Reesby Academy · Project Management
Scrum Fundamentals: Roles and Ceremonies
Learn the roles, events and artefacts of the Scrum framework.
About this course
Scrum is a widely used framework for organising agile teams around short, time-boxed sprints. This course explains its roles, its events and its artefacts, so you can take part confidently in a Scrum team. You will learn what happens in each event, how to keep a simple product backlog and how to contribute usefully to reviews and retrospectives.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to describe the roles within a Scrum team
- You'll be able to explain each Scrum event and its purpose
- You'll be able to maintain a simple product backlog
- You'll be able to contribute effectively to sprint reviews and retrospectives
Course outline
- The Scrum Framework Overview10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizScrum is a lightweight framework for delivering value in short cycles and learning as you go. It is built on transparency, inspection and adaptation, and it works best when a team can see its progress clearly.
- Scrum Roles Explained10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA Scrum team has three roles: the Product Owner, the Scrum Master and the Developers. Each has a distinct focus, and the team works best when the roles are respected and clear.
- Sprint Planning and Daily Stand-ups10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizSprint planning sets the sprint goal and the work the team will take on. The daily stand-up is a short meeting that keeps the team aligned and surfaces problems early.
- Backlogs and Artefacts10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizScrum uses a small number of artefacts to make work visible. The product backlog, the sprint backlog and the increment give everyone a shared view of what is planned and what has been delivered.
- Reviews and Retrospectives10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizThe sprint review shows completed work to stakeholders and gathers feedback. The retrospective looks at how the team worked and decides what to improve in the next sprint.
- Tools you'll need5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizScrum needs visible work and shared notes, not expensive software. Many teams start with a whiteboard, and move to digital tools as they grow.
- Careers & next steps5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizScrum knowledge is valued in project, product and delivery roles across many industries. This lesson shows where it leads and how to check what it may be worth.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.