Agile Scrum Master (ASM)

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Course overview

Build the knowledge and practical capability to work effectively within Agile environments with this EXIN-accredited Agile Scrum Master course. You’ll learn how to proactively lead Scrum teams, successfully manage iterative delivery and cogently apply Agile principles in real-world scenarios. The course focuses on practical application, helping you improve collaboration, delivery speed and overall performance within your organisation.

Lead Agile teams with confidence

This course takes approximately nine hours to complete and is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their capability in the Scrum Master role and support Agile teams more effectively. You’ll learn practical knowledge of Scrum roles, ceremonies, artefacts and team collaboration, with hands-on insight into tools such as JIRA Cloud. It is well suited to those developing into Scrum leadership responsibilities and looking to improve delivery, support high-performing teams and broaden their career prospects.

Learning objectives

Understand Agile and Scrum terminology
Explain Scrum roles and responsibilities
Run key Scrum ceremonies confidently
Create and refine user stories
Produce essential Scrum artefacts
Support distributed Scrum teams
Use JIRA Cloud for Scrum projects
Improve value delivery with Scrum

What you'll learn

Develop a practical understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework, with a focus on applying them in real delivery environments. You’ll learn how to run Scrum ceremonies, manage artefacts and support effective team collaboration. The course builds your ability to deliver value iteratively, respond to changing requirements and contribute to consistent, high-performing project outcomes.

Agile and Scrum foundations

Build a clear understanding of the language, principles and structure used in Agile and Scrum environments. You’ll learn the terminology that underpins Scrum practice and gain a stronger grasp of how Agile ways of working support collaboration, adaptability and continuous delivery. This provides a solid foundation for contributing more effectively within Scrum teams and working with greater confidence across Agile projects.

Scrum roles, ceremonies and team working

Explore how Scrum teams operate and the responsibilities different roles carry within the framework. You’ll learn how to support key Scrum activities, including daily scrums and sprint reviews, while developing a better understanding of how effective team collaboration contributes to consistent delivery. You’ll also learn how Scrum works in practice and how teams stay aligned around shared goals.

User stories and Scrum artefacts

Learn how to work with core Scrum outputs that support planning, communication and progress tracking. You’ll cover user stories and key Scrum artefacts, building practical understanding of how they help teams to organise work, maintain transparency and keep delivery focused on value. This knowledge can help you create clearer workflows and contribute to a more structured approach to Agile project delivery.

Distributed Scrum and JIRA Cloud

Discover how Scrum can be applied across teams working in different locations, and how JIRA Cloud can be used to support project activity. You’ll also explore distributed Scrum practices alongside the use of JIRA Cloud for handling project activity, helping you understand how teams can maintain coordination, visibility and momentum in shared delivery environments. This is particularly useful for professionals working in modern, dispersed Agile teams.

What's included

Accredited training for Agile Scrum Master (ASM)
Agile Scrum Master exam
Two practical Scrum projects to put your learning into practice
Four simulation papers to help you assess your knowledge
Tutor support to guide you through the course

Key facts

Certification

Agile Scrum Master (ASM)

Who it’s for

This course would suit Project Managers, Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and team leaders.

Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course.

Exam information

The exam is multiple choice with 40 questions and has a 90-minute duration. It has a 65% pass mark and is taken online via remote proctor.

Optional extras

There are no optional extras.

Pre-course

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

FAQs

This EXIN-accredited Agile Scrum Master course provides a practical introduction to Agile and Scrum. It helps you build the knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively to Scrum teams, understand key roles and responsibilities, and prepare for certification while developing skills that support consistent, value-driven project delivery.

What does the Agile Scrum Master course cover?

The course covers Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, team roles, artefacts and key ceremonies such as daily scrums and sprint reviews. It focuses on applying these concepts in real-world project environments to support effective delivery.

How does this course help in a Scrum Master role?

This course is designed to help you build practical Scrum knowledge you can use to support Agile teams more effectively. You’ll strengthen your understanding of Scrum roles, ceremonies and artefacts, while developing skills that can help you improve collaboration, support delivery and grow your confidence in the Scrum Master role.

How long does the Agile Scrum Master course take to complete?

The eLearning course takes approximately nine hours to complete and is delivered through a self-paced format. You’ll have access to the course for 12 months, allowing you to learn at a pace that fits around your existing work commitments.

What support is available during the course?

You’ll have access to tutor support throughout your learning, helping you clarify concepts and stay on track. The course also includes simulation test papers and practical Scrum projects, giving you opportunities to apply your knowledge and prepare effectively for the exam.

Is this course suitable for professionals new to Scrum Master responsibilities?

Yes. The course is well suited to professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of Scrum and develop their capability in a Scrum Master role. It provides structured coverage of Agile and Scrum concepts, alongside practical elements that help you apply what you learn in project-focused scenarios.

What our customers say

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