📅 Day 1: Understanding Agile & Scrum with Real-Life Analogies

• Agile Manifesto & Principles explained using everyday scenarios.
• Scrum Framework & Empirical Process with practical insights.

🛠 Hands-on: Set up a basic Scrum board in Jira & define Agile workflows.
💡Discussion: Common misinterpretations of Agile & Scrum.
🎤Interview Q&A: “How would you explain Agile to a non-technical stakeholder?

📅 Day 2: Defining Product Goals & Structuring the Product Backlog

• Crafting a Clear Product Goal. Using the SMART Model for goal setting.
• Creating a Well-Defined Product Backlog. Applying the FDV Model (Features, Deliverables, Value) to structure backlog items.

🛠Hands-on: Define a Product Goal & create Epics in Jira.
💡Discussion: Overloaded vs. under-defined backlogs – common pitfalls.
🎤Interview Q&A: “What makes a good Product Goal?”

📅 Day 3: Prioritizing Product Backlog

• Using WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) to prioritize high-impact work.
• Applying RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to evaluate backlog items.

🛠Hands-on: Prioritizing Epics using WSJF & RICE in Jira.
💡Discussion: Why prioritization often fails in real teams.
🎤Interview Q&A: “How would you handle competing priorities from multiple stakeholders?”

📅 Day 4: Refining Product Backlog

• Transforming Epics into INVEST User Stories using the SPIDR Technique.
• Defining Clear Acceptance Criteria in Gherkin Format (Given-When-Then).

🛠Hands-on: Break down Epics into User Stories in Jira & write Acceptance Criteria.
💡Discussion: Common anti-patterns in user story writing.
🎤Interview Q&A: “How do you ensure user stories are detailed but not overly complex?”

📅 Day 5: Establishing DoR&DoD and Estimating User Story

• Definition of Ready (DoR): Ensuring work is ready before development.
• Definition of Done (DoD): Setting clear completion criteria.

🛠Hands-on: Defining DoR& DoD for a sample backlog in Jira.
💡Discussion: Why teams struggle with DoR/DoD consistency.
🎤Interview Q&A: “What’s the impact of an unclear Definition of Done?”

• Using Planning Poker for Relative Estimation (Fibonacci & T-shirt Sizing).

🛠Hands-on: Run a Planning Poker session in Jira
💡Discussion: Over-estimation vs. under-estimation – common pitfalls.
🎤Interview Q&A: “How would you handle a situation where a team constantly overestimates?”

• 📅 Day 6: Creating Jira Dashboard & Defining Scrum Metrics

  • Understanding key Scrum Metrics like Velocity, Burndown, Burnup, and Flow Metrics.
  • Creating custom Jira Dashboards to track real-time Agile performance.
  • Using JQL to filter backlog items, track sprint health, and monitor blockers.

  🛠Hands-on: Create a personalized Jira Dashboard using JQL.
  💡Discussion: Common Jira Dashboard mistakes Scrum Masters make.
  🎤Interview Q&A: “What key reports should a Scrum Master track in Jira?”

  📅 Day 7: Creating Sprint Backlog in Sprint Planning

  • Determining Sprint Capacity for Developers
  • Sprint Planning in Jira: Formulating the Sprint Backlog & Sprint Goal.

  🛠 Hands-On: Configuring Sprint Backlog in Jira
  💡Discussion: Sprint Planning anti-patterns
  🎤Interview Q&A: “Your team overcommits every Sprint and fails to deliver. How do you fix this?”

  📅 Day 8: Tracking Sprint and Daily Scrum

  • Facilitating Daily Scrum – Updating Scrum Board & tracking progress through Jira Dashboard
  • Scrum of Scrums & cross-team collaboration

  🛠 Hands-On: Updating Jira Board & Sprint Progress
  💡Discussion: Common Daily Scrum pitfalls and common Jira mistakes Scrum Masters make.
  🎤Interview Q&A: “Your Daily Scrum turns into a status update. How do you bring it back on track?”

