Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification Training

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Section 01: Self Paced Learning Curriculum
- SCRUM @ High Level 55:11
  - 1.1 SCRUM @ High Level01:01
  - 1.2 Agenda01:19
  - 1.3 Scrum History01:33
  - 1.4 What is Scrum?01:49
  - 1.5 What is Agile?01:14
  - 1.6 Why Agile?00:55
  - 1.7 Agile Methodologies03:30
  - 1.8 Scrum Life Cycle01:01
  - 1.9 Terminologies used in SCRUM00:47
  - 1.10 Sprints00:59
  - 1.11 Timebox01:28
  - 1.12 Advantages of Timebox01:00
  - 1.13 Release01:11
  - 1.14 Daily Scrum01:04
  - 1.15 Daily Scrum01:25
  - 1.16 User Story00:50
  - 1.17 Story Card Information01:53
  - 1.18 Definition of Done01:11
  - 1.19 Product Backlog01:31
  - 1.20 Sprint Backlog01:03
  - 1.21 Sprint Planning00:35
  - 1.22 Sprint Planning01:02
  - 1.23 Sprint Review01:55
  - 1.24 Sprint Retrospective01:32
  - 1.25 Making Retrospectives Effective00:53
  - 1.26 Different Roles00:44
  - 1.27 Product Owner00:47
  - 1.28 Product Owner Role00:36
  - 1.29 Product Owner Role01:24
  - 1.30 Scrum Master01:05
  - 1.31 What Does A Scrum Master Do01:21
  - 1.32 What The Scrum Master Should Not Do00:45
  - 1.33 The Team Developers01:13
  - 1.34 Building A Scrum Team02:06
  - 1.35 Building Empowered Teams01:05
  - 1.36 Role Of A Manager00:50
  - 1.37 A New Role For A Manager01:57
  - 1.38 Some Specialist Roles You May Want02:31
  - 1.39 Distributed Scrum Teams01:11
  - 1.40 Best Practices In Distributed Scrum01:57
  - 1.41 Target Audience00:36
  - 1.42 Certifications Overview01:12
  - 1.43 Scrum With Simplilearn00:40
  - 1.44 Contact Us for More Information00:30
Section 02: Live Class Curriculum
- Lesson 01: Agile Introduction
  - 1.01 Agile Methodologies
- Lesson 02: Agile Manifesto
  - 2.01 12 Principles of Agile
- Lesson 03: Scrum Overview
  - 3.01 Definition of Scrum
  - 3.02 Scrum Theory
- Lesson 04: 3 Pillars of Scrum
  - 4.01 Transparency
  - 4.02 Inspection
  - 4.03 Adaptation
- Lesson 05: Scrum Values
  - 5.01 Commitment
  - 5.02 Focus
  - 5.03 Openness
  - 5.04 Respect
  - 5.05 Courage
- Lesson 06: Scrum Team
  - 6.01 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Scrum Team
  - 6.02 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Scrum Master
  - 6.03 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Product Owner
  - 6.04 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Developers
- Lesson 07: Product Backlog
  - 7.01 Attributes of Product Backlog (DEEP)
  - 7.02 Attributes of Product Backlog Item (DOS)
- Lesson 08: Scrum Events
  - 8.01 Sprint
  - 8.02 Sprint Planning
  - 8.03 Daily Scrum
  - 8.04 Sprint Review
  - 8.05 Sprint Retrospective
- Lesson 09: Scrum Artifacts
  - 9.01 Product Backlog
  - 9.02 Product Goal
  - 9.03 Sprint Backlog
  - 9.04 Sprint Goal
  - 9.05 Product Increment
  - 9.06 Definition of Done
- Lesson 10: Additional Topics
  - 10.01 Product Backlog Refinement
  - 10.02 Importance of Inspect & Adapt in Various Scrum Events
  - 10.03 Facilitation: Group Decision Making techniques
  - 10.04 Technical Debt
  - 10.05 Past Performance(Velocity)
  - 10.06 Scrum Master vs Project Manager
  - 10.07 Scrum Master Services to Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Organization
  - 10.08 Scrum Master Core Competencies-Teaching, Facilitation, Mentoring , Coaching
  - 10.09 Bonus Topic: Agile Estimation
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Agile Scrum Foundation
- Lesson 00 - Course Introduction 05:00
  - 0.1 Course Introduction05:00
- Lesson 01 - Agile Scrum Concepts 11:30
  - 1.1 Agile Scrum Concepts11:30
  - 1.2 Quiz
- Lesson 02 - Roles and Rituals 10:41
  - 2.1 Roles and Rituals10:41
  - 2.2 Quiz
- Lesson 03 - Scrum Practices 12:36
  - 3.1 Scrum Practices12:36
  - 3.2 Scenario — 1 Stand-up Meeting
  - 3.3 Quiz
- Lesson 04 - Scrum Planning 11:45
  - 4.1 Scrum Planning11:45
  - 4.2 Quiz
- Lesson 05 - Scrum Estimations 11:28
  - 5.1 Scrum Estimations11:28
  - 5.2 Scenario — 2 Planning Poker
  - 5.3 Quiz
- Lesson 06 - Scrum Monitoring 06:56
  - 6.1 Scrum Monitoring06:56
  - 6.2 Quiz
- Lesson 07 - Advanced Scrum Concepts 12:47
  - 7.1 Advanced Scrum Concepts12:47
  - 7.2 Quiz
- Lesson 08 - Scrum Overview 03:14
  - 8.1 Scrum Overview03:14
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CAPM® Certification Course
- Lesson 01 - Introduction 13:59
  - 1.01 Introduction to CAPM13:11
  - 1.02 Key Takeaways00:48
- Lesson 02 - Introduction to Project Management 50:54
  - 2.01 Introduction to Project Management09:51
  - 2.02 Project Management Process Groups06:29
  - 2.03 Project Management Processes10:44
  - 2.04 Process Groups ITTO17:36
  - 2.05 Portfolios Programs Stakeholders06:14
  - Quiz
- Lesson 03 - Project Environment 17:22
  - 3.01 Project Environment17:22
  - Quiz
- Lesson 04 - Role of the Project Manager 25:35
  - 4.01 Role of the Project Manager06:38
  - 4.02 Code of Ethics18:57
- Lesson 05 - Project Integration Management 56:07
  - 5.01 Project Integration Management13:45
  - 5.02 Project Integration Management Knowledge Areas14:30
  - 5.03 Direct and Manage Project Work16:28
  - 5.04 Perform Integrated Change Control11:24
  - 5.05 Scenario 1 Project Integration Management
  - 5.06 Scenario 2 Project Integration Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 06 - Project Scope Management 39:09
  - 6.01 Project Scope Management10:58
  - 6.02 Project Scope Management in Planning Process Group18:06
  - 6.03 Project Scope Management in Monitoring and Controlling Process Group10:05
  - 6.04 Scenario 3 Project Scope Management
  - 6.05 Scenario 4 Project Scope Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 07 - Project Schedule Management 46:21
  - 7.01 Project Schedule Management12:27
  - 7.02 Project Schedule Management Processes15:33
  - 7.03 Schedule Network Analysis Techniques18:21
  - 7.04 Scenario 5 Project Schedule Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 08 - Project Cost Management 34:50
  - 8.01 Project Cost Management16:51
  - 8.02 Earned Value Management17:59
  - 8.03 Scenario 6 Project Cost Management
  - 8.04 Scenario 7 Project Cost Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 09 - Project Quality Management 32:58
  - 9.01 Project Quality Management09:45
  - 9.02 Project Quality Management Processes12:59
  - 9.03 Quality Tools10:14
  - 9.04 Scenario 8 Project Quality Management
  - 9.05 Scenario 9 Project Quality Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 10 - Project Resource Management 46:02
  - 10.01 Project Resource Management30:56
  - 10.02 Team Dynamics08:59
  - 10.03 Organizational Theories and Leadership Styles06:07
  - 10.04 Scenario 10 Project Resource Management
  - 10.05 Scenario 11 Project Resource Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 11 - Project Communications Management 20:48
  - 11.01 Project Communications Management08:19
  - 11.02 Project Communications Management Processes12:29
  - 11.03 Scenario 12 Project Communications Management
  - 11.04 Scenario 13 Project Communications Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 12 - Project Risk Management 40:11
  - 12.01 Project Risk Management16:16
  - 12.02 Project Risk Management Processes23:55
  - 12.03 Scenario 14 Project Risk Management
  - 12.04 Scenario 15 Project Risk Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 13 - Project Procurement Management 30:42
  - 13.01 Project Procurement Management18:21
  - 13.02 Project Procurement Management Processes12:21
  - 13.03 Scenario 16 Project Procurement Management
  - Quiz
- Lesson 14 - Project Stakeholder Management 21:59
  - 14.01 Project Stakeholder Management10:37
  - 14.02 Project Stakeholder Management Processes11:22
  - 14.03 Scenario 17 Project Stakeholder Management
  - 14.04 Scenario 18 Project Stakeholder Management
  - Quiz
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Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction 16:42
  - 0.1 Course Introduction03:36
  - 0.2 Eligibility Requirements05:36
  - 0.3 Certification Fees and Renewal05:30
  - 0.4 About Our Course02:00
- Lesson 2: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1 25:18
  - 1.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part One00:41
  - 1.02 Introduction to Agile03:06
  - 1.03 Agile Engineering Practices02:35
  - 1.04 The Agile Manifesto01:36
  - 1.05 Agile Manifesto Explained02:25
  - 1.06 Principles of Agile Manifesto02:17
  - 1.07 Applying the Principles of Agile Manifesto01:43
  - 1.08 Agile Core Principles and Practices03:41
  - 1.09 Benefits of Agile02:56
  - 1.10 Project Life Cycle Characteristics03:46
  - 1.11 Key Takeaways00:32
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 3: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2 52:31
  - 2.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part Two00:48
  - 2.02 Agile Methodologies01:36
  - 2.03 Agile Mindset02:45
  - 2.04 Where to Apply Agile01:06
  - 2.05 Meaning of Scrum01:06
  - 2.06 Features of Scrum02:15
  - 2.07 Three Pillars of Scrum02:25
  - 2.08 Scrum Roles00:55
  - 2.09 Key Terms of Scrum02:40
  - 2.10 Scrum Meetings02:31
  - 2.11 Scrum: An Empirical Process02:05
  - 2.12 Extreme Programming02:45
  - 2.13 Extreme Programming Practices - Part A01:36
  - 2.14 Extreme Programming Practices - Part B01:28
  - 2.15 Roles in Extreme Programming02:03
  - 2.16 Process Diagram of XP02:01
  - 2.17 Crystal Method00:30
  - 2.18 Properties of Crystal Method03:04
  - 2.19 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part A03:40
  - 2.20 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part B00:47
  - 2.21 Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)00:29
  - 2.22 Basic Principles of Atern02:41
  - 2.23 Planning Philosophy in DSDM00:57
  - 2.24 DSDM Techniques02:21
  - 2.25 DSDM Phases01:43
  - 2.26 Feature-Driven Development01:05
  - 2.27 Agile Project Management03:22
  - 2.28 Key Takeaways01:47
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 4: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1 30:52
  - 3.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part One00:56
  - 3.02 Quantifying Customer Value01:53
  - 3.03 Time Value of Money02:03
  - 3.04 Time Value of Money: Example01:29
  - 3.05 The Financial Feasibility of Projects00:55
  - 3.06 Return on Investment ROI00:36
  - 3.07 Net Present Value (NPV)02:19
  - 3.08 Net Present Value (NPV): Example02:41
  - 3.09 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)01:21
  - 3.10 Payback Period00:41
  - 3.11 Payback Period: Example03:07
  - 3.12 Prioritization of Functional Requirements03:19
  - 3.13 MoSCoW01:40
  - 3.14 Kano Model01:29
  - 3.15 Relative Weighting02:25
  - 3.16 Prioritization of Non-Functional Requirements01:35
  - 3.17 Risk Management in Agile01:28
  - 3.18 Key Takeaways00:55
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 5: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 2 23:27
  - 4.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part Two00:48
  - 4.02 Minimal Viable Product00:43
  - 4.03 Project Planning Using MVP03:11
  - 4.04 Agile Compliance00:35
  - 4.05 Key Drivers of Agile Compliance00:33
  - 4.06 Incremental Delivery00:58
  - 4.07 Review and Feedback02:02
  - 4.08 Earned Value Management02:31
  - 4.09 Earned Value Metrics03:02
  - 4.10 Earned Value Metrics: Example02:17
  - 4.11 Agile Contracts: Components00:55
  - 4.12 Agile Contracting Methods00:30
  - 4.13 Fixed-Price or Fixed-Scope Contract00:26
  - 4.14 Time and Materials (T and M) Contract00:29
  - 4.15 T and M with Fixed Scope and Cost Ceiling00:31
  - 4.16 T and M with Variable Scope and Cost Ceiling00:27
  - 4.17 Bonus or Penalty Clauses00:51
  - 4.18 Rolling Agile Contracts00:35
  - 4.19 Terms Used in Agile Contracts00:53
  - 4.20 Key Takeaways01:10
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 6: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 1 20:45
  - 5.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part One00:43
  - 5.02 Stakeholder Management02:04
  - 5.03 Project Charter01:22
  - 5.04 Understanding Stakeholder Needs00:39
  - 5.05 Agile Wireframes01:27
  - 5.06 User Story03:11
  - 5.07 Story Card Information02:30
  - 5.08 Agile Personas03:04
  - 5.09 Theme and Epic02:21
  - 5.10 Agile Story Maps01:27
  - 5.11 Community and Stakeholder Values01:16
  - 5.12 Key Takeaways00:41
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 7: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 2 25:18
  - 6.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part Two00:51
  - 6.02 Community Management01:14
  - 6.03 Communication and Knowledge Sharing00:56
  - 6.04 Social Media Communication01:17
  - 6.05 Information Radiators00:38
  - 6.06 Burnup and Burndown Charts03:02
  - 6.07 Kanban or Task Board00:49
  - 6.08 Impediment Logs00:46
  - 6.09 Characteristics of Information Radiators01:06
  - 6.10 Agile Modeling01:47
  - 6.11 Active Listening00:30
  - 6.12 Key Elements of Active Listening00:59
  - 6.13 Globalization Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity01:24
  - 6.14 Cultural Diversity Issues: Recommendations01:20
  - 6.15 Agile Facilitation Methods02:24
  - 6.16 Agile Negotiation and Conflict Management02:28
  - 6.17 Five Levels of Conflict02:48
  - 6.18 Key Takeaways00:59
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 8: Team Performance - Part 1 13:07
  - 7.01 Team Performance - Part One00:41
  - 7.02 Features and Composition of Agile Teams02:59
  - 7.03 Stages of Agile Team Formation01:19
  - 7.04 High Performance Teams01:27
  - 7.05 Generalizing Specialist01:05
  - 7.06 Team Responsibility01:53
  - 7.07 Self-Organization02:52
  - 7.08 Key Takeaways00:51
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 9: Team Performance - Part 2 36:11
  - 8.01 Team Performance - Part Two00:48
  - 8.02 Agile Leadership01:00
  - 8.03 Best Practices of Agile Leadership00:58
  - 8.04 Management vs Leadership00:58
  - 8.05 Servant Leadership01:16
  - 8.06 Coaching and Mentoring00:35
  - 8.07 Agile Coaching02:16
  - 8.08 Agile Emotional Intelligence01:46
  - 8.09 Team Motivation00:37
  - 8.10 Maslow’s Theory04:31
  - 8.11 Frederick Herzberg's Theory00:56
  - 8.12 McClelland's Theory01:20
  - 8.13 Boehm's Theory00:45
  - 8.14 Team Space01:47
  - 8.15 Co-Located Teams 00:36
  - 8.16 Distributed Teams 01:03
  - 8.17 Co-Located vs. Distributed Teams 01:47
  - 8.18 Osmotic Communication00:29
  - 8.19 Team Collaboration and Coordination01:23
  - 8.20 Collaboration Technology00:44
  - 8.21 Communication Gap-Example One02:35
  - 8.22 Communication Gap-Example Two01:21
  - 8.23 Brainstorming Sessions01:18
  - 8.24 Team Velocity01:36
  - 8.25 Velocity-Example One00:36
  - 8.26 Velocity-Example Two00:53
  - 8.27 Sample Velocity Chart00:34
  - 8.28 Agile Tools00:39
  - 8.29 Key Takeaways01:04
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 10: Adaptive Planning - Part 1 32:03
  - 9.01 Adaptive Planning - Part One00:53
  - 9.02 Planning Philosophy02:11
  - 9.03 Aligning Agile Projects01:37
  - 9.04 Rolling Wave Planning01:33
  - 9.05 Timeboxing00:56
  - 9.06 Best Practices of Timeboxing01:01
  - 9.07 Advantages of Timeboxing01:25
  - 9.08 Agile Estimation01:49
  - 9.09 Story Points02:41
  - 9.10 Assigning Story Points02:19
  - 9.11 Story Points Estimation02:24
  - 9.12 Story Points Estimation Scale: Example01:01
  - 9.13 Value Points00:47
  - 9.14 Ideal Days01:25
  - 9.15 Story Points vs. Ideal Days01:30
  - 9.16 Wideband Delphi Technique01:58
  - 9.17 Planning Poker01:05
  - 9.18 Planning Poker: Example01:37
  - 9.19 Affinity Estimation02:31
  - 9.20 Key Takeaways01:20
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 11: Adaptive Planning - Part 2 32:12
  - 10.1 Adaptive Planning - Part Two00:49
  - 10.2 Project Size Estimation02:20
  - 10.3 Release Plan01:57
  - 10.4 Release Plan: Example02:51
  - 10.5 Iteration Plan02:43
  - 10.6 Types of Iteration Planning02:23
  - 10.7 Iteration Lifecycle: Example01:49
  - 10.8 Release Plan vs. Iteration Plan01:02
  - 10.9 Agile Product Roadmap02:07
  - 10.10 Backlog Refinement - Part Two01:52
  - 10.11 Value-Based Analysis and Decomposition01:28
  - 10.12 Agile Cone of Uncertainty02:39
  - 10.13 Velocity Variations01:17
  - 10.14 Sprint Reviews01:40
  - 10.15 Sprint Retrospectives01:19
  - 10.16 Mid-Course Corrections02:56
  - 10.17 Key Takeaways01:00
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 12: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 1 24:27
  - 11.1 Problem Detection and Resolution - Part One00:52
  - 11.2 Agile Problem Detection01:17
  - 11.3 Problem Detection Techniques00:24
  - 11.4 Fishbone Diagram01:41
  - 11.5 Five Whys Technique01:50
  - 11.6 Control Charts01:16
  - 11.7 Lead Time and Cycle Time01:22
  - 11.8 Kanban01:39
  - 11.9 Kanban Process00:44
  - 11.10 Example of Kanban Board01:49
  - 11.11 Work In Progress02:12
  - 11.12 Managing Constraints01:51
