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Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.

Successful use of Scrum depends on people becoming more proficient in living five values: Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain that Scrum is a lightweight framework that can be applied in any industry and domain; yet, while Scrum is adaptable to different contexts, the core framework remains the same across implementations;
• Recognize that having different interpretations of Scrum across teams will present significant challenges when scaling a Scrum implementation;
• Explain the value of agility over traditional project management in today’s rapidly changing marketplace;
• List the five Scrum values and explain how they relate to one another;
• Relate hands-on experience with iterative development to their own working context;
• Express the value of sharing learnings and insights across teams;
• Successfully run the 5 Scrum events;
• Implement the Scrum patterns that will work best with your nonprofit;
• Access and complete the Scrum Inc. Scrum Master exam;
• Download their Scrum Inc. Scrum Master Credential (upon successful completion of the exam); and
• State the renewal process.

Learn more about the Scrum Master credential here

* By attending this course you will also receive 1 free year of email support through your Scrum Journey.

What You Can Expect from Your Agile in Nonprofits Instructor(s):

• 14 hours of instruction to help you learn the Scrum framework and how to use the framework in your organization to create more impact, faster;
• A learning environment focused on teaching you the learning objectives to achieve licensure while giving real-world nonprofit case studies to show you how other nonprofit organizations have implemented the Scrum framework;
• Engaging video presentation style;
• Hands-on small group activities;
• Access to the instructor(s) for answering your questions both during the class and afterward;
• An open invitation for *you* to participate in future Scrum Inc. Scrum Master courses taught by Agile in Nonprofits at no charge as a way to get additional questions answered or brush up on your skills.

What We Expect from Participants:

• Your video should be on during class;
• Active participation in small group exercises;
• Active participation in full group discussions via chat or verbally;
• A willingness to learn; and
• A desire to help nonprofits create impact faster.