Learn how to implement Agile and Scrum. Use Scrum practices to drive new projects. Become a great Scrum Master.
With our Certified Scrum Master training program you can earn a CSM certification from Scrum Alliance, learn the Scrum framework, and become a Scrum Master. This training course teaches the foundations of Agile, the key practices of the Scrum framework, and focuses on the Scrum Master role. As a member of the Scrum Team, the Scrum Master is the expert in Agile and Scrum practices, and helps the team execute new projects by properly adopting the Scrum framework.
This is a certified training for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance. This training is for anyone interested in learning Scrum, the Agile principles, and how to apply Scrum effectively within a team to drive the execution of new projects.
We are a Registered Education Provider of Scrum Alliance.
Is this you?
You are implementing Scrum or are thinking about how to move from traditional project management to Agile practices.
You have tried to run some Sprints, do stand-ups, and use Velocity to plan capacity for your Sprints, but something is not working and you know there must be a better way of doing things.
You want to learn how to adopt the right practices to help your Scrum team improve its productivity and the quality of its work.
Your company is adopting Agile practices and you want to know how to support the Agile transformation and help teams adopt Scrum effectively.
You are looking to grow your career, become a Scrum Master, and find a new job.
In this class you get
You learn the ins and outs of Scrum plus practical tips to make it work for your team. You learn why Scrum is the most widely adopted Agile framework and how to support your Agile transformation.
You get support to prepare for the CSM exam and get your certification right after class. No need to wait or study lengthy manuals. You get all you need in class, and can take the exam right way.
You can start improving your Scrum from day 1. The class is highly interactive, with simulations and exercises to practice Scrum as you learn it.
You get 1-on-1 coaching to support you in your adoption of Scrum, check your practices, and improve how you deliver results. All in the first month after class.
A list of additional articles and books to further your knowledge of Scrum and prepare to grow in your role as Scrum Master.
Ready to get your CSM certification?
See the list of currently scheduled classes, or contact us for information on a custom class.
Become a CSM
The goal of this training class is to empower you with the key mindset and tools to lead the adoption of Agile principles and the implementation of the Scrum framework in your organization. Having worked in a variety of Agile and product management roles across industries, during the class the trainer shares real life stories about Scrum adoptions and challenges, provides a practical perspective that goes beyond theory, and offers insights on how to overcome typical obstacles in an organization or team.
- Why Agile?
- Agile frameworks and Scrum values
- The Scrum workflow and five events: The Sprint, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, Daily Scrum
- Scrum roles and responsibilities: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers
- Coaching and facilitation, and how to be a servant leader
- Refinement activities and managing a Product Backlog
- Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog
- Definition of Done
- CSM Exam preparation
Taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), this class takes participants through a series of interactive workshops where they learn the responsibilities of a Scrum Master, and apply first-hand the principles of Scrum. The class prepares participants to take the CSM exam. Received upon completion of the exam, the CSM certification attests the ability to act as the Scrum Master in an organization , and successfully implement the Scrum framework.
What you’ll learn
The class is designed as a series of practical exercises and simulations, so that you walk away with the concepts and with the experience needed to successful implement Scrum in your projects or within your team.
Learning objectives
- The different types of work suitable for Waterfall VS Scrum
- The differences between Agile and Scrum
- Agile values and principles and how to use them in Retrospectives
- The Scrum framework, 5 events, 3 roles, 3 artifacts
- How to use Velocity and Capacity to establish a commitment for the Sprint at Sprint Planning
- How to conduct effective Daily Scrum meetings, and avoid doing a status report
- How to conduct effective Retrospectives and the 5-step process to plan ahead
- Refinement of the Product Backlog
- Different types of work items, including Epics and Stories
- Responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers
- The 4 hats of the Scrum Master: Coaching, Facilitation, Teaching, and Mentoring
- Career progression of the Scrum Master, and obstacles to a successful Scrum adoption in the organization
- Estimation in story point and not in time
What is Scrum?
Scrum is an Agile framework to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects in short iterations called Sprints.
What students say
“I would really recommend the CSM course delivered by Valerio. He not only provides a clear explanation of the Scrum foundation but he does so with interactive and engaging group exercises. Moreover he provides tons of real life examples that are very valuable when implementing Scrum at your workplace.”
“One of the best trainings I’ve had, it’s interactive and I’m very involved”
“I’ve done a lot of these trainings, and many of them were not that good. I’m surprised, this is very good.”
“I just wanted to sat that I really enjoyed the course last week – it was a blast!”
“Just wanted to say thank you so very much for your fantastic class – it was so helpful not only from a CSM prep perspective but in general for helping me to think of ways that I can help transform my organization, especially our HR department!”
“Your class was the best ever!! I thoroughly enjoyed it and actually remember the subject matter because of the way it was presented.”
“I am proud to say that I scored a 100% on my CSM test”
Ready to get your CSM certification?
See the list of currently scheduled classes, or contact us for information on a custom class.
Practice the CSM exam
We have built a practice CSM test to test your knowledge of Scrum and get your ready for the CSM exam from Scrum Alliance.
Just curious to test your knowledge of Scrum? Check out this quiz.