  - 11.13 Little’s Law01:24
  - 11.14 Escaped Defects02:23
  - 11.15 Agile Problem Solving02:47
  - 11.16 Key Takeaways00:56
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 13: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 2 22:27
  - 12.1 Adaptive Planning00:57
  - 12.2 Metrics and Measures00:52
  - 12.3 Benefits of Metrics01:37
  - 12.4 Examples of Metrics01:04
  - 12.5 Baseline Metrics00:54
  - 12.6 Variance and Trend Analysis02:44
  - 12.7 Risk Management Life Cycle01:23
  - 12.8 Step One-Risk Identification01:07
  - 12.9 Step Two-Risk Assessment01:18
  - 12.10 Step Three-Risk Response Strategies01:09
  - 12.11 Step Four-Risk Review00:19
  - 12.12 Risk Log00:50
  - 12.13 Risk Burndown Chart00:53
  - 12.14 Risk Profile Graph01:15
  - 12.15 Spike01:02
  - 12.16 Agile Failure Modes01:28
  - 12.17 Agile Coach Failure Modes01:48
  - 12.18 Troubleshooting Guidelines00:35
  - 12.19 Key Takeaways01:12
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 14: Continuous Improvement - Part 1 27:36
  - 13.1 Continuous Improvement - Part One00:48
  - 13.2 Kaizen01:46
  - 13.3 Kaizen in Agile00:40
  - 13.4 Lean02:13
  - 13.5.Defining Waste Manufacturing and Software Development02:20
  - 13.6 A Five Step Process to Becoming Lean00:46
  - 13.7 Value Stream Mapping04:16
  - 13.8 Agile Retrospectives01:20
  - 13.9 Cargo Smells02:24
  - 13.10 Conducting a Retrospective03:00
  - 13.11 Brainstorming Techniques01:45
  - 13.12 Process Analysis Techniques01:13
  - 13.13 Agile Process Tailoring02:27
  - 13.14 Project Factors That Influence Tailoring01:54
  - 13.15 Key Takeaways00:44
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 15: Continuous Improvement - Part 2 22:12
  - 14.1 Continuous Improvement - Part Two00:43
  - 14.2 Quality in Agile01:14
  - 14.3 Best Practices for Quality in Agile00:40
  - 14.4 Best Practice One-Verification and Validation00:58
  - 14.5 Best Practice Two-Exploratory Testing00:50
  - 14.6 Best Practice Three-Usability Testing00:59
  - 14.7 Best Practice Four-Test-Driven Development01:57
  - 14.8 Test-Driven Development Advantages02:34
  - 14.9 Acceptance Test-Driven Development Cycle (ATDD)01:29
  - 14.10 Best Practice Five: Continuous Integration02:19
  - 14.11 Best Practice Six: Definition of Done00:39
  - 14.12 Testing Pyramid and Quadrant01:45
  - 14.13 Checklist for Story Completion01:36
  - 14.14 Agile Flowchart01:22
  - 14.15 Agile Spaghetti Diagram01:35
  - 14.16 Organizational Self Assessment00:36
  - 14.17 Key Takeaways00:56
  - Knowledge Check
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PMI-RMP® Certification
- Lesson 01: Course Introduction 02:05
  - 1.01 Course Introduction02:05
- Lesson 02: Overview of RMP Certification Course 14:52
  - 2.01 Learning Objective00:51
  - 2.02 About PMI and PMBOK03:06
  - 2.03 Who should apply and why PMI RMP?01:58
  - 2.04 PMI RMP Eligibility Requirement and Timeline04:37
  - 2.05 How to Apply Certification Fees and Exam Information03:34
  - 2.06 Key Takeaways00:46
- Lesson 03: Plan Risk Management 1:17:35
  - 3.01 Learning Objective00:44
  - 3.02 Introduction to Risk24:51
  - 3.03 Project Risk Management22:45
  - 3.04 Data Analysis13:38
  - 3.05 Risk Analysis08:05
  - 3.06 Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities05:37
  - 3.07 Key Takeaways00:58
  - 3.08 Case Study00:57
- Lesson 04: Identify Risk 41:00
  - 4.01 Learning Objective00:28
  - 4.02 Identifying Risks09:30
  - 4.03 Critical Success Factor10:19
  - 4.04 Risk Identification Tools11:28
  - 4.05 Gathering Techniques to Identify Risks07:23
  - 4.06 Key Takeaways00:48
  - 4.07 Case Study01:04
- Lesson 05: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis: Part One 34:44
  - 5.01 Learning Objective00:37
  - 5.02 Qualitative Risk Analysis Process13:51
  - 5.03 Risk Assessment17:15
  - 5.04 Key Takeaways00:47
  - 5.05 Case Study02:14
- Lesson 06: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis: Part Two 46:04
  - 6.01 Learning Objective00:13
  - 6.02 Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis: Introduction15:21
  - 6.03 Probability Distribution02:28
  - 6.04 Quantitative Risk Analysis25:21
  - 6.05 Key Takeaways00:30
  - 6.06 Case Study02:11
- Lesson 07: Plan Risk Responses 46:52
  - 7.01 Learning Objective00:22
  - 7.02 The Plan Risk Responses Process13:22
  - 7.03 Negative Risk Strategies12:36
  - 7.04 Positive Risk Strategies05:09
  - 7.05 Contigency Plans13:33
  - 7.06 Key Takeaways00:48
  - 7.07 Case Study01:02
- Lesson 08: Monitor Risk 36:48
  - 8.01 Learning Objective00:22
  - 8.02 Monitor Risks Process03:57
  - 8.03 Monitor Risks Input02:40
  - 8.04 Monitor Risks Tools and Techniques08:41
  - 8.05 Monitor Risks Output09:47
  - 8.06 Conducting Risk Audit05:19
  - 8.07 Monitor Risk Process Documentation and Project Closure03:36
  - 8.08 Key Takeaways00:21
  - 8.09 Case Study02:05
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Lean Management
- Lesson 01 - Introduction 41:44
  - 1.1 Welcome00:07
  - 1.2 Introduction00:36
  - 1.3 Agenda00:40
  - 1.4 WHAT IS LEAN00:50
  - 1.5 Overview of Lean02:06
  - 1.6 Principles of Lean02:40
  - 1.7 Types of Waste04:59
  - 1.8 Lean Journey03:27
  - 1.9 Roots of Lean01:00
  - 1.10 Lean at Ford02:02
  - 1.11 Toyota Production System (TPS)01:35
  - 1.12 Just In Time (JIT)04:25
  - 1.13 Lean Successes and Benefits01:06
  - 1.14 Efficiency Business Model Fit04:11
  - 1.15 Cash Flow Improvement01:53
  - 1.16 Increased Capacity for Revenue01:36
  - 1.17 Its Challenges00:40
  - 1.18 Process Changes Cause a Rethinking of Process Flow01:34
  - 1.19 Disruptions Downtime Design Failures01:12
  - 1.20 Low Volume High Mix02:20
  - 1.21 High Variability Customization Demand02:10
  - 1.22 Summary00:31
  - 1.23 Quiz
  - 1.24 Thank You00:04
- Lesson 02 - Types of Waste 24:48
  - 2.1 Welcome00:07
  - 2.2 Types of Waste Introduction00:36
  - 2.3 Agenda00:21
  - 2.4 THE MAIN ONES00:54
  - 2.5 Transportation02:53
  - 2.6 Inventory02:15
  - 2.7 Motion01:54
  - 2.8 Waiting01:41
  - 2.9 Over Production02:02
  - 2.10 Over Processing01:51
  - 2.11 Defect01:30
  - 2.12 Other Types of Waste00:25
  - 2.13 Underutilized Skills01:18
  - 2.14 Wrong Use of Automation03:00
  - 2.15 Wrong Use of Metrics03:09
  - 2.16 Summary00:49
  - 2.17 Quiz
  - 2.18 Thank You00:03
- Lesson 03 - Tools 48:45
  - 3.1 Welcome00:07
  - 3.2 Lean Management Tools00:35
  - 3.3 Agenda02:06
  - 3.4 Five-S Plus One00:35
  - 3.5 Seiri03:03
  - 3.6 Seiton02:09
  - 3.7 Seiso04:28
  - 3.8 Seiketsu04:02
  - 3.9 Shitsuke03:51
  - 3.10 Safety00:57
  - 3.11 Five-S plus One Summary01:05
  - 3.12 Value Stream Mapping02:13
  - 3.13 Kaizen04:06
  - 3.14 Kaizen Blitz01:43
  - 3.15 Takt03:10
  - 3.16 Jidoka01:47
  - 3.17 Kanban05:04
  - 3.18 Poka Yoke03:32
  - 3.19 SMED03:33
  - 3.20 Summary00:36
  - 3.21 Quiz
  - 3.22 Thank You00:03
- Lesson 04 - Lean in Manufacturing 14:00
  - 4.1 Welcome00:07
  - 4.2 Lean in Manufacturing00:36
  - 4.3 Agenda00:28
  - 4.4 Background04:59
  - 4.5 Boeings Lean Journey00:31
  - 4.6 History and Background01:14
  - 4.7 Lean Principles Embraced01:32
  - 4.8 Lean Implementation01:52
  - 4.9 Waste Elimination Focus Areas02:13
  - 4.10 Summary00:25
  - 4.11 Quiz
  - 4.12 Thank You00:03
- Lesson 05 - Lean in Service 18:07
  - 5.1 Welcome00:07
  - 5.2 Lean in Service00:36
  - 5.3 Agenda00:21
  - 5.4 Background03:21
  - 5.5 Lean in Healthcare00:17
  - 5.6 Types of Waste03:03
  - 5.7 Case Study Virginia Mason09:47
  - 5.8 Summary00:31
  - 5.9 Quiz
  - 5.10 Thank You00:04
- Lesson 06 - Lean in Office 15:56
  - 6.1 Welcome00:08
  - 6.2 Lean Management Lean in Office00:51
  - 6.3 Agenda00:23
  - 6.4 Background01:25
  - 6.5 Lean in Office00:19
  - 6.6 Five-S in Office07:21
  - 6.7 Types of Waste in Office01:58
  - 6.8 Types of Waste in Office(cont.)02:32
  - 6.9 Summary00:56
  - 6.10 Quiz
  - 6.11 Thank You00:03
- Lesson 07 - Lean Metrics 29:55
  - 7.1 Welcome00:08
  - 7.2 Lean Management Lean Metrics00:53
  - 7.3 Agenda01:04
  - 7.4 Overview02:44
  - 7.5 OEE06:25
  - 7.6 FPY & RTY02:42
  - 7.7 Days in Inventory01:46
  - 7.8 Schedule Adherence Attainment04:31
  - 7.9 Lean Accounting04:52
  - 7.10 Lean Accounting(Cont.)03:15
  - 7.11 Summary01:30
  - 7.12 Quiz
  - 7.13 Thank You00:05
- Lesson 08 - Other Methodologies That Complement Lean 29:55
  - 8.1 Welcome00:08
  - 8.2 Lean Management Other Methodologies That Complement Lean00:52
  - 8.3 Agenda00:46
  - 8.4 Theory of Constraints04:10
  - 8.5 Theory of Constraints(Cont.)08:25
  - 8.6 Quick Response Manufacturing04:45
  - 8.7 Factory Physics02:11
  - 8.8 Six Sigma05:18
  - 8.9 Six Sigma Implementation Roles02:17
  - 8.10 Summary00:59
  - 8.11 Quiz
  - 8.12 Thank You00:04
- Lesson 09 - Lean Maturity Matrix 22:00
  - 9.1 Welcome00:08
  - 9.2 Lean Maturity Matrix00:51
  - 9.3 Agenda00:30
  - 9.4 Overview02:43
  - 9.5 Assessment Process02:38
  - 9.6 Assessment Criteria06:30
  - 9.7 Lean Maturity Levels06:50
  - 9.8 Lean Maturity Matrix00:48
  - 9.9 Summary00:58
  - 9.10 Quiz
  - 9.11 Thank You00:04
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- Lesson 01 - Introduction to IIBA® and CCBA® Certification 12:57
  - 1.1 Introduction to CCBA® Certification12:57
- Lesson 02 - Introduction to BABOK® V3 18:12
  - 2.1 Introduction to BABOK® V302:41
  - 2.2 Business Analysis10:16
  - 2.3 Competencies of a Business Analyst
  - 2.4 Techniques referred to by BABOK® V304:25
  - 2.5 Quiz
  - 2.6 Key Takeaways00:50
- Lesson 03 - Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 32:29
  - 3.1 Introduction to Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring10:58
  - 3.2 Plan Stakeholder Engagement10:09
  - 3.3 Plan Business Analysis Governance02:55
  - 3.4 Plan Business Analysis Information Management02:30
  - 3.5 Identify Business Analysis04:35
  - 3.6 Quiz
  - 3.7 Key Takeaways01:22
  - 3.8 Case Study
- Lesson 04 - Elicitation and Collaboration 33:40
  - 4.1 Introduction to Elicitation and Collaboration03:01
  - 4.2 Prepare For Elicitation03:39
  - 4.3 Conduct Elicitation19:09
  - 4.4 Confirm Elicitation Results01:51
  - 4.5 Communicate Business Analysis Information01:55
  - 4.6 Manage stakeholder collaboration02:59
  - 4.7 Quiz
  - 4.8 Key Takeaways01:06
  - 4.9 Case Study
- Lesson 05 - Requirements Life Cycle Management 38:58
  - 5.1 Introduction to Requirements Life Cycle Management05:48
  - 5.2 Trace Requirements04:07
  - 5.3 Maintain Requirements03:01
  - 5.4 Prioritize Requirements12:44
  - 5.5 Assess Requirements Changes04:36
  - 5.6 Approve Requirements06:32
  - 5.7 Quiz
  - 5.8 Key Takeaways02:10
  - 5.9 Case Study
- Lesson 06 - Strategy Analysis 58:25
  - 6.1 Introduction to Strategy Analysis04:33
  - 6.2 Analyze Current State14:19
  - 6.3 Define Future State18:11
  - 6.4 Assess Risks07:21
  - 6.5 Define Change Strategy12:30
  - 6.6 Quiz
  - 6.7 Key Takeaways01:31
  - 6.8 Case Study
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  - 7.1 Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition05:35
  - 7.2 Specify and Model Requirements30:43
  - 7.3 Verify Requirements04:58
  - 7.4 Validate Requirements03:12
  - 7.5 Define Requirements Architecture03:54
  - 7.6 Define Design Options05:40
  - 7.7 Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution07:19
  - 7.8 Quiz
  - 7.9 Key Takeaways02:16
  - 7.10 Case Study
- Lesson 08 - Solution Evaluation 37:54
  - 8.1 Introduction to Solution Evaluation04:26
  - 8.2 Measure Solution Performance05:33
  - 8.3 Analyze Performance Measures07:42
  - 8.4 Assess Solution Limitations04:28
  - 8.5 Assess Enterprise Limitations08:07
  - 8.6 Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value06:25
  - 8.7 Quiz
  - 8.8 Key Takeaways01:13
  - 8.9 Case Study
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  - 1 Part 1 - Introduction to SEO08:33
  - 2 Part 2 - A Model of Search Engines06:23
- Introduction to Social Media 43:43
  - 1 Part 01 - Understanding Social Media Strategy24:03
  - 2 Part 02 - Building a Social Media Strategy19:40
- Introduction to Content Marketing 18:28
  - 1 Introduction to Content Marketing18:28
- Introduction to Email Marketing 14:36
  - 1 Part 1 - Introduction to Email04:54
  - 2 Part 2 - Basic Terminology09:42
- Introduction to Mobile Marketing 15:17
  - 1 Introduction to Mobile Marketing15:17
- Introduction to PPC 27:21
  - 1 Part 1 - Introduction to PPC13:36
  - 2 Part 2 - Psychology of Search13:45
- Introduction to Conversion Optimization 15:19
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- Introduction to Digital Analytics 18:13
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- Introduction to Marketing Automation 10:33
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- Introduction to Programmatic Buying 07:59
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Financial Modeling with MS Excel
- Module 00 - Introduction 04:13
  - 1 Introduction to Financial Modeling program00:29
  - 2 Agenda00:21
  - 3.What is Financial Modeling00:18
  - 4 Course structure01:33
  - 5 Spreadsheet usage in Financial Modeling01:13
  - 6 Thank You00:19
- Module 1A - Part 01 - Introduction to valuation modeling 39:38
  - 1 Module 1-A : Valuation modelling Part 1 - Introduction to valuation modelling00:55
  - 2 Agenda01:21
  - 3 Understanding integrated financial models00:55
  - 4 Understanding integrated financial model (ctd1)01:22
  - 5 Understanding integrated financial models (ctd2)01:46
  - 6 Understanding integrated financial models (ctd3)01:14
  - 7 Understanding integrated financial models (cdt4)01:14
  - 8 Understanding integrated financial models (cdt5)00:47
  - 9 Understanding integrated financial models (cdt6)01:20
  - 10 Case study 1 : How to define a worst case scenario01:10
  - 11 Scenario analysis00:55
  - 12 Case study 1 : how to define a worst case scenario (ctd1)01:06
  - 13 Case study 1 : How to define a worst case scenario (ctd2)01:26
  - 14 Working with cash-flows01:16
  - 15 Working with cash-flows (ctd1)00:32
  - 16 Case study 2 : building a cash-flow projection for a fixed-coupon bond00:19
  - 17 Interest-rates and the price of time00:50
  - 18 Interest-rates and the price of time (ctd1)01:07
  - 19 Interest-rates and the price of time (ctd2)01:29
  - 20 Interest-rates and the price of time (ctd3)01:04
  - 21 Interest-rates and the price of time (ctd4)01:06
  - 22 Quiz16:16
  - 23 Thank You00:08
- Module 1A - Part 02 - Putting it together : How to value a company 30:51
  - 1 Module 1-A : Valuation modelling Part 2 - Putting it together : How to value a company00:53
  - 2 Agenda01:38
  - 3 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques00:54
  - 4 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd1)00:51
  - 5 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd2)01:35
  - 6 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd3)00:30
  - 7 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd4)00:50
  - 8 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd5)01:23
  - 9 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd6)00:36
  - 10 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd7)01:36
  - 11 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd8)00:45
  - 12 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd9)00:40
  - 13 Backward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd10)01:10
  - 14 Case study 3 : profitability analysis01:00
  - 15 Forward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques01:20
  - 16 Forward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd1)00:58
  - 17 Forward-looking accounting-based valuation techniques (ctd2)01:04
  - 18 Discounted cash-flows valuation techniques01:33
  - 19 Discounted cash-flows valuation techniques (ctd1)00:54
  - 20 Discounted cash-flows valuation techniques (ctd2)01:09
  - 21 Discounted cash-flows valuation techniques (ctd3)01:12
  - 22 Discounted cash-flows valuation techniques (ctd4)00:52
  - 23 Quiz07:25
  - 24 Thank You00:03
- Module 1B - Part 01 - Profitability analysis 30:46
  - 1 Module 1-B : Project finance modeling Part 1 - Profitability analysis01:05
  - 2 Agenda01:30
  - 3 The Internal Rate of Return (IRR)01:43
  - 4 Case study: Calculating an IRR00:47
  - 5 Case study: Calculating an IRR (ctd1)01:07
  - 6 Analysis of costs00:53
  - 7 Analysis of costs (ctd...)01:10
  - 8 Analysis of costs (ctd...)00:59
  - 9 Opportunity cost00:50
  - 10 Opportunity cost (ctd 1)00:36
  - 11 Opportunity cost (ctd 2)00:54
  - 12 Case study: The prisoner's dilemma00:50
  - 13 Case study: The prisoner's dilemma (ctd1)00:49
  - 14 Case study: The prisoner's dilemma (ctd2)00:32
  - 15 Case study 6 : Profitability of a Venture Capital(VC) fund investment00:49
  - 16 Various measures of profitability00:42
  - 17 Case study 6 : Profitability of a Venture Capital(VC) fund investment00:31
  - 18 Quiz14:51
  - 19 Thank You00:08
- Module 1B - Part 02 - Capital usage and diversification 26:53
