Scrum Foundation

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Course overview

There is a growing demand for new approaches to project management that help teams keep pace with today’s fast-moving business landscape. This course gives you an introduction to Agile and Scrum, focusing on the basic concepts and principles of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.

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Enhance team collaboration, productivity, and project outcomes with an ASF certification

ASF is designed to teach you the core topics associated with Agile and Scrum, enabling you to improve value, speed and flexibility within a project. Build your awareness of Agile practices, deepen your understanding of the Scrum lifecycle, and foster the skills needed to adapt in dynamic team environments.

Learning objectives

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

Describe Agile methodologies
Understand and use Scrum approaches
Plan, execute, monitor and track Scrum projects
Understand advanced Scrum topics
Effectively apply Agile and Scrum in your organisation

What you'll learn

Explore Agile methodologies, learning how they foster flexibility and collaboration within teams. Also, gain an understanding of Scrum approaches, enabling you to plan, execute, and monitor Scrum projects effectively. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply Agile and Scrum principles to drive productivity and project success.

Agile and Scrum concepts

Uncover the foundational principles that underpin Agile and Scrum. Learn how Agile promotes adaptability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within teams. Discover the core framework of Scrum and how its iterative approach enhances productivity, delivering value incrementally across projects.

Roles and rituals

Master the roles and responsibilities central to Scrum, including the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team. Understand the importance of rituals such as sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives, which drive effective communication and ensure team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Scrum practices

Develop practical skills to implement Scrum practices effectively, from managing backlogs to conducting Sprint reviews. Learn how to create user stories, prioritise tasks, and monitor progress to ensure projects stay on track and meet their goals. These practices enable teams to respond dynamically to change while maintaining focus on delivering results.

What's included

Agile Scrum Foundation (ASF) training
Agile Scrum Foundation (ASF) exam
Simulation test papers for self-assessment

Key facts

Certification

Agile Scrum Foundation (ASF).

Who it’s for

Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Scrum Product Owners, Business Analysts, Process Coaches, IT professionals, senior managers, and other developers, testers and architects that work on Scrum projects.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with IT, IT service management and project management is recommended before taking this course.

Exam information

60 minutes, multiple choice, 40 questions, 65% pass mark.

Optional extras

There are no optional extras to accompany this course.

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course.

FAQs

Covering key Agile and Scrum concepts and practices, this EXIN-accredited certification empowers you to enhance team collaboration and drive project success.

What study options are available for the Agile Scrum Foundation (ASF) course?

Our Agile Scrum Foundation course is available as eLearning, delivered by our partner Simplilearn. You will have access to the eLearning licence for 12 months, and the course is expected to take approximately three hours to complete.

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Can I take my ASF exam online?

After completing your eLearning, you will be ready to sit the Agile Scrum Foundation certification exam from EXIN. The ASF exam is taken online via a remote proctor.

Find out more about our online exams process.

What are the benefits of achieving an ASF certification?

Achieving the Agile Scrum Foundation (ASF) certification offers numerous benefits. It validates your knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum practices, enhancing your career prospects. You’ll be equipped with the skills needed to improve team collaboration, adaptability and project delivery, driving productivity and efficiency for your organisation.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is ideal for professionals in project management, IT, and business development looking to enhance their understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.

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