APMG International Scrum Master PLA

L3 Level 3
Part Time
Contact us for dates
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

The Scrum Master course is for anyone involved in product delivery using the Scrum framework. Particularly beneficial for those accountable for getting the most out of Scrum, including Scrum Masters, managers, and Scrum team members. 


This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

This two-day course – delivered by APMG and Agile Business Consortium accredited trainers – addresses the principles and theory underpinning the Scrum framework, and the role of the Scrum Master. 

Scrum has been used to develop software, hardware, autonomous vehicles, schools, government, marketing, managing the operation of organizations and almost everything we use in our daily lives, as individuals and societies. 

A Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum - as defined in The Scrum Guide - by helping everyone understand Scrum theory, practices, rules and values. 

Teaching and assessment methods

Two-day remote classroom training course with a multiple-choice invigilated exam to obtain certification.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

Contact us for dates

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

1 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

PLASKAP01
L3

Qualification

APMG International Scrum Master (PLD)

Career prospects & further study

Based on a survey of Scrum Master candidates in 2022, here are some key findings:

  • 100% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that individuals involved in product/solution/software development should consider APMG/Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master course and certification to support career progression.
  • 100% of respondents felt the Scrum Master learning/training experience equipped them with skills and knowledge that they could apply immediately.
  • When asked if individuals involved in product/solution/software development should consider the APMG/Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master course and certification to boost their ability, 100% selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.

Locations

Online
Online