Here’s the CSM exam topics outline: 

Fundamentals of Scrum 

The Certified ScrumMaster course introduces you to the basic concepts of Scrum and Agile. It covers the four values and twelve principles contained in the Agile Manifesto, and the five Scrum Foundations values. It takes you through the seven objectives of Scrum and Agile: Intro to Lean, Agile, and Scrum, Agile Facilitation, Agile Coaching, Service to the Development Team, Service to the Product Owner, Service to the Organization, and Scrum Mastery. 

Concepts and Terminologies in Scrum 

The Certified ScrumMaster course curriculum will then cover the basic concepts and commonly used terminologies. Scrum terms like Backlog, Burndown chart, Kanban, Poker Planning, Stand up / Daily Meeting, etc. are globally used terminologies that every Scrum master needs to be familiar with. 

Scrum Roles & Scrum Ceremonies 

You will be introduced to the three roles and core concepts (Scrum ceremonies) of Scrum. Scrum comprises of three roles: the product owner, the scrum master and the scrum team. It consists of three artefacts, which are the product backlog, sprint backlog, and product increment. Finally, it also consists of four important activities: the daily standup meeting, the sprint planning meeting, the sprint review meeting and the retrospective meeting. You will be taught the other aspects of Scrum, along with these core concepts. 

Core Competencies of Scrum 

The Certified ScrumMaster curriculum will cover the nuances and skills needed to manage and motivate a team as the Scrum Master. You will be taught the concepts of Coaching Agile Practices, Enforcing Rules, Removing Distractions, Servant leader, Forecasting, etc. 

Many Responsibilities of a Scrum Master 

A Scrum Master can undertake multiple roles within an organization: Facilitator, Servant-Leader, Manager, Mentor, Coach, Motivator, Advisor, etc. The tools and methods of managing teams/tasks could change based on responsibility, and you will be taught how to facilitate each responsibility within the organization.