Professional Scrum Master (PSM)- GUARANTEED TO RUN

Learn Professional Scrum and How to be a Better Scrum Master

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is an interactive, activity-based course that provides students with a strong understanding of Professional Scrum and the role of the Scrum Master.  Through a combination of discussion and exercises, students develop a deep understanding of the underlying principles of Scrum and the Agile mindset while learning the practices applied by successful Scrum Teams. 

The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification exam. 

Course Overview

In this class, students are challenged to explore Agile and Scrum principles, enabling them to understand better how to apply 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. Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) bring their own Scrum Master experiences and stories to the class and use their skills as professional trainers to deliver the material using their unique delivery style. 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 essential.

Students leave this course with an appreciation for Professional Scrum, the agile mindset, and how to deal with common myths and impediments to agility. They gain knowledge and understanding about how to choose and apply the appropriate practices and techniques that will be most beneficial for their Scrum Teams.

View the different Focus Areas covered within this class and others.

Course Learning Objectives

• Help Scrum Teams deliver value to their organisation
• 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, traits, and behaviour shifts required to be a Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Certification

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognised PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSM class participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost.

Students explore common real-life challenges that Scrum teams and organisations face when it comes to organising Scrum Teams. This is followed by a deep dive into the Scrum Master's services as a true leader to the Scrum Team and the wider organisation.

WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT

Live Virtual

Each segment is 60-75 minutes long with 15-30 minute breaks. Attendees have the choice of spreading the workshop over several days if advertised or if other attendees are ok with that —no recording of the workshop to improve openness. The workshop has a limited capacity of 20 attendees.

Workshop attendees will use Zoom/Teams, Mural, Slack, StoriesOnBoard, Strategyzer, Kanbanize/SwiftKanban, and John's physical flipcharts.

Course delivery is heavily dependent on group activities with a combination of slides, flip charts, and exercises.

The approach combines experiential training and Training From The Back of The Room, adhering to the Scrum.org learning objectives, regardless of the training course. Many practical problems get discussed, and more often than not, options to solve problems are presented.

 PAYMENT, FEES & CANCELLATION

To ensure a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 30 days before the class.
To initiate a return, please contact us at john@orderlydisruption.com.

Payment in advance is required, with no exceptions. VAT, if applicable, is an additional charge. All documentation requirements for invoice payment by the training date must be declared upfront. 

You may cancel up to the specified online ticketing deadline, and if so, depending on the payment engine/approach, the refund could have deductions for bank transfer fees.

You may postpone your ticket with a minimum of three business days' notice; thereafter, your lack of attendance at the booked date will be treated as a cancellation with zero refund (due to planning & venue costs for class numbers). Best efforts would be made to fit you into a later workshop.

Electronic manuals and Scrum.org assessment fees are included. Physical manuals are usually not provided.