Type: self-paced, online &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Access Time: 365 days from enrollment

Description: This course outlines the fundamental theories and principles of Scrum frameworks, including the underlying philosophy and essential tools practitioners need to adapt to an Agile way of working. Implemented properly, these techniques can produce extraordinary results for stakeholders and customers.

Learning Objectives:

<ol>
	<li>Define essential Scrum terms and identify the interdependent nature of key concepts</li>
	<li>Summarize the specific, distinct roles that practitioners assume in effective Scrum frameworks</li>
	<li>Identify the stages of the Scrum cycle and demonstrate how these stages combine to meet evolving customer needs and requirements</li>
	<li>Compare and contrast the three primary Scrum artifacts and detail how they integrate to ensure a common understanding of project expectations</li>
	<li>Explore several tools and techniques that help project participants meet and exceed customer needs and wants</li>
</ol>
Contact Hours:&nbsp;This course offers ten (10) contact hours for continuing education credit.

CEUs: 1

Key Features:

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	<li>Mobile-friendly</li>
	<li>Fully accessible</li>
	<li>Games & Flashcards</li>
	<li>Expert-supported</li>
</ul>
Refund Policy:&nbsp;You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes:

Estimated time to complete: 10 hours

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.



Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 80% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

CAPM®/PMP®/PgMP®

<ul>
	<li>Technical PDUs: 4</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>
PfMP®

<ul>
	<li>Technical PDUs:&nbsp;0</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>
PMI-ACP®

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	<li>Technical PDUs: 4</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>
PMI-PBA®

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	<li>Technical PDUs:&nbsp;0</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>
PMI-RMP®

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	<li>Technical PDUs:&nbsp;0</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>
PMI-SP®

<ul>
	<li>Technical PDUs:&nbsp;0</li>
	<li>Leadership PDUs:&nbsp;4</li>
	<li>Strategic/Business PDUs: 2</li>
</ul>

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