Advance Your Career With a Manager Course
Building upon a foundational understanding of Scrum, the Scrum Master course focuses on enabling participants to effectively fulfill the Scrum Master role as defined in the Scrum Guide. This involves mastering the facilitation of Scrum events, coaching the Scrum Team and the wider organization on Scrum adoption and Agile principles, removing impediments, optimizing workflow, and upholding Scrum theory and values to maximize the value delivered by the team. This course is ideal for individuals aspiring to or currently in Scrum Master roles and prepares participants for certifications like CSM or PSM.
Career Growth: Step into leadership with a Manager Course and take your career to the next level.
Skill Enhancement: Strengthen your decision-making, strategic thinking, and team leadership skills to stay ahead.
Higher Earning Potential: Managers in Nigeria earn between ₦400,000 and ₦800,000 monthly, depending on the industry and experience level.
By the end of the Scrum Master course, participants will be able to:
Module 1: Optimizing Agile & Scrum Implementation
Deep Dive: Agile Manifesto Principles & Scrum Values in Practice
Coaching Empiricism: Fostering Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation
Ensuring Effective Application of the Scrum Framework & Theory
Helping the Team Optimize Processes within the Framework Boundaries
The Scrum Master as a Servant-Leader: Characteristics & Stances
Module 2: Advanced Facilitation & Optimization of Scrum Events
Facilitation Techniques for All Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)
Ensuring Events Achieve Objectives within Timeboxes
Teaching the Team Productive Participation Techniques
Introducing & Optimizing Different Formats (esp. Retrospectives - e.g., Starfish, Mad Sad Glad)
Guiding the Team in Crafting Impactful Sprint Goals
Module 3: Optimizing Artifact Transparency & Value
Coaching the Product Owner: Effective Product Backlog Management Techniques (Ordering, Refinement strategies, Clarity)
Guiding Developers: Creating Actionable Sprint Backlogs aligned with Sprint Goals
Helping the Scrum Team Establish & Improve their Definition of Done
Ensuring Artifact Transparency & Understanding Across Stakeholders
Module 4: Advanced Scrum Techniques & Optimization
Coaching Effective User Story Writing: INVEST Criteria, Splitting Techniques (Vertical Slicing)
Facilitating Various Estimation & Forecasting Methods: Story Points, Probabilistic Forecasting Basics
Utilizing Metrics for Inspection & Adaptation: Velocity, Cycle Time, Lead Time (Caution: Avoid weaponizing metrics)
Optimizing Team Workflow: Visualizing flow (Scrum/Kanban boards), Identifying Bottlenecks, WIP Limits concept
Module 5: Impediment Removal & Optimization of Team Dynamics
Techniques for Identifying, Tracking & Facilitating Impediment Removal (Internal/External)
Coaching the Team in Self-Management & Cross-Functionality
Fostering Effective Collaboration: Within the team & with stakeholders
Addressing Team Conflicts Constructively: Mediation techniques
Building High-Performing Teams: Tuckman's stages concept
Module 6: Coaching & Organizational Optimization
Coaching Stakeholders on Effective Interactions with the Scrum Team
Leading & Supporting the Organization in its Scrum Adoption: Addressing resistance, promoting benefits
Working with Other Scrum Masters: Communities of Practice, sharing knowledge
Promoting Agile Practices & Mindset Beyond the Immediate Team
Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have Foundational knowledge of Scrum (roles, events, artifacts), through prior experience, reading the Scrum Guide, or completing a foundational course.
Experience working in or closely with project teams is beneficial.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are essential for the role.
Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Requirements:
Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.
Trainer • Nigeria
B.Sc. in Environmental Science & Resource Management; PMP (Project Management Professional); CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional);
Dominic Ajayi is a seasoned project management professional with a background in Environmental Science & Resource Management, combining sustainability with strategic planning. A certified PMP and CBAP, Dominic specializes in project planning, facilitation, and process improvement. His expertise includes breaking down complex projects, guiding teams to collaborate effectively, and optimizing operations to drive growth. With hands-on experience in a range of projects from app development to large-scale conferences, Dominic brings a unique perspective to the field. His passion for sustainability, along with his inspiring and empowering teaching approach, ensures that individuals and teams unlock their full potential in project management.
Trainer at Piston and Fusion Business Academy • Nigeria
Nd in Mechanical Engineering; AZ-900; AZ-104
Victor Momoh is a versatile tech professional with expertise ranging from web development to cloud computing. His background in Mechanical Engineering, coupled with certifications like AZ-900 and AZ-104, demonstrates his commitment to continuous learning. Victor specializes in front-end and back-end development, mobile and desktop application development, UI/UX design, software testing, cloud computing, and Scrum. Proficient in numerous programming languages and frameworks, he builds complete websites and contributes to back-end development. His expertise extends to user research, design, testing, cloud platforms, and Agile principles. His portfolio, including projects like pistonandfusion.org and fastride9ja.com, showcases his ability to translate theory into practice, making him an inspiration for aspiring tech professionals.
Principal Consultant • Nigeria
Master's degree in Economics; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics; PMP; PMI; HSE; ITIL;
Afolajimi Akingbade is a highly skilled professional with a Master's degree in Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics. As a Principal Consultant at Capacity Edge Enterprises, he brings expertise in areas such as Project Management, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, HSE, Facility Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. With certifications including PMP, PMI, HSE, and ITIL, Afolajimi excels in project management, business analysis, and training development. His contributions to community projects and technological innovations, such as the Electronic Engineering Valuation System, highlight his practical skills and dedication to continuous learning. Afolajimi is a passionate trainer, bridging the gap between theory and practice to empower students in the business world.
Piston and Fusion offer the Scrum Master Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.
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Piston and Fusion offer the Scrum Master Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.
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