Agile Business Consortium Scrum Essentials

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Course overview

Learn how to apply Agile principles and Scrum practices in real-world scenarios with our Scrum Essentials course. It covers key Scrum concepts, roles, and techniques, helping you develop the skills to work effectively within a Scrum team.

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Develop practical skills to succeed in Agile and Scrum environments

The Scrum Essentials course, accredited by the Agile Business Consortium and APMG International, provides a comprehensive introduction to the Scrum framework and Agile principles. Gain a clear understanding of Scrum roles, events, and artefacts, ensuring you’re equipped to work within a Scrum team or manage Scrum-based projects effectively.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Recall, recognise, and apply key concepts, roles, events, artifacts, and guidelines
Understand self-management and cross-functional teams
Define and create high-value increments
Apply Scrum pillars through Scrum events
Write clear and concise Product Backlog items
Use empirical product planning techniques
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders

What you'll learn

The course provides a practical understanding of Scrum. You’ll develop an understanding of self-management, backlog refinement, and empirical planning, ensuring you can confidently contribute to Scrum-based projects. Once certified, you’ll have the expertise needed to collaborate with stakeholders, plan and execute sprints, and drive continuous improvement within your team.

Introduction to Scrum and Agile

Explore the fundamentals of Agile and Scrum, understanding how Agile principles shape modern project delivery. You’ll learn about the Scrum framework, its purpose, and how it differs from traditional project management approaches. Discover how Scrum fosters collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

The Scrum team and its values

Learn about the Scrum team structure and the core values that drive effective collaboration. Explore the three key roles within a Scrum team – the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers – and their responsibilities in delivering high-value increments. By the end of the course, you’ll also understand how the core Scrum values support teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The sprint

The course covers the full sprint cycle, from planning to execution and reflection. You’ll learn how to conduct sprint planning, defining clear goals, selecting backlog items, and creating a structured sprint backlog. During the sprint, you’ll explore how teams use self-management, daily collaboration, and empirical planning to track progress and adapt effectively. Finally, you’ll understand the importance of sprint reviews and retrospectives, learning how to inspect outcomes, engage stakeholders, and identify areas for improvement.

What's included

Accredited Scrum Essentials training
Scrum Essentials exam (for the eLearning, this can be removed at checkout)
Scrum Essentials official manual
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

Scrum Essentials

Who it's for

Anyone looking to develop their skills as a Scrum team member, or build a greater understanding of Scrum

Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course

Exam information

Multiple choice, closed book, 40 minutes duration, 50 questions, 60% pass mark

Optional extras

Pass Protect

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course

FAQs

Gain a practical introduction to Scrum and Agile, helping you understand the framework, key roles, and essential processes. Through our training, you’ll develop the skills needed to contribute effectively to a Scrum team, manage sprints, and apply Agile techniques to real-world projects.

How do I take my Scrum Essentials exam?

The Scrum Essentials exam is closed book. You will have 40 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice questions, and must achieve a score of 30 marks or higher (60%) to pass. The exam is taken online via a remote proctor.

At the point of purchase, you will receive an exam redemption code. Once you are ready to take your exam, please contact us via the ‘booking your exam’ page on our website to redeem your official exam voucher.

Is Scrum Essentials a prerequisite to take AgilePM®?

The Scrum Essentials certification is not a formal prerequisite of the new AgilePM v3 certification, but the knowledge is assumed in the updated AgilePM syllabus, so we would recommend completing the Scrum Essentials course first. However, the AgilePM live virtual and in-person classroom courses from ILX include Scrum Essentials eLearning as part of the pre-course work.

What are the benefits of achieving a Scrum Essentials certification?

Achieving a Scrum Essentials certification enhances your career prospects by demonstrating your understanding of Agile and Scrum. It equips you with the skills to work effectively in a Scrum team, improving collaboration, efficiency, and problem-solving.

This certification also helps you adapt to evolving business needs, stay competitive in an Agile-driven job market, and potentially increase your earning potential. Employers recognise Scrum expertise as a key driver of successful project delivery and continuous improvement, making this qualification a strong addition to your CV.

What our customers say

"Excellent value for money and with dedicated study, guaranteed to prepare one to pass the exams."

Patrick Anigbo, ILX Learner

"I cannot fault this, the course has been perfect. I would highly recommend ILX. They are quick to answer on the phone and email."

Arun Prathapan, ILX Learner