How to Become a Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are humble servant-leaders that help carry out Agile tasks smoothly. They clear obstacles, implement and enforce work environment, address dynamic issues and facilitate effective communication with external parties. They oversee the four Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily Scrum meetings, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Different ways of serving as a Scrum Master include full-time dedicated, part-time, full-time non-dedicated or rotating Scrum Masters, or Scrum coaches. To become a Scrum Master, you need extensive experience on Scrum teams and strong project management skills. You should consider certification options like the Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master Certification, Scrum Master training, and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master certification by the Project Management Institute.