management is a multi-disciplinary job.Sometimes, a Product Owner is a role given to a person, as an additional role to his/her existing function. To my experience, a Product Owner requires at least half the time of a normal day job. I have seen Product Owners who were not involved in the necessary activities. 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SAFe 4.0 Scrum Master (SSM)It is a two-day course, during which the attendees gain a proper understanding of the roles of a Scrum Master in the context of SAFe enterprise while at the same time, prepare them to plan and execute the Program Increment(PI) successfully. PI is an enabler of alignment for all the levels of a SAFe organisation, which includes the facilitation of Scrum in the enterprise and executing the Iteration Planning.This course will validate that you can now perform the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, which will help you increase your value to organisations and teams which are implementing SAFe.Accreditation Body: Scaled Agile.Prerequisites:Regardless of experience, this course can be attended by anyone. But it is recommended to have the following prerequisites for the ones who intend to take the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:They should be familiar with Agile concepts and practices.Basic knowledge and awareness of Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP) and Kanban.Proper working knowledge of hardware as well as software development processes.Who can take up this certification?This course can be taken up by Scrum Master who are new to this and need to perform the role. While this course can also be taken up by the existing Scrum Masters who wish to know about their role as a Scrum Master in a SAFe environment.Other than them, Team leads who wish to understand the roles of Scrum Master can also take up this course.Job opportunities after SAFe 4.0 Scrum Master (SSM): Based on the candidates' experience, the candidate can apply for various roles. To name a few:Scrum MasterSenior Scrum MasterAgile Scrum MasterAgile Project ManagerAgile Project DirectorAgile CoachProduct OwnerCost: The first attempt of the exam is included in the course registration fee, provided the exam is taken within 30 days after completing the course. After that, each retake costs $50.Average Salary: $114,546CertificationSAFe 4.0 Scrum Master (SSM)Accreditation BodyScaled AgilePrerequisitesFamiliarity with Agile concepts and practices.Basic knowledge and awareness of Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP) and Kanban.Proper working knowledge of hardware as well as software development processes.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 45 questions within a duration of 90 minutes; out of which 33 should be answered correctly.Career PathScrum MasterSenior Scrum MasterAgile Scrum MasterAgile Project ManagerAgile Project DirectorAgile CoachProduct OwnerAverage Salary$114,546Cost of CertificationThe first attempt of the exam is included in the course registration fee, provided the exam is taken within 30 days after completing the course. After that, each retake costs $50.Renewal Cost$100; Every one year from the date of certification earned.6. 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It is particularly most beneficial for Scrum Master, Team members and managers, that is, those people who are accountable for getting the most out of Scrum.Job opportunities after Scrum Master Certified (SMC): After completion of the course, you can opt for the following job opportunities:Scrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterSenior Scrum MasterCoach Scrum MasterProduct Owner/ManagerCost: $450 USDAverage Salary: The average salary for a Scrum Master Certified professional ranges between $100,00 to $130,00 USD.CertificationScrum Master Certified (SMC)Accreditation BodySCRUMstudyPrerequisitesThere are no particular prerequisites for this certification, but a SDC™certified professional is more preferred.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 100 questions within a duration of two hours.Career PathScrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterSenior Scrum MasterCoach Scrum MasterProduct Owner/ManagerAverage Salary$100,00 to $130,00 USDCost of Certification$450 USDRenewal CostEarn 40 recertification credits every three years.7. Agile Scrum Master (ASM)The Agile Scrum Master certification combines scrum practices and agile methodologies with practical assignments. It tests the ability of the professional that is required to facilitate, enable and coach a cross-functional Scrum Team as a Scrum Master.Accreditation Body: Exin.Prerequisites: You are required to have successfully completed an EXIN Accredited Agile Scrum Master Training, which is mandatory.Who can take up this certification?This certification aims the managerial professionals who are in the fields of IT project management, business management, software development, and IT service management.Job opportunities after Agile Scrum Master (ASM): The professional can look forward to the following job opportunities after completing the Agile Scrum Master course:Scrum MasterAgile CoachAssociate Scrum MasterProgram ManagerCost: $260 USDAverage Salary: The average salary of an Agile Scrum Master ranges between $100,00 to $130,000 across the United States.CertificationAgile Scrum Master (ASM)Accreditation BodyEXINPrerequisitesThe candidate is required to have successfully completed an EXIN Accredited Agile Scrum Master Training, which is mandatory.