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Certified ScrumMaster Workshop

Accredited training for the Scrum Alliance® Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) Certification

Gain a practical understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum in this interactive course that prepares you for the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam. Exam fees and practice questions are included with your registration. 

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  • Gain a deep understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Agile and Scrum.
  • Identify when, and when not, to apply agile methods; they are not always the answer.
  • Understand how to help Development Team Members and Product Owners execute with excellence.
  • Prepare to pass the CSM certification exam.
  • Get practical takeaways that can help your team and organization immediately after training.
 
The only thing now certain is uncertainty. The best response to uncertainty is short feedback loops and continual inspection. Using this feedback we identify changes in the environment, understand the impact of those changes, and make appropriate adaptations. In short, be agile. Scrum is the most popular agile framework to help you implement agility, and the Certified ScrumMaster® is the world’s first certification for Scrum and agile.
 
You gain a practical understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum, via exercises, discussion, fun games. After the virtual session, leave ready to advance your company and your career.
 
Upon completion of the course, students will understand agile necessities including:
  • Exam: What it takes to pass the certifying exam
  • Roles: Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team Member
  • Ceremonies: Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review & Sprint Retrospective
  • Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
  • Other Frameworks: How Scrum works with DevOps, Extreme Programming, DevOps, and scaling models, including  SAFe® and LeSS®
 
Who Should Attend
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a base level course, so there are no pre-requirements to attend. Typical attendees include Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Analysts, Product Managers, and anyone wanting to up their agile game.
 
Pre and Post Work
The course comes with both pre and post work to help you get maximum course benefit. The pre and post work includes videos, reading material and practice exams.
 
Pass the Exam with Confidence
You will be provided with over 100 practice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam so that you can pass with confidence on the first attempt.
 
Interactivity
The course is highly interactive with frequent break-out rooms, small group discussion, exercises, and fun activities.
 
About the Scrum Alliance®
Since 2001, the Scrum Alliance has supported the agile movement as the only member-driven nonprofit certifying body in the agile space. The Scrum Alliance was founded and funded by community for the community to nurture the agile movement by providing education, advocacy, research, community and connection.
 
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
Agile Overview
What is agile
What are  scenarios for agile
Why is now the right time for agile
 
Scrum Framework
Refinement and the  Product Backlog
Sprint Planning and the  Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum, Boards and Burndowns
Work and getting to Done
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
 
Other Frameworks
Kanban
Extreme Programming (XP)
DevOps
Scaling: SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale
 
Ready and Done
Readiness
Story level done
Done at task, day, sprint and release
 
Agile Estimating and  Forecasting
Relative versus absolute estimating (story points versus hours)
Estimation games
Forecasting
The limits and misuses of estimates
 
Agile Teams
Group versus team
Multi skilling
Development Team
Product Owner
ScrumMaster
 
Agile Requirements & Specifications
Product backlog items
Stores and user stories
Testable specifications
Verification and validation
 
Close the Class
 
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Don't see a date that fits your schedule? Contact us for scheduling options at 929.777.8102
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Course Duration: 2 Days
Description
  • Gain a deep understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Agile and Scrum.
  • Identify when, and when not, to apply agile methods; they are not always the answer.
  • Understand how to help Development Team Members and Product Owners execute with excellence.
  • Prepare to pass the CSM certification exam.
  • Get practical takeaways that can help your team and organization immediately after training.
 
The only thing now certain is uncertainty. The best response to uncertainty is short feedback loops and continual inspection. Using this feedback we identify changes in the environment, understand the impact of those changes, and make appropriate adaptations. In short, be agile. Scrum is the most popular agile framework to help you implement agility, and the Certified ScrumMaster® is the world’s first certification for Scrum and agile.
 
You gain a practical understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum, via exercises, discussion, fun games. After the virtual session, leave ready to advance your company and your career.
 
Upon completion of the course, students will understand agile necessities including:
  • Exam: What it takes to pass the certifying exam
  • Roles: Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team Member
  • Ceremonies: Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review & Sprint Retrospective
  • Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
  • Other Frameworks: How Scrum works with DevOps, Extreme Programming, DevOps, and scaling models, including  SAFe® and LeSS®
 
Who Should Attend
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a base level course, so there are no pre-requirements to attend. Typical attendees include Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Analysts, Product Managers, and anyone wanting to up their agile game.
 
Pre and Post Work
The course comes with both pre and post work to help you get maximum course benefit. The pre and post work includes videos, reading material and practice exams.
 
Pass the Exam with Confidence
You will be provided with over 100 practice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam so that you can pass with confidence on the first attempt.
 
Interactivity
The course is highly interactive with frequent break-out rooms, small group discussion, exercises, and fun activities.
 
About the Scrum Alliance®
Since 2001, the Scrum Alliance has supported the agile movement as the only member-driven nonprofit certifying body in the agile space. The Scrum Alliance was founded and funded by community for the community to nurture the agile movement by providing education, advocacy, research, community and connection.
 
