The Scrum Master Guide: A practical guide to successfully practicing Scrum and achieving Scrum Master certifications

di Fred Heath (Autore)

Packt Publishing Limited, 2024

Master Scrum with confidence and go from beginner to exam-ready with real-world scenarios and expert tips to help you pass both Scrum Master Level I and II certification exams Key Features Understand Scrum and Agile concepts and learn how to apply them effectively in your organization Develop practical skills to tackle the real-world challenges and demands of the Scrum Master role Reinforce your knowledge with exam-style quiz questions at the end of each chapter Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionCurious why so many organizations rely on Scrum and what makes Agile so effective? Learn from seasoned software engineer and Scrum expert Fred Heath, everything you need to become a certified Scrum Master. With over two decades of experience across the software development lifecycle, Fred brings invaluable insights from his extensive work in Scrum, both as a Scrum Master and developer. In this updated guide, he not only takes you from Scrum basics to mastery but also offers practical, real-world knowledge to help you become an effective Scrum Master. The first part of the book introduces the Scrum fundamentals and prepares you for Level I certification, covering the importance of Scrum team structure, the benefits of well-planned sprints, and how to create and manage sprint and product backlogs. The second part elevates your skills to the Level II certification standard, exploring advanced topics such as Scrum anti-patterns, scaling Scrum, and how to support developers and product owners. Each chapter concludes with quizzes to reinforce the concepts you've learned. The book wraps up with exam preparation tips and myth-busting strategies to give you a competitive edge in passing your Scrum Master exams. By the end of this book, you'll be proficient as a Scrum Master ensuring you won’t fall behind in an ever-increasingly agile world.What you will learn Understand the benefits of Agile development and the application of Scrum values Discern the roles and accountabilities of Scrum Team members Conduct Scrum events and manage Scrum artifacts effectively Recognize Scrum anti-patterns and implement best practices to prevent them Master techniques and tools for effective planning and forecasting Discover when and how to provide support to the Scrum Team as a Scrum Master Familiarize yourself with the format of certification exams to prepare for success Who this book is forAssuming no prior knowledge of Scrum, this book is for professionals who want to build a strong foundation in Scrum and subsequently master it to pass the Scrum Master I and II certification exams. Ideal for product owners, project managers, software developers, and tech leaders, it’s an essential guide for anyone looking to stay relevant in an Agile world and become a certified Scrum Master.

• Autore: Fred Heath
• Editore: Packt Publishing Limited
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 206 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 191 mm
• EAN: 9781835885024

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