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 40 questions within a duration of 90 minutes; Pass mark being 65%.Career PathScrum MasterAgile CoachAssociate Scrum MasterProgram ManagerAverage Salary$100,00 to $130,00 USDCost of Certification$260 USDWhat is Scrum?Scrum is a lightweight framework with the help of which people can address complex problems to deliver projects of the highest possible value. It is primarily used for software development processes by using iterative and incremental practices to work towards a well-defined goal.It is a subset of Agile as it follows the Agile Manifesto, which expresses a set of values and principles to help make decisions on how to develop higher-quality software in a quicker and better manner. Organisations have benefitted by Agile Scrum process as:It increases the productivity of the team.It increases the quality of deliverable products.Helps in getting a better grip of the project schedule.It provides a better estimate while less time is spent on creating themIt keeps the stakeholders and customers satisfied.How are Scrum and Agile related Scrum and Agile are related, but distinctly. Agile is a methodology that describes a set of guiding principles to build software through iterative development, which is described in the Agile Manifesto.Scrum follows a set of rules while practising agile software development. Even though these two models look similar and function in a similar manner, there are differences as well. Scrum aims for a product team with firm rules and guidelines. It is an incremental and iterative development methodology of Agile, that is, it can be said that it is an agile framework for developing software. Scrum does not state any detailed description or template of the process of software development, unlike many other software development methodologies. It states the desired outcome that is required, leaving it on the agile scrum team to determine the solutions to the problems that they are facing or will come across. It may be used for software maintenance projects or software development. Scrum increases the flexibility and speed of the process of product development. Organisations which have switched to agile processes like Scrum have experienced many benefits like higher stakeholder satisfaction, higher productivity, etc. The benefits experienced are further discussed in detail.Scrum Certifying Accreditation BodiesThe following is a list of a few Scrum Certifying Bodies.Scrum AllianceScrum.orgScaled AgileAPM Group InternationalSCRUMstudy1. Scrum Alliance: Scrum Alliance was founded in the year 2011. Being a globally renowned organisation, it supports Scrum adoption, research and networking, focusing on organisational transformations. It is the largest, most established organisation for Agile membership and certification that has trained more than 750,000 professionals worldwide.2. Scrum.org:Scrum.org provides training, assessments and certifications based on the principles of Scrum and Agile manifesto in order to improve software delivery. They empower people and organisations all around the world to achieve agility through Scrum. The global organisation was found in the year 2009 by Ken Schwaber.3. Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI): Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) is the leading provider of SAFe® courses. Being a knowledge base for enterprises to adopt Agile, it uplifts the career growth of an individual as it offers various role-based courses and certifications.4. SCRUMstudy: SCRUMstudy is a globally acknowledged accreditation body for Agile and Scrum certifications. It has a large global partner network of ATPs, Authorized Training Providers, delivering training and certifications. The SBOK™ Guide has been authored by the SCRUMstudy, which is a comprehensive guide to deliver projects successfully using Scrum.5. EXIN: EXIN offers professionals certifications in a wide range of exams in the field of IT qualifications. It innovates in a continuous manner by developing exams in-house. They developed exams are both independent and with partners, which is done in order to enhance its portfolio as well as broaden the scope of the exams that are offered.Summary:Various accreditation bodies provide various Scrum Certifications around the globe. The main objective behind all the Scrum Certifications being making of a Scrum Master which will help his/her organisation achieve the goals following the Scrum framework. Choose the best certification course according to your requirements and make the best out of it!
