Professional ScrumMaster (PSM)

The Scrum methodology (A-CSM) is a framework that relies on cross-functional teams to deliver products and services in short cycles or “increments” that enable continuous improvement, fast incorporation of end-user feedback, and accelerated delivery.

This two-day course, taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer, allows you to become eligible for the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster^® (A-CSM^®) Certification through the Scrum Alliance.

A-CSM Certification Prep Course:

If you’re a Certified ScrumMaster^® (CSM^®), who’s been introduced to the Scrum Values, practices and applications, the next step in your Agile journey is to achieve your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification. This advanced offering is ideal for a Certified ScrumMaster who has one or more years of work experience in that role.

During the two-day interactive course, participants will enhance their skills for the implementation of Scrum by learning strategies and tactics to improve the adoption, engagement, and value of Scrum within their company or organization. Participants will learn these topics through exercises, facilitated discussions, and case studies based on the instructor’s real-world experience in working with Scrum teams.

How You Will Benefit:

• Enhance your skills. Build on your foundational knowledge with enhanced implementation skills
• Distinguish your expertise. Distinguish yourself in the global marketplace and show advanced value to your employer (or potential employer) as a highly trained Agile professional
• Learn from experts. The course is designed and taught by Certified Scrum Trainer^® partners with extensive knowledge of the principles and values of Scrum.
• Reference Materials. Each student will receive a comprehensive student guide complete with examples and workshop solutions.

What You Will Learn:

• How to facilitate better dialogue between the Product Owner, Scrum Team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives
• How to respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people
• How to increase engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in
• How to scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.

ou will earn the necessary 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) to apply for the A-CSM^® certification (in addition to other prerequisites, see below). This course also counts as 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) which can be used towards PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program.

Course Outline:

• Agile, Scrum and Lean
• Agile Facilitation
• Agile Coaching
• Coaching the Product Owner
• Coaching the Development Team
• Scrum Mastery