Certified ScrumMaster®

If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to contact us via phone or email. We are always happy to talk to prospective students.

• Class begins at 10 AM Central and will run until 6 PM Central both days

• Participants will be expected to connect to the class via Zoom with video, which must be active throughout the class

• Participants are required to be fully engaged in all class activities to qualify for Certified Scrum Master certification. Students who miss more than 1 hour of class time will not be eligible for the certification exam

• Participants who complete this course qualify for 16 PMI PDUs

• Registration includes exam fee and 2-year certification with Scrum Alliance

* Group, military, first responder, student and unemployment discounts are available. For more information contact training@a4pm (dot) net.

USE SCRUM TO LEARN SCRUM: Experience Agile in Action

In this dynamic course, we don't just talk about Scrum – we live it. The class is structured into four Sprints, each starting with Sprint Planning and ending with a Retrospective where your feedback drives the learning. This iterative approach allows us to build a solid understanding of Scrum by addressing topics multiple times and adapting the course based on participant needs.

Rest assured, the course is directly aligned with the Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives, ensuring you gain the knowledge needed for certification. Throughout our Sprints, you'll also benefit from real-world stories, case studies, and anecdotes shared by Dave Prior, drawn from his extensive experience helping teams navigate the complexities of agile adoption. Get ready for an engaging and adaptive learning journey where you experience Scrum firsthand.

This Certified Scrum Master course is an excellent fit for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Individuals new to Scrum and Agile methodologies who are looking to understand the fundamental principles and their practical application.
• Practitioners currently working in Scrum roles who want to deepen their understanding of the framework, address implementation challenges, and potentially pursue CSM certification.
• Project Managers, Team Leads, Analysts, and other professionals from traditional (waterfall) environmentswho are exploring Agile and Scrum, are curious about its benefits, or are facing difficulties in adopting agile principles.
• Those who aspire to become effective Scrum Masters and facilitate high-performing agile teams.
• Individuals seeking practical strategies to overcome common challenges in Scrum adoption both within themselves and within their organizations.
• Team Members who will be working within a Scrum framework and want to understand their how their roles and responsibilities change within an agile team.
• Leaders and Managers who want to support agile teams and understand how they can best enable the value Scrum can bring to their organization.

If you come from a traditional (waterfall) background, are curious about Agile, or are finding it challenging to embrace Scrum, this class is specifically designed for you. Dave Prior's personal experience transitioning from traditional project management as a reluctant agilist ensures that the course directly addresses the concerns and learning styles of those coming from waterfall environments, providing practical guidance and relatable insights to pave a smoother path to agile adoption.