  - 1 Module 1-B : Project finance modelling Part 2 - Capital usage and diversification00:56
  - 2 Agenda00:57
  - 3 Introduction to Capital00:36
  - 4 Introduction to Capital (ctd 1)00:26
  - 5 Introduction to Capital (ctd 2)00:41
  - 6 Introduction to Capital (ctd 3)00:37
  - 7 Introduction to Capital (ctd 4)00:58
  - 8 Introduction to Capital (ctd 5)00:46
  - 9 Capital-based profitability measures00:44
  - 10 Capital-based profitability measures (ctd 1)01:22
  - 11 Capital-based profitability measures (ctd 2)01:32
  - 12 Capital-based profitability measures (ctd 3)00:51
  - 13 Capital-based profitability measures (ctd 4)00:53
  - 14 Capital-based profitability measures (ctd 5)01:52
  - 15 Contribution of additional risks01:00
  - 16 Case study 7 : understanding diversification01:19
  - 17 Case study 7 : Understanding diversification (ctd 1)01:37
  - 18 Assessing required capital01:01
  - 19 Case study 8 : Calculating a Value at Risk00:55
  - 20 Case study 8 : Calculating a Value at Risk (ctd 1)01:03
  - 21 Quiz06:39
  - 22 Thank You00:08
- Module 1C - Part 01 - Advanced company valuation 23:10
  - 1 Module 1-C : Merger and acquisition modeling Part 1 - Advanced company valuation00:51
  - 2 Agenda01:39
  - 3 From several values to one valuation01:15
  - 4 From several values to one valuation (ctd1)01:07
  - 5 From several values to one valuation (ctd2)01:38
  - 6 From several values to one valuation (ctd3)00:35
  - 7 From several values to one valuation (ctd4)00:52
  - 8 From several values to one valuation (ctd5)01:06
  - 9 Influence of external factors00:58
  - 10 Influence of external factors (ctd1)01:14
  - 11 Case study 9: impact of credit rating agencies00:41
  - 12 Case study 9: impact of credit rating agencies (ctd1)01:00
  - 13 Case study 9: impact of credit rating agencies (ctd2)01:40
  - 14 Case study 9: impact of credit rating agencies (ctd3)01:25
  - 15 Analysis of synergies01:00
  - 16 Analysis of synergies (cdt1)00:57
  - 17 Quiz05:04
  - 18 Thank You00:08
- Module 1C - Part 02 - Debt and equity structures 23:53
  - 1 Module 1-C : Merger and acquisitions modelling Part 2 - Debt and equity structures01:04
  - 2 Agenda01:31
  - 3 Financing acquisition deals01:19
  - 4 Financing acquisition deals (ctd1)01:24
  - 5 Financing acquisition deals (ctd2)00:49
  - 6 The various types of M and A deals01:13
  - 7 The various types of M and A deals (ctd1)00:34
  - 8 Case study 10: valuing warrants01:41
  - 9 Case study 10: valuing warrants (ctd1)01:05
  - 10 Case study 10: valuing warrants (ctd2)00:45
  - 11 Capital increases: dilution and accretion effects01:18
  - 12 Case study 11: Leveraged buy-outs01:05
  - 13 Case study 11: Leveraged buy-outs (ctd1)00:54
  - 14 Case study 12: Full valuation model01:09
  - 15 Case study 12: Full valuation model (ctd1)00:29
  - 16 Case study12 Full valuation model (ctd2)00:45
  - 17 Quiz06:40
  - 18 Thank You00:08
- Module 2A - Part 01 - Introduction to the use of macros 31:48
  - 1 Module 2-A : Macros for financial modelling Part 1 - Introduction to the use of macros01:03
  - 2 Agenda01:23
  - 3 Writing and using macros01:20
  - 4 Writing and using macros (cdt1)00:57
  - 5 Writing and using macros (cdt2)01:42
  - 6 Writing and using macros00:52
  - 7 Case study 13: price of a fixed coupon bond macro01:05
  - 8 Case study 13: price of a fixed coupon bond macro (ctd1)00:54
  - 9 Case study 13: price of a fixed coupon bond macro (ctd1)01:02
  - 10 Case study 13: price of a fixed coupon bond macro (ctd1)01:11
  - 11 Working with cells and ranges01:45
  - 12 Working with cells and ranges (ctd1)01:27
  - 13 Working with cells and ranges (ctd2)00:38
  - 14 Working with cells and ranges (ctd1)00:38
  - 15 Working with cells and ranges (ctd2)01:08
  - 16 Working with cells and ranges (ctd3)01:09
  - 17 Working with cells and ranges (ctd4)01:14
  - 18 Working with cells and ranges (ctd5)01:06
  - 19 Case study 14: applying a function to an array01:17
  - 20 Working with cells and ranges (ctd6)01:17
  - 21 Using VB forms controls for flexible GUIs01:07
  - 22 Case study 15: Displaying the result of a calculation in a VB form01:04
  - 23 Quiz06:29
- Module 2A - Part 02 - Dynamic use of macros and advanced concepts 31:22
  - 1 Module 2-A : Macros for financial modelling Part 2 - Dynamic use of macros and advanced concepts00:53
  - 2 Agenda02:08
  - 3 The various elements of VBA coding02:03
  - 4 The various elements of VBA coding (ctd1)00:26
  - 5 The various elements of VBA coding (ctd2)01:53
  - 6 The various elements of VBA coding (ctd3)01:07
  - 7 The various elements of VBA coding (ctd4)01:17
  - 8 The various elements of VBA coding (ctd5)01:12
  - 9 Case study 16: defining new types of objects01:09
  - 10 Case study 16: defining new types of objects (ctd1)01:01
  - 11 Case study 16: defining new types of objects (ctd2)00:32
  - 12 Case study 16: defining new types of objects (ctd3)00:37
  - 13 Case study 16: defining new types of objects (ctd4)00:05
  - 14 Breaking circular loops01:00
  - 15 Breaking circular loops (ctd1)00:50
  - 16 Writing a comprehensive macro00:43
  - 17 Case study 17: Monte-Carlo simulation macro to price an equity option02:01
  - 18 Case study 17: Monte-Carlo simulation macro to price an equity option (ctd1)01:23
  - 19 Case study 17: Monte-Carlo simulation macro to price an equity option (ctd2)00:39
  - 20 Case study 17: Monte-Carlo simulation macro to price an equity option (ctd3)00:13
  - 21 Quiz10:10
- Module 2B - Part 01 - Spreadsheet data manipulation 18:46
  - 1 Module 2-B : Advanced Excel Functions for Financial Modelling Part 1 - Spreadsheet Data Manipulation 01:28
  - 2 Agenda00:52
  - 3 Search Functions00:55
  - 4 Search Functions (ctd1)02:55
  - 5 Case study: Vlookup Function01:27
  - 6 Ranges and Names01:18
  - 7 Name Manager00:18
  - 8 Name Manager (ctd1)00:15
  - 9 Introduction to the Excel Solver02:55
  - 10 Introduction to the Excel Solver (ctd1)00:08
  - 11 Case study: calculating an IRR using the Excel Solver01:51
  - 12 Case study: calculating an IRR (ctd1)01:12
  - 13 Quiz03:04
  - 14 Thank You00:08
- Module 2B - Part 02 - Using excel built-in functions 38:10
  - 1 Module 2-B : Advanced Excel Functions for Financial Modelling Part 2 - Using excel built-in functions00:39
  - 2 Agenda01:09
  - 3 Statistical Functions02:49
  - 4 Case study: Percentile Function00:59
  - 5 Case study: Percentrank Function01:28
  - 6 Probabilistic Functions01:23
  - 7 Normal Distribution Functions00:55
  - 8 Normal Distribution Functions01:08
  - 9 Normal Distribution Functions00:51
  - 10 Normal Distribution Functions01:16
  - 11 Normal Distribution Functions00:56
  - 12 Case study: Black-Scholes Model00:45
  - 13 Case study: Black-Scholes Model (ctd1)00:10
  - 14 Case study: Black-Scholes Model (ctd2)00:12
  - 15 Case study: Black-Scholes Model (ctd3)01:48
  - 16 Date and Time Functions01:37
  - 17 Date and Time Functions01:58
  - 18 Case study: Bond Valuation using DAYS360 Function01:50
  - 19 Case study: Bond Valuation using DAYS360 Function01:42
  - 20 Case study: Bond Valuation using DAYS360 Function02:51
  - 21 Case study: Bond Valuation using DAYS360 Function05:44
  - 22 Text and String Functions01:34
  - 23 Text and String Functions (ctd1)01:20
  - 24 Text and String Functions (ctd2)00:56
  - 25 Quiz02:02
  - 26 Thank You00:08
- Module 2C - Part 01 - Using charts in Excel 16:20
  - 1 Module 2-C : Advanced charting and dash-boarding techniques Part 11 - Using charts in Excel00:53
  - 2 Agenda01:00
  - 3 Charts basics00:48
  - 4 Charts basics (ctd1)01:03
  - 5 Charts basics - Case study 23: examples of charts01:14
  - 6 Charts basics - Case study 23: examples of charts (ctd1)01:21
  - 7 Charts basics - Case study 23: examples of charts (ctd2)00:56
  - 8 Charts basics - Case study 23: examples of charts (ctd3)00:53
  - 9 Charts basics - Case study 23: examples of charts (ctd4)01:05
  - 10 Charts formatting00:27
  - 11 Charts formatting (ctd1)00:48
  - 12 Charts formatting (ctd2)00:21
  - 13 Charts formatting (ctd3)00:28
  - 14 Advanced charting techniques00:36
  - 15 Advanced charting techniques (ctd1)00:49
  - 16 Advanced charting techniques (ctd2)00:41
  - 17 Advanced charting techniques (ctd3)00:25
  - 18 Advanced charting techniques - Case study 24: changing the data ranges from VB00:33
  - 19 Quiz01:51
  - 20 Thank You00:08
- Module 2C - Part 02 - Using tables and automatic formatting 12:00
  - 1 Module 2-C : Advanced charting and dash-boarding techniques Part 2 - Using tables and automatic formatting01:07
  - 2 Agenda01:03
  - 3 Using tables00:56
  - 4 Using tables (ctd1)00:44
  - 5 Creating dashboards00:44
  - 6 Creating dashboards (ctd1)00:44
  - 7 Creating dashboards (ctd2)00:44
  - 8 Creating dashboards (ctd3)00:44
  - 9 Creating dashboards (ctd4)00:44
  - 10 Creating dashboards (ctd5)01:20
  - 11 Creating dashboards - Case study 25: creating a company dashboard00:57
  - 12 Quiz02:05
  - 13 Thank You00:08
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- Module 01 - ValuationModeling 39:27
  - 1.1 Welcome00:07
  - 1.2 Advanced Financial Modeling Course00:48
  - 1.3 Advanced Financial Modeling An Introduction02:10
  - 1.4 Advanced FM Course Contents02:13
  - 1.5 Valuation Modeling00:45
  - 1.6 Agenda00:50
  - 1.7 Excel Shortcuts for Financial Modeling 102:53
  - 1.8 Excel Shortcuts for Financial Modeling 202:04
  - 1.9 Excel Formulas for Financial Modeling02:30
  - 1.10 Building Historical and Projected Financial Statements10:14
  - 1.11 Ratio Analysis 102:35
  - 1.12 Ratio Analysis 203:13
  - 1.13 Ratio Analysis 302:41
  - 1.14 Ratio Analysis 405:25
  - 1.15 Summary00:55
  - 1.16 Quiz
  - 1.17 Thank You00:04
- Module 02 - Merger and Acquisition Analysis 24:47
  - 2.1 Welcome00:07
  - 2.2 Merger and Acquisition Analysis00:24
  - 2.3 Agenda00:35
  - 2.4 Merger and Acquisition Analysis Basics02:36
  - 2.5 Bid Evaluation09:47
  - 2.6 Accretion and Dilution Analysis03:29
  - 2.7 Accretion and Dilution Analysis Example02:41
  - 2.8 Contribution Analysis01:04
  - 2.9 Contribution Analysis Example03:21
  - 2.10 Summary00:39
  - 2.11 Quiz
  - 2.12 Thank You00:04
- Module 03 - Project Finance Modeling 25:22
  - 3.1 Welcome00:07
  - 3.2 Project Finance Modeling00:46
  - 3.3 Agenda00:39
  - 3.4 Project Finance An Introduction03:03
  - 3.5 Project Finance Modeling An Introduction02:18
  - 3.6 Date Functions in Excel04:13
  - 3.7 Risk Analysis03:10
  - 3.8 Modeling Cash Flow Waterfall03:42
  - 3.9 Circular References and Modeling IDC06:29
  - 3.10 Summary00:51
  - 3.11 Quiz
  - 3.12 Thank You00:04
- Module 04 - Monte Carlo Simulation 20:03
  - 4.1 Welcome00:06
  - 4.2 Monte Carlo Simulation01:01
  - 4.3 Agenda00:33
  - 4.4 Monte Carlo Simulation An Introduction04:25
  - 4.5 Monte Carlo Simulation Alternative Approaches04:30
  - 4.6 Monte Carlo Simulation Using Excel Worksheet08:39
  - 4.7 Summary00:46
  - 4.8 Quiz
  - 4.9 Thank You00:03
- Module 05 - Advanced MapReduce 17:31
  - 5.1 Welcome00:07
  - 5.2 Advanced Excel Functions for FM00:42
  - 5.3 Agenda 00:33
  - 5.4 The INDEX Function06:55
  - 5.5 The MATCH Function04:44
  - 5.6 Advanced Lookups Using INDEX and MATCH03:41
  - 5.7 Summary00:44
  - 5.8 Quiz
  - 5.9 Thank You00:05
- Module 06 - Advanced Charting Techniques 07:46
  - 6.1 Welcome00:06
  - 6.2 Advanced Charting Techniques00:40
  - 6.3 Agenda00:33
  - 6.4 Creating a Valuation Football Field Chart03:32
  - 6.5 Valuation Football Field Godrej Properties Example 100:11
  - 6.6 Valuation Football Field Godrej Properties Example 200:58
  - 6.7 Floating Bar Charts Importance and Uses01:03
  - 6.8 Summary00:40
  - 6.9 Quiz
  - 6.10 Thank You00:03
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- Usage of Financial Calculator 08:11
  - 1.1 Financial Risk Manager (FRM Use of Financial Calculator)01:01
  - 1.2 Agenda00:35
  - 1.3 Approved Calculators00:23
  - 1.4 Time Value of Money - First step00:45
  - 1.5 Time Value of Money - Present Value of Annuities00:33
  - 1.6 Time Value of Money - Future Value of Annuities00:31
  - 1.7 Time Value of Money - Payment Amount00:29
  - 1.8 Time Value of Money - Number of Periods00:27
  - 1.9 Time Value of Money - Interest Rate00:27
  - 1.10 Time Value of Money - Annuities Due00:41
  - 1.11 Uneven Cash Flows00:18
  - 1.12 Future Value of Uneven Cash Flows00:34
  - 1.13 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)00:19
  - 1.14 Bond Valuation00:24
  - 1.15 Bond Yield00:10
  - 1.16 Bond Duration00:26
  - 1.17 Thank You00:08
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Introduction to Big Data and Hadoop
- Lesson 1.0 - Introduction to Big Data and Hadoop 29:37
  - 1 Introduction to Big Data and Hadoop00:21
  - 2 Objectives00:26
  - 3 Need for Big Data01:42
  - 4 Three Characteristics of Big Data00:35
  - 5 Characteristics of Big Data Technology01:52
  - 6 Appeal of Big Data Technology00:50
  - 7 Handling Limitations of Big Data00:49
  - 8 Introduction to Hadoop01:00
  - 9 Hadoop Configuration00:53
  - 10 Apache Hadoop Core Components00:36
  - 11 Hadoop Core Components—HDFS01:07
  - 12 Hadoop Core Components—MapReduce00:45
  - 13 HDFS Architecture01:13
  - 14 Ubuntu Server—Introduction00:51
  - 15 Hadoop Installation—Prerequisites00:26
  - 16 Hadoop Multi-Node Installation—Prerequisites00:29
  - 17 Single-Node Cluster vs. Multi-Node Cluster00:49
  - 18 MapReduce01:09
  - 19 Characteristics of MapReduce00:56
  - 20 Real-Time Uses of MapReduce01:01
  - 21 Prerequisites for Hadoop Installation in Ubuntu Desktop 12.0400:20
  - 22 Hadoop MapReduce—Features00:52
  - 23 Hadoop MapReduce—Processes00:48
  - 24 Advanced HDFS–Introduction00:47
  - 25 Advanced MapReduce00:55
  - 26 Data Types in Hadoop01:15
  - 27 Distributed Cache00:41
  - 28 Distributed Cache (contd.)00:40
  - 29 Joins in MapReduce00:44
  - 30 Introduction to Pig00:40
  - 31 Components of Pig01:00
  - 32 Data Model00:43
  - 33 Pig vs. SQL01:07
  - 34 Prerequisites to Set the Environment for Pig Latin00:20
  - 35 Summary00:55
- Lesson 1.1 - Hive HBase and Hadoop Ecosystem Components 29:59
  - 1 Hive, HBase and Hadoop Ecosystem Components00:22
  - 2 Objectives00:23
  - 3 Hive—Introduction00:55
  - 4 Hive—Characteristics01:20
  - 5 System Architecture and Components of Hive00:18
  - 6 Basics of Hive Query Language00:38
  - 7 Data Model—Tables00:32
  - 8 Data Types in Hive00:16
  - 9 Serialization and De serialization01:19
  - 10 UDF/UDAF vs. MapReduce Scripts00:47
  - 11 HBase—Introduction01:15
  - 12 Characteristics of HBase00:42
  - 13 HBase Architecture01:04
  - 14 HBase vs. RDBMS01:08
  - 15 Cloudera—Introduction00:44
  - 16 Cloudera Distribution01:07
  - 17 Cloudera Manager00:34
  - 18 Hortonworks Data Platform00:42
  - 19 MapR Data Platform00:43
  - 20 Pivotal HD00:53
  - 21 Introduction to ZooKeeper00:23
  - 22 Features of ZooKeeper01:12
  - 23 Goals of ZooKeeper00:38
  - 24 Uses of ZooKeeper00:49
  - 25 Sqoop—Reasons to Use It01:26
  - 26 Sqoop—Reasons to Use It (contd.)01:09
  - 27 Benefits of Sqoop00:42
  - 28 Apache Hadoop Ecosystem00:59
  - 29 Apache Oozie00:43
  - 30 Introduction to Mahout00:22
  - 31 Usage of Mahout00:28
  - 32 Apache Cassandra00:54
  - 33 Apache Spark01:28
  - 34 Apache Ambari00:32
  - 35 Key Features of Apache Ambari00:51
  - 36 Hadoop Security—Kerberos00:53
  - 37 Summary00:48
- Lesson 1.2 - Quiz
  - Quiz
- Lesson 1.3 - Thank You 00:09
  - Thank You00:09
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- Lesson 0 - Course Overview 03:04
  - 0.001 Course Overview00:14
  - 0.003 Course Objectives00:24
  - 0.004 Course Overview00:32
  - 0.005 Target Audience00:25
  - 0.006 Course Prerequisites00:21
  - 0.007 Value to the Professionals00:37
  - 0.008 Lessons Covered00:22
  - 0.009 Conclusion00:09
- Lesson 1 - Apache Cassandra L1 Overview Big Data and NoSQL Database 19:12
  - 1.001 Overview of Big Data and NoSQL Database00:12
  - 1.002 Course Map00:19
  - 1.003 Objectives00:23
  - 1.004 The 3 Vs of Big Data00:54
  - 1.005 Volume00:40
  - 1.006 Data Sizes-Terms00:31
  - 1.007 Velocity00:56
  - 1.008 Variety00:40
  - 1.009 Data Evolution00:42
  - 1.010 Features of Big Data00:57
  - 1.011 Big Data-Use Cases01:26
  - 1.012 Big Data Analytics00:55
  - 1.013 Traditional Technology vs. Big Data Technology01:05
  - 1.014 Apache Hadoop01:06
  - 1.015 HDFS01:04
  - 1.016 MapReduce00:49
  - 1.017 NoSQL Databases01:08
  - 1.018 Brewers CAP Principle00:59
  - 1.019 Approaches to NoSQL Databases-Types03:22
  - 1.20 Quiz
  - 1.021 Summary00:56
  - 1.022 Conclusion00:08
- Lesson 2 - Introduction to Cassandra 17:07
  - 2.001 Introduction to Cassandra00:10
  - 2.002 Course Map00:11
  - 2.003 Objectives00:20
  - 2.004 Introducing Cassandra00:22
  - 2.005 Behind the Name00:23
  - 2.006 History of Cassandra00:54
  - 2.007 Main Features of Cassandra00:34
  - 2.008 When is Cassandra Used00:47
  - 2.009 Simple Cassandra Program00:35
  - 2.010 Cassandra Command Line Interface00:58
  - 2.011 Advantages of Cassandra00:43