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The Agile methodology accentuates as well as functions by cross-functional teams who collaborate incrementally and iteratively to work on projects in a more flexible and responsive manner. The traditional methods of Project Development are not enough, which has led to an increase in the demand for Agile in the IT industry as well as in many other fields of engineering.Agile has revolutionized project management and software development which has led to an increase in demand for professionals who have experience and knowledge of Agile methodology and its different flavours like, Lean, Scrum, Scaled Agile, Kanban, SAFe, etc. The Agile certification is the combination of Agile training, evaluation of its methodologies and principles, along with the work experience in an Agile atmosphere. A number of certifications are now made available which tests an IT professional’s knowledge of the framework.Why Agile Certification?With organisations adopting Agile in their work culture, there is an increase in demand for professionals who are Agile certified and have experience in the field.According to The 13th Annual State of Agile Report, companies have realized various benefits by adopting Agile, with an increase in improvement in team morale (64% compared to 61% last year), along with increase in project predictability (52% as compared to 49% last year) and reduction in project risk (50% compared to 47% last year).The following states a few benefits that you can reap by attaining the Agile certification:Better SalaryBetter CredibilityBetter VisibilityHigher team involvementStay updated to the current market trendsIncrease in ProductivityHigh-quality productHigher customer satisfactionBenefits the organisation as wellLearn techniques for planning as well as estimating the cost of a project in an Agile wayTop 8 Agile CertificationsAccording to The 13th Annual State of Agile Report, when asked about the reasons for adopting Agile, the following response was received:It was less about an increase in productivity (51% compared to 55% last year), more about increasing the team’s morale (34% compared to last year’s 28%), less about reducing project risks (28% compared to 37% last year) and more about reducing the project costs (41% compared to 24% last year).A lot of options are available in the market that you can look through and choose from. It is important for you to understand the difference between the different certifications available, as well as their importance.The top 8 Agile certifications along with advanced level certifications that you can look out for are listed below:ICP-ACC (ICAgile- Agile Certified Coach) Training:The primary focus of ICP-ACC training is the mindset, roles and responsibilities of being an Agile Coach. After completion of the training, you can differentiate between and among mentoring, professional coaching, facilitating and teaching. You will also get the opportunity to learn the skills that are needed to create a safe environment within an agile team. An Agile Coach acts as a mentor for the Agile team, who has the responsibility to facilitate agile thinking and practices, as well as make sure that the team reaches the target through better team practices.Accreditation Body: ICAgilePrerequisites: It is advisable for you to have a basic idea of Agile Methodology as well as small working experience as an Agile practitioner. After successful completion of the training, the candidate will receive the designation of ICAgile Certified Coach (ICP-ACC) from an internationally recognised accreditation body, ICAgile.Who can take up this training?The ICP-ACC training that takes place over a course of three days is designed and recommended for the following:Currently working or aspiring to be agile coachesProduct OwnersScrum MastersEnterprise Agile coachesProfessionals who play a leadership role in Agile projectsIteration ManagersProject Managers and Team LeadersJob opportunities after ICP-ACC Training:After completion of the training, you can act as an Agile Coach in different organisations.Cost: $1795Average Salary: The average salary of a professional who is ICP-ACC certified is $119,883 per year.Certification/TrainingICP-ACC (ICAgile- Agile Certified Coach) TrainingAccreditation BodyICAgilePrerequisitesA basic idea of Agile MethodologySmall working experience as an Agile practitionerCareer PathAgile CoachAverage Salary$119,883Cost of Certification/Training$1795Leading SAFe® 4.6 Training Course:Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a methodology which is adapted by large-scaled Agile project teams so that the process of Agile transformation can be carried out seamlessly. