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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Chris Sims

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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16 hours |

Start November 15, 2023 CUT

Early bird pricing

$1000

Early bird pricing

Course details

Location

Online

Schedule Details

Wednesday, November 15 5:00 PM | Thursday, November 16 1:00 AM CUT

Thursday, November 16 5:00 PM | Friday, November 17 1:00 AM CUT

Course

Learn by doing in this online, experiential workshop with Chris Sims. Chris is the author of two best-selling scrum books: The Elements of Scrum and Scrum: A breathtakingly brief and agile introduction.

This workshop leads to Scrum Master certification from the Scrum Alliance. The cost of the certification test is included in the price of the workshop as is two years of membership in the Scrum Alliance. Participants will earn 16 Scrum Educational Units and 14 Professional Development Units from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Early bird and group discounts available. Want to bring the whole team? We'll work with you on creating a jaw-dropping discount just for you. We also offer in-house workshops tailored to your team's needs. Give us a call at (650)539-9340 or drop us a line.

Not Your Grandma's Scrum Class

Who wants to snooze through 14 hours of PowerPoint?

Not all Certified ScrumMaster courses are created equal. With Agile Learning Labs, you will participate in project simulations and game-based learning exercises, so you can learn by doing.

Agile Learning Labs is famous for its unique style of teaching through innovative games and simulations--in fact, the entire class is run using the tools and techniques you'll be studying, so you'll have completed an actual scrum project by the time you graduate. You'll also come away with a list of "Aha!" moments as long as your arm, all of which will be things you discovered yourself, while actually doing scrum.

Every student will receive a copy of Chris Sims' book, The Elements of Scrum, which is used as a textbook in colleges and by other scrum trainers. You can read the first chapter, A Week In The Life of a Scrum Team online, or check out the five-star reviews on Amazon.

Testimonials from past participants:

“By far the best, most illuminating professional improvement course I’ve ever taken.”

“The combination of relevant exercises, clear lectures and real Scrum methodology was superb. We also had excellent class participation.”

“The content was relevant and the exercises drove home the information in a way that I felt clarity about what was being taught.”

“Nice to actually do scrum while learning about it–we learned more from each other than I would from a standard lecture format.”

“This course met and exceeded my expectations–now I feel prepared for working on a scrum team with confidence!”

Get Your PMI PDUs

Many of our students are members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and are interested in claiming Professional Development Units (PDUs) or contact hours. You are eligible to receive a whopping 14 PDUs or contact hours, and we'll give you everything you need to claim them.

PMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

We want you to have your camera on for this virtual workshop, so wear something!

When do we start and end each day?

The virtural classroom opens at 8:45 AM each day and class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. We will end at 5:00 PM each day. We'll take a lunch break from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. All times are USA Pacific Time.

What's the pre-work?

We recommend that you watch this series of 14 short videos, which will get you up to speed on the fundamentals. Total time for all 14, combined, is about an hour. We also recommend that you read The Scrum Guide. This 19-page document defines what scrum is. Budget about 90 minutes total for these two activities. Doing this homework before class will make a huge difference in how much value you get from the workshop itself.

Is the cost of the test included?

The cost of the certification test is included in the price of the workshop as is two years of membership in the Scrum Alliance

Do you offer a guarantee?

We guarantee our services unconditionally. If you aren't satisfied, we aren't either, and we'll work with you to make it right, up to and including your money back.

What is your refund/transfer policy?

Life happens; we get it! At this unprecedented time we are waiving our last-minute transfer/cancellation fee. Please reach out to us before the start of the workshop and we'll be happy to help you.

What if I have more questions?

Feel free to email us at [email protected].

Agenda

What we'll cover

Our approach to training is modular and highly adaptable to all levels of experience (we find that scrum veterans and newbies always learn a great deal from each other). We cover the basics, and usually have time to get through an advanced topic or two that the group finds most compelling. Modules in this course include:

The Scrum Framework
Scrum Roles
Backlog Refinement
Self-organization
Burn Charts And Information Radiators
Retrospectives
Definition Of Done
Tasking
Estimation (story sizing)
Facilitation Techniques
Abnormal Sprint Termination

For more details about our highly customizable, modular approach to training visit the Agile Learning Labs website.

Who should attend

Our curriculum in appropriate for both technical and non-technical people, including:

Software Developers
Leaders
Testers
Project Managers
Product Managers
Executives
Carbon-Based Life Forms Doing Complex Work

Reviews

4.89 out of 5.0 stars

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I’m happy to have completed this course. Thank you so much, Chris! I feel inspired and ready to practice Scrum every day.

A very interactive class with plenty of breaks. This instructor teaches without reading slides and keeps things interesting and challenging with breakout sessions and a game at the end to make sure everyone has retained the knowledge. Highly Recommend!

Awesome Instructor. Very helpful in preparing you for what is expected from the Scrum Master. Great engagement.

Chris brought incredible energy to every session and made what could have been an exhausting four-day training feel surprisingly short. Their ability to keep a room engaged throughout long hours of dense material is a true testament to their skill as a facilitator. I walked away not only with a solid understanding of Scrum but genuinely energized about applying it. Highly recommend!

Chris did great. We got to go beyond the static definitions of terms and discussed real-life applications.

Chris Sims played a huge role in the success of my CSM course and certification. His expertise, engaging facilitation style, practical exercises, and willingness to support participants made the learning experience both clear and confidence-building. I would highly recommend him for any Agile training or coaching needs.

Chris made the information accessible, relevant, easy to learn and remember!

The instructor was very knowledgeable and made learning fun!

Chris Sims is an incredibly enthusiastic instructor, and his energy truly makes the learning experience enjoyable and engaging. He presents the material in a clear and approachable way, which helped complex Scrum concepts feel accessible and practical. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and encourages participation, making the course feel interactive rather than lecture-heavy. I am very happy to have taken this course and feel more confident in my understanding of Scrum as a result.

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