  - 2.012 Limitations of Cassandra00:38
  - 2.013 VMware00:28
  - 2.014 Simplilearn Virtual Machine00:25
  - 2.015 PuTTY00:20
  - 2.16 WinSCP
  - 2.017 Demo-Install and Setup VM00:07
  - 2.018 Demo-Install and Setup VM08:12
  - 2.19 Quiz
  - 2.020 Summary00:52
  - 2.021 Conclusion00:08
- Lesson 3 - Cassandra Architecture 22:16
  - 3.001 Cassandra Architecture00:11
  - 3.002 Course Map00:10
  - 3.003 Objectives00:21
  - 3.004 Architecture Requirements of Cassandra00:54
  - 3.005 Cassandra Architecture01:01
  - 3.006 Cassandra Architecture (contd.)00:23
  - 3.007 Effects of the Architecture01:02
  - 3.008 Cassandra Write Process01:10
  - 3.009 Rack00:54
  - 3.010 Cassandra Read Process01:19
  - 3.011 Example of Cassandra Read Process01:27
  - 3.012 Data Partitions01:14
  - 3.013 Replication in Cassandra00:59
  - 3.014 Network Topology01:43
  - 3.015 Snitches00:31
  - 3.016 Gossip Protocol01:08
  - 3.017 Seed Nodes00:48
  - 3.018 Configuration00:37
  - 3.019 Virtual Nodes01:19
  - 3.020 Token Generator00:56
  - 3.021 Example of Token Generator01:10
  - 3.022 Failure Scenarios Node Failure00:28
  - 3.023 Failure Scenarios Disk Failure00:30
  - 3.024 Failure Scenarios Rack Failure00:24
  - 3.025 Failure Scenarios Data Center Failure00:38
  - 3.26 Quiz
  - 3.027 Summary00:50
  - 3.028 Conclusion00:09
- Lesson 4 - Cassandra Installation and Configuration 21:35
  - 4.001 Cassandra Installation and Configuration00:12
  - 4.002 Course Map00:12
  - 4.003 Objectives00:19
  - 4.004 Cassandra Versions00:53
  - 4.005 Steps to Install and Configure Cassandra on Ubuntu System00:42
  - 4.006 Step 1-Operating System Selection00:33
  - 4.007 Step 2-Machine Selection00:36
  - 4.008 Step 3-Preparing for Installation00:23
  - 4.009 Step 4-Setup Repository01:12
  - 4.010 Step 5-Install Cassandra00:37
  - 4.011 Step 6-Check the Installation00:57
  - 4.012 Step 7-Configuring Cassandra01:06
  - 4.013 Step 8-Configuration for a Single-Node Cluster00:53
  - 4.014 Step 9-Configuration for a Multi-Node and Multi-Datacenter Clusters00:37
  - 4.015 Step 10-Setup Property File01:15
  - 4.016 Step 11-Configuration for a Production Cluster00:33
  - 4.017 Step 12-Setup Gossiping Property File00:41
  - 4.018 Step 13-Starting Cassandra Services01:07
  - 4.019 Step 14-Connecting to Cassandra00:49
  - 4.020 Installing on CentOS01:09
  - 4.021 Demo-Installing and Configuring Cassandra on Ubuntu00:05
  - 4.022 Demo-Installing and Configuring Cassandra on Ubuntu05:36
  - 4.23 Quiz
  - 4.024 Summary00:59
  - 4.025 Conclusion00:09
- Lesson 5 - Cassandra Data Model 53:15
  - 5.001 Cassandra Data Model00:10
  - 5.002 Course Map00:10
  - 5.003 Objectives00:18
  - 5.004 Cassandra Data Model00:34
  - 5.005 Cassandra Data Model Components00:52
  - 5.006 Keyspaces01:09
  - 5.007 Tables01:50
  - 5.008 Columns00:39
  - 5.009 UUID and TimeUUID00:49
  - 5.010 Counter01:00
  - 5.011 Compound Keys01:32
  - 5.012 Indexes00:42
  - 5.013 Collection Columns01:07
  - 5.014 Collection Columns Set01:09
  - 5.015 DDL and DML Statements00:28
  - 5.016 DDL Statements01:18
  - 5.017 DML Statements INSERT00:55
  - 5.018 DML Statements UPDATE01:33
  - 5.019 DML Statements COPY01:43
  - 5.020 DML Statements SELECT01:11
  - 5.021 SELECT Statements Restrictions01:04
  - 5.022 Valid and Invalid SELECT Statements Example01:19
  - 5.023 DML Statements DELETE00:57
  - 5.024 Demo 1-Data Definition and Data Manipulation Statements00:05
  - 5.025 Demo 1-Data Definition and Data Manipulation Statements12:25
  - 5.026 Demo 2-Create a Table with Composite Key00:05
  - 5.027 Demo 2-Create a Table with Composite Key13:31
  - 5.028 Demo 3-Collection Columns in Cassandra00:05
  - 5.029 Demo 3-Collection Columns in Cassandra03:32
  - 5.30 Quiz
  - 5.031 Summary00:55
  - 5.032 Conclusion00:08
- Lesson 6 - Cassandra Interfaces 11:32
  - 6.001 Lesson 6-Cassandra Interfaces00:11
  - 6.002 Course Map00:11
  - 6.003 Objectives00:28
  - 6.004 Cassandra Interfaces00:32
  - 6.005 Cassandra Command Line Interface01:02
  - 6.006 Cqlsh Options00:52
  - 6.007 Cqlsh Commands00:59
  - 6.008 Cqlsh Shell Commands01:00
  - 6.009 Cqlsh Help00:41
  - 6.010 Java Interfaces00:44
  - 6.11 Using the Java Interface
  - 6.012 Querying Cassandra using Java00:26
  - 6.013 Java Example00:20
  - 6.014 Java Example (contd.)00:23
  - 6.15 Full Program
  - 6.016 Compiling the Java Program00:39
  - 6.017 Compiling the Java Program (contd.)00:55
  - 6.018 Running the Java Program00:38
  - 6.019 Java Interface observations00:29
  - 6.20 ODBC Interface
  - 6.21 Quiz
  - 6.022 Summary00:53
  - 6.023 Conclusion00:09
- Lesson 7 - Cassandra Advanced Architecture 21:05
  - 7.001 Cassandra Advanced Architecture and Cluster Management00:14
  - 7.002 Course Map00:13
  - 7.003 Objectives00:22
  - 7.004 Partitioning00:30
  - 7.005 Murmur3Partitioner00:27
  - 7.006 RandomPartitioner00:32
  - 7.007 ByteOrderedPartitioner00:21
  - 7.008 Replication of Data01:16
  - 7.009 Replication Strategy00:37
  - 7.010 SimpleStrategy01:00
  - 7.011 NetworkTopologyStrategy01:03
  - 7.012 NetworkTopologyStrategy (contd.)00:37
  - 7.013 Replication Example01:05
  - 7.014 Tunable Consistency01:24
  - 7.015 Read Consistency01:22
  - 7.016 Write Consistency01:24
  - 7.017 Read or Write Failure01:07
  - 7.018 Hinted Handoff00:40
  - 7.019 Time to Live00:48
  - 7.020 Tombstones00:55
  - 7.021 Monitoring the Cluster00:58
  - 7.022 Nodetool Options00:12
  - 7.023 Install and Configure OpsCenter00:14
  - 7.024 Monitoring with OpsCenter00:55
  - 7.025 Monitoring with OpsCenter (contd.)00:51
  - 7.026 Administer using OpsCenter00:40
  - 7.27 Quiz
  - 7.028 Summary01:07
  - 7.029 Conclusion00:11
- Lesson 8 - Apache Ecosystem around Cassandra 18:03
  - 8.001 Apache Ecosystem around Cassandra00:12
  - 8.002 Course Map00:13
  - 8.003 Objectives00:19
  - 8.004 Stream00:45
  - 8.005 Apache Storm00:23
  - 8.006 Storm Architecture00:37
  - 8.007 Storm Architecture (contd.)00:36
  - 8.008 Storm Data Model00:44
  - 8.009 Storm Topology01:08
  - 8.010 Storm Topology - Example01:02
  - 8.011 Apache Kafka00:21
  - 8.012 Kafka Data Model00:25
  - 8.013 Kafka Data Model (contd.)00:34
  - 8.014 Kafka Architecture00:36
  - 8.015 Kafka Architecture (contd.)00:29
  - 8.016 Kafka-Queue System00:47
  - 8.017 Kafka-Publish-Subscribe System00:54
  - 8.018 Real-Time Data Analysis Platform00:45
  - 8.019 Real-Time Data Analysis Platform (contd.)00:27
  - 8.020 Apache Spark00:51
  - 8.021 Apache Spark Architecture00:46
  - 8.022 Resilient Distributed Datasets00:41
  - 8.023 Operations in Spark01:06
  - 8.024 Spark and Scala01:16
  - 8.025 Spark - Example00:56
  - 8.26 Quiz
  - 8.027 Summary01:04
  - 8.028 Thank you00:06
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- Lesson 01: Introduction to AWS Cloud Practitioner Course
  - 1.01 AWS CP Introduction02:04
  - 1.02 Introduction to AWS Cloud Practitioner Course05:02
  - 1.03 Domain Introduction08:38
  - 1.04 AWS Certification Path08:44
  - 1.05 Exam Details04:48
- Lesson 02: Core Concept of Cloud Computing
  - 2.01 Learning Objectives00:50
  - 2.02 Networking Terminologies Part 108:14
  - 2.03 Networking Terminologies Part 207:52
  - 2.04 Client Server Architecture07:30
  - 2.05 Classic Data Centres06:40
  - 2.06 Virtualization07:43
  - 2.07 Basics of Cloud Computing07:48
  - 2.08 Cloud Computing Deployment Models00:30
  - 2.09 Public Cloud06:56
  - 2.10 Private Cloud06:02
  - 2.11 Hybrid Cloud06:47
  - 2.12 Community Cloud02:30
  - 2.13 Comparison of Deployment Models03:54
  - 2.14 Cloud Computing Service Models Part 109:02
  - 2.15 Cloud Computing Service Models Part 203:09
  - 2.16 Pizza Analogy02:22
  - 2.17 Cloud Service Providers03:09
  - 2.18 Summary01:47
- Lesson 03: Introduction to AWS
  - 3.01 Learning Objective00:32
  - 3.02 AWS Overview09:04
  - 3.03 Demo Setting Up AWS Account04:03
  - 3.04 Gartner Research01:59
  - 3.05 Cloud Architecture Design Principles04:34
  - 3.06 Well Architected Framework05:38
  - 3.07 Operational Excellence04:27
  - 3.08 Security05:34
  - 3.09 Reliability04:19
  - 3.10 Performance Efficiency04:11
  - 3.11 Cost Management03:17
  - 3.12 AZ and Regions10:07
  - 3.13 CloudFront Infrastructure03:01
  - 3.14 Edge Locations02:56
  - 3.15 Networking and Content Delivery Services00:54
  - 3.16 Virtual Private Cloud(VPC)15:26
  - 3.17 VPC Peering02:37
  - 3.18 VPC End Points01:18
  - 3.19 Domain Name System(DNS)01:47
  - 3.20 CDN04:15
  - 3.21 CloudFront Infrastructure02:36
  - 3.22 Elastic Load Balancer03:50
  - 3.23 ELB Types06:35
  - 3.24 Compute Services08:46
  - 3.25 What is EC203:28
  - 3.26 EC2 Benefits and Features08:13
  - 3.27 EC2 Creation Steps02:42
  - 3.28 Amazon Machine Image(AMI)04:08
  - 3.29 EC2 Instance Types05:26
  - 3.30 EC2 Creation Steps(Continue)05:43
  - 3.31 Demo Launching EC2 Instance using AWS Console13:04
  - 3.32 AWS CLI01:40
  - 3.33 Demo Launch an EC2 Instance using AWS Command Line Interface11:44
  - 3.34 EC2 Auto Scaling05:02
  - 3.35 Elastic Beanstalk07:06
  - 3.36 AWS Storage Services02:39
  - 3.37 Amazon S3(Simple Storage Service)07:42
  - 3.38 S3 Policies02:47
  - 3.39 Demo Create S3 Bucket and Bucket Policies08:10
  - 3.40 Database Services01:44
  - 3.41 AWS Databases03:41
  - 3.42 Database Types02:47
  - 3.43 Relational Database Service(RDS)05:08
  - 3.44 Database Connection04:01
  - 3.45 Demo RDS Usage12:19
  - 3.46 Introduction to DynamoDB02:06
  - 3.47 Demo Managing AWS DynamoDB05:28
  - 3.48 Resource Groups and Tagging07:35
  - 3.49 Case Study04:32
  - 3.50 Demo Use of VPC and Subnet13:41
  - 3.51 Summary01:28
- Lesson 04: AWS Security and Compliance
  - 4.01 Learning Objective00:37
  - 4.02 Security Aspects08:21
  - 4.03 Security and Compliance Principles07:56
  - 4.04 AWS Access Control and IAM10:10
  - 4.05 IAM Working04:38
  - 4.06 Security BestPractices Part 108:36
  - 4.07 Security Best Practices Part 207:50
  - 4.08 Web Application Firewall09:56
  - 4.09 AWS Shield06:17
  - 4.10 Firewall Manager03:38
  - 4.11 AWS CloudTrail05:42
  - 4.12 AWS CloudWatch07:29
  - 4.13 AWS Config Service03:46
  - 4.14 CloudWatch vs CloudTrail00:59
  - 4.15 AWS Config vs CloudTrail00:40
  - 4.16 AWS Inspector04:25
  - 4.17 AWS Trusted Advisor04:59
  - 4.18 Demo Managing IAM Service12:54
  - 4.19 Summary00:39
- Lesson 05: AWS Costing and Support Service
  - 5.01 Learning Objective00:34
  - 5.02 Understand AWS Pricing05:22
  - 5.03 AWS Pricing Models07:37
  - 5.04 Cost Calculator07:51
  - 5.05 Support Plans06:44
  - 5.06 Marketplace05:17
  - 5.07 Demo Setup Billing Budget and Check Invoice04:01
  - 5.08 Summary01:24
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- Introduction 05:12
  - 0.0 Course Introduction05:12
- Lesson 1 : Introduction to Business Analytics 09:50
  - 1.01 Introduction to Business Analytics09:50
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 2 : Data Cleaning and Preparation 09:56
  - 2.01 Data Cleaning and Preparation09:56
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 3 : Formatting, Conditional Formatting and Important Functions 36:15
  - 3.01 Formatting Conditional Formatting and Important Functions36:15
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 4 : Spotlight 02:12
  - 4.01 Spotlight02:12
- Lesson 5 : Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables 21:03
  - 5.01 Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables21:03
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 6 : Dashboarding 44:52
  - 6.01 Dashboarding44:52
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 7 : Business Analytics with Excel 21:06
  - 7.01 Business Analytics with Excel21:06
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 8 : Spotlight 01:59
  - 8.01 Spotlight01:59
- Lesson 9 : Data Analysis using Statistics 40:25
  - 9.01 Data Analysis using Statistics40:25
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 10 : Macros for Analytics 07:26
  - 10.01 Macros for Analytics07:26
  - Knowledge check
- Lesson 11 : Spotlight 02:12
  - 11.01 Spotlight02:12
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- Lesson 00 - Course Introduction 03:09
  - Introduction03:09
- Lesson 01 - Decoding Artificial Intelligence 21:09
  - 01 Decoding Artificial Intelligence00:19
  - 02 Meaning, Scope, and Stages Of Artificial Intelligence00:46
  - 03 Three Stages of Artificial Intelligence02:19
  - 04 Applications of Artificial Intelligence01:06
  - 05 Image Recognition01:26
  - 06 Applications of Artificial Intelligence - Examples01:06
  - 07 Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Society03:54
  - 08 Supervises Learning for Telemedicine03:10
  - 09 Solves Complex Social Problems03:17
  - 10 Benefits Multiple Industries02:39
  - 11 Key Takeaways01:07
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 02 - Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Deep Learning 31:00
  - 01 Fundamentals Of Machine Learning and Deep Learning00:50
  - 02 Meaning of Machine Learning02:22
  - 03 Relationship between Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis01:31
  - 04 Process of Machine Learning01:32
  - 05 Types of Machine Learning01:34
  - 06 Meaning of Unsupervised Learning01:24
  - 07 Meaning of Semi-supervised Learning01:59
  - 08 Algorithms of Machine Learning01:00
  - 09 Regression03:12
  - 10 Naive Bayes01:09
  - 11 Naive Bayes Classification02:45
  - 12 Machine Learning Algorithms02:22
  - 13 Deep Learning02:45
  - 14 Artificial Neural Network Definition01:46
  - 15 Definition of Perceptron01:18
  - 16 Online and Batch Learning02:17
  - 17 Key Takeaways01:14
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 03 - Machine Learning Workflow 14:52
  - 01 Learning Objective00:28
  - 02 Machine Learning Workflow01:06
  - 03 Get more data00:41
  - 04 Ask a Sharp Question02:07
  - 05 Add Data to the Table03:20
  - 06 Check for Quality01:15
  - 07 Transform Features02:41
  - 08 Answer the Questions01:49
  - 09 Use the Answer00:31
  - 11 Key takeaways00:54
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 04 - Performance Metrics 19:39
  - 01 Performance Metrics00:31
  - 02 Need For Performance Metrics01:10
  - 03 Key Methods Of Performance Metrics00:53
  - 04 Confusion Matrix Example01:15
  - 05 Terms Of Confusion Matrix01:53
  - 06 Minimize False Cases01:37
  - 07 Minimize False Positive Example01:07
  - 08 Accuracy01:42
  - 09 Precision01:13
  - 10 Recall Or Sensitivity02:32
  - 11 Specificity01:36
  - 12 F1 Score03:01
  - 13 Key takeaways01:09
  - Knowledge Check
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- Lesson 01: Course Introduction 01:55
  - 1.1 Course Introduction01:55
- Lesson 02: Robotic Process Automation 09:10
  - 2.1 Robotic Process Automation09:10
- Lesson 03: How RPA works 07:40
  - 3.1 How RPA works07:40
- Lesson 04: ROI-Building a business case 06:21
  - 4.1 ROI-Building a business case06:21
- Lesson 05: RPA Implementation in Enterprise 17:59
  - 5.1 RPA Implementation in Enterprise17:59
- Lesson 06: List of RPA Tools and Selection Checklist 05:42
  - 6.1 List of RPA Tools and Selection Checklist05:42
- Lesson 07: Case study on Henn na hotel 02:56
  - 7.1 Case study on Henn na hotel02:56
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- Lesson 1 - Course Introduction 03:09
  - 0.1 Course Introduction03:09
- Lesson 2 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals 46:48
  - 1.1 Introduction00:40
  - 1.2 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity10:47
  - 1.3 Threat Actors, Attacks, and Mitigation12:17
  - 1.4 Security Policies and Procedures04:18
  - 1.5 Cybersecurity Mitigation Methods17:45
  - 1.6 Key Takeaways01:01
- Lesson 3 - Enterprise Architecture and Components 35:00
  - 2.1 Introduction00:42
  - 2.2 Secure Architecture07:44
  - 2.3 Wireless Networks09:47
  - 2.4 Network Security Controls05:13
  - 2.5 Cloud, Virtualization, BYOD, and IOT Security07:13
  - 2.6 Security Testing03:17
  - 2.7 Key Takeaways01:04
- Lesson 4 - Information System Governance and Risk Assessment 23:54
  - 3.1 Introduction00:33
  - 3.2 Information Security Governance05:35
  - 3.3 Risk Management06:24
  - 3.4 Information Security Programs10:43
  - 3.5 Key Takeaways00:39
- Lesson 5 - Incident Management 16:34
  - 4.1 Introduction00:35
  - 4.2 Developing an Incident Management and Response System05:29
  - 4.3 Digital Forensics04:46
  - 4.4 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery05:10
  - 4.5 Key Takeaways00:34
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- Aids project teams in using Scrum effectively
- Provides expertise above that of a typical project manager
- Acts as a ‘servant leader’ and helps the team work together and learn the Scrum framework
- Protects the team from internal and external distractions
Simplilearn's CSM training program is a live classroom training. It is the ideal course package for every aspiring professional who wants to make a career in project management.

