Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™)
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™)
₦47,880.00
Overview
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) is an entry level certification for Scrum Team members and those
who interact with any Scrum Team. The objective of this certification is to ensure that Scrum Team
members know enough about Scrum to effectively contribute to a Scrum project. The courseware
and preparation tools required for the certification exam will be available online on
SCRUMstudy.com. An online proctored exam will be conducted at the end of the course.
Audience Profile
This is highly recommended for everyone in a company who works in a Scrum Team or anyone who
interacts with any Scrum Team. This will also be very useful for those who are interested in
understanding the basics of Scrum and how this method could be used effectively.
Prerequisites:
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum
Fundamental Certified (SFC™) certification before applying for the Scrum Developer certification. It is also highly recommended to take free SFC™ course offered by SCRUMstudy.
Course Objectives and Benefits
Objectives are:
- To ensure that students understand the basics of Scrum
- To enable Scrum Team members to effectively contribute to a Scrum project.
- To enable Scrum Team members to apply Scrum effectively in Scrum/Agile projects.
Benefits are:
- High quality hands-on training using role-plays and case-studies.
- Course fee includes certification exam fee.
- Complimentary copy of the SBOK™ Guide.
- Free Lifetime Primary Membership.
- One year Advanced Membership worth $120.
- PMI approved PDUs.
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) Course Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction
Scrum Overview
Scrum Principles
Scrum Aspects
Scrum Processes
Scrum Summary
Scrum Advantages
Chapter 2: Organization
Core Roles
o Core Role: Product Owner
o Core Role: Scrum Master
o Core Role: Scrum Team
Non-core Roles
Chapter 3: Business Justification
Responsibilities of Scrum Roles in Business Justification
Factors used to Determine Business Justification
Business Justification Evaluation Techniques
Tools for Planning Value
Continuous Value Justification
Summary of Responsibilities
Chapter 4: Quality
Quality Defined
Acceptance Criteria and the Prioritized Product Backlog
Quality Management in Scrum
Quality Planning
Continuous Integration and Sustainable Pace
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Summary of Responsibilities
Chapter 5: Change
Unapproved and Approved Change Requests
Change in Scrum
Balancing Flexibility and Stability
Achieving Flexibility Changes to a Sprint
Impact of Expected Change on the Length of Sprint
Managing Changes through Prioritized Product Backlog Grooming
Managing Changes During Demonstrate and Validate Sprint
Chapter 6: Risk
What is Risk?
Risks and Issues
Risk Management Procedure
Risk Identification
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Techniques:
Risk Mitigation
Risk Communication
Minimizing Risks through Scrum
Summary of Responsibilities
Chapter 7: Introduction to Scrum Project Phases 59
Chapter 8: Initiate Phase
Process 1: Create Project Vision
Process 2: Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)
Process 3: Form Scrum Team
Process 4: Develop Epic(s)
Process 5: Create Prioritized Product Backlog
Process 6: Conduct Release Planning
Chapter 9: Plan and Estimate Phase
Process 1: Create User Stories
Process 2: Approve, Estimate, and Commit User Stories
Process 3: Create Tasks
Process 4: Estimate Tasks
Process 5: Create Sprint Backlog
Chapter 10: Implement Phase
Process 1: Create Deliverables
Process 2: Conduct Daily Standup
Process 3: Groom Prioritized Product Backlog
Chapter 11: Review and Retrospect Phase
Process 1: Convene Scrum of Scrums
Process 2: Demonstrate and Validate Sprint
Process 3: Retrospect Sprint
Chapter 12: Release Phase
Process 1: Ship Deliverables
Process 2: Retrospect Project
Chapter 13: Scaling Scrum
Scalability of Scrum
Transition to Scrum
Resistance to Change
Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum
Importance of Executive Support
Exam Format:
Multiple choice
75 questions per exam
No negative marks for wrong answers
90 minutes duration
Proctored online exam
Current pass rate: 98%
Reference book:
A Guide to Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK™ Guide) by SCRUMstudy
Maintaining Certification:
To maintain the certification status, Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) certified professional will
need to earn 25 re-certification credits every 3 years.
How to Apply
1. Register on SCRUMstudy.com and apply for the SDC™ exam (OR) Attend a classroom training
provided by a SCRUMstudy R.E.P. and then register on SCRUMstudy.com
2. Apply for the exam by paying the fee or by using the exam voucher provided by a SCRUMstudy
R.E.P. You need to submit relevant documents (if required).
3. Access the online course and take the exam
Get access to online course.
Get a Copy of SBOK™ Guide online version.
Schedule the SDC proctored exam.
SCRUMstudy verifies the application; confirms the exam date & time.
Take the 90-minute proctored exam online.
4. Upon successful completion of the exam get an online certificate.
Your name will be added to the SCRUMstudy Certification Registry.
The physical certificate and a lapel pin will be shipped to you.
If unable to pass the exam, you can schedule again and take a maximum of two free exam
retakes.
₦47,880.00