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) synchronizes the collaboration, alignment, and delivery of multiple agile teams which leads to the success of the enterprise. The Leading SAFe® 4.6 training course is based on version 4.6 of SAFe.According to the 13th Annual State of Agile Report, the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) continues to grow in adoption as the scaling method of choice and was identified as the scaling method of choice by 30% of respondents.Accreditation Body: Scaled AgilePrerequisites: Completing the Leading SAFe 4.6 Training will prepare you to take the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam. However, the recommended prerequisites are stated as follows:A minimum of 5 years experience in software development, testing, product or project management or business analystExperience in ScrumWho can take up this training?The training can be taken up by individuals:Managers, Directors, CIOs, Executives and Leaders, VPsProject and Program ManagementDevelopment, QA, and Infrastructure ManagementProduct and Product Line ManagementEnterprise, System, and Solution ArchitectsJob opportunities after Leading SAFe® 4.6 Training: Cost: The first attempt of the examination is included as part of the course registration fee, provided the exam is taken within 30 days after the day of completion of the course. In case you don't pass the examination, each retake attempt will cost $50.Average Salary: CertificationLeading SAFe® 4.6 Training CourseAccreditation BodyScaled AgilePrerequisitesA minimum of 5 years experience in software development, testing, product or project management or business analystExperience in ScrumExam InformationAnswer a set of 45 questions within a duration of 90 minutes; out of which 34 should be answered correctly.Career PathAgile CoachSAFe Release Train EngineerSAFe Program ConsultantCost of CertificationThe first attempt of the exam is included in the course registration fee, provided the exam is taken within 30 days after completing the course. After that, each retake costs $50.Renewal Cost$100; Every one year from the date of certification earned.PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Exam: PMI-ACP)®The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® helps you in recognizing your knowledge of Agile principles and Agile technique skills, helping you to work better with employees, stakeholders and peers.Accreditation Body: Project Management Institute (PMI).Prerequisites:The following are the prerequisites needed:2,000 hours of project experience, that is, working on teams.In addition to the above stated hours, either 1,500 hours of working on agile project teams or working with agile methodologies.21 contact hours of training in agile practices.Who can take up this certification?If your organisation is adopting Agile practices or if you are working in an agile team, this course will help you grow.Along with the experience and training, this course validates your real-world, hands-on experience and skills.Job opportunities after PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Exam: PMI-ACP):The candidates after completing their course will be eligible for the following job opportunities:PMP Scrum MasterAgile TrainerTechnical Business AnalystProject ManagerDeputy Project ManagerBusiness AnalystAgile Project ManagerDigital Channel plannerCost: For PMI Members: US$435.00For non-PMI members: US$495.00Average Salary: The average salary of a PMI-ACP® is approximately $123,000 per year.CertificationPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Exam: PMI-ACP)®Accreditation BodyProject Management Institute (PMI)Prerequisites2,000 hours of project experience, that is, working on teams.In addition to the above stated hours, either 1,500 hours of working on agile project teams or working with agile methodologies.21 contact hours of training in agile practices.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 120 questions within a duration of three hours.Career PathPMP Scrum MasterAgile TrainerTechnical Business AnalystProject ManagerDeputy Project ManagerBusiness AnalystAgile Project ManagerDigital Channel plannerAverage Salary$123,000Cost of CertificationFor PMI Members: US$435.00For non-PMI members: US$495.00Renewal CostEarn 30 PDUs (professional development unit) in agile topics, every three years.Certified Scrum Master (CSM®):The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the processes while at the same time work with the Product Owner along with the development team and ensure that the Scrum values and practices are being followed. Scrum Master Certification is the highest in demand Scrum Master Certification, where you can about the Scrum framework as well as get a better understanding and functioning of the Scrum team events, roles and artefacts.Accreditation body: Scrum AlliancePrerequisites: The CSM course is commonly taken up by professionals who are working in IT and non-IT sectors and wish to deepen their understanding of Scrum. Hence, it is recommended for you to be familiar with the basics of Scrum, as it will help you to understand the overall framework of Scrum in less duration of