Certified ScrumMaster

Certified ScrumMaster - Bethesda, Maryland/Washington, DC Area

All CSM courses are taught by Certified Scrum Trainers. Taking a CSM course, passing the CSM test, and accepting the license agreement designates you as a Certified ScrumMaster, which indicates that you have been introduced to and understand the basic concepts you need to perform as a ScrumMaster or team member on a Scrum team. This course also satisfies two elements of the CSD track: Scrum Introduction and Elective.



Learn how to lead your teams using Scrum and to lead change in your organization. If helping individuals and teams on a journey of continual improvement and helping customers get what they need rapidly is your passion, this class is for you.

Description

This highly interactive 2-day workshop provides a foundational understanding of the Scrum framework and gives participants hands-on practice applying Scrum in multiple settings and situations.

Objectives

Using a combination of interactive presentations, problem-solving exercises, and team-structured simulations, the CSM workshop will enable participants to:

  • Understand the core principles, strategies, and practices of Scrum
  • Practice applying Scrum in multiple project settings and situations
  • Cultivate the Scrum mindset vital to effective use of Scrum
  • Gain skills and confidence in effectively communicating Scrum principles to managers and team members alike

PMPs can claim 14 PDUs for this class.

 

Dates:

19-20 Feb 2013
Location:

Bethesda, MD

Venue:

Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasbt-bethesda-marriott/

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Price:

$1400

Notes:

Course Material

Participants will receive course materials at the course. The CSM course was formulated to train ScrumMasters and is used worldwide for ScrumMaster training. Participants should download and read the Scrum Primer prior to attending the class.

Registration and Fees

The course fee is $1400. Group discounts are available.  Please contact Melissa York for details or with questions.

Refund policy

  • 80% if 4 or more weeks prior to class date.
  • 50% if  between 1 and 4 weeks prior to class date
  • No refund within 1 week of class date.
  • Substitutions are free.

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Topics

  • Overview of Scrum
  • Product Backlog
  • Release Planning and Estimation
  • Role of the Product Owner
  • Role of the ScrumMaster
  • Leading Self-Organizing Teams
  • Sprint Practices
  • Metrics and Reporting

Managers, team leads, project managers, or other team members who wish to learn how to apply Scrum principles and rules to create high performing teams focused on rapid value delivery to their customers