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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Rickard Jones, John Barratt

Discover advanced scrum master techniques and problem-solving while renewing your membership with Scrum Alliance. Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® is delivered by Scrum Alliance-certified trainers whose coverage and exploration of advanced facilitation, coaching, and teaching are unmatched.

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24 Apr, 2025 |

12:00 PM EDT |

1 hr

$525

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Become a Great Scrum Master with this ONLINE Certified Advanced ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®) Self-Paced Program

A FREE Certified LeSS Basics Course is included, worth $400 (£350)!

Limited Special Price of $500, €500, or £400 (+VAT UK only)

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®)

SELF-PACED program, NOT a 2-Day COURSE!

You're a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), familiarising yourself with the Scrum Values, practices, and application. You have coached people, teams, and organizations to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems using Scrum.

The next step in your Agile journey is distinguishing yourself as an experienced Scrum Master by obtaining the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification and learning the next-level skills and techniques necessary to excel. This might also help you get your next promotion or a new job!

Improve your career and job prospects with a leading industry-recognized agile certification.

Enhance your understanding of Agile and Scrum principles.

Equip yourself to support and lead your Scrum teams effectively.

Gain practical answers and insights from industry experts.

Develop your leadership abilities to become a true Scrum Master.

Join a network of professionals for ongoing support and growth.

How does the self-paced program work?

Through the mentorship of this program, you'll self-develop and self-validate your learnings to:

Facilitate better dialogue between the Product Owner, Scrum Team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
Respond when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
Increase engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in.
(De)Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.

This is a mentorship program towards your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification.

It is not a multi-day course and is not validated through one-on-one coaching sessions. Read on to see how that works for you. We think you will like it :)

The learning objectives will be self-learned and validated in multiple mentorship sessions with Scrum Alliance-approved educators to obtain this certification.

Do I really get a free course worth $400 or £350 for FREE?

Certified LeSS Basics

Yes, that's right, an optional free Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is included in addition to this A-CSM program just for you!

To help you even more on this journey of self-learning, the Certified LeSS Basics—Large Scale-Scrum (CLB) course (spread over two consecutive half-days) will be included at no extra cost as part of this A-CSM certification registration.

You can learn how to use Scrum for descaling rather than scaling alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to attend the online program?

Attending the online version of this program is simple. You just need access to a laptop/PC with a stable internet connection, audio/video and microphone capabilities. We will send you a digital version of the program notes as and when needed, which you can print off if you like, but this is not mandatory.

Full details of the tools we use during the program will be sent with your joining instructions shortly before the program start date.

Is there an exam?

No. The accreditation is achieved by completing the program requirements.

Where can I contact the organiser with any organisers?

Get in touch with us directly by emailing us at [email protected] if you have any more specific questions, and one of the team will be happy to help.

When can I start the program? How long do I have to finish?

Once you register, you can start your program immediately. (If you see a program “start” date on the Scrum Alliance website, those are only marker dates because of how their website is currently set up.) You have one year to complete the program. You go at your own pace.

How long will it take to complete the program?

Your availability will likely govern your pace of progress to complete all the work. Our programs are deep and challenging by design.

We recommend taking your time to find the right opportunities to practice what you learn, reflect on that experience and look for ways to improve.

If you are looking for a 2-day class, this program is not for you.

Can I take a break from the program if something comes up?

Sure!

Is there a test at the end of the program? Will my work be graded?

There are NO tests to obtain the certification you can achieve with this program.

Our educators will be looking for evidence that you can practice what you have learned in the program with a Scrum/Agile team.

What is the best way to complete this program?

This program should be a learning experience you can complete at your own pace.

You will need to record your learning in a log. How you do this is up to you. Be as creative as you like.

Write them out, do a slide presentation, record a video, draw or whatever best enables you to learn and communicate that learning. The hope is that everything you learn in this program will be something you can repeat with your teams so your work can be your proven ground.

What about additional courses?

As part of this A-CSM certification registration, you will receive the Certified LeSS Basics - Large Scale-Scrum (CLB) course at no extra cost.

This optional course, spread over two consecutive half-days, will teach you how to use Scrum for descaling rather than just scaling alone.

Yes, that's right, an optional free, at no extra cost, Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is included in addition to this A-CSM program just for you!

Details

Agile Affinity's vision is to enhance organisations with world-class Coaching and Training.

We do this not only by talking about Being Agile but also by Doing Agile coaching with Scrum.

It is why we coach more than we train to bring real experience to the classroom, run the highest-quality courses at a price people can afford, and invest in the agile community.

Scrum Alliance Courses Agile Affinity delivers:

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM)

Gain practical knowledge and certification as a Scrum Master.

Certified Advanced Scrum Master® (A-CSM)

Enhance your skills and advance your Scrum Master certification.

Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master® (CSP-SM)

Achieve the highest level of Scrum Master certification.

Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO)

Experience unique content and learnings by starting your Product Ownership certification journey.

Certified LeSS Basics - Scaled Scrum (CLB)

Understand the basics of Large Scale Scrum (LeSS).