time.Who can take up this certification?This certification can be taken up by the following professionals:Professionals who wish to become a Scrum MasterManagers of Scrum TeamsProduct Owners and DevelopersTeams who are transitioning to ScrumIf the candidate is working as a Scrum Master already, then completion of this course will help them nourish their Scrum skills and knowledge.Certification Procedure: You will have to first attend a two-day training, after which you have to attend an online test. The two-day training is regulated by a Certified Scrum Trainer and has been authorised by the Scrum Alliance.The certification has to be renewed every two years from the day of certification by paying a $100 fee without any additional training or examination.Job opportunities after Scrum Master Certification:After completion of the Scrum Master Certification course, you can join organisations as a Scrum Master. Apart from this, as a Scrum Master, you can opt for becoming mentors, product owners, coaches, managers, or continue with being a Scrum Master working in more challenging situations.Cost of certification: The cost of Scrum Master Certification ranges between $700 to $1500 depending on different factors like location and trainer.Average Salary: The average salary for a Certified Scrum Master falls in the range of $100,00 to $130,000.CertificationScrum Master Certification (CSM®)Accreditation BodyScrum AlliancePrerequisitesBasics of Scrum to understand the overall framework in a short duration of time.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 50   within an hour; out of which 37 should be answered correctly.Career PathScrum MasterMentorCoachManagerProduct Owner.Average Salary$100,00 to $130,000Training Cost$1000Cost of Certification$700 to $1500.Renewal Cost$100; the certification needs to be renewed every two years without any extra training or examination.Advanced CSM (ACSM):If you are a Certified Scrum Master who has a minimum one year of working experience as a Scrum Master, then you can apply for this course. This course will help you get a deeper insight into Scrum and its practical use as well as learn different ways to coach the product owners and team members.Accreditation Body: Scrum AlliancePrerequisites: To become an Advanced CSM, you need to have a minimum work experience of twelve months. Moreover, you should have a basic understanding of Scrum as well as its usage and implementation.Who can take up this certification?This certification can be taken up by:Individuals who wish to work as a Scrum Master and have completed the CSM courseTeams transitioning to ScrumScrum Team ManagersTeam members like developers and product ownersAnyone who wishes to get distinguished in the global marketCertification Process: You will have to first attend a training certified by ACSM where you get to learn techniques and skills which go beyond the basics of Scrum, such as interaction, coaching, facilitation and team dynamics. It is necessary for you to have a working experience of 12 months as a Scrum Master in the previous five years.The certification has to be renewed every two years from the date of certification by paying a fee of $175 without any additional training or examination.Job opportunities after Advanced Scrum Master Certification: Become a more professional practitioner as a Scrum Master and work as a Coach, Mentor or a Product Owner after completion of the ACSM course.Cost of Certification: The cost of ACSM certification varies roughly between $1295 to $1495.Average Salary: The average salary of an A-CSM professional varies between $100,00 to $130,000.CertificationAdvanced Scrum Master CertificationAccreditation BodyScrum AlliancePrerequisitesBasics of Scrum to understand the framework perfectly in a shorter duration of time.Twelve months of working experience as a Scrum Master in the last five years.Career PathScrum MasterMentorCoachManagerProduct OwnerAverage Salary$100,00 to $130,000Cost of Certification$1295 to $1495Renewal Cost$175; the certification needs to be renewed every two years with no extra training or examination.Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM)This course focuses on scaling Scrum to big organisations while focusing on topics like lean concepts, coaching, system thinking, emotional intelligence, facilitation, and deeper understanding of the Scrum Framework.Accreditation Body: Scrum AlliancePrerequisites:24 months of work experience as a Scrum Master in the last five yearsAn active A-CSM certificationAttend a CSP-SM workshop which is conducted by the Scrum Alliance approved ‘Path to CSP Educator’.Who can take up this certification?The following individuals can take up this certification:Managers of Scrum teamsTeams transitioning to ScrumScrum team members such as developersJob opportunities after Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM) Certification: Become a professional practitioner of Scrum Master for big organisations and learn to discover the underlying