The Scrum Essentials qualification provides a foundational understanding of the core principles, roles and events of the Scrum framework. This course will enable you to apply the Scrum principles effectively to team management and project execution, including techniques for creating user stories, estimation, planning and visualising progress.

Upon completing Scrum essentials, you will be able to utilise empirical product planning for efficient backlog and sprint management, while also applying the Scrum pillars through key Scrum events and artefacts.

This qualification is perfect for individuals newly appointed to Scrum teams, project managers looking to adopt Agile methodologies, HR professionals supporting Agile teams and anyone seeking a solid foundation in Scrum and its business applications.

Scrum Essentials

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Study Options and Start Dates

Face to Face Classes
From £1070 +VAT

Virtual Classes
From £910 +VAT

Distance Learning
From £490 +VAT

Corporate Courses

Our Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes start at regular intervals, or you can start studying anytime through our Distance Learning course.

What’s Included

Up to 12 months of support to complete your course

Access to online learning material

Unlimited support access

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What’s Involved

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The Scrum Essentials qualification covers a range of topics, including:

  • Introduction to Scrum values, principles and framework, highlighting their importance in Agile delivery
  • Scrum roles and responsibilities, with a focus on the significance of self-organisation and cross-functionality within Scrum teams
  • Understanding Scrum events, their implementation for driving continuous improvement, enhancing team collaboration, and managing sprint duration and cadence effectively
  • The types of Scrum artefacts, including strategies for managing backlog refinement and prioritising work to ensure value delivery
  • The planning and estimation techniques such as user stories and the methods for visualising plans and tracking progress throughout the project

Download The Scrum Essentials Syllabus

To gain the full Scrum Essentials qualification you must complete one online examination.

The assessment consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts 50 minutes. The pass mark is 60%.

Distance Learning
£490 +VAT with 12 months of support

1 Day Virtual Course
£910 + VAT with 12 months of support

1 Day Face to Face Course
£1070 + VAT with 12 months of support
£1170 + VAT at London locations with 12 months of support

The cost of one exam is included within our course costs. You can also add APMG Retake Ready, giving you one additional exam resit if needed.

You can pay in three monthly instalments using PayPal Pay in 3.

The Scrum Essentials can be studied in three different ways: Distant Learning, Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes.

Distance Learning involves independent, self-paced study. You’ll have access to our online learning platform, allowing you to work through the resources in your own time, at your own pace.

Virtual Classes run over one day, live online from 9am – 4.30pm. These classes enable you to engage with our expert trainers and fellow classmates in real-time.

Face to Face Classes run over one day from 9am – 4.30pm. These in-person, interactive classes, take place across our wide range of UK study venues.

Download the Scrum Essentials Timetable 2026/2027

There are no formal entry requirements for undertaking this qualification. However, a basic understanding of Agile principles and project management frameworks may be beneficial for you to get the most out of the course.

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Our online learning system provides study support for all our students. Complete the form below to gain your two-week free trial that includes access to our interactive learning materials, recorded webinars, podcasts, course notes, reading resources as well as analysis of exam questions and self-progress tests.