
Before we get started. What we will cover in this course...
the path to reaching the full promise and potential of Scrum is rarely smooth. Scrum Teams, Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters, uncover new situations every day, all with the general theme, “How do we make this work in our real world?”.
In this course, we will cover the most typical situations you can expect to encounter when working with Agile teams and organizations, and the students will be able to understand how to deal with them.
In this lecture, we're kicking things off with a bang! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Scrum and reveal powerful learning strategies to supercharge your educational experience.
What You'll Learn in This Lecture:
The importance of FOCUS in your learning journey.
How handwritten notes can enhance your understanding?
The Two-Column Method for optimized note-taking.
The art of visualizing your goals for motivation.
Applying Scrum concepts in real-world scenarios.
The science of spaced repetition for long-term retention.
Let’s meet Daniel, he is our Product Owner. If you thought product owners simply had to deliver an app or some other digital product, think again.
First, let’s see what are Daniel's responsibilities.
Now that we know what are the responsibilities of any Product Owner, let’s see one business day in the life of our Product Owner...
Let’s meet our Scrum Master Gordon.
Now, let’s look at what daily life looks like for Gordon, the Scrum Master...
Some students asked me to recommend Scrum books.
So, I don't want to overwhelm you with too many books.
Here is just one Scrum Book review.
I started with this book, and I learned WHAT AND WHY.
So if it's possible, get this book, read it and then continue with the course. Of course, you can continue without it...
Now let’s look at what the first 2-week sprint looks like in real life. Preparation for the first Sprint. Every Sprint starts with...
In the morning, the whole team gets together for their Daily Scrum Meeting. Everyone gives a brief and concise statement about...
In the morning, the whole team gets together for their Daily Scrum Meeting. After that, a member of the Scrum Team has uncertainty about the expected outcome of one of the user stories and its relation to acceptance criteria, he calls the PO...
On day 6 something unusually happened. Let’s see what happened.
Finally, that's the last day of this first Sprint. Gordon, the Scrum Master, invites the Scrum Team to the Sprint Review Meeting.
Activities of the first day - Sprint 2...
In Scrum, in the case of an established product with an established Product Backlog, there should not be the need for any special or extensive release planning for the next release. Why?
Example...
Tips and Best Practices for Scrum at Work - 1 and 2
Tips and Best Practices for Scrum at Work - 3 and 4
Tips and Best Practices for Scrum at Work - 5 and 6
Tips and Best Practices for Scrum at Work - 7 and 8
In this lecture, we will discuss what a safe and open workplace is and how you can build one.
A safe and open workplace is one where employees feel physically and psychologically secure, are free to express themselves, and can work collaboratively with their colleagues.
Building such a workplace requires a commitment from both employers and employees to foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and trust.
In this course, we reflected on common problems encountered with Scrum and we offer multiple suggestions based on real, practical solutions that have worked in different environments...
In this video, we delve into the creation and timing of the Product Backlog in Scrum.
The Product Backlog is a crucial element in the Scrum framework, representing a prioritized list of features and tasks that need to be completed to fulfill the project's goals. But who is responsible for creating it, and when does it typically occur in the development cycle?
Join us as we explore these questions and provide insights into the Product Backlog creation process. Whether you're new to Scrum or looking to deepen your understanding, this video has something for you.
This is one final advice every product leader, manager, or entrepreneur needs to hear. The biggest danger to your product isn’t bad code or missed deadlines, it’s when your team loses excitement for building it.
When motivation fades, even the best plans collapse. Great people leave, creativity dries up, and the product loses its spark. In this lesson, you’ll discover the hidden secret that separates high-performing teams from struggling ones: how to protect and nurture the energy that keeps teams engaged and customers delighted.
You’ll walk away with clear, practical strategies you can apply immediately, how to keep team rituals inspiring, how to invest in what truly excites your people, and why motivated teams naturally deliver products that users love.
This is about real-world insights gained from working with dozens of Agile and Scrum teams. If you want to build products that thrive in the messy middle, not just survive deadlines, this advice will help you and your team stay energized, creative, and unstoppable.
Thank you and good luck.
Have you ever learned Scrum in a class, then gone back to work and not known what to do next?
Do you want Scrum to actually work for your team, not just look good on paper?
This course will show you Scrum in action, simple, clear, and real.
You’ll follow real-life style examples and see how Scrum works in projects with real people and real problems.
By the end of this course, you will:
See how Scrum really works at work — not just in theory.
Feel more confident as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Developer.
Know how to handle common problems most Scrum teams face.
Walk through a “Day in the Life” of a Scrum Master & Product Owner.
Follow a 2-week Sprint story with real challenges and wins.
Learn 10+ simple strategies you can use in your next Sprint to reduce stress and get better results.
This course makes Scrum easy to understand and simple to use. No guessing. No confusion. Just clear steps you can follow.
Who is this course for?
Beginners who want to see how Scrum works in real life
New Scrum Masters & Product Owners who want to do their jobs well
Developers who want to understand the full Scrum process
Teams who feel Scrum is “not working” and need real solutions
Inside the course, you’ll find:
A real-life style story of Scrum in action
A look into the daily work of Scrum Masters & Product Owners
A full 2-week Sprint journey with ups and downs
Step-by-step breakdown of common problems and how to fix them
Over a dozen simple tips and best practices for Scrum at work
What students say
"This is the course I wish I had when I first became a Scrum Master. The ‘Day in the Life’ lesson alone was worth the price. Dejan doesn’t just teach theory; he shows you what to do when things go wrong. Highly recommended." — A.M, Scrum Master
Meet your instructor
Hi, I’m Dejan.
I’ve worked in IT for more than 15 years and I hold over 60 international certificates. I’ve been a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Agile Coach.
I created this course because I was tired of seeing teams struggle with Scrum theory that didn’t match their daily work. I’ll show you what really works, how to solve problems fast, and how to make Scrum help your team succeed.
Ready to make Scrum work for you?
Remember: Udemy gives you a 30-day money-back guarantee. There is no risk in trying this course.
Enroll now and start your first real Sprint today.