Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
The Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) training is an introduction into the world of Agile and Scrum.
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Course Description
Welcome to an extraordinary learning experience in the world of Agile and Scrum with Dave Sharrock, a seasoned Scrum and Agile trainer with over 15 years of expertise. This training goes beyond the ordinary and is enriched by Dave's real-life experiences, making it a truly unique opportunity for professional growth.
Unlike traditional presentations, this interactive class focuses on genuine engagement with the attendees. Dave believes in the power of direct experience, and the class is designed around a simulation exercise where you, as participants, collaborate as a team to create a new digital product in real time. This hands-on approach allows you to grasp the underlying values and principles of Agile and Scrum by learning through doing, making mistakes, and learning from them within a safe and supportive environment.
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled learning journey that will not only equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a ScrumMaster but also instill the confidence to drive positive change and improve the delivery capability of any team.
Key Concepts
Every course covers the core learning objectives of the CSM while leaving room for deeper conversations led by the questions and challenges class attendees bring up in class. The class includes a comprehensive simulation across both days in which teams work together to create a digital product in real time.
The key topics covered in the class include:
- Lean and Agile and how Scrum relates to these core principles
- The learning cycle or empirical process as an engine for continuous learning
- How the Scrum framework allows teams to frequently deliver working products
- A team simulation demonstrating the value of each element of the Scrum approach
- A deep dive into the three cornerstones for creating small delivery increments
- Introduction to the Scrum Alliance and preparation for the CSM Exam
Agenda
- Characteristics of high performing teams
- Agile Manifesto
- Lean, Agile and Scrum
- The value of a short learning cycle
- What iterative & incremental delivery means
- Scrum roles
- Scrum simulations, including lifting off teams and facilitation of Scrum ceremonies
- Definition of Done and Definition of Ready
- User stories and story splitting
- Relative estimation and planning poker
- Dependency management across teams
- The role of the Scrum Master
- Team performance
- Q&A
- Upon completion of the class, you will be invited by the Scrum Alliance to take the CSM exam, the final step to becoming a globally recognized Certified ScrumMaster®
Prerequisites
- No prior certification or experience required
- Completion of the preparatory reading/viewing included in the pre-course email
- Set up of a Zoom and Mural account as per details provided in the pre-course email (virtual classes only)
Who it's for
- Anyone working with or in an agile team
- Scrum Masters
- Project Managers
- Product Managers
- Business Analysts
- Members of a Development Team
Benefits
- Course qualifies you for 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
- Registration includes the cost of writing the certification exam as well as two years of Scrum Alliance membership
- Alumni of the CSM course qualify for access to our coaching support platform, including community forums and additional education aids and templates
- Pre- and post-course emails with recommended readings and videos
- Copy of the workbook as well as of the in-class artifacts
Career Path
Certified ScrumMaster®
The Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) training is an introduction into the world of Agile and Scrum.
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®
Advanced immersive experience on coaching individuals and teams to achieve predictable delivery from the perspective of Scrum Master.
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®
Advanced immersive experience on coaching individuals and teams to achieve predictable delivery from the perspective of Scrum Master.
One of the best courses I've attended. It helped me understand better the concepts have read and even lived through the lens of the Scrum framework.
Dave's course is clearly the gold standard for Agile training. I will be back for more. I've taken several other product owner courses and training in this subject, and although they were helpful, the methods and execution of this course raised the bar in a major way.
A-CSM with Dave is a beautiful opportunity to bring your scrum knowledge to another level. With a group of other experienced scrum masters, you have the opportunity to talk about the wicked topics that you always wanted to get insights/answers on that are real-world related.
Complete Certified Agile Leadership training with Increment One. Wow! My brain is full, I learned so much. I have been taught many new ideas and practice approaches can ways to approach leadership in an agile or new-to-agile environment. Thanks for the excellent learning experience.