potential of different teams. Work as a Scrum Master, mentor, coach or a Product Owner while at the same time get various opportunities to attend exclusive CSP events along with other leaders from across the globe in Scrum and Agile.Cost of Certification: CSP-SM certification roughly costs around $1295.Average Salary: The average salary of a Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM) is calculated to be roughly around $115,000 across the United States.CertificationCertified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM)Accreditation BodyScrum AlliancePrerequisitesBasics of Scrum to understand the overall framework in less time.An active A-CSM certification24 months of working experience as a Scrum Master in the previous five years.Career PathScrum MasterMentorCoachManagerProduct OwnerAverage Salary$115,000Cost of Certification$1295Renewal Cost$250Certified Scrum Product Owner Training®(CSPO):With the CSPO certification, become a Product Owner and enhance your skills to lead Agile teams as well as motivate your team members. Learn ways to facilitate smooth and proper communication between the team and stakeholders to increase the scrum functionality.The Certified Scrum Product Owner training is conducted by the Scrum Alliance Certified Trainers (CSTs), who bring together classroom study, group discussions and hands-on practice sessions. The training is spread over a span of two days.Accreditation body: Scrum AlliancePrerequisites: It is advised that you have a basic knowledge of Agile. To appear for certification, it is important for you to present a 2-day CSPO course certificate, which is obtained after completing the course successfully.Who can take up this certification?Obtaining the Certified Scrum Product Owner certification can be marked as useful for:Scrum team members like Developers and Product OwnersTeams that are transitioning to ScrumScrum Team ManagersProfessionals who wish to pursue Professional Scrum Master™ certificationJob opportunities after CSPO Certification: Completion of this course will help you grab positions as:Product ManagerGeneral Product  ManagerSenior Product ManagerProgram ManagerCost of Certification: The course certification starts at a price of $1295.Average Salary: The average salary for a CSPO certified professional is $101,459 per year.CertificationCertified Scrum Product Owner Training®(CSPO)Accreditation BodyScrum AlliancePrerequisitesBasics of Scrum to understand the overall framework in a short duration of time.Career PathProduct ManagerGeneral Product  ManagerSenior Product ManagerProgram ManagerAverage Salary$101,459Cost of CertificationThe course certification starts at a price of $1295.Renewal CostThe CSPO certification can be maintained by earning SEUs (Scrum Education Units®) every two years.Certified Scrum Developer® Training This course will help you in strengthening your skills in Agile software development. With Certified Scrum Developers certification, you get the opportunity to learn specialized Agile engineering skills as well as have a proper working understanding of Scrum and Agile principles. The main goal of this training is to expose you to the important tools and techniques which are needed to build software in an incremental and iterative manner that Scrum requires.Accreditation Body: Scrum AlliancePrerequisites: To earn a CSD, it is necessary that you take up at least five days of formal training, which is taught by a Scrum Alliance-approved CSD instructor and Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider (REP®).If you are already CSM certified, then you need not take the first two days of training and can start directly from the technical training session from the third day.Who can take up this certification?The course of Certified Scrum Developer®  is designed in such a manner that is it most beneficial for software developers (programmers) who are working on building software in a Scrum environment.Job opportunities after Certified Scrum Developers:After attaining the Certified Scrum Developers certification, you can apply for the following job positions:Salesforce DeveloperAssociate Salesforce DeveloperSenior DeveloperScrum MasterScaled Agile Scrum and Transformation ManagerAgile Scrum LeadAgile Project ManagerCost: The cost of certification is included in the course tuition.Certification Process: After completion of your five-day training session, you will be required to demonstrate your understanding of Agile engineering practices, for which you will have to pass a CSD assessment which will be provided by the trainer. The trainer will be responsible for uploading and paying the certification fee for the candidates as they take the CSD-track courses.If you are a member of the Scrum Alliance as well as a CSM, they can take a 3-day CSD Technical Course. After which, you will receive a notification to accept your CSD license. The CSD certification will be added to your profile, which will be valid for two years.  