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Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course with Certification

Enables all members of the Scrum Team to learn Scrum while doing it, experiencing what it is like to deliver products using the Scrum framework

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Applying Professional Scrum™ (APS) is a hands-on, activity-based course where students experience how Professional Scrum and the Scrum framework enhance their ability to deliver value compared to traditional methods. Scrum offers a superior way of working by emphasizing experimentation, incremental delivery of customer value, frequent feedback loops, and fostering strong team dynamics.

This course provides an active learning environment for students to engage in discussions, team-based exercises, and individual reflection. Throughout the course, students work in Scrum Teams over a series of Sprints, learning Scrum while applying it.

Additionally, the course includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification exam.

Course Overview

The Applying Professional Scrum course is the perfect introduction, reboot or refresher to Scrum. It is excellent training for organizations, teams, and individuals wanting to experience the benefits of Scrum, or for those interested in continuing their learning with more advanced training.

Professionals who are part of a team that currently uses Scrum, but desire a refresher so that they get the most out of their use of Scrum.
Professionals who are joining a team that currently uses Scrum.
Professionals that don’t use Scrum directly but want to learn how to work with colleagues that do use Scrum.
Professionals that are investigating to see if Scrum makes sense for them and their colleagues.
Professionals that are part of an organization that intends to use Scrum in the near future.
Teams who are learning to use Scrum together in their organizations

The course also provides the foundational Scrum knowledge needed for those wishing to continue their education with role-focused (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Leader) training classes. APS is not recommended for advanced Scrum professionals. This course is designed to be domain-agnostic; it conveys the use of Scrum in any domain or industry with complex problems to solve. Trainers typically have experience in multiple industries and may be able to tailor the course to the needs of your team. Students and teams building software products may want to consider our domain-specific course: Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development.

Course Outcomes

Agility as a new way of working
Exploring the Scrum Framework
Planning and forecasting with Scrum
Getting started with Scrum

Course Objectives

Learn about Agility and how Scrum differs from traditional plan-driven work models
Develop an Agile mindset by focusing on professionalism, experimentation, and outcomes
Learn (or relearn) the fundamentals of Scrum and how to apply them correctly
Develop an understanding of what it is like to use Scrum and if it is right for your team
Learn how to be a great Scrum Team member, or how to support a great Scrum Team
Leave the class with ways to identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Students use a set of proven practices throughout the class that can be used to enhance their application of Scrum
Leave with tools that help Identify the first steps in applying Professional Scrum with your team

Who Should Attend this class?

The Applying Professional Scrum course is the ideal starting point for anyone involved in or curious about using Scrum. It is particularly suited for professionals looking to experience the benefits of Scrum firsthand, or those planning to expand their understanding of Scrum with advanced role-specific training. This course is relevant for:

Professionals currently working in a Scrum environment who need a refresher.
New team members joining a Scrum team.
Individuals not directly using Scrum but needing insight into Scrum practices for effective collaboration.
Professionals assessing whether Scrum is suitable for them or their organization.
Teams adopting Scrum in their upcoming projects.

The course is designed for a wide range of industries and is domain-agnostic, providing essential knowledge for continuing education in various Scrum roles, while staying focused on NKD Agility’s core values of competence, engineering excellence, and directness.

Assessment & Certification

Upon completion of the Applying Professional Scrum course, all attendees will receive a password to attempt the prestigious Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment .

For those affiliated with the Project Management Institute (PMI), we’re delighted to inform you that our courses are eligible for PDU credit. Specifically, you can claim 14 PDUs after attending our two-day Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course. Please be aware that PMI PDUs are awarded for course attendance, not for passing a Scrum.org assessment.

To claim your PDUs, you can do so under PMI’s “Education courses provided by other third party providers” category. Simply visit https://ccrs.pmi.org to register your PDUs. We’re excited to be part of your Scrum and Agile journey, and we’re committed to providing you with the knowledge, skills, and credentials you need to excel in this dynamic field.

Why Learn With NKD Agility?

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We have helped 2,600+ people learn Scrum since 2010.
We are not trainers, we are consultants that are still in the trenches.
All participants get self-paced learning support.
Receive regular chances to attend another course at no cost.

Syllabus

Our comprehensive syllabus is designed to accommodate various learning styles, whether you prefer a traditional in-depth session, a flexible immersive experience, or a structured mentor program. Each module can be delivered in the following formats:

Traditional Learning Experience: Engage in full-day or half-day sessions led by expert trainers in an interactive classroom setting. Perfect for those seeking an intensive, focused learning experience.
Immersive Learning Experience: Enjoy a multi-week program that breaks down full-day sessions into shorter, more manageable classes, integrating real-world applications and reflections for continuous improvement. Assignments are only available as part of this format, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically.
Mentor Programs with Immersive Experiences: Participate in a series of immersive learning sessions as part of our mentor programs, combining structured learning with personalized guidance and continuous feedback over time. For more information, visit our Mentor Programs page.