The CSM certification training course is focused on providing an improved understanding of Scrum methodologies and their implementation.
Why is this certification so highly sought-after?
The designation of Certified ScrumMaster is a prized certification offered by Scrum Alliance, a non-profit membership organization that supports the adoption and effective use of Scrum. There are over a quarter million CSM's worldwide. Benefits of the CSM certification include:
- Certified ScrumMaster certification enhances your industry credibility and earning potential.
- According to payscale.com, a CSM professional has a median salary of $112,000 per year.
- CSM certification proves that you have a full understanding of Scrum and how to apply its principles in the workplace.
- It offers a clearly defined and well-respected credential in the Agile community, making it highly sought-after by employers.
What skills will you learn?
At the end of Simplilearn’s training in CSM, you will be able to:
- Discuss Scrum and Agile methodologies
- Describe the importance of Agile
- Explain the Scrum lifecycle
- Understand the Scrum terminologies and their applications
- Discuss in detail terms such as Daily Scrum, User Story, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Review
- Understand various roles involved in Scrum
- Describe distributed Scrum and the best practices in distributed Scrum
What are the career benefits in store for you?
The benefits of earning CSM certification are as follows:
- Career opportunities of certified professionals are rapidly growing as they remain relevant and marketable across various industry sectors.
- Certified professionals demonstrate accomplishment of core Scrum knowledge to employers and peers.
- Certification verifies your knowledge of Scrum framework and scope of the ScrumMaster’s role in the process.
- As a CSM, you will be able to fill the roles of a Scrum Master or a Scrum team member.
- The certification helps the professional engage with a community of Scrum experts.
- Through this certification, the CSM gains access to local groups, networks, and resources available only to Scrum Alliance members.
Who should take this course?
The following categories of professionals should take the CSM training course and obtain certification:
- Members of Scrum teams such as developers, Scrum Masters, and product owners
- Managers of Scrum teams
- Teams transitioning to Scrum
- Professionals who would like to pursue a career as a professional Scrum Master
What types of projects will you complete during the CSM course?
There are no projects related to this course.
What types of jobs require CSM certified professionals?

