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RGPV University Adds Scott M. Graffius’ "Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions" to Its Syllabus
31 March 2025
BY SCOTT M. GRAFFIUS | ScottGraffius.com
Introduction
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), a leading state university in India, updated its curriculum. Recognized for its strong emphasis on technology and applied sciences, RGPV oversees over 400 colleges and institutes nationwide. As part of its commitment to equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge, the university has added Scott M. Graffius’ award-winning book, Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions, to its syllabus. A visual follows.
This inclusion underscores RGPV’s dedication to preparing students for the fast-paced world of software development and project management.
Advancing Agile Knowledge
Scott M. Graffius is a highly regarded Agile practitioner, researcher, thought leader, author, and speaker. His book Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions has become a go-to resource for beginners and seasoned professionals. With its practical, hands-on approach, the book breaks down Agile Scrum’s core principles and practices into an easy-to-follow format, ensuring readers can quickly grasp and apply the information.
By incorporating this book into its curriculum, RGPV aims to provide students with actionable insights and real-world skills that are highly sought after in today’s evolving technology landscape. Agile methodologies continue to gain traction globally, and this initiative positions RGPV students at the forefront of industry trends. The book’s inclusion reinforces the university’s reputation as an institution that prioritizes practical, career-ready education.
Why This Book Matters
Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions has been widely praised by industry professionals and educators for its clarity and effectiveness in teaching Agile concepts. The book caters to a broad audience, including those new to Scrum, as well as experienced professionals such as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Development Team members (business analysts, architects, designers, developers, testers, etc.). It also serves as a valuable reference for Agile coaches, executives, managers, customers, and other stakeholders.
For students pursuing careers in software development, project management, and related fields, this book offers a solid foundation in Agile Scrum—an approach that continues to shape how modern teams operate and innovate.
Conclusion
The addition of Graffius' award-winning book to RGPV’s syllabus marks a notable advancement in the university’s academic offerings. It reflects RGPV’s dedication to providing an education that aligns with industry demands, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of today’s workforce. With access to this invaluable resource, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in Agile environments.
Credit to Chris Hare and Colin Giffen, the technical editors of the award-winning book.
Order your copy of Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions today!
Read on for:
About Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) University
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), also known as Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, is a state university located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1998, RGPV serves as a multi-campus affiliating institution, offering a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as engineering, technology, pharmacy, management, architecture, design, and applied sciences. The university is accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Its expansive campus covers approximately 247 acres. RGPV affiliates numerous institutions, including 200 engineering colleges, 98 pharmacy colleges, 95 MCA colleges, and 4 architecture colleges. For more information, visit their website at: https://www.rgpv.ac.in.
About Scott M. Graffius
Scott M. Graffius sparks breakthroughs in AI, agile, and project management/PMO leadership as a globally recognized practitioner, researcher, thought leader, award-winning author, and international public speaker.
Graffius has generated more than USD $1.9 billion in business value for organizations served, including Fortune 500 companies. Businesses and industries range from technology (including R&D and AI) to entertainment, financial services, and healthcare, government, social media, and more.
Graffius leads the professional services firm Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions, along with its subsidiary Exceptional Agility. These consultancies offer strategic and tactical advisory, training, embedded talent, and consulting services to public, private, and government sectors. They help organizations enhance their capabilities and results in agile, project management, program management, portfolio management, and PMO leadership, supporting innovation and driving competitive advantage. The consultancies confidently back services with a Delighted Client Guarantee™. Graffius is a former vice president of project management with a publicly traded provider of diverse consumer products and services over the Internet. Before that, he ran and supervised the delivery of projects and programs in public and private organizations with businesses ranging from e-commerce to advanced technology products and services, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and more. He has experience with consumer, business, reseller, government, and international markets.
He is the author of two award-winning books.
Prominent businesses, professional associations, government agencies, and universities have featured Graffius and his work including content from his books, talks, workshops, and more. Select examples include:
Graffius has been actively involved with the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the development of professional standards. He was a member of the team which produced the Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Second Edition. Graffius was a contributor and reviewer of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge—Sixth Edition, The Standard for Program Management—Fourth Edition, and The Practice Standard for Project Estimating—Second Edition. He was also a subject matter expert reviewer of content for the PMI’s Congress. Beyond the PMI, Graffius also served as a member of the review team for two of the Scrum Alliance’s Global Scrum Gatherings.
