A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition Paperback
Build a Structured Understanding of Scrum with SCRUMstudy’s Comprehensive Reference Guide
Looking for More Than a Short Scrum Overview?
Scrum can appear simple at first: a small number of roles, events, artifacts, and principles.
But understanding how Scrum can be applied across real project environments requires a broader view of organization, business justification, quality, change, risk, planning, implementation, review, release, and scaling.
The SBOK® Guide provides SCRUMstudy’s structured body of knowledge for understanding Scrum and its application across project environments.
The Fifth Edition expands the framework further with dedicated coverage of scaling Scrum for large projects and scaling Scrum for the enterprise.
Understand the framework. See how the pieces connect. Keep Scrum knowledge within reach.
Product Description
A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK® Guide), Fifth Edition is published by SCRUMstudy™ as a comprehensive reference for Scrum concepts and application.
The guide provides structured coverage of the principles, aspects, phases, and processes used within SCRUMstudy’s Scrum framework.
The Fifth Edition includes coverage of:
- Scrum principles
- Organization
- Business justification
- Quality
- Change
- Risk
- Initiating Scrum projects
- Planning and estimating
- Implementation
- Review and retrospective activities
- Release
- Scaling Scrum for large projects
- Scaling Scrum for the enterprise
SCRUMstudy™ currently lists the English Fifth Edition at 433 pages.
This GetVoucher product provides access to the physical paperback edition of the SBOK® Guide, fulfilled through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ supply process.
Why Choose the Fifth Edition?
The Fifth Edition represents the current generation of the SBOK® Guide.
It retains the core Scrum structure while expanding the material related to larger delivery environments.
- Current SCRUMstudy™ Scrum reference material
- Expanded coverage of scaling Scrum for large projects
- Expanded coverage of scaling Scrum for the enterprise
- Structured view of Scrum principles, aspects, processes, and phases
- Relevant reference material for current SCRUMstudy™ certification pathways based on the SBOK® framework
For learners preparing with current SCRUMstudy™ material, the Fifth Edition should be used rather than relying on an older Fourth Edition copy.
What You Will Find Inside
Scrum Foundations & Principles
Explore the foundations of Scrum and the principles that underpin SCRUMstudy’s approach to applying the framework.
Organization
Understand roles, responsibilities, collaboration, and organizational considerations within Scrum environments.
Business Justification
Explore how business value and justification are considered throughout Scrum projects.
Quality
Understand quality-related concepts and their relationship with Scrum delivery.
Change
Explore how Scrum environments respond to changing needs, priorities, and project conditions.
Risk
Develop a structured understanding of risk-related considerations within Scrum projects.
Initiate
Explore the processes involved in establishing and starting a Scrum project.
Plan & Estimate
Understand planning, estimation, prioritisation, and preparation for Scrum delivery.
Implement
Explore the processes involved while Scrum Teams carry out planned work.
Review & Retrospect
Understand inspection, review, feedback, and continuous-improvement activities within Scrum.
Release
Explore the processes associated with completing and releasing deliverables.
Scaling Scrum for Large Projects
Explore Fifth Edition material addressing the application of Scrum across larger project environments.
Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
Explore Scrum concepts and considerations at broader organizational scale.
Who Is This Book For?
The SBOK® Guide can be useful to professionals and learners who want a structured Scrum reference rather than relying only on short summaries or isolated training notes.
Scrum Certification Candidates
Use the guide alongside preparation for SCRUMstudy™ Scrum certifications where the SBOK® framework applies.
Scrum Masters
Keep a detailed reference for Scrum principles, processes, roles, phases, and project application.
Product Owners
Explore business justification, stakeholder considerations, prioritisation, and Product Owner-related Scrum concepts.
Developers & Scrum Team Members
Develop a broader understanding of how individual Scrum responsibilities connect with the wider framework.
Project & Delivery Professionals
Explore how SCRUMstudy™ structures Scrum across planning, implementation, change, quality, risk, review, and release.
Agile Professionals
Use the guide as a structured reference when studying Scrum and comparing different approaches to Agile delivery.
Why Buy the Paperback if the E-book Is Available?
SCRUMstudy™ currently makes an electronic version of the SBOK® Guide available online.
The physical paperback serves a different purpose.
- Keep a physical Scrum reference on your desk
- Annotate important sections while studying
- Use bookmarks and personal notes during certification preparation
- Reduce screen time during longer study sessions
- Move quickly between related chapters and concepts
- Keep a reference available during workshops, meetings, or offline study
The paperback is particularly useful for readers who prefer a physical study and reference tool alongside online learning resources.
How the SBOK® Guide Supports Certification Preparation
The SBOK® Guide is closely connected to the SCRUMstudy™ certification ecosystem.
Current SCRUMstudy™ certification material uses the SBOK® framework across multiple Scrum certification pathways.
