What is the Scrum Essentials course?
This one-day course introduces the Scrum framework as described in the Scrum Guide: the three accountabilities, five events and three artefacts. It gives new team members and stakeholders a working understanding of how Scrum teams plan, deliver and inspect increments of value.
What is Scrum Essentials training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through the core principles of the subject and how to apply them effectively in practice. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the Scrum Essentials course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying Scrum Essentials in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The Scrum Essentials program is built around the capabilities that matter in professional:
- A solid grasp of the core concepts and vocabulary
- Practical techniques you can apply immediately
- How to avoid common real-world pitfalls
- Confidence to apply the approach in your own role
- Communicating the approach to colleagues and stakeholders
- A foundation for further certification and growth
Who should attend?
This Scrum Essentials course is ideal for professionals looking to formalise their skills and advance their careers. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the Scrum Essentials training able to apply the subject confidently in day-to-day work — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 1 day of live, instructor-led training. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Scrum Essentials course?
Scrum Essentials training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Team members joining a Scrum team for the first time
- Managers and stakeholders who work with Scrum teams
- Business analysts and testers adapting to an iterative environment
- Aspiring Scrum Masters and Product Owners seeking foundations
- Organisations beginning an agile adoption who need a shared vocabulary
What are the prerequisites for Scrum Essentials?
- No formal prerequisites; suitable for people new to Scrum
Live instructor-led training
Scrum Essentials
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Scrum Essentials course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Explain empiricism and the Scrum values and how they shape team behaviour
- Describe the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developer accountabilities and how they collaborate
- Run the purpose and flow of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Retrospective
- Distinguish the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment along with their commitments
- Write a Sprint Goal and a basic Definition of Done for a sample product
- Identify common signs that a team is using Scrum mechanically rather than effectively
What is the Scrum Essentials syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 1 day and covers 5 modules:
Module 1: Agile and Scrum Foundations
- Agile values and principles
- Empirical process control
- Scrum theory and values
- When Scrum is a good fit
Module 2: The Scrum Team
- Product Owner accountability
- Scrum Master accountability
- Developers and self-management
- Working with stakeholders
Module 3: Scrum Events
- The Sprint as a container
- Sprint Planning and Sprint Goal
- Daily Scrum purpose
- Sprint Review and Retrospective
Module 4: Scrum Artefacts and Commitments
- Product Backlog and Product Goal
- Sprint Backlog and plan
- Increment and Definition of Done
- Transparency across artefacts
Module 5: Putting Scrum into Practice
- Starting a first Sprint
- Common anti-patterns
- Measuring progress simply
- Next steps for learning
How do you get certified after the Scrum Essentials course?
Scrum Essentials is assessed through the course itself: complete the live sessions and the included assessment to earn your certificate. There is no separate third-party exam to book.
How much does the Scrum Essentials course cost?
Scrum Essentials training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$549, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 1 day of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Scrum Essentials training delivered?
The Scrum Essentials certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 1 day, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Scrum Essentials batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Scrum Essentials course online?
Yes. The Scrum Essentials certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Scrum Essentials certification.
Who should attend the Scrum Essentials course?
The Scrum Essentials training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Scrum Essentials certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Scrum Essentials training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
What is a micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a focused, short-format certification that validates a specific, job-ready skill. It's a fast, practical way to prove capability in scrum essentials.
Is there an exam?
There's no heavy exam — the credential is earned through participation and applied exercises across the 1 day of learning, and you receive a shareable digital badge/certificate.
How long does it take?
It's designed to be completed in 1 day, so you can build and prove a targeted skill without a lengthy time commitment.
Does it expire?
No. The credential doesn't expire, and it stacks well with related courses to build a broader, recognised skill profile.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Scrum Essentials?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
Scrum Essentials
₹24,999
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