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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Stuart Turner

Learn how to apply scrum and gain practical agile skills to drive results in any role, whether you want to work as a scrum master or grow your capabilities. CSM® courses are delivered by Scrum Alliance-certified trainers who possess deep scrum knowledge. When you complete the course, you will receive a two-year Scrum Alliance professional membership.

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17 - 19 April, 2023 |

8:00 AM BST |

3.5 hrs/day

£795

Course details

About the trainer

Stuart Turner

Holistic Agility

[email protected]

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Location

Online

Course

Why attend this particular course?

Specially designed as THREE HALF-DAY sessions to more easily fit your existing schedule while also aiding integration and retention.

It certainly delivers results:

100% pass rate for the past three years.

Of course you'll learn everything necessary to pass the CSM test.

But this course is different...

It isn't just a series of group-based activities to learn the Events, Artefacts, etc, perhaps with a fun game at the end.

What makes this course special?

You'll experience using Scrum in an ideal, non-software environment.

Why is this important?

Whether you're new to Scrum or have been using it for years, the experience of using it to build something different, in an environment facilitated by one of the world's most experienced Master-level coaches, creates the conditions for you to gain as many relevant insights as possible, whatever your current knowledge and experience.

Trustpilot Rating: 5.0

Great instructor. Stuart's engagement and techniques allow you to relate your learning (especially the simulations) to past experiences and enable you to realise the pitfalls you have been implementing and how you can remedy them.

Another UNIQUE Benefit...

Attending this course gives you FREE lifetime membership of the Open Leadership Network with free resources and webinars as well as 15% discount off all courses on Patterns of Leadership and Change.

Join this course to learn patterns for achieving improvements, whatever situation you're in:

In the early stages of a C-level initiated agile transformation?

In a transformation that's lost momentum?

Need to use Scrum for a fixed-price contract?

Highly regulated industry?

Customising off-the-shelf products?

Migrating off mainframes or other legacy systems?

Manager not very supportive of agile?

Consultant with a client starting an agile project next week and you need to learn how to help them?

Stuart will share simple techniques, developed and honed over decades, to help you make the most of whatever situation you're in.

Course Leader

Stuart Turner is the originator of the unique, fun and highly informative (and much copied) Scrum simulation. One of very few courses that uses a simulation early on, intentionally giving everyone a fidelitous experience of using Scrum and a shared context on which to build. The ordering of events in the course is deliberate, knowing experiential learning permits the deeper lessons and discoveries of the remainder of the course to be better understood, integrated and retained.

We'll experience how using the Scrum framework helps us discover more about our product, team and environment, and how we’re working using the principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Based on what we discover we’ll adapt our product and working practices in the pursuit of improving outcomes.

Further UNIQUE Benefits...

Learn from Stuart's experiences producing products for 30 years, his wealth of insights and stories improving his own organisations, small startups, all the way to dozens of major corporations and organisations, around the world.

Full membership of the Scrum Alliance is included in the course fee.

You will then hold the most valued and recognised qualification in Scrum that will boost your professional standing and prospects.

Details

What’s included with this training course?

A visual reference guide to Scrum

2-year Membership with the Scrum Alliance

Lifetime free membership with the Open Leadership Network

Also included with this course: –

A maximum of 16 participants.
The CSM online test, which can be taken immediately following the course
Support after the course from Holistic Agility.

Taking this course with a Certified Scrum Trainer means you will be acknowledged and recognised by the Scrum Alliance as a Certified ScrumMaster after passing the exam

Scrum Alliance SEUs: –This course qualifies as 14 Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) toward the 70 that are needed for a candidate to qualify as a Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

Project Management Institute – This course counts as 15 of the 21 contact hours required of Agile Project Management Training to the eligible for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification.

This course also counts for 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs)

What do I need to join ONLINE?

A decent Internet connection

Either:

A laptop or device capable of running Zoom AND our interactive whiteboard, Mural

Two devices - one for each.

Is there an exam?

Yes - but only if you wish to attain the Certified ScrumMaster® credential.

Is the exam fee included?

Yes!

What does the exam involve?

Once you complete the course, you will be registered with Scrum Alliance and receive an email with a link to take the test.

The test is performed online, after the course. You have up to 3 months to take the test and if you don't pass first time, you're entitled to a free retake.

Before taking the test we suggest rewatching the course videos and referring to the visual reference guide.

Create a space where you'll be able to focus for up to a full hour.

Correctly answer 37 out of 50 questions within 1 hour. Many participants tell us it takes significantly less time than one hour.

Once you pass the exam you may fill out your newly created Scrum Alliance profile and update your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Can I cancel or transfer to another course?

Up until 24 hours before the start time of the course you may:

1. Transfer to another course

2. Cancel for a full refund

Earlier notice is appreciated.

Why are you less expensive than other courses?

This course is offered directly by the course instructor/facilitator.

We don't believe in marketing, paid advertising, etc.

There are no costs for a training venue, catering, hotel, or travel.

There are no third-parties fees.

What you can expect from our Live Online Training:

    We use Zoom to host live video calls where all participants can interact.
    We use breakout rooms so many of the activities can be performed in smaller groups.
    We use an online whiteboard for course activities.
    Stuart Turner has produced products for over 30 years, using agile approaches from the start.
    You will receive a pdf copy of the course reference material.

