
Explore how agile approaches differ, with scrum as the leading framework built on agile values and principles, organizing work into a product backlog, cross-functional teams, and time-boxed iterations.
Compare CSM and PSM1, outline pass marks, formats, and cost, then present a six-step plan to pass PSM1 using the Scrum Guide, quizzes, notes, and practice exams.
As scrum master, implement scrum at a startup, meeting founder Tracy and product owner Malik to set up a physical scrum board for Home Slice, an Airbnb-like house sharing service.
Discover the product backlog, a prioritized, visible artifact at the heart of Scrum that guides what to build and in what order. Backlog items include features, defects, improvements, and spikes.
Master the deep product backlog by applying detailed, emergent, estimated, and prioritized criteria, and use backlog grooming and just in time refinement toward the MVP.
Learn how to prepare for sprint planning with a groomed backlog, updated user stories, an up-to-date product roadmap, a clear definition of done, and a team-defined sprint goal.
Use the go roadmap template to build a goal oriented product roadmap guiding sprints toward the nine-month MVP, detailing releases, user stories, metrics, and stakeholder alignment.
Lead a sprint planning session to define a basic search experience goal and estimate stories like search by location, search by price, and view a property profile with planning poker.
Discover how to communicate sprints with a one-page info sheet displayed on the wall, detailing team, sprint number, sprint goal, stories with sizes, velocity, key dates, and availability.
Discover how the scrum master builds a wall-based sprint backlog with columns for not checked out, checked out, and done, tracks progress with a burndown chart, and manages unplanned items.
Define the sprint backlog as the sprint goal, PBIs, and delivery plan by the developers; daily scrums inspect progress toward the goal and adapt the backlog in a 15-minute timebox.
Dispel the sprint review myth by emphasizing collaboration and transparency; move beyond demos to jointly inspect the increment, actively involve stakeholders, and keep the backlog central.
Inspect sprint outcome with Scrum team and stakeholders, decide adaptations toward the product goal, present only items meeting the definition of done, and update backlog in a four-hour sprint review.
participate in a time-boxed sprint retrospective under three hours to reflect on the last sprint, identify what worked and didn’t, and prioritize improvements via dot voting for concrete actions.
Explore project two by adapting Scrum for remote teams using Trello, turning story maps and vision outputs into a digital product backlog and preserving agile values.
Explore how Trello uses boards, lists, and cards to organize tasks, boost transparency, and support agile scrum collaboration.
Set up a Trello board for scrum, using boats as projects, lists for not checked out, checked out, and done, with stories as cards.
Collaborate with your team by setting a board background and avatar, inviting members, assigning stories, and managing observers and permissions to streamline sprint work.
Learn to segment stories with labels in Trello by epics, blockers, and bugs, applying and managing color-coded labels and shortcuts for rapid project tracking.
Master Trello search and filters to quickly locate stories by labels, assignees, or deadlines, using keyboard shortcuts like Q and F across boards.
Discover how Confluence stores documentation and product requirements, linked to Jira backlog items, using templates for meeting notes, OKRs, and product plans.
Explore creating automation rules in Jira Next-Gen, including auto-assigning issues when moved to checked out and updating start dates, with sprint backlog setup and testing.
Monitor sprint health by analyzing burn down and burn up charts, scope changes, and velocity, then use the cumulative flow diagram to spot bottlenecks and predict future capacity.
Master next gen Jira administration by creating projects, editing project settings, managing users and access levels, and configuring keys, issue types, visibility, and features.
== As of Feb 2025 ==
2187 Students Passed PSM 1 --> On 1st Attempt --> 98% Pass Rate
Welcome to Agile Scrum Mastery: Certification + Project Simulation. The only course you need to
1) Get Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1) certification &
2) Succeed in your first role as Scrum Master
As you consider my course, I suggest asking yourself these questions.
== Do I want to become a Scrum Master? ==
The Scrum Master role is one of the most promising and highest-paying careers today, offering an opportunity to dramatically improve your career and quality of life.
Check out some data that shows that becoming a Scrum Master is a great opportunity for you:
Google Search Trends shows an 84% increase in searches for "Scrum Master" worldwide, with a particularly strong interest in countries such as United States, India & Singapore.
