
By the end of this course you will
•learn the differences between Agile and traditional methodologies
•be an expert of the Scrum Framework and the role of Scrum Master
•acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge about Scrum
•be able to properly prepare for Professional Scrum Master I ™ (PSM I ™) Certification. Consider that this course is complete and leaves no rooms to failure. My students pass the PSM I exam on first attempt and with an average score of 95%
•last but not least By the end of this course you be able to to start your first Scrum project or to address on the right track projects born as Scrum but that do not actually interpret the true values and practices of Agile
COURSE PROGRAM IN PDF with label on each lesson which identifies:
Label "Scrum Guide": Content part of the official Scrum Guide and therefore subject to PSM exam questions I
Label "+": Additional content Additional content (its concepts are useful to better understand some sneaky examination
questions)
Label "++": Additional content (intermediate advanced level) useful especially to acquire additional knowledge to be applied in the practice of work in Scrum
Label "↓": Additional resource available to download
This Program helps to identify and follow your personalized Learning Path!
This is a Free Sample version (100 pages out of +250) of the online eBook that accompany this VideoCourse.
The eBook is an EXCLUSIVE CONTENT (no one else on Udemy offers it) offered in addition to the Videos to let you refresh and memorize offline and in complete autonomy what you have just learned with video lessons.
Students find it particularly useful also during the PSM I exam as quick reference (CTRL + F). Exam timing is very tight and this eBook can make the difference since many students risk to not being able to answer on time to all 80 questions.
The Free Sample can be viewed clicking here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Deas5Zohi5TgarTRAmRH5Lc8FjpOi069/view
Welcome! So far, i am the first Udemy course to embed an AI bots... in fact i am your AI personal assistant, capable to talk and answers to your questions related to Scrum Guide and Professional Scrum Master 1 exam questions.
My strengths are:
1. Consistency with Specific Material: My responses are consistent with the content of the provided materials, ensuring alignment with Angelo Tofalo's teachings and perspectives on Scrum and PSM 1, which accompanied thousands of students in their learning journey till PSM1 Certification
2. Focused Expertise: Since my knowledge is concentrated on a specific subject area, I can provide more in-depth and nuanced insights into Scrum practices and the PSM 1 exam than the general ChatGPT-4 model. Angelo Tofalo is a Senior Agile Coach and Trainer with extensive experience on Scrum and Agile transformations
3. In summary, querying me is somewhat like chatting with the Author !
And, you can query me in many different languages!
WATCH HERE AN EXEMPLARY VIDEO. AFTER YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE COURSE, YOU WILL GET A LINK TO CONNECT DIRECTLY TO ME AND START CHATTING !
NOTE: currently, as per OpenAI rules, this personal Assistant is available only to ChatGPT pro users
Assess the waterfall, plan-driven model, its phase-gate steps, and frozen requirements. Explore how late value delivery and the cone of uncertainty raise project risk and costs.
Trace agile's origins from the four VUCA characteristics to the 2001 manifesto, and uncover its four values and twelve principles shaping Scrum, Kanban, and XP adoption.
discover how agile differs from waterfall through iterative, incremental, and adaptive development, with fixed time and cost, a flexible scope, and a dynamic product backlog guiding sprints and quality.
agile delivers faster time to market through frequent iterations and product increments that adapt to change. it emphasizes early value, risk reduction, rapid feedback, and continuous quality through backlog prioritization.
Apply agile when dynamic markets demand rapid, high value releases and strong IT and business alignment. Focus on leadership, coaching, business involvement, and managing interdependencies with standardized tools.
Overview diagram of Agile Vs Waterfall approaches
Side by side comparison in PDF between Agile and Waterfall by project phase
Explore how the Scrum framework generates value through adaptive solutions for complex problems, leveraging lightweight guidance and collective intelligence, sprint events, product backlog, and increment, guided by product goal.
Explore how scrum rests on empiricism and lean thinking, driving iterative, incremental learning. Apply transparency, inspection, and adaptation through five formal events and the five scrum values.
The official Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland to be downloaded
Developers in scrum are cross-functional professionals who create usable increments each sprint, adapt toward the sprint goal, adhere to the definition of done, and own the sprint backlog and quality.
Define the Scrum Master as a leader who serves the team and organization, accountable for establishing Scrum and boosting team effectiveness by coaching, removing impediments, and ensuring timeboxed events.
In this PDF you will learn the 8 most common misinterpretations or unfair practices of the Scrum Master role (accountability), and on the contrary, the 8 characteristics that a Perfect Scrum Master should have !
