A LinkedIn Learning course explaining why Scrum has become the dominant way teams deliver work iteratively. In a little over an hour it covers the framework's roles, how to plan and run sprints, and how to track progress. A concise, practical primer on the mechanics of Scrum — foundational, not an official certification.
Good for: A concise primer on how Scrum actually works.
Less suitable if: You want the official PSM/CSM certification or deep practice.
Scrum: The Basics explains why Scrum has become the dominant way teams deliver work iteratively. In a little over an hour it covers the framework's roles, how to plan and run sprints, and how to track progress — the practical mechanics you need to take part in or set up a Scrum team.
What you'll learn
Describe the Scrum framework and roles
Plan a sprint and backlog
Run core Scrum ceremonies
Track sprint progress
Understand the product owner and scrum master
Apply Scrum in your team
This course includes
1.2h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).
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LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification. It is not the official PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (Scrum Alliance) certification — those are separate paid assessments.
Instructor
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Kelley O'Connell
LinkedIn Learning instructor
Taught by Kelley O'Connell, a project-management and Scrum practitioner who focuses on applying agile frameworks in real workplaces.
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LinkedIn Learning
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