Graffius has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus in Human Factors. He holds eight professional certifications:
He is an active member of the Scrum Alliance, the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
He divides his time between Los Angeles and Paris, France.
Thought Leader | Public Speaker | Agile Scrum Book | Agile Transformation Book | Blog | Photo | X | LinkedIn | Email
How to Cite This Article
Graffius, Scott M. (2025, March 31). RGPV University Adds Scott M. Graffius’ "Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions" to Its Syllabus. Available at: https://scottgraffius.com/blog/files/rgpv-adds-scott-m-graffius-agile-scrum-your-quick-start-guide-with-step-by-step-instructions-book-to-its-syllabus.html.
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Content Acknowledgements
This article includes brief excerpts from RGPV, attributed and used under fair use for news reporting and analysis.
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) name and mark are the property of RGPV Bhopal.
Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions is copyright © Scott M. Graffius. All rights reserved.
Post-Publication Notes
If there's an update after this article is published, the information will appear here.
Copyright
Copyright © Scott M. Graffius. All rights reserved.
Content on this site—including text, images, videos, and data—may not be used for training or input into any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automatized learning systems, or published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the express written permission of Scott M. Graffius.
Introduction
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), a leading state university in India, updated its curriculum. Recognized for its strong emphasis on technology and applied sciences, RGPV oversees over 400 colleges and institutes nationwide. As part of its commitment to equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge, the university has added Scott M. Graffius’ award-winning book, Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions, to its syllabus. A visual follows.
This inclusion underscores RGPV’s dedication to preparing students for the fast-paced world of software development and project management.
Advancing Agile Knowledge
Scott M. Graffius is a highly regarded Agile practitioner, researcher, thought leader, author, and speaker. His book Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions has become a go-to resource for beginners and seasoned professionals. With its practical, hands-on approach, the book breaks down Agile Scrum’s core principles and practices into an easy-to-follow format, ensuring readers can quickly grasp and apply the information.
By incorporating this book into its curriculum, RGPV aims to provide students with actionable insights and real-world skills that are highly sought after in today’s evolving technology landscape. Agile methodologies continue to gain traction globally, and this initiative positions RGPV students at the forefront of industry trends. The book’s inclusion reinforces the university’s reputation as an institution that prioritizes practical, career-ready education.
Why This Book Matters
Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions has been widely praised by industry professionals and educators for its clarity and effectiveness in teaching Agile concepts. The book caters to a broad audience, including those new to Scrum, as well as experienced professionals such as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Development Team members (business analysts, architects, designers, developers, testers, etc.). It also serves as a valuable reference for Agile coaches, executives, managers, customers, and other stakeholders.
For students pursuing careers in software development, project management, and related fields, this book offers a solid foundation in Agile Scrum—an approach that continues to shape how modern teams operate and innovate.
Conclusion
The addition of Graffius' award-winning book to RGPV’s syllabus marks a notable advancement in the university’s academic offerings. It reflects RGPV’s dedication to providing an education that aligns with industry demands, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of today’s workforce. With access to this invaluable resource, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in Agile environments.
Credit to Chris Hare and Colin Giffen, the technical editors of the award-winning book.
Order your copy of Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions today!
Read on for:
- About Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) University,
- About Scott M. Graffius,
- How to Cite This Article,
- and more.
About Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) University
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), also known as Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, is a state university located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1998, RGPV serves as a multi-campus affiliating institution, offering a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as engineering, technology, pharmacy, management, architecture, design, and applied sciences. The university is accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Its expansive campus covers approximately 247 acres. RGPV affiliates numerous institutions, including 200 engineering colleges, 98 pharmacy colleges, 95 MCA colleges, and 4 architecture colleges. For more information, visit their website at: https://www.rgpv.ac.in.
About Scott M. Graffius
Scott M. Graffius sparks breakthroughs in AI, agile, and project management/PMO leadership as a globally recognized practitioner, researcher, thought leader, award-winning author, and international public speaker.
Graffius has generated more than USD $1.9 billion in business value for organizations served, including Fortune 500 companies. Businesses and industries range from technology (including R&D and AI) to entertainment, financial services, and healthcare, government, social media, and more.