Our immersive programs empower growth through incremental learning, outcome-based assignments, and facilitated reflections, ensuring that the skills you gain are practical, applicable, and ready to be used in your work environment. Facilitated Reflections are a cornerstone of our immersive approach, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material. In each session, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, discuss challenges and successes with peers, and gain actionable feedback from professional trainers. These reflective sessions enhance understanding, foster continuous improvement, and support your growth in a collaborative environment.

Kickoff & Sprint 1

Module1 90+

Participants are able to experience building complex products within a timebox, which emphasizes the challenges of self-management, team formation, and norming. Through this exercise, they gain insights into the importance of “Getting to Done,” the potential for self-management anywhere (with supportive guidelines), and how the Scrum framework aids in managing complex product development.

Ask Facilitate a discussion within your organization about your current process and practices used for product development and create an explicit description of them.

Fundamentals of Scrum

Module2 90+

Students understand the concept of Agile and Scrum, its benefits for managing complexity, and being able to identify and explain how their organization could benefit from applying those principles.

Ask Identify improvement in your current process based on your understanding on how the principles of Agile and Scrum can benefit the team in addressing complexities in product development and apply at least one change to validate its feasibility.

Exploring the Scrum Framework

Module3 120+

By analyzing the Scrum Framework, demonstrate an understanding of how each element serves a specific purpose, and apply this knowledge to create a practical implementation plan that fully utilizes the Scrum Framework.

Ask Identify deviations of your current process from Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide and apply at least one change that reduces the differences.

Sprint Two

Module4 75+

By understanding that self-management requires boundaries in the form of a minimal set of rules students will be able to improve their work by applying the Scrum Framework.

4m
Clear Boundaries Enable Self Organization

Ask Through an evaluation of the current Scrum implementation, identify opportunities for improvement, demonstrate how establishing boundaries aligned with the Scrum Framework can enhance self-management, and implement changes that enable the team to work more empirically and achieve their goals more effectively.

Deeper into the Scrum Framework

Module5 75+

Being able to apply improvements to the conduct of Scrum Events by utilizing the transparency provided by Scrum Artifacts to enhance inspection and adaptation, demonstrating the ability to identify and implement changes that enable the team to work more effectively towards achieving their goals.

Ask Evaluate how you are currently using transparency in your Scrum Events to inspect and adapt and apply at least one improvement to increase transparency or improve the flow of the Scrum Event.

Sprint Three

Module6 90+

Effective collaboration is enabled through positive behavior of team members and by living the Scrum Values. When these values are embodied by the Scrum Team and the people they work with, the empirical Scrum pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation come to life building trust. Teams that master collaboration are more likely to achieve their goals and deliver value to their customers. Great collaboration needs continuous attention of team members and courage and openness to hold each other accountable.

5m
Encouraging Collaborative Ways of Working in a Scrum Team

Ask Evaluate together with your team(s) how good they are collaborating and if there are any behaviors in the team that are impacting their ability to achieve their goals. Identify and apply at least one improvement that helps the team to collaborate better and acquire feedback on the impact of this change.

Planning With Scrum

Module7 90+

Students will be able to evaluate their current process and assess how it affects their ability to work in an empirical way to develop a plan to enhance agile planning.

10m
From Now to New Right Here: Change-as-Flipping

Ask By evaluating your team’s current process, identify how it affects the ability to work in an empirical way and develop a plan to apply at least one improvement to enhance agile planning to assess the impact of this change.

Sprint Four

Module8 90+

Students will be able to analyze the interactions between their Scrum Team(s) and external individuals or groups, identify challenges at these interfaces, design and implement an improvement strategy, and evaluate its impact on the team’s ability to work empirically and achieve their goals.

Ask Assess the interactions between your Scrum Team(s) and external individuals or groups to pinpoint any challenges at these interfaces. Then, implement at least one improvement and measure its impact on the team’s ability to work empirically and achieve their goals.

Getting Started

Module9 45+

Students will be able to assess their current implementation of Scrum, analyze potential improvements, and develop a vision for what it could look like in the future. Additionally, they will be able to plan first steps that bring them closer to this vision.

Ask Assess your current implementation of Scrum, and develop a vision for what it could look like six months from now. Create a 15% solution to start the journey towards this vision.

Closing

Module10 30+

As we conclude the Applying Professional Scrum course, this final session is designed to reflect on your learning journey, consolidate key concepts, and prepare you to apply your new skills confidently within your team. We’ll revisit the course highlights, address any remaining questions, and provide guidance on the next steps to continue your growth as a Scrum Master.

Passing score: 85%
Time limit: 60 minutes
Number of Questions: 80
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False
Language:
- English
- 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) available through www.scrum.org.cn
Free Credly digital credential included
Practice assignment Scrum Open
Passwords have no expiration date, but are valid for one attempt only
Lifetime certification - no annual renewal fee required

Catchup & After

Two weeks after completion, participants are invited to join a follow-up catch-up session designed to address any remaining questions, ideas, or challenges that have emerged since the training. This session provides an opportunity to reflect on your experiences applying the concepts learned in the course, share insights, and receive additional support.

* Assignments are part of our Immersive Training Programs, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically between sessions for a more hands-on experience.

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For those looking for a more guided, continuous learning journey, explore our Mentor Programs, where you can engage in a series of immersive learning sessions combined with ongoing mentorship.

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