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
Agile Overview
What is agile
What are  scenarios for agile
Why is now the right time for agile
 
Scrum Framework
Refinement and the  Product Backlog
Sprint Planning and the  Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum, Boards and Burndowns
Work and getting to Done
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
 
Other Frameworks
Kanban
Extreme Programming (XP)
DevOps
Scaling: SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale
 
Ready and Done
Readiness
Story level done
Done at task, day, sprint and release
 
Agile Estimating and  Forecasting
Relative versus absolute estimating (story points versus hours)
Estimation games
Forecasting
The limits and misuses of estimates
 
Agile Teams
Group versus team
Multi skilling
Development Team
Product Owner
ScrumMaster
 
Agile Requirements & Specifications
Product backlog items
Stores and user stories
Testable specifications
Verification and validation
 
Close the Class
 
Class Schedule
Sign-In/Registration 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Session 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm your schedule at registration.
Class Fee Includes
  • Exam: Scrum Alliance certification exam, up to two attempts
  • Scrum Alliance: Two years Scrum Alliance membership
  • Practice Exam: 100+ practice questions for certification exam
  • Course notebook
  • Continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks
  • Lunches
  • Letter of completion
Instructors
David Bulkin

David Bulkin

David Bulkin is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and agile coach that continues to build products by serving as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Coder, Analyst, and Tester. With more than 35 years experience delivering software and systems, he has been applying agile methods for nearly 20 years across the...Learn More

Chris Doss

Chris Doss

Chris Doss is an agile coach, consultant, and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). A CST for more than a decade with more than 20 years experience as a program manager, he has coached and supported more than 250 different agile teams and led the implementation of agile for large organizations. In...Learn More

Don't see a date that fits your schedule? Contact us for scheduling options at 929.777.8102
Download Fact Sheet
Price: $995 USD
Course Duration: varies
Description
  • Gain a deep understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Agile and Scrum.
  • Identify when, and when not, to apply agile methods; they are not always the answer.
  • Understand how to help Development Team Members and Product Owners execute with excellence.
  • Prepare to pass the CSM certification exam.
  • Get practical takeaways that can help your team and organization immediately after training.
 
The only thing now certain is uncertainty. The best response to uncertainty is short feedback loops and continual inspection. Using this feedback we identify changes in the environment, understand the impact of those changes, and make appropriate adaptations. In short, be agile. Scrum is the most popular agile framework to help you implement agility, and the Certified ScrumMaster® is the world’s first certification for Scrum and agile.
 
You gain a practical understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum, via exercises, discussion, fun games. After the virtual session, leave ready to advance your company and your career.
 
Upon completion of the course, students will understand agile necessities including:
  • Exam: What it takes to pass the certifying exam
  • Roles: Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team Member
  • Ceremonies: Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review & Sprint Retrospective
  • Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
  • Other Frameworks: How Scrum works with DevOps, Extreme Programming, DevOps, and scaling models, including  SAFe® and LeSS®
 
Who Should Attend
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a base level course, so there are no pre-requirements to attend. Typical attendees include Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Analysts, Product Managers, and anyone wanting to up their agile game.
 
Pre and Post Work
The course comes with both pre and post work to help you get maximum course benefit. The pre and post work includes videos, reading material and practice exams.
 
Pass the Exam with Confidence
You will be provided with over 100 practice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam so that you can pass with confidence on the first attempt.
 
Interactivity
The course is highly interactive with frequent break-out rooms, small group discussion, exercises, and fun activities.
 
About the Scrum Alliance®
Since 2001, the Scrum Alliance has supported the agile movement as the only member-driven nonprofit certifying body in the agile space. The Scrum Alliance was founded and funded by community for the community to nurture the agile movement by providing education, advocacy, research, community and connection.
 
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
Agile Overview
What is agile
What are  scenarios for agile
Why is now the right time for agile
 
Scrum Framework
Refinement and the  Product Backlog
Sprint Planning and the  Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum, Boards and Burndowns
Work and getting to Done
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
 
Other Frameworks
Kanban
Extreme Programming (XP)
DevOps
Scaling: SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale
 
Ready and Done
Readiness
Story level done
Done at task, day, sprint and release
 
Agile Estimating and  Forecasting
Relative versus absolute estimating (story points versus hours)
Estimation games
Forecasting
The limits and misuses of estimates
 
Agile Teams
Group versus team
Multi skilling
Development Team
Product Owner
ScrumMaster
 
Agile Requirements & Specifications
Product backlog items
Stores and user stories
Testable specifications
Verification and validation
 
Close the Class
 
Class Schedule
Typical daily schedule varies. Please confirm class schedule at registration.
 
