SCRUM

Scrum is for sure the most popular Agile methodology of our times. But what it is that makes Scrum the best framework in this field? How did Scrum grow to be the most widely used Agile method, and which are the reasons for its success?

One possible answer is that Scrum is simple, straightforward, and easy to implement. While there are several other iterative and incremental development methodologies in the software development area (eXtreme Programming, Crystal Clear, Agile Unified Process, etc), Scrum is on the simple side. Not only because of its inherent characteristics, but also because it has well documented use cases. Scrum is successful because it works!

The reasons behind the increased performance of Scrum teams are manifold. For one, of course, Scrum is a mature and well-established framework. With frequent iterations and continuous feedback, it helps make sure that the delivered end-product suits customer needs. The ability to change requirements on the fly makes sure that activities, whether they are part of a project or Business as Usual, are always under control.

Another element to be considered is the fact that Scrum offers a variety of certifications. Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Developers are key figures of this approach. In order to prepare professionals to fulfil these roles in the best way, there are specific trainings that certify the acquired skills.

Scrum is often believed to be suitable for project management and in particular for software development. Certainly, Scrum had positive feedbacks in these fields, but the framework is very successful also in other areas, especially even though not exclusively in business. Scrum is easy to adapt also to change and improve daily activities of teams, such as marketing, finance, etc.

Companies that seek for a transition towards an Agile methodology, immediately realize that Scrum is an essential and unavoidable reference.

SCRUM CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS

There are many training courses leading to Scrum certifications released by different authorities. Training courses are different in the institution that release the certification but most of all in slant given to the contents, the availability of different languages, the prerequisites for the participants. iLEARN offers different pathway to satisfy the needs of all its customers.

ScrumLearn® certification pathway

Thanks to its long experience in training, consultancy and Scrum implementation, iLEARN has developed its own Scrum qualification scheme and training courses, in different languages. The most important characteristic of ScrumLearn® pathway is its transversal focus on the use of Scrum not only in the technical sphere and not only in projects.

ScrumLearn training courses are designed and realized from the practical experience in training, consultancy and Scrum initiatives. ScrumLearn courses are available in different languages and they prepare for the key roles in Scrum teams organization. The courses are available both in online modality and provided by expert accredited Scrum teachers, designed from the experience of iCONS – Innovative Consulting.

iLEARN offers the following levels of certification:

• ScrumLearn® Master (SM) - available
• ScrumLearn® Product Owner (SPO) – planned, not available yet
• ScrumLearn® Developer (SD) – planned, not available yet

SCRUMstudy™ certification pathway

iLEARN offers SCRUMstudy™ SCRUM certifications based on the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK™ Guide). The SBOK™ Guide proposes a framework consisting of specific Scrum processes and tools, which draws from the combined knowledge and insight gained from thousands of projects across a variety of organizations and industries. 

iLEARN offers the following levels of certification with SCRUMstudy:

• Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™)
• Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC™)
• SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™)
• Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC™)
• Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™)
• Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™)

ILEARN OFFER

iLEARN offers ScrumLearn® certifications in the following modalities:

• Classic
  • on pre-scheduled dates: traditional classroom training on iLEARN premises
  • in-house: traditional classroom training scheduled based on client needs and at customer's or iLEARN premises
• Distant-learning: following a remote classroom by means of a webconference
• E-learning: training provided through our online learning management system from anywhere and anytime
• ONE-to-ONE: access to e-learning platform and interactive sessions via web-conference with the accredited teacher

iLEARN offers SCRUMstudy™ certifications in the following modalities:

• on pre-scheduled dates: traditional classroom training on iLEARN premises
• in-house: traditional classroom training scheduled based on client needs and at customer's or iLEARN premises
• Distant-learning: following a remote classroom by means of a webconference
• E-learning: training provided through our online learning management system from anywhere and anytime
• ONE-to-ONE: access to e-learning platform and interactive sessions via web-conference with the accredited teacher