Jobs that require CSM skills include project manager, technical project manager, scrum master, program manager, project lead, and product lead developer.

Exam & Certification

FREE PRACTICE TEST

How to become Certified ScrumMaster®?
Following are the steps involved in the CSM certification process:
- Step one: understand the Scrum framework and lifecycle.
- Step two: attend the two-day CSM training course conducted by a certified trainer.
- Step three: pass the CSM Certification online test conducted by Scrum Alliance.
- To pass the test, you will need to take the 50 question CSM Certification test and answer 37 out of the 50 questions correctly within the 60-minute time limit.
- Once you pass the exam, you will need to submit a license agreement to the Scrum Alliance for acceptance, and a membership profile must be completed.

How much does a CSM certification cost?

The Scrum Master certification cost can vary depending on several factors such as the level of certification and the training provider, and also on the cost of exam and renewal fees. The table given below will let you gain a basic understanding of Scrum Master certification cost in 2024:

CSM certification costs and training typically range between $500 to $2,000, including the CSM exam fee. A variety of factors may influence the cost of the CSM certification exam. A recertification examination costs $100 each two years, and individuals must recertify every two years.

Type of Scrum Master Certification	Scrum Master Certification Training Cost	Scrum Master Certification Exam Cost	Scrum Master Certification Renewal Cost
CSM	$435-$1,150	Upto 2 attempts included in the course cost Additional Retake Cost: $25	$100 every 2 years
A-CSM	$500-$1495	Upto 2 attempts included in the course cost Additional Retake Cost: $25	$175 every 2 years
CSP-SM	$1,175-$1,800	Up to 2 attempts included in the course cost Additional Retake Cost: $25	$250 every 2 years
DASM	$399 (PMI members) $499 (Non-PMI members)	Up to 1 attempt included in the course cost 2 additional retakes: $150 per attempt	$20 (PMI members) $50 (non PMI members)
DASSM	$399 (PMI members) $499 (Non-PMI members)	Up to 1 attempt included in the course cost 2 additional retakes: $150 per attempt	$50 annually
PSM I	$995 – $1695	Exam cost: $150 Unlimited attempts: $150 per attempt	No renewal fee
PSM II	$995 – $1695	Exam cost: $250 Unlimited attempts: $250 per attempt	No renewal fee
PSM III	$995 – $1695	Exam cost: $500 Unlimited attempts: $500 per attempt	No renewal fee
RSM	$1995	Upto 2 attempts included in the course cost Additional Retake Cost: $25	$50 annually

How Much Does Scrum Master Certification Training Cost?

The cost of your certification depends on which training partner you choose. In order to obtain a Scrum Master certification, some certification providers require the candidate to complete the course through a specific training provider. Check with your preferred training provider before enrolling in a Scrum Master course.

The following table provides an overview of the training costs associated with each Scrum Master certification.

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) : Course fees are typically between INR 18,999 and USD 599
PMI-ACP® Certification : Course fees are typically between 499 USD to 799 USD
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) : Course fees are typically between INR 18999 and USD 599
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) : Course fees are typically between INR 24199
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) : Course fees are typically between INR 24199
Certified Scrum Developer(CSD) : Course fees are typically between 1299 USD
Leading SAFe® 6 : Course fees are typically between INR 48500, 699 USD
ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Agile Coaching) : Course fees are typically between INR 28999
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) : Course fees are typically between INR 48399
SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM) : Course fees are typically between USD 699 and INR 48500
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) : Course fees are typically between USD 699, INR 48500

How Much Do the Scrum Master Certification Exams Cost?

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM): INR 26,000 - INR 30,000 and USD 500 - USD 1,495
PMI-ACP®: USD 435 - USD 495 and INR 30,000 - INR 38,000
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO): INR 25000 - INR 35000 and USD 500 - USD 2000
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO): INR 26,000 - 30,000 and USD 200 per attempt.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM): USD 150 per attempt and INR 22500 - INR 30,000
Leading SAFe® 6: INR 30,000 - INR 50,000 and USD 799 - USD 1000
SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM): USD 500 - USD 700 and INR 55999
SAFe Product Owner: INR 47,000 and USD 500 - USD 700

How Much Are Scrum Master Renewal Fees?

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) - 50 USD
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)- 50 USD
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)- Lifetime Valid No Renewal Cost.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM): Lifetime Valid No Renewal Cost.
Leading SAFe® 6 - 100 USD
SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM)- 100 USD
SAFe Product Owner- 100 USD

What are the prerequisites for the Certified ScrumMaster certification?

A Certified Scrum Master exam does not have any predetermined eligibility requirements although participants must complete a 2-day CSM training as well as possess a basic knowledge of the Scrum process and agile principles.
How do I become a Scrum Master?

You can become a certified ScrumMaster® by taking this 2-day CSM® certification course and passing the CSM® exam. The course is tailored to help you strengthen your knowledge of Scrum methodologies and their implementation.
How to Unlock Simplilearn's CSM Course?
- Complete 85% of the course.
- Attend one complete batch.
- Complete one simulation test with a minimum score of 60%.
Simplilearn offers extensive classroom training on Certified Scrum Master CSM Certification from highly experienced CST Trainers. Along with the Scrum Master CSM Certification, you are offered:
- A chance to maintain your PMP® or ACPSM Credential with CSM® Workshop and complimentary e-learning courses.
- 20 PDUs and 16 SEUs from the 2-day CSM classroom Workshop
- Free access to 15 valuable courses
- A two-year membership in the Scrum AllianceFree exam and retake (if needed)
When is the next CSM Certification exam?

The online CSM Certification exam can be taken within 14 days from the day you complete your training course and receive links to the online exam.
How many questions are there in the CSM certification exam?
There are a total of 50 multiple choice questions. The passing score is 74% or 37 correct answers.

CSM Exam Syllabus
- Overview of Scrum
- Overview of a Scrum project
- The Scrum team
- Product Backlog
- The product owner
- ReleasesSprints
- The Scrum Master
- Enterprise transformation
CSM Exam candidates need to go through CSM training by CST trainers and will have to take and pass an online exam after the training to get certified. CSM certification, similar to Agile and Scrum certification, enables professionals to enhance their proficiency in agile and Scrum practices and gives them an opportunity to be a member of the Scrum Alliance for two years.
How many attempts do I have to pass the CSM Certification exam?

You will have two attempts to pass the CSM Certification exam.
How long does it take to receive the Certified Scrum Master certification exam results?

You will get the results immediately.
What is the validity of csm course?

The CSM® certification credential is valid for only two years.
If I fail the CSM Certification exam, how soon can I retake it?
If you fail the CSM Certification exam in your first attempt, you can retake it immediately at no cost.
If I fail in the CSM Certification exam, can I apply for re-evaluation?
If you fail the CSM Certification exam, there is no option for re-evaluation. however, you can take the second attempt at no extra cost.
How do I apply for CSM Certification re-examination?
If you fail the exam in your first attempt, the second will be automatically activated in your Scrum Alliance account.
I have passed the CSM certification exam. When and how do I receive my certificate?

Upon passing the exam, you will receive the certificate within five business days.
Do you provide any practice tests as part of this CSM certification course?
Yes, we provide 1 practice test as part of our CSM certification course to help you prepare for the actual certification exam. You can try this free CSM practice test to understand the type of tests that are part of the course curriculum.
What are the benefits of Agile Scrum Master Certification?
Scrum Master certification offers a host of benefits to individuals and organizations alike. Let’s understand the top benefits of having a scrum master certification:

Strengthen Your Risk Assessment Skills:

With Scrum, teams work in iterations, constantly reviewing their progress and adapting their strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. As a certified Scrum Master, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to help your team identify, assess, and manage risks effectively, which can help ensure the successful completion of projects.

Help Your Resume Stand Out:

In today's competitive job market, having a Scrum Master certification can make a significant difference in your job search. It demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to lead a team using the Scrum framework effectively. This certification can help you stand out among other candidates and increase your chances of landing your dream job.

Increase Your Team's Effectiveness:

The Scrum framework emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. As a certified Scrum Master, you will have the knowledge and skills to facilitate these values within your team. By promoting open communication, fostering a culture of experimentation, and encouraging team members to take ownership of their work, you can help your team work more effectively and achieve better results.

Prepare Yourself for More Career Opportunities:

As organizations increasingly adopt agile methodologies like Scrum, there is a growing demand for certified Scrum Masters. This certification can help you stand out among other candidates and make you eligible for more leadership positions in your organization. With a Scrum Master certification, you will be well-equipped to pursue a range of career opportunities in project management, software development, and other related fields.