Attending an online course is simple – all you need is a PC / Laptop with audio, video and microphone functionality, and of course a fast and secure internet connection.

Agenda

Preparation:

Desired Outcomes
Context for Scrum
Scrum Fundamentals
Preparing for Sprint 1

Session 1:

Connections
Simulation: This whole session is using Scrum, including:
Sprints, Planning, Review and Retrospective
Discovering in sprints
Delivering in small 'done' increments
Teamwork, decision-making

Session 2:

Comprehensive coverage of the Scrum Framework:
Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers
Events: Sprints, Planning, Daily Scrum, Review and Retrospective
Artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
Commitments: Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Done
Values: Courage, Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect
Rules: How it all fits together

Session 3:

Obstacles for Scrum
Tools and techniques
Implications for your organisation
Playing a good game

Who should attend

You may be brand new to Agile, you may already have a bit of knowledge under your belt, and you may already be working in a Scrum Team. Whatever your current position, you will have come to an understanding that an Agile working environment brings huge benefits in terms of quality, productivity and time to market. This course is the next step, as it establishes a solid foundation in knowing what best practice looks like which leads to highly successful outcomes for any Agile project or initiative.

The course is ideal for anyone looking to start out in Scrum and Agile, and it’s effectively essential for established practitioners looking to move on to the next level, with formal training to back up invaluable hands on experience. With a CSM certificate earned through this Scrum Alliance endorsed training, you will hold an established qualification that will boost your professional standing and prospects. It’s equally excellent for those working in non-software Scrum and Agile roles and for managers and executives who interact with Scrum teams and who want to learn the language and to understand the framework.

What’s included with this training course?

A visual reference guide to Scrum

Complimentary Membership of the Scrum Alliance

Also included with this course: –

A maximum of 16 participants.
The CSM online test, which can be taken immediately following the course
Support after the course from Holistic Agility.

Taking this course with a Certified Scrum Trainer means you will be acknowledged and recognised by the Scrum Alliance as a Certified ScrumMaster after passing the exam

Scrum Alliance SEUs: –This course qualifies as 14 Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) toward the 70 that are needed for a candidate to qualify as a Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

This course also counts for 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs)

What do I need to join ONLINE?

A decent Internet connection

Either:

A laptop or device capable of running Zoom AND our interactive whiteboard, Mural

Two devices - one for each.

Is there an exam?

Yes - but only if you wish to attain the Certified ScrumMaster® credential.

Is the exam fee included?

Yes!

What does the exam involve?

Once you complete the course, you will be registered with Scrum Alliance and receive an email with a link to take the test.

The test is performed online, after the course. You have up to 3 months to take the test and if you don't pass first time, you're entitled to a free retake.

Before taking the test we suggest rewatching the course videos and referring to the visual reference guide.

Create a space where you'll be able to focus for up to a full hour.

Correctly answer 37 out of 50 questions within 1 hour. Many participants tell us it takes significantly less time than one hour.

Once you pass the exam you may fill out your newly created Scrum Alliance profile and update your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Can I cancel or transfer to another course?

Up until 24 hours before the start time of the course you may:

1. Transfer to another course

2. Cancel for a full refund

Earlier notice is appreciated.

Why are you less expensive than other courses?

This course is offered directly by the course instructor/facilitator.

We don't believe in marketing, paid advertising, etc.

There are no costs for a training venue, catering, hotel, or travel.

There are no third-parties fees.

What you can expect from our Live Online Training:

Attending an online course is simple – all you need is a PC / Laptop with audio, video and microphone functionality, and of course a fast and secure internet connection.

Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 stars

(37 ratings) TrustPilot logo

Great knowledge, awesome discussions, really takes time to explain everything and gives room to ask questions and figure out your own answers sometimes by asking additional questions. Best trainer!

The training offers a top-notch, hands-on CSM course that not only helps participants earn their certification but also builds real-world Scrum Master skills. It clearly focuses on practical learning, skilled trainers, and a supportive setting, making the experience both enjoyable and valuable.

Excellent!

Get yourself onto a course by Stuart and you will understand why he is 5 stars.Informal, relaxed and extremely knowledgeable, makes you think outside the box.

I love the way this course was structured and delivered. Stuart led us through the discovery of the framework and the roles within a Scrum team just like I see a Scrum Master leading a team of developers.

The course has perfect duration: half-day online interactive class + self-paced learning. I was able to stay focused and learn through practice. Stuart and Victor were helpful and insightful.

Great training and learning experience!

Great course, very eye-opening regarding the real usage of Scrum. Stuart was able to lead us by creating an environment where we could test Scrum framework in practice, which is not easy in remote environment. This was completely different than just learning from offline courses. Could not recommend enough!

I highly recommend his course to anyone interested in becoming a Scrum Master, because it's cleverly designed to ensure you understand the role using an empirical and holistic approach. During this course you will really learn from experience instead of just memorising concepts to get a certification.

I think the product has been well thought, from various pow. It has involved every attendee and permitted us to share our opinions frequently.

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