Graffius leads the professional services firm Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions, along with its subsidiary Exceptional Agility. These consultancies offer strategic and tactical advisory, training, embedded talent, and consulting services to public, private, and government sectors. They help organizations enhance their capabilities and results in agile, project management, program management, portfolio management, and PMO leadership, supporting innovation and driving competitive advantage. The consultancies confidently back services with a Delighted Client Guarantee™. Graffius is a former vice president of project management with a publicly traded provider of diverse consumer products and services over the Internet. Before that, he ran and supervised the delivery of projects and programs in public and private organizations with businesses ranging from e-commerce to advanced technology products and services, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and more. He has experience with consumer, business, reseller, government, and international markets.
He is the author of two award-winning books.
- His first book, Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions (ISBN-13: 9781533370242), received 17 awards.
- His second book is Agile Transformation: A Brief Story of How an Entertainment Company Developed New Capabilities and Unlocked Business Agility to Thrive in an Era of Rapid Change (ISBN-13: 9781072447962). BookAuthority named it one of the best Scrum books of all time.
Prominent businesses, professional associations, government agencies, and universities have featured Graffius and his work including content from his books, talks, workshops, and more. Select examples include:
- Adobe,
- American Management Association,
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute,
- Bayer,
- BMC Software,
- Boston University,
- Broadcom,
- Cisco,
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts Germany,
- Computer Weekly,
- Constructor University Germany,
- Data Governance Success,
- Deimos Aerospace,
- DevOps Institute,
- EU's European Commission,
- Ford Motor Company,
- GoDaddy,
- Harvard Medical School,
- Hasso Plattner Institute Germany,
- IEEE,
- Innovation Project Management,
- Johns Hopkins University,
- Journal of Neurosurgery,
- Lam Research (Semiconductors),
- Leadership Worthy,
- Life Sciences Trainers and Educators Network,
- London South Bank University,
- Microsoft,
- NASSCOM,
- National Academy of Sciences,
- New Zealand Government,
- Oracle,
- Pinterest Inc.,
- Project Management Institute,
- SANS Institute,
- SBG Neumark Germany,
- Singapore Institute of Technology,
- Torrens University Australia,
- TBS Switzerland,
- Tufts University,
- UC San Diego,
- UK Sports Institute,
- University of Galway Ireland,
- US Department of Energy,
- US National Park Service,
- US Tennis Association,
- Veleučilište u Rijeci Croatia,
- Verizon,
- Virginia Tech,
- Warsaw University of Technology,
- Wrike,
- Yale University,
- and many others.
Graffius has been actively involved with the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the development of professional standards. He was a member of the team which produced the Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Second Edition. Graffius was a contributor and reviewer of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge—Sixth Edition, The Standard for Program Management—Fourth Edition, and The Practice Standard for Project Estimating—Second Edition. He was also a subject matter expert reviewer of content for the PMI’s Congress. Beyond the PMI, Graffius also served as a member of the review team for two of the Scrum Alliance’s Global Scrum Gatherings.
Graffius has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus in Human Factors. He holds eight professional certifications:
- Certified SAFe 6 Agilist (SA),
- Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM),
- Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner (CSP-PO),
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM),
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO),
- Project Management Professional (PMP),
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), and
- IT Service Management Foundation (ITIL).
He is an active member of the Scrum Alliance, the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
He divides his time between Los Angeles and Paris, France.
Thought Leader | Public Speaker | Agile Scrum Book | Agile Transformation Book | Blog | Photo | X | LinkedIn | Email
How to Cite This Article
Graffius, Scott M. (2025, March 31). RGPV University Adds Scott M. Graffius’ "Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions" to Its Syllabus. Available at: https://scottgraffius.com/blog/files/rgpv-adds-scott-m-graffius-agile-scrum-your-quick-start-guide-with-step-by-step-instructions-book-to-its-syllabus.html.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
DOI: (coming soon)
Content Acknowledgements
This article includes brief excerpts from RGPV, attributed and used under fair use for news reporting and analysis.
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) name and mark are the property of RGPV Bhopal.
Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions is copyright © Scott M. Graffius. All rights reserved.
Post-Publication Notes
If there's an update after this article is published, the information will appear here.
Copyright
Copyright © Scott M. Graffius. All rights reserved.
Content on this site—including text, images, videos, and data—may not be used for training or input into any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automatized learning systems, or published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the express written permission of Scott M. Graffius.