Scrum Master

Welcome to the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course. This transformative learning journey is designed specifically for Agile Leaders, Product Owners, and Managers eager to understand and incorporate Scrum values and principles into their leadership repertoire.

The Scrum landscape is continuously evolving, and command over Scrum methodologies is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern business leaders. Scrum practices enable organizations to be more adaptable, responsive, and effective in changing market dynamics.

Learning Objectives:

This course aims to help participants:

1. Develop an understanding of the Scrum events and their purpose in the Scrum framework
2. Learn how to facilitate Scrum events for optimal productivity and value delivery.
3. Understand how to effectively manage and prioritize the Product Backlog to align with business objectives.
4. Gain insights into the role of stakeholders in Scrum and how to engage them effectively.
5. Learn strategies to handle impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
6. Understand how to measure and track progress in a Scrum context using appropriate metrics and tools.
7. Develop skills to coach the team and organization in adopting Scrum and Agile practices.
8. Learn to navigate conflicts and challenges that may arise in a Scrum environment.
9. Understand how to promote a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation within the team and organization.
10. Gain knowledge on scaling Scrum for large and distributed teams
11. Learn how to foster a culture of innovation and learning within the team
12. Understand the importance of a sustainable pace for the team and how to promote it
13. Develop strategies to build trust and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.

Course Features:

• Expert Facilitation: The course is facilitated by experienced Scrum practitioners who bring in their real-world experience and provide insights into practical applications of Scrum methodologies.
• Immersive Learning: This course uses a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to create a dynamic learning environment.
• Certification: Upon completing the course and passing the assessment, participants will receive the Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certificate from Scrum.org.

This course is more than just an introduction to Scrum; it's a comprehensive exploration of Scrum's potential to transform your leadership style, team, and entire organization. Training for those wishing to leverage the power of Scrum is essential to enhance their effectiveness and adaptability in an increasingly complex business environment.

Join the Professional Scrum Master course and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to lead in the Scrum world.

• Clear understanding that the Scrum Master is a Lean-agile Practitioner that is there to guide the Scrum Team and the Organisation to a better degree of agility.
• Act as Scrum Masters for Scrum Teams and stakeholders from an in-depth understanding of servant-leadership
• Effectively start using Scrum
• Increase the effectiveness of Scrum underway

The Professional Scrum Master course is for anyone involved in software development using the Scrum framework. It is particularly beneficial for those people within an organization accountable for getting the most out of Scrum, including Scrum Masters, managers, and Scrum Team members.  We also suggest that you read through the PSM Subject Areas. If you are new to Scrum and are interested in getting started then the Certified Professional Scrum Foundations Training is more relevant. This class is perfect if you are studying for the Professional Scrum Master II assessment.

Attendees make the most of the class if they:

• Have studied the Scrum Guide (required)
• Have passed the Scrum Open assessment
• Have a solid understanding of Scrum either through working on a Scrum Team, or through having taken part in a Professional Scrum Foundations or similar course
• Have been on or are closely involved in building or enhancing a software product or application using Scrum
• Have read one of the Scrum books of Ken Schwaber or the book “Scrum – A Pocket Guide” by Gunther Verheyen

Upon completion of our signature Professional Scrum Master course, all attendees will receive a password to attempt the prestigious Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. Additionally, we are pleased to offer a special discount for the Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) assessment as a token of our commitment to your continuous learning journey.

The PSM certifications, recognized and respected across the industry, do require a minimum passing score, reflecting their rigorous standards and the high level of competence they signify.

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.