Glassdoor indicates Scrum Master is one of the highest-paying entry level jobs, with an average of $78,000 per year.
A study by Scrum. org in 2023 showed that the average salary of a Scrum Master is $98,000+, ranging up to $150,000+, per year.
LinkedIn included Scrum Master in its 2023 Fastest Growing Jobs list.
== But why is the Scrum Master role in demand? ==
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework in the world. It is used for building and delivering complex products. Most modern companies use it today. But while the framework is simple, adopting it successfully in a company can be challenging. The Scrum Master is the valued "Scrum Expert" who helps teams use Scrum correctly, as per the Scrum Guide.
The key to breaking into the Scrum Master role is 1) getting PSM 1 certification & 2) learning to perform the Scrum Master role well. While other courses focus only on PSM 1 certification, my course has been designed specifically to help you succeed in both areas.
== Can I pass PSM 1 on my first try? ==
Yes! 98% of my students have done just that, passing the exam on their first attempt. [based on my 2023 survey of 2239 of my students who took the PSM 1 exam].
== Why PSM 1 ? ==
There are many certifications available, but the best cost-benefit for you is, unquestionably, getting the Professional Scrum Master level 1, by Scrum. org!
However, it costs $150 per attempt, which is not cheap.
Therefore, a smart move is to make a small investment in this course. But why take my course?
== How is this course different? ==
You'll get:
1) A proven formula developed and refined over 4 years, that maximizes your chance of passing PSM 1 on your first attempt [my students experience 98% pass rate]
2) The only course that covers both a) how to pass PSM 1 certification & b) how to succeed in a Scrum team via real world project simulations run in JIRA, Confluence & Physical Scrum boards.
3) The only course that lets you ask questions in a Live Chat format via our Discord community.
4) 6.5 hours of courses taught in a fun & engaging format, with a focus on learning by doing.
5) Over 500 exclusive practice exam questions that let you study in both a) learning mode & b) exam simulation mode.
6) Access to our community of over 3,800 professionals for networking, collaboration & group study.
7) Detailed PSM 1 study notes designed to help you quickly review and revise study material, before taking the PSM 1 exam.
8) The instructor, Raj Elakkara, has over 15 years of experience coaching Agile teams in both large Fortune 500 companies (such as FedEx, GE, Canva & Atlassian.) & startups. This course is the result of extensive research into Passing Scrum certification & learning real-world Agile in an online study format.
== What if I want a refund? ==
If after taking the course, you want a refund, thats totally ok. I want you to be happy with your decision to purchase this course.
This course has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy!
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==What are students saying? ==
Here is a small preview of what my students have reported.
It is a very well composed course, everything is logical and easily understandable. I have started it with zero knowlede about Scrum and within 2 weeks I managed to pass the PSM1. [Adrienn Braun - Scrum Master @ Verizon]
I recently completed the "Agile Scrum Mastery" course on Udemy, and I must say it was an exceptional learning experience. The course content was comprehensive, providing a deep dive into the world of Agile and Scrum methodologies. What stood out for me was the emphasis on practical application. I passed PSM effortlessly. [Martin Jacob V. - Business Analyst @ Intel]
This course helped me secure a 79/80 score on the PSM 1 certification. Really appreciate the notes, the explanations, and the practice tests. [Bhargav Subramaniam - Security Data Scientist @ Cisco Talos]
Such a great course! the instructor is clear, the presentation is visual, so great for us who like learning that way! with summaries and good tips regarding your step towards getting certified. I highly recommend this course. Sending my gratitude to the lecturer! Job well done!. [Lexie Jackson - Project Manager @ GHD]
Thank you for such a wonderful course. Awesome content and fantastic explanation. I passed PSM with 97.5%. [Shailesh Srinivas - Scrum Master @ WestPac]
The Concepts were explained very well, and with examples and demonstrations. Will highly recommend to anyone looking forward to passing their Scrum certifications with high pass scores. [Christabell Stanislaus - Engineer @ Australian Department of Defence]
I am so happy to have found this training, the practical side of it is clearly explained. I am still on section one and I have already received so much value, thank you! [Lillian Arnold - Scrum Master @ ArcSoft]
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