  🛠 Hands-On: Managing Dependencies in Jira
  💡Discussion: Resolving inter-team dependencies
  🎤Interview Q&A: “Your team is blocked due to external dependencies. How do you escalate & resolve the issue?”

  📅 Day 9: Sprint Review & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Preparing & running a successful Sprint Review

  🛠 Hands-On: Demo Preparation in Jira
  💡 Discussion: Engaging stakeholders effectively
  🎤Interview Q&A: “Your stakeholders say the Sprint output doesn’t meet expectations. What do you do?”

  📅 Day 10: Sprint Retrospective Techniques

  • Conducting an effective Sprint Retrospective using various techniques like Sailboat, Mad/Sad/Glad, STAR, 4Ls

  🛠 Hands-On: Running a Retrospective in Confluence/ReRetro
  💡Discussion: Overcoming Retrospective fatigue
  🎤Interview Q&A: “Your team refuses to participate in Retrospectives. How do you make them engaging?”

📅 Day 11: Scrum Master’s Stances & Leadership Skills

📌Key Responsibilities & Common Anti-Patterns
📌Scrum Master Stances: Coaching, Mentoring, Facilitating, Training.
📌Building High Performing Team—Navigating team dynamics.
📌Handling Team Conflicts & Difficult Team Members.

🎤Common challenges, common anti-patterns & real Interview Q&A.

📅 Day 12: Agile Transformation & Scaling Scrum

📌Scaling Agile: SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus—When & how to scale.
📌Common Challenges in Agile Adoption—Addressing resistance to change.
📌Driving Agile Culture in Organizations—Making Agile stick.

🎤Common challenges, common anti-patterns & real Interview Q&A.

📅 Day 13: Emergingpractices for Scrum Masters

📌AI for Scrum Masters: How AI is shaping Agile practices.

🎤Common challenges, common anti-patterns & real Interview Q&A.

📅 Day 14: Engineering Practices for Scrum Masters

📌DevOps for Scrum Masters: CI/CD, Test Automation & Shift-left Testing.

🎤Common challenges, common anti-patterns & real Interview Q&A.

📅 Day 15: Advanced practices for Scrum Masters

📌Value Stream Mapping—Identifying bottlenecks in the development lifecycle.
📌Kanban for Scrum Masters—Blending Kanban with Scrum for flow efficiency.

🎤Common challenges, common anti-patterns & real Interview Q&A.

📅 Day 16: Crafting an ATS-Friendly Scrum Master Resume

📌 Learn how to create a visually appealing, keyword-optimized resume tailored for Scrum Master roles.
📌 Identify the right skills, experiences, and achievements hiring managers look for.
📌 Understand common resume mistakes and how to fix them.
📌 Live Resume Review – Get expert feedback on your resume.

📅 Day 17: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Scrum Master Roles

📌 Transform your LinkedIn into a job magnet – attract recruiters and hiring managers.
📌 Keyword strategy – Optimize your profile to rank higher in searches.
📌 Learn the power of networking – How to connect with Agile leaders and recruiters.
📌 Engagement strategies – Posting, commenting, and sharing to build your Scrum Master brand.

📅 Day 18: Scrum Master Interview Preparation

📌 Common Interview Questions – Prepare for the top Scrum Master questions asked by recruiters.
📌 Practicing Behavioural Questions – Answer like a pro with real-world case studies.
📌 STAR Method Training – Master storytelling for behavioural Interview .
📌 Dealing with Tricky Situations – Learn how to handle tough Agile-related questions with confidence.

📅 Day 19: Mock Interviews & Real-Time Feedback

📌 Participate in live mock Interview with Agile coaches and industry professionals.
📌 Receive personalized feedback on your responses, body language, and confidence.
📌 Panel Interviews & One-on-One Coaching – Simulate real Interview scenarios.

📅 Day 20: Job Search & Networking Strategy

📌 Where to find the best Scrum Master job opportunities – LinkedIn, job boards, referrals.
📌 Learn how to tailor applications for different industries and companies.
📌 Networking Hacks – How to connect with recruiters, hiring managers, and Agile communities.
📌 Job Referrals & Insider Strategies – Tips to get noticed by top Agile hiring managers.