20+ Career Advantages of Being a Certified Scrum Master
1. Increased Earning Potential for Certified Scrum Masters
2. Comprehensive Knowledge of Scrum Methodology
3. Transformation of Mindset through Certification
4. Proficiency in Scrum Artifacts and Practices
5. Enhances Marketability and Attractiveness to Employers
6. Certified Scrum Masters as Valuable Workforce Assets
7. Reinforced Team Collaboration and Synergy
8. Sharing Foundational Scrum Knowledge with Peers
9. Qualified Employees Driving Successful Projects
10. A Noteworthy Achievement and Professional Milestone
11. Thriving as a Servant Leader in Agile Environments
12. A Recognized Badge of Honor
13. Setting Yourself Apart from the Competition
14. Efficiently Addressing Project Challenges and Issues
15. Acquiring the Ability to Assess and Manage Risks
16. Skillful Prioritization of Tasks and Deliverables
17. Exemplifying the Role of a Team Player
18. Improved Communication Skills for Effective Collaboration
19. Embracing an Agile Mindset and Adaptive Approach
20. Ensuring Ongoing Market Relevance and Demand
21. Valuable Asset to the Organization as a Certified Scrum Master
22. Acquisition of Diverse Skill Set through Certification
23. Expanding Professional Network and Connections
24. Influencing Organizational Adoption of Agile Practices
What is a Scrum Master?

The scrum master, as the title suggests, holds the role of overseeing the scrum process and ensuring adherence to the scrum framework. With a well-defined set of roles and rituals, scrum establishes clear guidelines to be followed. The scrum master collaborates closely with each member of the scrum team, providing guidance and coaching to facilitate smooth navigation through the scrum framework.

A Scrum Master is a key member of an Agile project team, responsible for ensuring that the team adheres to the Scrum framework and Agile principles. They act as a coach and facilitator for the development team, helping them to understand and implement Scrum practices, and removing any obstacles that may impede progress.

The Scrum Master is also responsible for fostering collaboration between the development team and other stakeholders, such as product owners and management, and for organizing and leading the various Scrum ceremonies. Ultimately, the Scrum Master is a vital part of any Scrum project, helping to create an environment of continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.
Best In-Demand Scrum Master Certifications in 2024

In 2024, there are several Scrum Master certifications that are in high demand, including:

6 Best In-Demand Scrum Master Certifications in 2024:

The following is a list of the 6 most frequently mentioned Scrum certifications on job search websites.

1. Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) Certification Training Course

Offered by the Scrum Alliance, this certification is one of the most widely recognized and popular Scrum Master certifications. It focuses on providing a foundational understanding of Scrum principles and practices, and it is designed for anyone who wants to become a Scrum Master.

Cost:

The cost of a CSM training course differs from course to course. The CSM training courses generally include exam costs and the cost ranges between $450 to $1,150.

Requirements:

For becoming a certified scrum master, you will need to complete a minimum of 14 hours of training and qualify the exam.

2. Leading SAFe® 6 Training with SAFe Agilist Certification

Leading SAFe® 6 Training with SAFe Agilist Certification is a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage Agile transformations at an enterprise level. The training covers SAFe® principles and practices, Lean-Agile leadership, Agile portfolio management, and much more. Upon completion, participants earn the SAFe Agilist certification, demonstrating their proficiency in leading Agile teams and organizations.

Cost:

The training certification will cost you around $680.

Requirements:

TO eligible for the certification exam, you are required to attend a 2-day certification training course by a recognized training provider.

3. Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certification Training

The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certification Training is focused on training individuals to become effective product owners in agile environments. Through this certification training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead product development teams, prioritize product features, and optimize product value.

Cost: The cost is around $200 which is the exam fee only.

Requirements: One needs to qualify the PSPO I exam to get certified. Training for the same is not mandatory, however, strongly recommended.

4. PMI-ACP® Certification Training Course

The PMI-ACP® Certification Training Course is a program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified Agile practitioners. This certification is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their career in project management and demonstrate their expertise in Agile methodologies.

Requirements:

To be eligible for the PMI-ACP certification exam, you will be required to complete a minimum of 21 hours of training in Agile practices, by a training provider recognized by PMI.

5. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification Training

The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification Training is a program designed to teach individuals the skills necessary to be effective product owners in Scrum environments.This certification is ideal for individuals who want to take on a more significant role in Scrum projects or advance their career as a product owner.

Cost:

The cost of a CSPO certification is around $500 to $2000.

Requirements:

For obtaining a CSPO certification, one needs to get 16-hour training from a certified scrum training provider.

6. SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM)

Cost:

Leading SAFe® 6 Training cost differs by course. The training course cost ranges between $600 and $1099, including the course fee.

Requirements:

To be eligible for the exam, you will be required to take up the 2-day training course approved by Scaled Agile.
What to Consider Before Earning Scrum Master Certification?

If you're considering Scrum Master certification, there are a few things to keep in mind before taking the leap:

Can You Meet the Required Time Commitment?

Scrum Master certification requires time and dedication to complete the coursework and pass the exam, so make sure you can commit the necessary time before starting.

Does Your Company or Future Career Value or Require It?

Scrum Master certification requires time and dedication to complete the coursework and pass the exam, so make sure you can commit the necessary time before starting.

Do You Enjoy Working in Teams?

As a Scrum Master, you'll be responsible for leading a team and facilitating communication and collaboration, so it's important to have strong teamwork skills and a passion for working with others.

How to get scrum master certification online?

To get Scrum Master certification online, you need to consider these three factors:

Factor	Description
Find Your Course	First, you need to find a course that meets your needs. Research different courses and providers to find one that aligns with your schedule, learning style, and budget. Many online courses offer self-paced learning, virtual instructor-led training, or a combination of both.
Take Your Course	Once you've found a course, you'll need to complete the coursework and training. This can include attending virtual classes, completing assignments and quizzes, and participating in group projects. Make sure to stay on track with the course schedule and take advantage of any additional resources provided by the course provider.
Pass Your Test	After completing the course, you'll need to pass a certification exam to become a certified Scrum Master. The exam is typically taken online and consists of multiple-choice questions. Study materials and practice exams are often provided by the course provider to help you prepare. Make sure to review the Scrum Guide and other recommended resources before taking the exam.

How hard is it to get scrum master certification?

Qualifying the Scrum Master Certification exam and getting Scrum master certification is not that hard if one attends the Scrum master training workshop sincerely.

That is because the questions asked during the exam are based majorly on the content taught during the workshop. You can easily get through the scrum master certification exam if you get your basics right and practice the test papers as much as possible.
What is a Scrum Master certification - And Why do you need it?

A Scrum Master certification, also known as Scrum certification, validates your expertise in Scrum project management principles. It can prepare candidates for becoming Scrum Masters, a type of project manager who uses Scrum to manage projects.

A Scrum certification is not always necessary in order to become a project manager; however, these certifications are often requested -- and sometimes required -- in roles that place a high priority on Scrum. Therefore, it is crucial to determine which Scrum certifications hold substantial value.
Why opt for Simplilearn on your path to becoming a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)?
Here are compelling reasons to select Simplilearn for your CSM certification journey:
- Two Days of Interactive Online Virtual Classes
- Includes CSM® Exam Fee
- Learn from Internationally Recognized Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) and Enjoy a Free Exam Retake
- Earn 20 PDUs and 16 SEUs
- Receive a Two-Year Membership in the Scrum Alliance
- Gain Complimentary Access to 15 Courses
- We offer a guarantee of 100% exam pass and a full 100% money-back guarantee.
- Our guarantee ensures that batches will run, providing increased availability and options.
How good are the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) trainers at Simplilearn?

Simplilearn boasts a team of highly skilled trainers who are renowned for their expertise and commitment to education. These trainers are industry veterans with extensive experience in their respective fields, ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge.

Their engaging teaching style, comprehensive knowledge, and dedication to student success make them stand out in the world of online education. Students often praise their ability to simplify complex concepts, provide real-world insights, and offer unwavering support throughout the learning journey. With Simplilearn's exceptional trainers, learners can trust that they are in capable hands, making their educational experience truly exceptional.

FAQs

What is CSM Course?

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is specifically designed for professionals who are embarking on their journey as Scrum practitioners. It equips them with a solid foundation in the project management methodology. This certification process enables candidates to grasp the core principles of Scrum, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, accountability, and iterative progress towards a clearly defined objective.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is a designation offered by Scrum Alliance to practitioners who have successfully completed a CSM course and demonstrate their understanding of Scrum methodology and how to lead project teams as a scrum master. As defined by the Scrum Alliance, a Certified ScrumMaster is someone who has been taught (by a Certified Scrum Trainer) the Scrum terminology, practices, and principles that will enable them to fulfill the role of ScrumMaster or Scrum team member.

A Scrum Master certification signifies your competency in the principles of Scrum project management. Scrum Masters are project managers who utilize Scrum as their project management methodology. Candidates who complete this course can qualify to become Scrum Masters. When you earn certification in a discipline such as Scrum Master, you are giving your prospective employer tangible proof that you possess the correct skills and training for the job.

In fact, certification is a good resource to have in general, regardless of your chosen field. If you have that certificate in hand, you hold a powerful tool that tells the world “I know what I’m doing!”When it comes to Scrum Masters specifically, not everyone has what it takes to lead a Scrum team. Part of your certification process is acquiring the knowledge you need to do the job.

Scrum teams need leaders; otherwise, the entire exercise is a waste of time and resources.Finally, Scrum Masters are in demand today and that means more people may be attracted to the field as a way of easily getting their careers going by taking advantage of the benefits of CSM Course. So, if the field attracts a greater number of candidates, you will need something that makes you stand out from the crowd. It’s very possible that the choice an employer makes between hiring two qualified candidates is which one has embraced the benefits of Scrum Master certification.
Who should take the CSM Course?
The Certified Scrum Master CSM course is intended for individuals who want to become proficient in the Scrum framework and serve as Scrum Masters on Scrum teams. This course is suitable for professionals from various backgrounds, including:
- project managers
- software developers
- business analysts
- product owners
- quality assurance professionals
Anyone interested in Agile methodologies can take up the Certified Scrum master Course.

Certified Scrum Master is a globally-recognized certification designed to help you prove your skills in scrum practices, terminologies, and principles. This credential will expand your knowledge of Scrum methodology and help you overcome obstacles in projects. It is particularly beneficial for professionals managing large teams across multiple departments.
Who provides the CSM certification?

CSM certification is provided by the reputed Scrum Alliance.
Where will the CSM training be held?

The venue is finalized a few weeks prior to the CSM training and you will be informed via email. If you have any questions, contact us 24/7 using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link or contact Help & Support.
Why Should you take this CSM certification training?

This CSM certification training gives you a clear understanding of terms, procedures, and events that one needs to be aware of, to safely hold together the Scrum framework. The course teaches professionals how to get Scrum teams to work at their highest efficiency levels and engage with other scrum practitioners to ensure continuous improvement.

The Certified ScrumMaster course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the Scrum framework and its application in software development and project management.

Some specific groups of people who may benefit from taking the CSM course include:

Project Managers: If you are a project manager, taking the CSM course can help you learn how to utilize projects using Scrum and agile methodologies. It will help you learn how to facilitate the Scrum process and manage the Scrum team to deliver high-quality products.

Developers: If you are a developer or a development team member, taking the CSM course can help you understand the Scrum framework and how it can be used to manage projects more effectively. You will learn to work within a Scrum team, collaborate with other team members, and deliver high-quality products.

Business Analysts: If you are a business analyst, taking the CSM course can help you understand the Scrum framework and how it can be used to deliver projects more effectively. You will learn to collaborate with the Scrum team and stakeholders to identify requirements, prioritize work, and deliver business value.

Product Owners: If you are a product owner or a member of a product development team, taking the CSM course can help you learn how to work with the Scrum team to define and prioritize product features, manage the product backlog, and deliver value to the customer.
How do I enroll for this CSM certification training?
You can enroll for this CSM certification on our website and make an online payment using any of the following options:
- Visa Credit or Debit Card
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Diner’s Club
- PayPal
Once payment is received you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.
What is a CSM?
- As defined by the Scrum Alliance, a Certified ScrumMaster is someone who has been taught (by a Certified Scrum Trainer) the Scrum terminologies, practices, and principles that will enable them to fulfill the role of ScrumMaster or Scrum team member.
- Completing a Certified ScrumMaster course is the first step to becoming more familiar with Scrum and Agile frameworks. Experience and continuing education are necessary for someone to truly master Scrum. To demonstrate deep understanding and experience with Scrum, CSMs are also encouraged to participate in the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) training.
Is the CSM certification fee included in my course fee?

Yes. The certification and evaluation fees are included in the cost of this course, along with the costs of course materials and learning aids.
What are the most in-demand Scrum Master certifications for 2024?
Scrum Training: This certification is offered by the Scrum Alliance, one of the top institutions offering certifications and coaching services for Scrum Master aspirants. In addition to the general Scrum Master certification, it offers guidance for professionals involved in the job roles of product owners and developers.
- Mode of Learning: Both online and live classes are available
- Curriculum involves: Hands-on scrum and sprint planning skills, knowledge of the servant leadership concept, teaches how to ensure optimal team performance, conflict and problem resolution, and an overview of the Scrum framework.
- Cost: Between $450 and $1000
- Basic Requirements: A minimum of 14-hour training and passing the exam
Certified Scrum Product Owner: This certification is again offered by The Scrum Alliance, which certifies your knowledge and expertise in being a product owner.
- Mode of Learning: Both online and live classes are available
- Curriculum involves: Framework, principles, and values that make Scrum work, along with the essential skills and tools required for becoming an effective Scrum Product Owner. Additionally, the course will teach you how to cater to the needs of various stakeholders, obtain hands-on training, develop a product vision and new ways to know your customers better, and develop products that best suit their needs.
- Cost: Between $299 to $1000
- Basic Requirements: Taking up a Scrum Alliance-approved CSPO course
Professional Scrum Master: Alternatively known as PSM I, Professional Scrum Master is one of the top Scrum certifications provided by Scrum.org. This certification allows you to get certified for your knowledge of the Scrum framework and its applications. This certification primarily helps you demonstrate your basic knowledge of Scrum Mastery.
- Mode of Learning: The assessment can be taken online with and without a preparatory course.
- Curriculum involves: Basic knowledge of Scrum framework and methods to apply it, forming self-managing teams with leadership styles, predicting and releasing planning, ensuring continuous quality, integration, and delivery while managing technical risk, organizational design, and culture based on evidence-based management.
- Cost: $150
- Basic Requirements: You will be required to pass the PSM I test for obtaining the certification.
Certified Scrum Professional: Designed by Scrum Alliance, the ‘Certified Scrum Professional’ certification validates your skills and knowledge for enhancing how Scrum and Agile principles are implemented.
- Mode of Learning: The assessment can be taken via online mode.
- Curriculum involves: Agile facilitation, coaching skills, and progressive techniques in service to the Product Owner and the Development Team.
- Cost: The application fee is $100, plus a $150 certification fee
- Basic Requirements: For pursuing this certification, you will need to have an Advanced Certified ScrumMasterSM (A-CSMSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance
SAFe Scrum Master: This certification is offered by Scaled Agile, the organization which monitors the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The certification is best suited for professionals looking for knowledge of Agile, Lean, or DevOps concepts and their implementation on a large scale.
- Mode of Learning: The course is offered online and offline, while the exam takes place online.
- Curriculum involves: Introductory knowledge of Scrum for SAFe enterprises, information about Scrum Master role, program increment planning according to Agile principles, Iteration execution, ways of coaching the team, and facilitating Scrum events.
- Cost: The certification exam will cost you $295.
- Basic Requirements: Taking a 2-day course recognized by Scaled Agile
Professional Scrum Product Owner I: This certification is administered by Scrum.org and recognizes your potential to enhance the worth of a product created by the development team. The certification primarily examines your understanding of the Product Owner Learning Path as designed by Scrum.org and your ability to interpret and implement the Scrum Guide.
- Mode of Learning: Both online and offline, and the exam takes place via online mode.
- Curriculum involves: Introduction to the Scrum framework with a special focus on product owners.
- Cost: The exam costs $200.
- Basic Requirements: One only needs to pass the exam. No course is required to take the exam; however, it is highly recommended.
Certified Scrum Developer: This certification is designed specifically for product developers in Scrum environments. Upon completing your course for Certified Scrum Developer, you will gain profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum in the context of product development.
- Mode of Learning: Both online and offline; however, the exam is conducted online.
- Curriculum involves: Knowledge of Scrum and agile principles, specialized Agile engineering skills, and knowledge of essential tools and techniques required to build good products iteratively and incrementally that Scrum requires.
- Cost: Around $1000
Basic Requirements: A 2-day Scrum Alliance-approved CSD course.
What are the 15 complimentary courses with this CSM course?
Following is the list of complimentary courses*
- Agile Scrum Foundation
- Introduction to Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- CAPM Certification
- PMI-RMP Certification
- Introduction to Big Data and Hadoop
- Lean Management
- PMI-ACP Certification
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Modelling with MS Excel foundation & advanced
- AWS Technical Essential
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Business Analytics with Excel
- Apache Cassandra
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- CCBA Certification
Who conducts the online classroom sessions in the CSM Training?