Whatever your needs, we have a team of experienced experts ready to support you on your Agile journey. Our professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience across various industries, ensuring tailored guidance that aligns with your unique challenges and goals. Whether you're just beginning your Agile transformation or looking to enhance your existing practices, our experts are equipped to provide the insights and support necessary to achieve lasting success. From comprehensive assessments to hands-on coaching and strategic consulting, we are committed to empowering your teams and leaders to thrive in an Agile environment.

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We provide a full range of Agile coaching and consulting services, including team and programme coaching, Scrum Master Academies, Product Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Agile Transformations, and LeSS adoption.

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Agenda

What Topics Are Covered?

The A-CSM certification program will help you take that next step in your growth as a ScrumMaster and Agile Coach. By the end of this program, you will have deepened your knowledge on:

Agile and Lean Values, Principles, and Worldview
Empirical Process Control
Agile Facilitation
Agile Coaching Stance
Self Organisation
Team Dynamics
Definition of Done
Value of Engineering Practices
Coaching the Product Owner
De/Scaling Scrum
Organisational Change
Servant Leadership

What is the Program Schedule?

People want to know more about Scrum and Agile but simply do not have time to spend 14 hours straight (or more!) in a classroom. If that's your situation, this rolling mentoring program could be for you. As it is rolling, you can join at any time and gain certification when you are ready.

The certification program can be completed in as little as four weeks or up to 6 months—you decide, working at your own sustainable pace. You're in control!

By being empowered to learn in your own way and in the field of your actual work, practical Scrum Mastering, you can enjoy the freedom of getting certified when it’s convenient and works for you.

When do we meet?

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday between 5 pm and 6 pm UK time.

Between sessions, the group uses online chat to stay focused and often arranges additional sessions with each other to accelerate their certification.

Learn by Doing!

Unlike classroom-based training, we offer the chance to try out new skills and techniques during your day-to-day work.

You can then discuss these learnings in our regular mentoring sessions with leading industry experts doing Scrum in the field themselves from years of real-world practical experience.

All our educators coach in the field more than they train. We are on the journey with you.

Validation

During your first mentoring session, we will discuss the required self-learning log, review the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and agree on what outcomes you desire from gaining the certification.

You can then attend peer events, workshops, conferences, and mentoring sessions while working individually to complete the validation log (a brief record of your learning).

Once the self-learning log is complete and checked by a peer, we will spend some time with you, reflecting on the difference the program has made to you. We will do this by reflecting on the updated agile coaching growth wheel and the agreed outcomes.

You must attend at least four mentoring sessions to validate your competency against the program learning objectives.

Who should attend

The A-CSM program can be taken at any time after completing your CSM certification. However, you must have at least 12 months of Scrum Master experience logged into your Scrum Alliance profile before you are eligible to receive your A-CSM certification.

Great Scrum Masters who wish to advance their skills and become more effective for their teams and organisations.
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Developers, Product Owners, Product Managers, Consultants, Program and Project Managers, and Facilitators who want to deepen their knowledge of Product, Agile, and Scrum.
HR, People, Learning and Development professionals who want to develop staff to the next level of Product Ownership.

Gain a deeper understanding of Scrum Master practices and principles.
Learn how to engage stakeholders effectively and create value-driven solutions.
Enhance your career prospects with a globally recognised certification.
Gain an additional FREE Certified LeSS Basics Certification.
Make new, long-lasting learning connections.

Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 stars

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I really enjoyed John and Rick's A-CSM sessions. This was different from all other certs I have taken in the past. The combination of self learning, mentoring and peer based reviews was aligned with my research based learning style. Also the availability of a lifetime community to come back to anytime is definitely an additional benefit. Thank you!

Rickard and John run a great course that brings all Agile practitioners into one virtual room. It’s a great opportunity to learn and grow with others in the Agile community. The self paced program was perfect for my busy schedule. The instructors are very knowledgeable and take time to walk you through any struggles you may encounter.

Good material, Great Session, Worth !! For A-CSM Course I want to say "Thank you so much for the best course and your support". This course has benefit to me really really really really. I chose a self-paced course because my English skill for listening is not good. I want more scrum deeply knowledge and I think a 1-2 day course cannot give that to me. Your course helps me to learn step by step and cover the necessary perspectives. Although I regret that I could not understand all of the sessions (because my English skill for listening is not good) however, when I reviewed LO's others, I could get the positive energy is pass their stories. I really thank your course, It's made me have big energy again. And the knowledge that I get, I can apply it in real life.

I'm really sold by the approach of the trainers and would like to see more of it in this world. The two trainers show they master their craft and like to challenge us, all in a nice atmosphere. This specific program is also very inspirational and rewarding to me as I get to help my peers grasp the contents as much as they are helping me.

John and Rick did an excellent job teaching the material and providing lots of resources for learning outside the course to take things to the next level. They are very knowledgeable about Agile and Scrum, so I felt comfortable trusting them to train me adequately. I appreciated the asynchronous nature of the course, as it gave lots of flexibility. I would definitely take a course with them again. The course was also a steal - it was the most affordable option on the market and it is insane how much content and value is provided for the price, especially compared to the company I took the CSM course with.

John gives immediately actionable insights into what it takes to be a Scrum leader at an organization.

Great instructor and great peers to discuss and learn. Materials provided are very helpful with the learning objectives.