The guide can therefore be useful alongside preparation for certifications such as:
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™)
- Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®)
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC®)
- Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®)
- SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™)
- Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC™)
- Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™)
- Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC™)
The SBOK® Guide is a reference resource. Purchasing the standalone paperback does not award a certification or include an examination unless a separate GetVoucher package explicitly states otherwise.
Physical Book Details
| Product Detail | SBOK® Guide — Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / Physical Book |
| Edition | Fifth Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 433 pages |
| Publisher / Framework | SCRUMstudy™ |
| Subject | Scrum Framework and Project Delivery |
| Certification Included | No |
| Exam Voucher Included | No |
| Fulfilment | Physical copy supplied through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ fulfilment process |
SBOK® Guide & Your Scrum Learning Path
The SBOK® Guide can complement different stages of a Scrum learning journey.
| Learning Goal | Relevant Path |
|---|---|
| Understand Scrum fundamentals | SFC™ / SBOK® Guide |
| Build Scrum Team knowledge | SDC® |
| Develop Scrum Master knowledge | SMC® |
| Develop Product Owner knowledge | SPOC® |
| Understand Scrum Master and Product Owner perspectives | Dual Agile Pack — SMC® + SPOC® |
| Explore advanced or scaled Scrum | SSMC™, SSPOC™ and other advanced pathways |
Each certification has its own learning pathway, examination, eligibility rules, and GetVoucher package conditions.
What This Product Does Not Include
This product is for the physical SBOK® Guide paperback.
Unless separately stated in the current GetVoucher offer, it does not include:
- A Scrum certification
- An examination voucher
- A certification examination
- Instructor-led training
- Guaranteed examination preparation
- Employment, promotion, or salary outcomes
Candidates interested in certification should select the relevant GetVoucher certification package separately.
Ordering & Fulfilment
GetVoucher does not maintain its own inventory of the SBOK® Guide.
After purchase, the physical book is ordered through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ supply process.
Availability, fulfilment, delivery times, and destination-specific shipping conditions may therefore depend on the applicable supplier and delivery location.
Why Order Through GetVoucher?
GetVoucher provides a convenient commercial access point for the physical SBOK® Guide alongside its Scrum certification pathways.
Physical Reference Edition
Order the physical paperback for use alongside digital learning and certification resources.
Supplier-Based Fulfilment
The paperback is fulfilled through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ supply process rather than from GetVoucher-held inventory.
Connected Scrum Learning Journey
Use the SBOK® Guide alongside relevant GetVoucher Scrum certification pathways where appropriate.
Certification Support
If you also choose a Scrum certification pathway, GetVoucher can assist with enrollment, access, examination vouchers, and certification-process questions according to the selected package.
The SBOK® Guide is authored and published within the SCRUMstudy™ ecosystem. GetVoucher provides the commercial ordering layer for this physical-book product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBOK® Guide?
The SBOK® Guide is SCRUMstudy’s structured guide to Scrum concepts, principles, aspects, processes, phases, and application.
Which edition is this?
This product is the Fifth Edition of the SBOK® Guide.
How many pages does the book contain?
SCRUMstudy™ currently lists the English Fifth Edition at 433 pages.
Is this a physical book?
Yes.
This GetVoucher product is for the physical paperback edition.
Does GetVoucher keep the book in stock?
No.
GetVoucher does not maintain its own inventory. The paperback is supplied on demand through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ fulfilment process after purchase.
Is the SBOK® Guide available digitally?
Yes.
SCRUMstudy™ currently provides an electronic version online. This product is intended for customers who specifically want the physical paperback edition.
Why should I buy the paperback if a digital version exists?
The paperback can be useful if you prefer physical study materials, want to annotate the guide, reduce screen time, or keep a permanent reference available while studying or working.
Does buying this book give me a Scrum certification?
No.
The SBOK® Guide is a reference book. Certification requires enrollment in the relevant certification pathway and successful completion of its applicable assessment.
Does the book include an exam voucher?
No.
This standalone paperback product does not include a certification examination voucher.
Can I use the SBOK® Guide to prepare for SMC® or SPOC®?
Yes. The guide can be used as a reference alongside SCRUMstudy™ certification preparation where the SBOK® Guide applies.
Candidates should also follow the current learning materials and examination information associated with their specific certification.
Does the Fifth Edition include scaled Scrum?
Yes.
The Fifth Edition includes dedicated material addressing scaling Scrum for large projects and scaling Scrum for the enterprise.
How is the physical book delivered?
The physical copy is ordered through the applicable VMEdu/SCRUMstudy™ fulfilment process after purchase.
Delivery availability and timing may vary depending on destination and the current supplier fulfilment conditions.
Keep the Scrum Framework Within Reach.Go beyond short summaries and build a structured view of Scrum principles, aspects, processes, phases, and scaling. Add the SBOK® Guide — Fifth Edition Paperback to your Scrum learning toolkit. Read it. Mark it. Reference it. Use it alongside your Scrum journey. |
