PeopleCert SCRUM Master II (14-16 training hours) – Candidates will enhance on all aspects of the Scrum framework through a variety of real-world scenarios and focused practical information related specifically to the Scrum Master.

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Purpose of the SCRUM Master II Qualification

The purpose of this qualification level is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge, understanding and application of the Scrum framework and be able to work effectively with, or as a leading member of, a Scrum Team, analyzing and applying these skills and knowledge. The PeopleCert SCRUM Master I certification is highly recommended for the PeopleCert SCRUM Master II certification.

 

Target Group/Audience

This certification is the second level of the PeopleCert SCRUM qualification scheme and is aimed at anyone who wishes to become an efficient leading member in an environment that the Scrum framework is applied and requires candidates to have and demonstrate a solid knowledge and understanding of Scrum terms, principles, tools and practices, as well as demonstrate their application skills of how to use tools efficiently and effectively. The certification can also cater for candidates seeking personal certification.

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This certification will provide the advanced level of knowledge to its holders and will certify that they have a solid understanding of the Scrum framework practices using various tools and are able to apply these in everyday work involving the required practices. The basic level of skills and knowledge is covered in the PeopleCert SCRUM Master I level of the qualification scheme provided by PeopleCert and a quick recap of these is provided in the PeopleCert SCRUM Master II material.

 

Learning Objectives

At this qualification level, candidates will be introduced to concepts, terms, principles and tools used in the Scrum framework and gain a deep understanding of Scrum best practices as well as a level of expertise that goes beyond a typical team leader or project manager through a unique combination of case studies, storytelling, and practical learning based on the real-life challenges that Scrum Masters face.

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Holders of the PeopleCert SCRUM Master II certification, will be able to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical application of:

• The true extent of what it means to think and act in an Agile way

• The mastery of the Scrum framework centered around the integration of roles, events, and Scrum artifacts, including and supporting the product backlog and sprint backlog

• The many soft skills necessary for the Scrum Master, such as servant leadership, facilitation, coaching and mentoring, problem solving, and removing impediments

• The Day-to-Day Work of the Scrum Master in a Sprint

• The most common frameworks for scaling Scrum projects with multiple teams and complex products

 

Qualification Scheme Level

Through the above learning objectives, candidates will demonstrate relevant knowledge skills in the following areas:

• Introduction to Agile and Scrum

• The Scrum Master Role

• The Day-to-Day Work of the Scrum Master in a Sprint

• An Introduction to Scaling Scrum

 

Examination

The PeopleCert SCRUM Master II certification exam is designed to validate a candidate’s knowledge, and understanding, of the Scrum practices, as detailed above as well as how to be able to apply and analyze this knowledge in real situations faced by a Scrum Master.

The SCRUM Master II exam focuses on the following four (4) categories in the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy1 which is a reference for different levels of learning:

• Knowledge

• Comprehension

• Application

• Analysis

 

Assessment Approach

The assessment approach used for the PeopleCert SCRUM Master II certification focuses on the four basic categories of Knowledge, Comprehension, Application and Analysis.

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Knowledge is defined as recalling previously learned material, from facts to theories and represents the lowest level of learning outcomes in the cognitive domain. Such learning outcomes are turned in assessment objectives that include knowing and recalling such as:

• Common and/or basic terms, definitions, concepts and principles

• Specific processes

• Processes, procedures and project management methods

 

Comprehension is the lowest level of understanding and entails the ability to grasp the meaning of the material taught, including some elements of interpretation, translation or estimation during the process. Such learning outcomes and in turn assessment objectives go beyond simply recalling information and may include:

• Understanding facts, concepts and principles

• Interpreting material (i.e. code, charts, graphs, text, diagrams)

• Justifying a process, procedure and method used

 

Application is a level where candidates need to combine their knowledge and understanding/comprehension on a subject and be able to create an abstraction. More specifically, candidates are expected to apply their knowledge and understanding so that abstractions, general principles, or methods to specific concrete situations are made. Such learning outcomes and in turn assessment objectives go beyond simply recalling information and may include:

• Use ideas, principles and theories in new, specific and concrete situations

• Being able to choose appropriate methods and tools, apply principles, use a specific approach or identify the selection of options at a given situation

• Apply what is learnt into a new situation

• Apply rules, methods, concepts, principles, and theories

• Learning outcomes in this area require a higher level of understanding than those under comprehension

 

Analysis is the level that goes beyond application as the candidates need to be able to break down information into its component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood and to make inferences. More specifically, candidates need to break down, discriminate, diagram, detect, differentiate and illustrate which are all important tasks at this level of learning and include the previous levels of knowing, comprehending and applying. Such learning outcomes and in turn assessment objectives go beyond knowing, understanding and applying and may include:

• see patterns that they can use to analyze a problem

• develop divergent conclusions by identifying motives or causes

• make inferences

• find evidence to support generalizations

• identify parts, analyze the relationship between parts, and recognize the organizational principles involved

 

The assessment incorporates the above learning outcomes as it uses assessment objectives that cater for the above cognitive domain categories.

 

Entry Criteria/Training Requirements

For this examination there are no training requirements, though it is recommended that a candidate should hold the PeopleCert SCRUM Master I certification.

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In order to be eligible for the PeopleCert SCRUM Master II level examination a candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all Scrum terms, principles, processes, practices and be able to apply and analyze this knowledge in real situations assisting the Scrum framework application within a modern enterprise and it is recommended that the candidate has received related Accredited Training by a PeopleCert accredited training partner.

 

Course Materials

Our package includes:

2 Days Live Online Instructor-led Training
Accredited Courseware Handouts
Sample exam paper and rationales
Official PeopleCert SCRUM Master II Certification Exam Voucher (valid for 12 months)

 

PeopleCert SCRUM Master II Exam Overview

Material allowed: None (This is a 'closed book' exam.)
Exam duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Question types: 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of marks: 40 marks
Pass mark: 28 out of 40 marks (70% or above)