Understanding Scrum Masters and Project Managers: Which Role Fits You? [VIDEO]

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Thinking about a career in project management or becoming a Scrum Master? In this video discover the difference between these two exciting career paths.

[Video thumbnail] Scrum Master vs. Project Manager

Thinking about a career in project management or becoming a Scrum master? Not sure which role fits you best? Discover the difference between these two exciting career paths, so you can decide which one’s right for you as you begin your project management journey.

📌 Key topics covered:

  • Core responsibilities of each role

  • Skill requirements

  • Career paths and growth opportunities

  • Salary expectations

  • Certification options

  • Which role might suit you better

Google

professional certificate

Google Project Management:

Get on the fast track to a career in project management. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

4.9

(119,063 ratings)

2,071,743 already enrolled

Beginner level

Average time: 6 month(s)

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll build:

Project Documentation, Project Controls, Agile Software Development, Project Planning, Project Closure, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Communication Planning, Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Team Management, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Methodology, Change Management, Agile Project Management, Professional Networking, Project Management Life Cycle, Continuous Improvement Process, User Story, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Prioritization, Scaled Agile Framework, Employee Coaching, Kanban Principles, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Accountability, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, Requirements Analysis, Project Schedules, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Meeting Facilitation, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Budgeting, Procurement, Estimation, Cost Management, Timelines

IBM

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IBM IT Scrum Master

Advance your career in IT as a Scrum Master. Develop the in-demand skills and hands-on experience to get job-ready in 3 months

4.8

(514 ratings)

16,818 already enrolled

Beginner level

Average time: 3 month(s)

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll build:

Systems Development, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Computer Hardware, User Story, Engineering Software, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Kanban Principles, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Program Development, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Documentation, Software Design, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Software Installation, Data Storage, Database Software, Technical Support and Services, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Performance Metric, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Accountability, Team Oriented, CI/CD, Scrum (Software Development), Initiative and Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Project Management, Knowledge Transfer, Team Building, Change Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Software Development Methodologies, Application Development, Programming Principles, Unified Modeling Language, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Python Programming, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Workflow Management, Lean Methodologies, Estimation, Prioritization, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Project Closure, Agile Product Development

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