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
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) enables students to experience how professional Scrum and the Scrum framework improve their ability to deliver value compared to traditional methods. Scrum provides a better way of working that highlights experimentation, incremental delivery of customer value, frequent feedback loops and the fostering of strong team dynamics.
The APS is the first course recommended in the Professional Scrum series for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Leaders and can be delivered in various formats to support a better learning experience:
Unique to the Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is the introduction of a series of practical Sprints that allow students to experience what it’s like to use Scrum and how different team behaviours impact on the outcomes. By default, we use a unique case study to learn Scrum with Minecraft Education Edition.
The course includes two free attempts at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I certification exam (PSM I).
Our primary method of increasing Scrum for teams knowledge is a deliberate developmental experience divided into learning blocks, each with four hours of live virtual classroom training with a qualified trainer-practitioner complemented with presentations and lectures in the form of videos, reading material, and writing activities provided for self-study. Live sessions are delivered online using Microsoft Teams and Mural, with Mighty Networks provides the self-study portal.
Every participant on every option receives:
At a minimum, we deliver the Professional Scrum Master over 4 ½ days (16 hours). We can provide this over four intensive consecutive days in one wee or four non-consecutive days over two weeks.
Each of the four 210-minute sessions included a 70m Sprint within which the participants can practice in a safe space to experiment and learn:
Although several case studies are available on request, we primarily recommend the Minecraft Campsite case study as it provides the best experience for students and more connections to the way they work currently. Practice Scrum in the complex and chaotic environment of Minecraft to experience the high-variance world of complex product development. We use Minecraft for Education to bring complexity to life in a scenario that everyone can experience regardless of their technical ability.
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In addition to #1 and to better connect the participants to the material on the APS, we deliver the course as an immersive 10-week interactive activity-based course over ten sessions of 4 hours. At the end of each session, participants are given assignments to practice and experience their day-to-day roles. With the instructor-practitioner, participants debrief assignments at the beginning of the group’s next session.
In additions #1 and #2, the instructor-practitioner provides extended coaching for all or some participants, including a monthly one-hour check-in over three months to get advice on techniques and practices and delivery difficulties. This addition will deepen the learning and complement the training provided.
Every participant would receive four hours of additional coaching, one-on-one consult, and advice.
The Applying Professional Scrum (APS) with Certification 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.
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 (APS-SD) with Certification.
Attendees make the most of the class if they:
All participants completing the Applying Professional Scrum (APS) with Certification course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. APS class participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost. You are also entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment once passing PSM I.
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All our courses are centred around valuable learning outcomes achieved through experiential learning within a classroom environment. They are most often delivered as intense 2-day experiences.
The Immersion Program is an alternative format that extends the learning experience beyond the classroom by allowing students to apply what they have learned to real-world settings. This format is enhanced by incorporating retrospectives for improvement, making the learning experience highly effective and practical.
An Immersion Program is a method of learning where students are actively engaged in the material and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts over an extended period of time.
The application of learning during an Immersion Program is core to the concept. Participants should have the opportunity to work with a real team on a real product during participation in the program. If you do not have this opportunity while participating in the program, you can either find a partner to pair with, or you should consider attending a traditional class.
Immersion Programs are an extension to our existing course offerings, not a replacement. We believe that learners have preferences and unique situations, to which we intend to offer greater variety in course delivery methods to meet these needs. The below characteristics of learners are generalized and intended to help guide you towards the learning method you think might suit you best.
Learners who register for an Immersion Program:
Learners who register for a traditional Scrum.org course:
Flipped learning is an alternative format that moves some or all of the learning of theory away from the classroom, and reflecting and practising is done in the class (hence the name "Flipped Learning").
Benefits of flipped learning
This class comes with 16 hours of live virtual classroom experience. The course content is divided into learning blocks, each with presentations and lectures in the form of videos, reading material, and writing activities that are provided for self-study complemented by 1/2 day live virtual sessions delivered online using Microsoft Teams and Mural. These live interactive workshops create a dynamic and interactive environment where we dive into the core concepts of Scrum for teams through group activities, interactions, and sharing experiences, all with the guidance of an expert Professional Scrum Trainer.
Obtaining new knowledge through self-study materials along with having an in-depth, rich engagement in a class allows students to enjoy learning that sticks. Students will complete the course ready to take the globally recognised Professional Scrum Master I certification exam which is included in the course fee.
Student will leave this course with an application for Applying Professional Scrum.
We are providing a Lean-Agile Community in Mighty Networks that anyone can join and participate in the conversations. If you attend a class with us you will get access to additional extraordinary content.
Every student gets a 1-hour complimentery remote Coaching Session with your trainer, worth £525, to help you integrate concepts into your context (at a mutually agreeable time following the course)
Use it for a 1on1 session, a group session with your team, or a chat with your leadership.
Regardless of the outcome of your assessment, you get additional 1-on-1 help to focus your learning in the form of a 30 Minute Assessment Review worth £265
Have you been through a class with us before? As an Alumni you get a 30% discount on all of our classes.
The Alimni discount for this class would bring it down to £660
Combine with our generous 20% Credit per Referral program.
Are you underemployed? Our Retraining Program provides favourable payment plans for those not currently working.
Pay a 30% deposit of £285 now, and the rest when you are working.
Reruns allow you to participate in a class that you have already taken for any reason at a low cost.
Have you participated in this class with us or an equivalent from another vendor? We are intent on enabling your continuous learning so we offer you a Rerun discount of 70% to take it again with our trainers.
The Rerun discount for this class would bring it down to £285. Contact us with proof of participation in a previous class to claim your discount.
For Scrum.org classes from another trainer please provide your Scrum.org Profile URL showing that associated class. For Scrum Alliance, you will need to provide a receipt. Not sure? Contact us for a chat.
Our Advocates Program allows you to gain 20% for each referral* as a credit towards future classes! This is a cash equivelent so can be added to any other discount.
*up to £190, depending on purchase region, per referal
Combine with other coupons and discounts, like the Alumni Discount of 30%
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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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We recognise the positive impact that a happy AND motivated workforce, that has purpose, has on client experience. We help change mindsets towards a people-first culture where everyone encourages others to learn and grow. The resulting divergent thinking leads to many different ideas and opportunities for the success of the organisation.