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The Professional Scrum Master Guide: The unofficial guide to Scrum with real-world projects
Go from absolute beginner to passing your PSM I exam first time with this comprehensive guide. Packed with practical examples, this book is updated for the latest Scrum guidelines to turn you into a Scrum Master! Ever wondered why you’d use Scrum over other process frameworks? Or what makes Agile just so agile? Or why you should bother with the PSM certification? This book has you covered. The Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) Guide is a comprehensive tutorial that will not only introduce you to the basics of Scrum, but build you up to be ready to pass your PSM I exam first time round. Where other books avoid detail, this guide provides you with detailed practical examples to take you from being an apprentice to becoming a master. Assuming you’re a total beginner, this book will introduce you to Scrum methodologies with detailed use cases, teaching you the secrets of Scrum in such a way that you’ll be well-equipped for the PSM I exam. This book demonstrates the real-world applications of Scrum in a variety of scenarios, all with practical examples. You’ll understand why the structure of your Scrum team matters, what you can achieve with properly planned sprints, and how to create and manage sprint and product backlogs. The chapters are regularly concluded with quizzes relevant to the exam, reinforcing the values you learn on your journey. Finally, it concludes with some exam preparation and myth-dispelling to make sure you have an edge when it comes to earning your certificate. This is a guide that’ll ensure you won’t fall behind in an ever increasingly agile world. Assuming no prior knowledge of Scrum, this book is for professionals who want to build a strong foundation in Scrum practices with the intention of passing the PSM I exam. If you're a product owner or project manager looking to stay relevant in an agile world, this book is essential to helping you become a Scrum Master.
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174 pages, Paperback
Published July 16, 2021
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September 22, 2021
Very good book
Answer almost all the questions I had about scrum. From where to start to where to finish. I recommend it
Answer almost all the questions I had about scrum. From where to start to where to finish. I recommend it
January 23, 2023
This book is spot on if you are looking for an extensive and in-depth explaining of the Scrum framework. As you probably know, reading just the Scrum guide is not enough to fully understand Scrum and all its components. This book does a great job at pulling apart Scrum in orden to better understand it from its basis to its more complex elements.
I was able to go over the Professional Scrum Master Training course overview by the official Scrum.org organization and it does not differ that much from the content of this book. I also did the mock assessment provided by this very organization and got a 90% out of the 85% pass mark without consulting the Scrum Guide before the assessment. If I were to do the real certification exam I would most definitely do so. However, under the circumstances I think I did well.
This book contains a mock exam so you can put youserlf to the test and see how much you know about the framework. In addition, it also has a questionnaire at the end of every chapter to know how well you understood the contents. There is a dedicated chapter for all the assessments correct answers that you can consult to see if you got the questions right (the mock assessment included).
On top of the assessments, the author recommends books for futher reading about Scrum at the end of each chapter. I value that a lot because there is plenty of material out there and I just do not know whether they are reliable or not.
Now that I have finished it off, I am feeling confident about taking the real PSM I exam. Wish me luck!
I was able to go over the Professional Scrum Master Training course overview by the official Scrum.org organization and it does not differ that much from the content of this book. I also did the mock assessment provided by this very organization and got a 90% out of the 85% pass mark without consulting the Scrum Guide before the assessment. If I were to do the real certification exam I would most definitely do so. However, under the circumstances I think I did well.
This book contains a mock exam so you can put youserlf to the test and see how much you know about the framework. In addition, it also has a questionnaire at the end of every chapter to know how well you understood the contents. There is a dedicated chapter for all the assessments correct answers that you can consult to see if you got the questions right (the mock assessment included).
On top of the assessments, the author recommends books for futher reading about Scrum at the end of each chapter. I value that a lot because there is plenty of material out there and I just do not know whether they are reliable or not.
Now that I have finished it off, I am feeling confident about taking the real PSM I exam. Wish me luck!
May 9, 2024
An engaging and informative read with captivating visuals. Managed to acquire a broad overview of SCRUM and its various aspects.
Extremely useful for any aspiring Project Manager or Product Manager.
Extremely useful for any aspiring Project Manager or Product Manager.
January 3, 2023
Well put together, it covers the absolute basics of Scrum and the role of a Scrum Master within them.
It’s broad enough, but doesn’t go into a great deal of detail when it comes to teaching about the more technical aspects. As someone who isn’t interested in the job itself, but only in gaining some more perspective, I found this enough (it could also be perfectly fine for those aiming at the PSM I certification, for which I suppose the book is a good preparation together with some other material).
It’s broad enough, but doesn’t go into a great deal of detail when it comes to teaching about the more technical aspects. As someone who isn’t interested in the job itself, but only in gaining some more perspective, I found this enough (it could also be perfectly fine for those aiming at the PSM I certification, for which I suppose the book is a good preparation together with some other material).
April 12, 2023
7/10
Kopumā nešķiet, ka grāmatai ir īpaša pievienotā vērtība pāri Scrum guide. Visvērtīgākās ir jautājumu sadaļas un ieteikumi pārbaudījuma kārtošanai. Ieteicama kā pirmā iepazīšanās ar Scrum.
Kopumā nešķiet, ka grāmatai ir īpaša pievienotā vērtība pāri Scrum guide. Visvērtīgākās ir jautājumu sadaļas un ieteikumi pārbaudījuma kārtošanai. Ieteicama kā pirmā iepazīšanās ar Scrum.
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