The CSD certification needs to be renewed every two years. For renewal, 20 SEUs (Scrum Educational Credits) should be earned every two years along with a renewal fee of $100.Average Salary: The average salary of a CSD professional is $71,750 per year.CertificationCertified Scrum Developer® TrainingAccreditation BodyScrum AlliancePrerequisitesFive days of formal training, which is taught by a Scrum Alliance-approved CSD instructor and Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider (REP®).CSM certification holders can skip the first 2 days of training and directly take the technical training from the 3rd day.Career PathSalesforce DeveloperAssociate Salesforce DeveloperSenior DeveloperScrum MasterScaled Agile Scrum and Transformation ManagerAgile Scrum LeadAgile Project ManagerAverage Salary$71,750Cost of CertificationThe cost of certification is included in the course tuitionRenewal Cost20 SEUs (Scrum Educational Credits) should be earned every two years along with a renewal fee of $100.Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) PSM™ I:Professional Scrum Master™ training is a two-day training course entailing the basics of Scrum along with topics like Scrum Frameworks, roles of a Scrum Master. The course integrates team-based exercises with instructions, focusing on team dynamics, team motivation, conflict resolution and improved planning and estimation.Accreditation Body: Scrum.orgPrerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites needed for attending this course or undertaking the examination. The Professional Scrum Master™ training can be attended by any individual who is interested in attending the training and giving the examination. After course completion, you will receive a password for PSM I assessment which is conducted by Scrum.org. Subsequently, you can opt to proceed and undertake the PSM II and PSM III assessments.Who can take up this certification?Taking up the Professional Scrum Master™ training course will benefit the following individuals:Scrum Team members such a Product Owners and developersProfessionals who wish to pursue the Professional Scrum Master™ CertificationTeams which are transitioning to ScrumScrum Team managersJob opportunities after Professional Scrum Master™ certification:After being a certified Professional Scrum Master, the candidate can apply for the following fieldsScrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterProduct OwnerCoachMentorCost: Starts from  $150.Average Salary: The average salary for a certified Professional Scrum Master is $100,500.CertificationProfessional Scrum Master Training (PSM)Accreditation BodyScrum.orgPrerequisitesBasics of Scrum to understand the overall framework perfectly in less time.Exam InformationAnswer a set of 80 questions within an hour.Type of questions asked is multiple choice, multiple answer and true/false.Passing score: 80 percent.Career PathScrum MasterMentorCoachManagerProduct OwnerAverage Salary$100,500Cost of Certification$150PSM™ II:PSM™ II is a 2-day long, advanced level Scrum Master course. It is designed in such a way that it will help you in your professional development. However, it is required that you have a minimum of one-year work experience as a Scrum Master and wish to increase your abilities to be a Scrum Master.Accreditation Body: Scrum.orgPrerequisites: Certified Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™)Minimum of one-year work experience as a Scrum MasterWho can take up this certification?If you have cleared the PSM™ I assessment, then you can opt for PSM™ II assessment. However, before attempting the PSM™ II assessment, it is important that you possess advanced knowledge on Scrum, as well as experience in implementing Scrum or have attended a PSM™ course.Job opportunities after Professional Scrum Master II™ certification:The candidate can apply for the following fields:Scrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterProduct OwnerCoachMentorCost: The cost of PSM™ II assessment is $250.Average Salary: The average salary of a PSM™ II certified professional is $117,000.CertificationProfessional Scrum Master II Training (PSM II)Accreditation BodyScrum.orgPrerequisitesCertified Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™)Minimum of one-year work experience as a Scrum MasterExam InformationAnswer a set of 30 questions within 90 minutes.Passing Score: 85%Type of questions asked is multiple choice, multiple answer and true/false.Career PathScrum MasterMentorCoachManagerProduct OwnerAverage Salary$117,000.Cost of Certification$250PSM™  III: The Professional Scrum Master™ level III (PSM III) is an assessment which is available to candidates who have passed the PSM™ I and  PSM™ II courses and wishes to master an eminent level of Scrum. PSM™ III is the highest level of knowledge that a Professional Scrum Master™ can obtain.Accreditation Body: Scrum.orgPrerequisites: Certified Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) and Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM™ II)Who can take