Cambridge
Academy
In London

Introduction

Scrum helps software teams deliver value faster through clear roles, short iterations, and continuous feedback. This practical program builds core skills in running Scrum events, managing a healthy backlog, estimating work, improving team collaboration, and tracking delivery using simple routines and templates. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·        Explain Scrum roles, artifacts, events, and key rules

·        Write and refine user stories with acceptance criteria

·        Plan sprints and estimate work using simple techniques

·        Run effective daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives

·        Track progress and improve delivery with basic metrics

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

·        Software developers and engineers

·        Scrum Masters and Product Owners (new or developing)

·        QA/testers and business analysts working in Scrum teams

·        Team leads and project coordinators supporting agile delivery

·        Anyone joining a Scrum-based development team 

Course Outlines

Day 1: Scrum Fundamentals and Team Setup

·        Agile mindset and why Scrum works

·        Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers

·        Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment

·        Scrum events overview and simple rules

·        Activity: Create a team working agreement

Day 2: Product Backlog and User Stories

·        Writing good user stories (INVEST basics)

·        Acceptance criteria and Definition of Done (simple)

·        Backlog refinement: prioritization and splitting stories

·        Managing dependencies and technical work (enablers)

·        Workshop: Turn requirements into a prioritized backlog

Day 3: Estimation and Sprint Planning

·        Estimation options: story points vs time (overview)

·        Planning Poker and relative sizing (simple practice)

·        Sprint goal, capacity planning, and task breakdown

·        Commitments and dealing with uncertainty

·        Activity: Run a mock sprint planning session 

Day 4: Executing the Sprint (Daily Scrum and Delivery)

·        Running effective daily standups (focus and timeboxing)

·        Visualizing work: boards, WIP limits (basic)

·        Handling blockers and interruptions

·        Collaboration with QA and continuous integration basics

·        Case study: Fix a sprint that is slipping 

Day 5: Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Metrics

·        Sprint review: demo, feedback, and next priorities

·        Retrospective formats and turning insights into actions

·        Simple metrics: velocity, burndown, cycle time, escaped defects

·        Continuous improvement and sustainable pace