Class Fee Includes
  • Exam: Scrum Alliance certification exam, up to two attempts
  • Scrum Alliance: Two years Scrum Alliance membership
  • Practice Exam: 100+ practice questions for certification exam
  • Easy course access: Attend training right from your computer and easily connect your audio via computer or phone. Easy and quick access fits today’s working style and eliminates expensive travel and long days in the classroom.
  • Live, expert instruction: Instructors are sought-after practitioners, highly-experienced in the industry who deliver a professional learning experience in real-time.
  • Valuable course materials: Courses cover the same professional content as our classroom training, and students have direct access to valuable materials.
  • Rich virtual learning environment: A variety of tools are built in to the learning platform to engage learners through dynamic delivery and to facilitate a multi-directional flow of information.
  • Hands-on exercises: An essential component to any learning experience is applying what you have learned. Using the latest technology, your instructor can provide hands-on exercises, group activities, and breakout sessions.
  • Real-time communication: Communicate real-time directly with the instructor. Ask questions, provide comments, and participate in the class discussions.
  • Peer interaction: Networking with peers has always been a valuable part of any classroom training. Live Virtual training gives you the opportunity to interact with and learn from the other attendees during breakout sessions, course lecture, and Q&A.
  • Small class size: Live Virtual courses are limited in small class size to ensure an opportunity for personal interaction.
 
Instructors
David Bulkin

David Bulkin

David Bulkin is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and agile coach that continues to build products by serving as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Coder, Analyst, and Tester. With more than 35 years experience delivering software and systems, he has been applying agile methods for nearly 20 years across the...Learn More

Chris Doss

Chris Doss

Chris Doss is an agile coach, consultant, and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). A CST for more than a decade with more than 20 years experience as a program manager, he has coached and supported more than 250 different agile teams and led the implementation of agile for large organizations. In...Learn More

Bring this course to your team at your site. Contact us to learn more at 929.777.8102.

✓ = Guaranteed to Run
Dates
Mode
Location
Price
Call to Schedule
Anytime
On-Site / Private
Your Location
Your Location
Request a Quote
Contact Us
Download Fact Sheet
Course Duration: 2 Days
Description
  • Gain a deep understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Agile and Scrum.
  • Identify when, and when not, to apply agile methods; they are not always the answer.
  • Understand how to help Development Team Members and Product Owners execute with excellence.
  • Prepare to pass the CSM certification exam.
  • Get practical takeaways that can help your team and organization immediately after training.
 
The only thing now certain is uncertainty. The best response to uncertainty is short feedback loops and continual inspection. Using this feedback we identify changes in the environment, understand the impact of those changes, and make appropriate adaptations. In short, be agile. Scrum is the most popular agile framework to help you implement agility, and the Certified ScrumMaster® is the world’s first certification for Scrum and agile.
 
You gain a practical understanding of the mindset, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum, via exercises, discussion, fun games. After the virtual session, leave ready to advance your company and your career.
 
Upon completion of the course, students will understand agile necessities including:
  • Exam: What it takes to pass the certifying exam
  • Roles: Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team Member
  • Ceremonies: Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review & Sprint Retrospective
  • Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
  • Other Frameworks: How Scrum works with DevOps, Extreme Programming, DevOps, and scaling models, including  SAFe® and LeSS®
 
Who Should Attend
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a base level course, so there are no pre-requirements to attend. Typical attendees include Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Analysts, Product Managers, and anyone wanting to up their agile game.
 
Pre and Post Work
The course comes with both pre and post work to help you get maximum course benefit. The pre and post work includes videos, reading material and practice exams.
 
Pass the Exam with Confidence
You will be provided with over 100 practice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam so that you can pass with confidence on the first attempt.
 
Interactivity
The course is highly interactive with frequent break-out rooms, small group discussion, exercises, and fun activities.
 
About the Scrum Alliance®
Since 2001, the Scrum Alliance has supported the agile movement as the only member-driven nonprofit certifying body in the agile space. The Scrum Alliance was founded and funded by community for the community to nurture the agile movement by providing education, advocacy, research, community and connection.
 
Questions? 929.777.8102 [email protected]
Course Outline
Agile Overview
What is agile
What are  scenarios for agile
Why is now the right time for agile
 
Scrum Framework
Refinement and the  Product Backlog
Sprint Planning and the  Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum, Boards and Burndowns
Work and getting to Done
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
 
Other Frameworks
Kanban
Extreme Programming (XP)
DevOps
Scaling: SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale
 
Ready and Done
Readiness
Story level done
Done at task, day, sprint and release
 
Agile Estimating and  Forecasting
Relative versus absolute estimating (story points versus hours)
Estimation games
Forecasting
The limits and misuses of estimates
 
Agile Teams
Group versus team
Multi skilling
Development Team
Product Owner
ScrumMaster
 
Agile Requirements & Specifications
Product backlog items
Stores and user stories
Testable specifications
Verification and validation
 
Close the Class
 
Class Schedule
Sign-In/Registration 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Session 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm your schedule at registration.
 
Class Fee Includes
  • Exam: Scrum Alliance certification exam, up to two attempts
  • Scrum Alliance: Two years Scrum Alliance membership
  • Practice Exam: 100+ practice questions for certification exam
  • Course notebook
  • Letter of completion
Instructors
David Bulkin

David Bulkin

David Bulkin is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and agile coach that continues to build products by serving as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Coder, Analyst, and Tester. With more than 35 years experience delivering software and systems, he has been applying agile methods for nearly 20 years across the...Learn More

Chris Doss

Chris Doss

Chris Doss is an agile coach, consultant, and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). A CST for more than a decade with more than 20 years experience as a program manager, he has coached and supported more than 250 different agile teams and led the implementation of agile for large organizations. In...Learn More

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