Description

In this two day class students are challenged to explore the Agile and Scrum principles so they can better understand what to do when applying Scrum to support their teams and organizations.

The course, developed by Scrum.org, uses a combination of instructor-led and activity-based learning where students work together in teams. Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) bring their own Scrum Master experiences and stories to the class and use their skills as professional trainers to deliver the material using their own unique delivery style. The result is an engaging, enjoyable learning experience where students gain a deep understanding of Scrum theory and principles, the Scrum Master accountabilities and why each element of the Scrum framework is important.

Students leave this course with an appreciation for Professional Scrum, the agile mindset and how to deal with common myths and impediments to agility. They gain the knowledge and understanding about how to choose and apply the appropriate practices and techniques that will be most beneficial for their Scrum Teams.

The course covers all the topics related to Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) and Professional Scrum Master III (PSM III) certification assessments.

Who Will Benefit?

Intended for people new to the role of Product Owner, or people wanting to better understand the role and how it fits in an enterprise using Scrum, attendees typically include:

• Product Owners and aspiring Product Owners and Product Managers
• Agile Coaches, aspiring Agile Coaches, and Scrum Masters
• Project Manager, Team Leads, Team Members
• Managers and Leaders aspiring high-performing Scrum teams
• Agile practitioners, coaches, trainers, and business stakeholders
• Organisational leaders, managers, executives, sponsors, company founders, business owners and HR partners

Topics Covered

• Scrum Theory
• Agile Values and Principles
• The Scrum Team
• Scrum Events
• Scrum Artifacts
• Release Forecasting
• Introduction to ScrumMaster Competencies
• ScrumMaster as a Servant Leader

Suggested Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites will help accelerate the learning.

• Prior knowledge or experience of Scrum, or
• Willingness to engage with a more agile way of thinking about work.

What you’ll learn

To perform the role of a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), attendees will learn:

• Be a servant leader to your team, Product Owner and broader organization.
• Coach others towards an empirical, inspect and adapt mindset.
• Mentor others through Scrum events such as Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective.
• Facilitate Product Backlog refinement.
• Spot common Scrum anti-patterns or Scrum-buts.

What You Get

Class registration includes:

• Virtual collaborative activities
• Preparation and eligibility to take the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam
• Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Credential on successfully clearing the exam
• CSM Credential holders receive 2-Year of complimentary Scrum Alliance Membership
• Eligibility to be featured in The Scrum Allinace Membership Directory

Annual Renewal

Certifications expire two years from the date of certification is earned. To renew your CSM Certification;

• Collect a total of 20 SEUs by attending conferences, using study materials, watching videos, or completing other learning activities.
• Submit your SEUs (min. 20) and pay the renewal fee of $100.

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 16 PDUs under category B, toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Attendees may also be eligible to apply for 16 SEUs under category C, toward their continuing education requirements with the Scrum Alliance (SA).