Scrum Master
Type: Self-Paced
Cost: $625
Duration: 10 hours
Location: Online
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Lead Agile Teams in a Modern Workplace
Prepare to lead high-performing Agile teams with our Scrum Master certificate program, designed for today’s fast-moving and evolving workplace. This hands-on learning experience helps you build the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to guide Scrum teams and deliver value in dynamic project environments.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to apply Agile frameworks while exploring practical tools and approaches that support clarity, collaboration, and effective decision-making. From Sprint Planning and backlog refinement to stakeholder alignment and team facilitation, you will develop leadership strategies that combine strong Scrum practices with modern productivity tools.
Through applied learning, collaborative exercises, and real-world scenarios, you will gain the expertise to guide teams, remove impediments, and deliver meaningful product increments in complex environments. By the end of the program, you will be well prepared to pursue Scrum Master certification and lead Agile teams with confidence.
Required Course For Certificate
This certificate program consists of a single course. To earn the certificate, the course must be completed with a grade of C/pass or better.
The course is offered on-demand, allowing learners to register at any time and begin their training immediately.
Why take this program?
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain the core values and principles of Agile and how they inform the Scrum framework.
- Describe the three Scrum roles—Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team—and their responsibilities.
- Identify and explain the purpose of the five Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective..
- Understand the Scrum artifacts—Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment—and how they support transparency and team alignment.
- Develop and refine user stories, prioritize backlog items, and understand basic Agile estimation techniques such as story points.
- Recognize how Scrum teams collaborate to deliver incremental value and continuously improve performance.
- Apply Scrum principles to a variety of project environments, including both technical and non-technical teams.
Program benefits
The Scrum Master Certificate Program delivers a dynamic, real-world learning experience designed to prepare professionals for high-impact leadership roles in modern Agile environments. Participants develop a strong understanding of Scrum principles, collaborative team dynamics, and iterative product delivery, while exploring practical tools and approaches that support effective Agile workflows and continuous improvement.
Through interactive exercises, case studies, and practical simulations, learners gain hands-on experience they can immediately apply in the workplace. The program provides actionable strategies to improve team performance, increase transparency, streamline workflows, strengthen decision-making, and deliver value more effectively in complex, fast-changing environments.
You will leave with both the technical foundation and leadership mindset needed to guide teams confidently in a modern workplace.
Career pathways
- Scrum Master
- Agile Coach
- Product Owner
- Project Manager
- Agile Program Manager
- Digital Transformation Lead
- Continuous Improvement Leader
Career Insight for Scrum Master:
Scrum Masters continue to be in high demand as more organizations adopt Agile frameworks to improve efficiency and adaptability. According to Indeed, the average annual salary for a Scrum Master in the U.S. is $118,900, with senior-level professionals earning around $123,319. These figures place Scrum Master salaries well above the national average, reflecting the specialized skills and leadership required for the role.
Source: Indeed, 2025
Have a question about this program?
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Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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