Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll explore advanced concepts in Scrum, building on the foundational principles of Agile to enhance your effectiveness in software development and project management. The program starts with a comprehensive recap of Scrum basics and introduces advanced techniques for mastering the role of Scrum Master. You'll follow a structured path, gaining valuable insights into the steps necessary to become certified, develop practical experience, and lead successful Scrum projects. As the course progresses, you’ll delve into the critical reasons behind Scrum’s success. Through detailed explanations of Scrum’s roles, events, and artifacts, you will learn how to effectively communicate Scrum's value to your team and stakeholders. This section covers 72 reasons why Scrum works, ensuring you can confidently advocate for Agile principles in your organization. Finally, the course wraps up with a focus on scaling Scrum for larger projects through program management techniques. You’ll discover how to coordinate multiple Scrum teams efficiently, understand the framework of Scrum of Scrums, and learn from real-world industry applications. This comprehensive guide equips you to manage Agile projects at scale, ensuring smooth coordination and execution across teams. This course is designed for software developers, project managers, and technical professionals familiar with Scrum and Agile who want to enhance their expertise. A basic understanding of Scrum is required, and prior experience in a Scrum role will be beneficial.