up this certification?If you have cleared the PSM™ I and PSM™ II assessments, and wish to gain a distinguished level of Scrum Mastery, then you can take up the PSM™ III assessment. Job opportunities after Professional Scrum Master III™ certification:The candidate can apply for the following fields:Scrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterProduct OwnerCoachMentorDevelopersDeveloper ManagerSenior DeveloperCost: The cost of PSM™ III assessment is $500.CertificationProfessional Scrum Master™  III Training (PSM™ III)Accreditation BodyScrum.orgPrerequisitesCertified Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) and Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM™ II)Exam InformationAnswer a set of 34 questions within 120  minutes.Passing Score: 85%Type of questions asked is multiple choice and essay types.Career PathScrum MasterAssociate Scrum MasterProduct OwnerCoachMentorDevelopersDeveloper ManagerSenior DeveloperCost of Certification$500Kanban Management ProfessionalKanban Management Techniques provides a developmental transformation approach instead of abrupt changes. The main motive behind this course is to improve the workflow of your team. The course discusses the Kanban values, methodologies, and other factors that are involved in a Kanban system. Get to understand and learn about the early stages of the Kanban method. In order to obtain the certification, you do not need to clear any examination. Instead, you will have to attend courses recognised by KMP in order to get the certifications. The Kanban Management Professional courses hold a lifetime validity, without any need for renewal.Accreditation Body: Lean KanbanPrerequisites:It will be beneficial for you if you have the basic knowledge about Kanban. There are no specific prerequisites.Who can take up this certification?If you are a professional who wishes to optimise their career in the following fields:Agile CoachProject ManagersProgram ManagersSoftware developersBusiness analystsJob opportunities after Kanban Management Professional certification:After completion of the course, you can opt for any of the following job profiles:Scrum MasterTeam ManagersAgile CoachSenior Agile CoachCertificationKanban Management ProfessionalAccreditation BodyLean KanbanPrerequisitesIt will be beneficial if the candidates have basic knowledge about Kanban. There are no specific prerequisites.Career PathScrum MasterTeam ManagersAgile CoachSenior Agile CoachAgile Certifying Accreditation BodiesThe following is a list of a few Agile Certifying Bodies:ICAgileScaled AgileProject management InstituteScrum AllianceScrum.orgLean KanbanICAgile:ICAgile is the abbreviation for International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile). It is an organisation that consists of experts, pioneers, and trusted advisors. They help people and organisations become more agile. Their main motive is to achieve agile sustainability with the main focus on the transformation of people instead of the process.Scaled Agile: Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) is the leading provider of SAFe® courses. It uplifts the career growth of an individual as well as organisations as it offers various role-based courses and certifications, along with being a knowledge base for enterprises to adopt Agile.Project Management Institute (PMI): The Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded in the year 1969. Till date, it has delivered value for more than 2.9 million executives around the globe through education, advocacy, collaboration and research. They help professionals advance in their careers and organisational success.Lean Kanban: Lean Kanban university holds classes that guide the candidates and their organisations through the Kanban Method and model their work using Kanban.Scrum Alliance: Founded in the year 2011, it is now a globally renowned organisation which supports Scrum adoption, research and networking, with its main focus on organisational transformations. It is the most established organisation for Agile membership and certification and has trained more than 750,000 professionals worldwide.Scrum.org: In order to improve software delivery, Scrum.org provides training, assessments and certifications based on the principles of Scrum and Agile manifesto. They empower people all around the globe to achieve agility through Scrum. Scrum.org was found in the year 2009 by Ken Schwaber.Summary:With many options available in the market, it is important for you to make a wise call after looking out for all options and decide what you need. If they wish to achieve benefits in their career or are willing to change their jobs, CSM and PMI-ACP can prove to be the best choice. If you target on attaining knowledge, then opting for PSM I and then going on to its higher level will help you achieve so. Choose the best course according to your requirement and make a leap at the chance to achieve what you wish for!
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