Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps individuals, teams, and organisations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Created by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, Scrum is the world's most widely adopted agile framework — used by over 58% of software organisations globally and across banking, healthcare, e-commerce, and government sectors.
Scrum breaks complex work into short focused cycles called Sprints — typically 1 to 4 weeks — and continuously inspects and adapts based on real feedback. This allows teams to deliver value early, change direction quickly, and improve continuously.
| Aspect | Scrum | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Adaptive — evolves with learning | Predictive — planned upfront |
| Delivery | Incremental — value every Sprint | Sequential — value at end |
| Change | Welcomed — competitive advantage | Resisted — formal process |
| Customer | Continuous — every Sprint | Minimal — start and end |
| Team | Self-managing, cross-functional | Hierarchical, specialised |
The origins of Kanban in Lean manufacturing, its adaptation to knowledge work, and the core principles that distinguish it from Scrum.
Designing a Kanban board that accurately represents your team's real workflow, including swimlanes, columns, and card design.
Setting effective Work-In-Progress limits, why limiting work improves throughput, and how to handle resistance to WIP limits.
Cycle time, lead time, throughput, and cumulative flow diagrams — how to read them and use them to guide improvement.
Replenishment meetings, delivery planning, and daily standups adapted for flow-based work rather than Sprint-based work.
Kanban's philosophy of starting with what you do now and improving incrementally, rather than a disruptive process overhaul.
Practice scenarios and review sessions to prepare for your chosen certification exam.
| Certification Details | |
|---|---|
| Exam Format | Online proctored — take from any location with webcam |
| Question Type | Scenario-based multiple choice |
| Passing Score | 70% — 42 out of 60 questions correct |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Attempts | 2 included in course fee |
| Certificate | Digital certificate within 24 hours of passing |
| Digital Badge | LinkedIn-shareable badge within 48 hours |
| Validity | Lifetime — no expiry, no renewal fee |
| Language | English |
| Practice Exams | 2 full-length practice exams included |
Data from Naukri, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor India 2024-2025. Individual outcomes vary.
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