Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM)

Service Description

Course Overview Delegate have a choice of classroom training over 2-day or the virtual instructor-led training over 7 (2-hour) sessions. Either way, delegates are challenged to explore the Agile and Scrum principles so they can better understand what to do when applying Scrum to support their teams and organizations. The course, developed by Scrum.org, uses a combination of instructor-led and activity-based learning where students work together in teams. The result is an engaging, enjoyable learning experience where students gain a deep understanding of Scrum theory and principles, the Scrum Master accountabilities and why each element of the Scrum framework is important. Delegates leave this course with an appreciation for Professional Scrum, the agile mindset and how to deal with common myths and impediments to agility. Course Objectives • Help Scrum Teams deliver value to their organization • Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism • Understand how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to the principles and theory • Understand uncertainty and complexity in product delivery • Understand the meaning and importance of the Scrum values • Learn what Done means and why it is crucial to transparency • Know how to use the Product Backlog to plan with agility • Understand the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills needed, and the Scrum Master role • Clarify the leadership role a Scrum Master plays on the team • Learn the skills and traits and behaviour shifts required to be a Scrum Master Who Should Attend this class? • Practitioners starting a career as a Scrum Master • Scrum Masters, Agile/Scrum Coaches and consultant looking to improve their use of Scrum • Anyone involved in product delivery using Scrum All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%.