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# Create a scrum program

# Create a scrum program {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a scrum program to plan sprints and track the progress of the multiple scrum
teams that are working together.

## Before you begin

Ensure that you have the information of the teams to be included in the program.

Role required: it_program_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Program form using one of the following ways:  
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   | Option | Action |
   |-|-|
   | From the Scrum Programs module | 1. Navigate to Agile DevelopmentScrum Programs. 2. Click New. {#create-scrum-program__ol_ec1_tp1_mjb} |
   | From Agile Board | 1. Navigate to Agile DevelopmentAgile Board. 2. From the Program tab, select Planning. 3. Click Create Program. {#create-scrum-program__ol_cpn_kjt_njb} Note: You can create a scrum program from the Planning page of Agile Board but only if it is your first scrum program. |
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2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Planned start date | Start date of the program. Manually enter the date or pick from the calendar. The default date is the current day. |
   | Planned end date | End date of the program. Manually enter the date or pick from the calendar. |
   | Planned duration | Duration of the program in days and hours. This field auto-populates based on the start and end dates. The default duration of a scrum program is one day. |
   | Program manager | Manager of the program. |
   | Default Epic Backlog | Initial epic backlog that is applied to the planning page, when you select this scrum program. Currently on the planning page, the epic backlog is not automatically applied for a program. So, it is recommended that you manually select the required backlog while planning. |
   | Program Name | Brief description of the program. |
   [Table 1. Program form]

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3. Click Submit.  
   Any user with the role scrum_user can view the created scrum programs.

## What to do next

* [Assign teams to a scrum program](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YfGUJbQfKMCgxIlaYHPiXw "Add teams to your scrum program to assign work and track the progress of the work.").
* Click the Scrum Program Board related link to [plan your scrum program](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3vsw0rPpDKoxworybotsWw "Plan work for sprints, using a centralized view on Agile Board, of multiple scrum teams that are working together on a scrum program.").
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