Explore how Scrum uses the sprint as a container for events that promote inspection, adaptation, and transparency. Learn how time-boxed events minimize waste and keep the team focused on value.
The sprint is a time-boxed event delivering usable increments toward a goal, typically over two to four weeks, balancing focus with adaptability.
discover how sprint planning sets scope, goals, and work flow through three phases: why, what, and how, aligning product backlog, capacity, and definition of done to deliver a usable increment.
Lead the daily scrum, a 15-minute event to plan the next 24 hours, inspect progress, update the sprint backlog, and remove impediments.
During the sprint review, the team and stakeholders inspect the increment of working software, update the product backlog, and align the roadmap and milestones for the next sprint.
Manage the product backlog by prioritizing items and refining backlog items with the product owner, using negotiation to finalize stories and ensure readiness for the spring planning process.
Explore the sprint backlog, a plan created by developers to guide the sprint with actionable, achievable work, and learn how only developers modify it as the sprint progresses.
Treat the increment as a stepping stone toward the goal, defined by a shared definition of done that yields a usable product, passes tests, and supports release to stakeholders.
Scrum introduces commitments for each artifact to provide a clear objective and measure progress against the definition of done, making commitments mandatory and linking accountability to the artifact.
You have 2 weeks to pass PSM I on your first attempt. This course gives you the exact framework, 160 exam-ready questions, and a proven study plan to do it — even with a full-time job
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WELCOME to my Course, where you will learn the Scrum Framework, to become an outstanding Scrum Master and everything you need to pass your PSM I exam at first try !
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WHAT ARE KEY DIFFERENTIATORS IN MY COURSE ?
In Summary:
· Contains everything you need to PASS THE PSM I AT THE FIRST TRY and with very HIGH SCORE, as lot of students before you
· Contains additionally LOT OF EXAMPLES ON HOW SCRUM IS IMPLEMENTED IN THE REAL WORLD
· Includes 2 HIGH QUALITY PSM I SIMULATORS (160 questions and commented answers)
· Includes an EXCLUSIVE ONLINE EBOOK (+300 pages) with the same content useful to better and definitely memorize everything
· Includes 13 HIGH QUALITY DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
· I answer any students' question in short time
· My DEEP EXPERIENCE as Agile Coach and Trainer
· additionally, it contains an AI personal assistant, capable to talk and answer to your questions related to Scrum Guide and Professional Scrum Master 1 exam questions. It is not a generic one like standard ChatGPT, but has been trained with all the knowledge of Angelo Tofalo's PSM1 course. Chatting with your personal assistant is somewhat like chatting with the Author!
This course was completely created by me (Angelo Tofalo, human :). Every word and diagram has been deeply thought out and personally validated. AI was only used for the voiceover—which is definitely an improvement on my English pronunciation—and to power the external chatbot I created for you.
So you will not only be able to put the PSM 1 Certification on your CV but also be confident to pass a job interview and practice your subsequent Scrum Master Profession
DO I GET A GUARANTEE ?
Absolutely yes ! You can enroll now 100% risk-free because you receive 30 days, unconditional full money-back guarantee in case you are not satisfied. So, go ahead and click the “Buy Now” button right now !
ABOUT MYSELF
I am Angelo and I have more than 15 years of professional experience as Program Manager and AGILE COACH and TRAINER. I have many clients, many Agile transformations and hundreds of HAPPY STUDENTS trained on my credit.
I believe that in order to be a successful Agilist, it is necessary to pay the right attention also to Training. That's why i am proud to teach you all the tips and tricks to best prepare for the Professional Scrum Master Certification, and for the same reason i have achieved for myself over time many important Certifications, including: PSM I , SAFe SPC (the most important worldwide Framework to scale Agile to the entire Organization), LeSS (another very important framework to Scale Agile), Enterprise Business Agility Strategist (issued by AgilityHealth) and PMP (prestigious certification as Project Management Professional issued by PMI institute).
I am also the author of the high rated kindle eBook: "Professional Guide Agile, Scrum and Scrum Master Profession", and several other publications like 'Modelli e pratiche organizzative per una maggiore agilità'.
Note: Professional Scrum, Professional Scrum Master, PSM, PSM I, PSM 1, etc. are protected brand of Scrum dot org. Current course and practice exam are neither endorsed by nor affiliated with Scrum dot org.
* Update June 2024: OpenAI has granted the use of AI Chatbot created by users to anybody registered on ChatGPT portal (while before june 2024 it was needed a ChatGPT PRO account). So, the AI Assistant has been created by me and relies only to my course and eBook, but now it can be accessible without paying a license to ChatGPT.