This CSM course is conducted by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with over 20 years of experience delivering classroom training.
Do you provide transportation and refreshments with the CSM training?

We do not provide transportation but refreshments are included along with the CSM training.
Do you provide a CSM course completion certificate?

Yes, we offer a CSM course completion certificate after you successfully complete the training program.
Can I change the city, place, and date after enrolling for the CSM Certification?

Yes, you can change the city, place, and date for the CSM training, but a rescheduling fee is charged. For more information, please review our Rescheduling Policy.
Can I cancel my enrollment? Do I get a refund?

Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We provide a complete refund after deducting an administration fee. To learn more please review our Refund Policy.
Do you provide a money back guarantee for the training programs?

Yes. We do offer a money-back guarantee for many of our training programs. Refer to our Refund Policy and submit refund requests via our Help and Support portal.
Do you provide a group discount for CSM classroom training programs?

Yes, we offer group discounts for our CSM training programs. To learn more about our discount packages, contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link or contact Help & Support.
What qualification does a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) hold?
- A Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) is a senior individual within the Scrum community who has attained Certified Scrum Trainer status through the Scrum Alliance. Stringent certification requirements are imposed on those earning their CSTs; all must be active contributors in the Scrum community, typically co-train with multiple other CST’s for knowledge transfer, and demonstrate a keen understanding of Scrum through multiple years of successful application in professional environments.
- Simplilearn trainers go one step further; all of our CSTs have both technical and business backgrounds, and derive successful training expertise from hundreds of client-site coaching engagements.
When do I get my login information?

Within five business days of the course, students will receive an email with Scrum Alliance login information, and a separate email from the Simplilearn training team outlining the steps to follow.
How do I complete the ScrumMaster evaluation and receive my certificate?
Students will receive an email from the Scrum Alliance within five business days of the course. Once you log in to the Scrum Alliance website:
- Scrum Master students will need to complete a free, non-graded, online evaluation. Once this has been submitted and the terms & conditions have been agreed to, students may download and print their certification directly from the Scrum Alliance website.
- Product owner students will need to accept the terms & conditions. Students may then download and print their certification directly from the Scrum Alliance website.
When is the CSM exam conducted?

The CSM exam can be taken online after you receive your Scrum Alliance login information. Students generally receive this login information within five business days of the course.
Are new job placement opportunities available to me after CSM certification training?

Yes. There are many opportunities available that require Scrum and CSM certification training. Most major job sites have multiple listings for Scrum Masters or Project Managers with Agile/Scrum experience.
How can I learn more about this Certified Scrum Master training program?

Contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.
What is CSM online classroom training?

All of the classes are conducted via live online streaming. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time.
Is this live CSM training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

If you enroll for self-paced e-learning, you will have access to pre-recorded videos. If you enroll for the online classroom Flexi Pass, you will have access to live training conducted online as well as the pre-recorded videos.
What if I miss a class?

Simplilearn provides recordings of each class so you can review them as needed before the next session.
Are the training and course material effective in preparing me for the CSM exam?

Yes, the training and course materials will get you well prepared for the CSM exam.
What is the CSM accredited body exam fee refund policy?

The CSM accredited body is Scrum Alliance. The exam fee is non-refundable.

You offer an exam money back guarantee. How does it work?

Our CSM Training comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn uses top learning methodologies to equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the CSM exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the CSM exam on the second attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price to you.

To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the CSM exam within a week of the course completion date. This way, the course concepts will be fresh in your mind.

Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Money back
First	Within 7 days of course completion	Did Not Pass	NA
Second	Within 7 days of First attempt	Did Not Pass	Full Course fee will be refunded

Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.

Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s CSM Classroom training. The guarantee is valid only for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.

The guarantee becomes void if:

Participants do not take the examination within 7 days of the classroom training completion date.
Participants do not maintain 100% attendance at Classroom Training sessions.
Participants fail to score at least 80% in both CSM Exam practice tests available at Simplilearn.com
Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the classroom training.
Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn.

How is the Demand or Job opportunities or Job Market for CSM Certification?

CSM certification is highly valued in organizations that follow Agile practices. With rising efficiency, productivity, and achieving speedy resolutions through the Scrum framework, companies are seeking certified CSM professionals more than ever and are ready to pay higher salaries. The Scrum Master job role made its place in the list of 50 Best Jobs in America for 2020 survey by Glassdoor with a median salary of USD 100,000. Moreover, the role was also on LinkedIn’s list of most promising jobs of 2019. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, IBM, and Capital One are some of the top companies hiring certified scrum masters.
What are the objectives of this CSM Training?

This CSM certification training is designed to help you get a clear understanding of the Scrum framework. You’ll learn about Scrum roles, artifacts, sprint, planning, sprint backlog, burndown charts, product backlog, retrospective, and more. This CSM Course lets you know what it takes to become a Certified ScrumMaster and how to apply the framework to various project complexities and scale.
Who Should do this CSM certification training?

Professionals who wish to start their Agile career and aim to become a Certified Scrum Master can take up this CSM certification training. It can also be taken up by professionals who wish to learn Scrum and affect organizational changes that fulfill the business goals of managers, product owners, senior executives, and the like
What does a Certified ScrumMaster do?

A Certified Scrum Master ensures that the team adopts agile practices in their work. The professional manages large teams across multiple departments using the Scrum framework and guides team members to work smoothly. They conduct daily scrum meetings to understand the progress of the work and clear any obstacles that the team faces. In addition, they also help team members understand the theory, rules, practices, and the value of Scrum methodology.

Here is a brief rundown of the five chief things that Scrum Masters are responsible for:

Facilitation: Scrum Masters make Scrum meetings more efficient and effective, helping team members to focus on collaboration, the concept which drives Scrum.

Training and Mentoring: Scrum Masters help team members to upskill and help them develop better self-organizing skills.

Removing Obstacles: Every project has its share of roadblocks. Scrum Masters work hard to resolve issues that stand in the way of progress.

Improving Scrum Usage: Scrum Masters remove organizational challenges, eliminate obsolete processes, clear challenges, and coach or mentor new Scrum leaders.

Creating Learning and Adaptation: A good Scrum Master uses daily challenges as a learning experience for the team, helping them to consistently improve themselves.
What comes after this CSM Certification?

We recommend that you continue your learning after you become well-versed in Certified ScrumMaster® and achieve the CSM certification. For your career growth, you can consider taking other relevant Agile certifications to gain different perspectives of your present role and become an expert in this field. Furthermore, you can join Agile communities or forums and interact with and learn from like-minded professionals.
What is the process to become a Certified Scrum Master?

Candidates who want to become a Certified Scrum Master have to undergo the CSM certification training offered by Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and then pass the online CSM certification exam. The CSM training by CST can be live online for a total of 14 hours or in-person training of 16 hours.
What will you learn in this CSM training?

This certified scrum master training gives you a complete overview of the Agile methodology and the Scrum framework. Some of the important topics covered in this CSM training include Scrum lifecycle, terminologies used, timebox, user stories, sprint planning, and sprint retrospective. The course focuses on the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and how they build a Scrum team.
Who is a Certified Scrum Master®?

A Certified Scrum Master is one of the three major roles in a Scrum framework. Such a professional is a leader of the scrum team who handles the project, guides the team, and ensures that the scrum team follows agile principles and values. They oversee the routine activities, maintain the Scrum board, and find new techniques to effectively manage the product backlog.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Certified ScrumMaster®?

Certified Scrum Masters are basically responsible for conducting the daily scrum meetings held to take updates regarding the work done and to provide resolutions if the team is facing issues. They work towards building a pleasant relationship between the scrum team and the product owner to ensure smooth workflow. They also assist the team members in understanding their assignments and guide them on how to execute each task.
What are the most important skills that a Scrum Master should have?

Scrum Masters must have an in-depth understanding of the terms, phrases, practices, and systems used to safely incorporate the agile methodologies. They should have strong training skills so as to guide the team on their work and help them work on their strengths and weaknesses. Knowledge of popular tools Jira and Asana is also recommended by organizations.
What are the different Scrum Certifications available?
Apart from the CSM certification offered by the Scrum Alliance, here are some of the other scrum master certifications you can check out:
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) I offered by Scrum.org
- Licensed Scrum Master by Scrum Inc.
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- SAFe Scrum Master by Scaled Agile
How is Scrum Alliance different from other certifying bodies?

Scrum Alliance was the first institute to offer a Scrum certification program. The organization focuses its certification training on interactions with Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) and agile coaches. Such trainers have extensive experience in using the Scrum framework and become CSTs only after a rigorous evaluation process.
What does it mean to have a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) designation?

A Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) credential means that you have the capability to run and perform different Agile projects. An individual having CSM certification has the skill and knowledge to bring the performance of their Scrum team to the highest level. They are experienced negotiators, expert facilitators, and know how to find a solution to disagreements.
Does Scrum Alliance offer an online/virtual CSM course?

Scrum Alliance offers both online virtual and in-person CSM training across the world. You can enter the certification name and the location where you want to take the CSM certification training, and the website will show you the options available.
What are the benefits of the "2-year membership with Scrum Alliance"?

Having a 2-year-membership with Scrum Alliance means that you get access to local user groups, online social networks, and additional member-only resources.
What is Scrum Methodology used for?

Scrum methodology is based on an Agile framework that helps teams to collaborate well and develop software in a more organized and flexible manner. Almost 500 fortune companies use Scrum methodology globally, leading to fast delivery of products with higher efficiency. The CSM course helps Scrum professionals to gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum methodology and implement it in their job roles.
Is the CSM course challenging to learn?

The CSM course is not difficult to learn and can be taken by anyone interested in learning about Scrum methodology and its principles.
Is Scrum Master a good career option?

ScrumMaster is a good career option as they are in high demand across the globe.
Burning glass has predicted that the demand for ScrumMasters is likely to surge by 37.9% in the upcoming decade. Thus with CSM certification, ScrumMasters can easily enhance their career opportunities and expand their professional network.
How do beginners learn Scrum?

Beginners can learn Scrum by seeking a CSM training course aligned with the latest Scrum and Agile methodologies. Ideally, a good CSM training course should focus on the overall Scrum framework, basic terminologies used in Scrum, Scrum lifecycle, and roles involved in Scrum.
Is CSM certification worth it?

The CSM certification is highly valuable for IT professionals supporting software developmental projects. The certification helps them to understand how Scrum functions and what their roles and responsibilities are. By seeking comprehensive CSM training, professionals get a chance to explore new avenues and get a competitive edge over their non-certified peers.
What are the job roles available after obtaining a CSM certification?

After getting a CSM certification, professionals can seek job roles such as project manager, certified scrum master, senior business analyst, senior software engineer.
What does certified scrum master do?

A Scrum Master primarily ensures that the team follows the Scrum framework and everyone uses Scrum values and practices learned through CSM training. Furthermore, a Scrum Master helps the team to become more agile, independent, and creative.
What skills should a Scrum Master know?

Scrum Masters must be skilled in Scrum methodologies, Agile principles & methodologies, user interface, software development, project management, continuous improvement, product backlog management, ability to create sprint goals, ability to resolve conflicts, product release planning, and product testing. Prospective Scrum Masters can get these skills validated with the help of the CSM certification and showcase their knowledge in the field.
What industries use Scrum Methodology most?

Industries that use Scrum Methodology extensively include financial services, product development, construction, Advertising and marketing, consulting firms, and government offices. Any IT professional can easily get into these firms by seeking a suitable CSM course that will help them to become a skilled Scrum master and apply the Scrum and agile methodologies for higher productivity in their work.
Which companies hire for Scrum Masters?

Upon attaining the CSM certification, Scrum masters get the opportunity to get hired by some of the top-notch companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo, Spotify, Adobe, and Airbnb.
Which are the best books for CSM training?
Some of the best books for CSM training are:
- Scrum: A Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction by Chris Sims & Hillary Louise Johnson
- Scrum Mastery: From Good to Great Servant-Leadership by Geoff Watts
- The Elements of Scrum by Chris Sims & Hillary Louise Johnson
- Scrum, Mega Pack by Paul Vii
- The Scrum Field Guide: Practical Advice for Your First Year by Mitch Lacey
- Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 83 Success Secrets by Janice Garrison
- Guide to Scrum Methodology (eBook)
What is the pay scale of CSM professionals across the world?

According to PayScale.com, professionals with CSM certification earn an average salary of $92,842 in a year with an entry-level salary of $70,000.
What are Scrum Master Training Benefits

The Agile methodology is taking the world by storm, and the CSM credential can set you apart from the crowd. These credentials show that you're a leader who can provide expertise far beyond what a conventional project manager could contribute.

One of the key benefits of scrum master training is that it proves that you have the potential that companies are looking for in their Scrum Masters. There is an increasing demand for Scrum Masters because every team requires a dedicated person who can run and perform different Agile projects. After all, every team needs a captain, right? Here are a few reasons to get a Scrum Master Certification:

Acquire and Effectively Use Scrum: Whether you are a Scrum novice, or a professional who has executed Scrum before, a certification expands your knowledge and can help you overcome obstacles. It's an added advantage when you're managing large teams across multiple departments using the same framework.

Improve Team Management and Collaboration: As a Certified Scrum Master, you can motivate and lead your teammates. You will guide them and help the team work together smoothly. The Certified Scrum Master credential showcases your employees that you have the experience and skills to lead an agile team successfully. It also serves as a differentiator showing potential employers that you have the edge over your counterparts. That certification could be the one thing that tips the odds in your favor!

Get Further Ahead in Your Career: Becoming a Certified Scrum Master can significantly expand your career opportunities. This certification will make you more relevant and a better competitor in your field, and in turn, offer a higher salary as compared to your non-certified peers. It also equips you with the right skills needed to contribute to organizational change and fulfilling the business's goals. It also proves that you have an agile mindset that is advantageous to your organization.

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