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Why is the SBOK® Guide a helpful resource for effectively delivering Scrum and Agile projects?
A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide) provides guidelines for the successful implementation of Scrum—the most popular Agile product development and project delivery methodology.
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| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: | What does the SBOK® Guide offer? | Some other Scrum books and guides are: |
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| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Free download of SBOK® | To support growth and standardization in Scrum frameworks and knowledge, Scrumstudy.com. has made the Scrum Reference Guide (SBOK®) available for free on its website. Any Scrum practitioner or anyone interested in the field of Scrum can easily download and use the guide as a convenient reference for personal study or professional work. Not sure about the quality of SBOK®? Just download it and see for yourself—it's free! | Often only provide partial access to content or require payment for full access. Reference guides are typically sold as books or through restricted memberships. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Free certifications, webinars, videos, study guides |
The SBOK® is supported on Scrumstudy.com. with free certifications, webinars, videos, and study guides—ideal for any professional seeking a fundamental understanding of Scrum or exploring a career in the field. The free certification will also give you a head start and recognition in the Scrum field.
Please visit Scrumstudy.com. for more details. |
Rarely offer free certifications or learning resources. Most require payment for even entry-level certifications and study materials, limiting access for beginners. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Practical, Contemporary, and supports AI | Most Scrum books and Bodies of Knowledge are overly theoretical, lengthy, and lack practical examples or explanations of contemporary concepts—such as how Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automation tools can be used by Scrum practitioners to work more effectively. However, SBOK® is written with a focus on real-life issues and practical problems faced by Scrum practitioners, and how these can be addressed using modern tools and AI. | Tend to focus on rigid theories, with minimal or no inclusion of real-world applications or evolving technologies like AI and automation tools that modern teams actively use. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Practice Scrum in Real Life with Vabro.ai |
Scrumstudy has partnered with Vabro.ai—an AI-enabled SaaS platform—to practically demonstrate how the theoretical concepts taught in SBOK® are applied using a real AI-enabled tool.
For more details, please visit Scrumstudy.com. |
Do not offer any tool-based demonstration platform. There is often a disconnect between theoretical knowledge and its application using modern agile tools. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: 80-20 Rule: (20% of SBOK® is Sufficient) | Most Scrum books are overly comprehensive and expect readers to go through the entire content to understand key concepts. However, SBOK® follows the 80-20 rule—meaning 80% of the core concepts can be understood by reading just 20% of the book. The remaining content can be referred to as needed when dealing with more complex Scrum tasks. All five process chapters—Initiate, Plan and Estimate, Implement, Review and Retrospect, and Release—include mandatory inputs, tools, and outputs, and are ideal for those seeking a high-level understanding of Scrum. These essential sections make up only 20% of the book’s content. The more detailed concepts are designed for experienced practitioners and can be easily accessed as needed while performing specific Scrum activities. | Often require exhaustive reading of entire guides or books, making it time-consuming for professionals who only seek practical understanding of core concepts. Content is seldom structured with prioritization in mind. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Easily organized and Fun to read | Unlike other Scrum books or Bodies of Knowledge (BOKs), the SBOK® is well-organized and engaging to read. Chapter 2 discusses the six principles of Scrum, while Chapters 3 to 7 focus on the five aspects of Scrum: Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, and Risk. The actual work performed by Scrum practitioners is structured into five chapters covering the Scrum processes—Initiate, Plan and Estimate, Implement, Review and Retrospect, and Release. These chapters include nineteen processes that provide step-by-step guidance to help Scrum practitioners carry out their work effectively. | Frequently structured in a dense, academic format, making them difficult to navigate or apply. Fun, engaging, or intuitive reading is typically not a priority. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Applicable to Organizations of all Sizes and Industries |
The concepts in the Scrum Reference Guide (SBOK®) are applicable to the following:
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Often tailored toward software development or specific industries, limiting cross-domain applicability. Guidance for scaling across teams or large initiatives is typically minimal. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Aligns with other Frameworks including Kanban, OKRs, DevOps, Business Analysis | Unlike other Scrum books, which typically do not show how the Scrum function can interact with other popular frameworks such as Kanban, OKRs, DevOps and Business Analysis. SBOK® includes an Appendix to illustrate how the Scrum concepts align with other leading frameworks used by professionals in the industry. | Usually siloed, without addressing integration or coexistence with other frameworks. This lack of alignment makes it difficult for professionals working in hybrid environments. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Advanced Certifications for Senior Scrum Professionals |
Multiple advanced certifications are available for senior Scrum professionals, based on the Scrum Reference Guide (SBOK®).
For more details, please visit Scrumstudy.com. |
Advanced certifications are limited or available only at premium costs. Senior professionals often struggle to find structured, multi-level growth paths within other frameworks. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: Available in 6 languages |
The Scrum Reference Guide (SBOK®), along with its courses and certifications, is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
For more details, please visit Scrumstudy.com. |
Language availability is often restricted to English, with little or no multilingual support, creating accessibility barriers in non-English-speaking regions. |
| Consider the following when selecting your Scrum knowledge resources: 2,500+ Partners in 50+ Countries, 300,000+ LinkedIn Group |
SCRUMstudy™ has partnered with VMEdu Inc.—a reputable professional learning and certification company that also collaborates with well-known brands such as KanbanStudy.com, OKRStudy.com, BALearning.com, 6SigmaStudy.com, and more. VMEdu has over 2,500 Authorized Training Partners in 50+ countries, a LinkedIn group with more than 300,000 members, and more than 2,000,000 certified students. This positions us as a global leader in the professional education field.
For more details, please visit VMEdu.com. or Scrumstudy.com. |
Global presence is often limited, with fewer authorized training partners, restricted professional communities, and lower visibility in international markets. |