APMG International • Agile Business Consortium

APMG ABC Scrum Master Course

Master the Scrum framework and earn the APMG Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master certification. Learn to facilitate sprints, coach teams, and create high-performing Agile environments.

2 DaysFoundation + PractitionerAPMG accreditedLive online
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Course overview

The APMG Agile Business Consortium (ABC) Scrum Master qualification provides a comprehensive grounding in the Scrum framework and the key responsibilities of a Scrum Master. Participants learn how to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, protect the team from external interruptions, remove blockers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The course covers both the Foundation and Practitioner levels, combining theory with practical application through exercises and real-world case studies.

What you will learn

Understand the Scrum framework: roles, events, and artefacts
Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, and Retrospective
Manage and coach a Scrum team effectively
Identify and remove impediments to team progress
Protect the team's focus and shield from external disruptions
Apply servant leadership principles as a Scrum Master
Encourage continuous improvement and inspect-and-adapt cycles
Prepare for and pass the ABC Scrum Master certification exam

Course topics

A structured curriculum designed for certification and practical application.

Agile values and principles (Agile Manifesto)
Scrum framework overview
Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
Scrum events: Sprint, Planning, Review, Retrospective
Scrum artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
Definition of Done (DoD)
Impediment identification and removal
Coaching and facilitation techniques
Servant leadership in Scrum
Stakeholder communication
Scaling Scrum in larger organisations
Continuous improvement practices

Certification structure

Exam details for each level. Foundation is typically the prerequisite for Practitioner where both levels apply.

Level 1

ABC Scrum Master Foundation

Exam duration40 minutes
FormatMultiple Choice (MCQ)
Questions50 questions
Pass score25 / 50 (50%)
Reference materialClosed book
Level 2

ABC Scrum Master Practitioner

Exam duration2.5 hours
FormatScenario-based objective testing
Questions4 scenario questions
Pass score40%
Reference materialOpen book (manual only)

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