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I am pursuing my SCRUMstudy's Scum Fundamentals Certification (SFC). I am taking this course and exam because it introduces the Scrum framework. Scrum is a framework within agile methodology commonly used more than Waterfall. In this article titled Scrum Fundamentals Certification (SFC) | Study Notes - Part I: Introduction, I provide a synopsis of the examination, an overview of scrum, its benefits, and impediments.
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Study Notes Overview
I am pursuing my SCRUMstudy's Scum Fundamentals Certification (SFC). I am taking this course and exam because it introduces the Scrum framework. Scrum is a framework within agile methodology commonly used more than Waterfall. In this article titled Scrum Fundamentals Certification (SFC) | Study Notes - Part I: Introduction, I provide a synopsis of the examination, an overview of scrum, its benefits, and impediments.
Study Notes Contents
My SFC Exam Study Notes are comprised of seven articles:
- Part I: Introduction
- Part II: Principles
- Part III: Scrum Aspects
- Part IV: Scrum Phases
- Part V: Organizations
- Part VI: Practice Test
- Practice Test 1.1
- Practice Test 1.2
- Practice Test 1.3
- Part VII: Case Study
- Case Study – Phase 1
- Case Study – Phase 2
- Case Study – Phase 3
- Case Study – Phase 4
- Case Study – Phase 5
As I study to receive the SCRUMstudy's Scum Fundamentals Certification, I will compile notes into a articles and share them with everyone. Yep-pey :)
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Scrum Fundamentals Certification
The Scrum Fundamentals Certification (SFC) is an introductory certification for individuals interested in learning project and software development processes using Agile methodology. The SFC is provided by SCRUMstudy – the Global Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile Certifications. There are not any prerequisites for experience or education to prepare for the course. An additional benefit of acquiring this certification is its valid for a lifetime.
Examination Format
- The exam format consists of the following:
- Multiple choice
- 40 questions per exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 30 questions need to be answered correctly to pass
- 60 minutes duration
- Online non-proctored exam
- Can be attempted multiple times for free
Examination Topics
The exam format consists of the following:
- Scrum Principles
- Scrum Aspects
- Scrum Phases
- Organizations
Overview of Scrum
Agile Methodologies
Agile methodologies are focused on the four factors:
- Value Driven Delivery
- Adaptive Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Active Stakeholder Engagement
What is Scrum?
Scrum is one of the most popular Agile methodologies. It delivers value throughout a project expeditiously due to its adaptative, iterative, fast, flexible, and effective framework.
Scum Impediments
A Scrum project involves a collaborative effort to create a new product, service, or other result as defined in the Project Vision Statement. Projects are impacted by impediments that makes it difficult for teams to plan, implement, manage, and deliver. Project impediments include the following:
- Time
- Cost
- Scope
- Quality
- Resources
- Organizational Capabilities
- Other limitations
Benefits
16 Benefits
Scrum consist of 16 benefits. The benefits are the following:
- Adaptability
- Transparency
- Continuous Feedback
- Continuous Improvement
- Continuous Delivery of Value
- Sustainable Pace
- Early Delivery of High Value
- Efficient Development Process
- Motivation
- Faster Problem Resolution
- Effective Deliverables
- Customer Centric
- High Trust Environment
- Collective Ownership
- High Velocity
- Innovative Environment
Adaptability
Empirical Process Control and Iterative Delivery make projects adaptable and open to incorporating change.
Transparency
All information radiators such as Scrum Board and Sprint Burndown Chart are shared, leading to an open work environment.
Continuous Feedback
Continuous Feedback is provided through the Daily Standup and demonstrate and validate Sprint processes.
Continuous Improvement
The deliverables are improved progressively Sprint by Sprint through the Groom Prioritized Product Backlog process.
Continuous Delivery of Value
Iterative processes enable the continuous delivery of value through the Ship Deliverables process as frequently as the customer requires.
Sustainable Pace
Scrum processes are designed such that the people involved can work at a sustainable pace that they can, in theory, continue indefinitely.
Early Delivery of High Value
The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process ensures that the highest value requirements of the customer are satisfied first.
Efficient Development Process
Time-boxing and minimizing non-essential work leads to higher efficiency levels.
Motivation
The Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes lead to greater levels of motivation among employees.
Faster Problem Resolution
Collaboration and colocation of cross-functional teams lead to faster problem solving.
Effective Deliverables
The create Prioritized Product Backlog process and regular reviews after creating deliverables ensures effective deliverables to the customer.
Customer Centric
Emphasis on business value and having collaborative approach to stakeholders ensures a customer-oriented framework.
High Trust Environment
Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes promote transparency and collaboration, leading to a high trust work environment ensuring low friction among employees.
Collective Ownership
The Commit User Stories process allows team members to take ownership of the project and their work leading to better quality.
High Velocity
A collaborative framework enables highly skilled cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential and high velocity.
Innovative Environment
The Retrospect Sprint and Retrospect Project processes create an environment of introspection, learning, and adaptability leading to an innovative and creative work environment.
Conclusion
I highly recommend anyone interested in learning the process of software development or project management to take SCRUMstudy's Scum Fundamentals Certification (SFC) exam. In this section, Scrum Fundamentals Certification (SFC) | Notes - Part I: Introduction, I provided a synopsis of the examination, an overview of scrum, its benefits, and impediments.
Until next time: learning Scrum methodology will assist you in completing all types of projects, not only software applications.
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The LightBringer
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© 2025 Jasmine Monique Lewis
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