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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Cathy Simpson

Skillbook Academy

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 Sep 20, 2025 CUT

$349

Course details

Location

Online

Schedule Details

Saturday, September 20 | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM CUT

Sunday, September 21 | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM CUT

Max number of students: 50

Course

Certified ScrumMaster®

99% Exam Pass Rate

Training by Leading CSTs

16 Hours Simulated Learning

Examination Assistance

Cancel or Reschedule Anytime

CLIENTS

Clients Cathy Has Collaborated With

TESTIMONIALS

Read what our students have to say

Cathy is an excellent trainer and provided me with a tremendous amount of knowledge and value during the CSM training course that will greatly benefit my professional career. Plus, I passed my exam on the first attempt. Thank you, Cathy!

Heinrich Kruse Drummer

Cathy Simpson is a wonderful instructor. I took her Certified Scrum Master Class. Her class is engaging, I especially enjoyed Sprint Planning using Miro.

Maria Jacob

Cathy Simpson was great and provided lots of real life scenarios to help with the understanding. I will definitely be back here for future certification needs

Kinnar Shingada

I had a fantastic CSM course with Cathy Simpson that was engaging and valuable. Highly recommend for those new to Scrum or those seeking to formally begin certification for their career. This training was amazing. The appropriate information was sent before the training and the session itself was very interesting with lots of practice, the right amount of theory and very skillful trainer.

Brian Jackson

My instructor Cathy Simpson was amazing! She was knowledgeable and made the class extremely inclusive to encourage engagement. The group work was helpful and relevant; helped further ingrain the concepts we were learning.

Ashley McKinley

This Scrum Master class was extremely helpful and interactive. The instructor, Cathy Simpson, broke down the information in an easy to understand way. The information was digestible and accurate. It prepared me well for the certification exam

Ebenezer Danquah

Cathy was a great instructor, she kept the class flowing. Also, our break out group was wonderful to get to know and collaborate with.

Jamie Holt

Excellent course taken. The instructor provided a great deal of valuable information that I know I will be able to utilize in my field. Highly recommend taking the course with Cathy Simpson.

Sue

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Cathy Simpson

Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®), Agile Coach

Cathy is a highly experienced Certified Scrum Trainer®, Scrum Practitioner and Agile Coach from California, USA. With 20+ years of expertise, she excels in guiding organizations to embrace Agile and Scrum principles for tackling people, product, and leadership challenges. Cathy prioritizes strong team bonds and leadership qualities for true Agile excellence, guiding teams and managers to self-organize. Her expertise in Agile Project Management, Software Implementation, team building, and coaching Agile Teams makes her an invaluable asset in driving successful transformations and achieving quality-driven results.

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More About Cathy

Cathy, a Certified Scrum Trainer®, Agile Coach, and Scrum Practitioner from California, has 20+ years of expertise in Agile transformations. She excels in team building, leadership development, and Agile project management. A passionate, collaborative leader, she empowers teams to embrace Agile values, making work productive, engaging, and results-driven..

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Professionals Trained

178+

5 Star Reviews

45+

Corporates Transformed

What’s your next step?

Steps to become a Certified Scrum Master

Enroll yourself in Our CSM® Course

Complete the Two-Day Training Session

Activate your Scrum Alliance account and log in to the dashboard.

Score 74% and pass the test

Become a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

LEARNING

What You Learn

Why Agile:

Agile/Scrum Foundation, Agile Manifesto – the definition of Agile

Scrum Theory:

The three pillars of Scrum are transparency, Inspection and Adaptation

Scrum Framework

The meetings, ceremonies, artifacts and roles which make up the Scrum framework

Scrum Practices:

Product Vision, Estimation, Sprint, Backlog and Release Planning

Scrum Leadership:

What is it, and why is it important for a Scrum Master

People Management:

Helpful tips and techniques to resolve conflicts for building strong teams

EARNING

What You Earn

Master the Scrum framework with Skillbook Academy’s Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training. Gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum principles, team roles, and agile best practices to drive project success. Elevate your career with hands-on learning, expert coaching, and globally recognized certification.

2-Year Scrum Alliance membership

Earn 16 SEUs and 16 PMI PDUs effortlessly.

Live, interactive sessions with expert CSTs

Deep understanding of Scrum principles and frameworks

Practical application of Scrum in real-world projects

Improved team collaboration and efficiency

Enhanced career growth and job opportunities

Preparation for the CSM exam with expert guidance

Curriculum

Learning Objectives

Develop the core competencies required to excel as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment. This course will help you understand Agile values, principles, and the three pillars of Scrum while mastering the Scrum framework.

Master Scrum Roles & Responsibilities

Gain proficiency in the roles of Scrum Master, Product Owner, and the Development Team, understanding their key responsibilities and interactions.

Understand Scrum Events & Meetings

Learn the objectives, participants, time limits, and techniques for Scrum meetings.

Facilitate Sprint Execution & Adaptation

Perform essential Scrum events and help teams inspect and adapt to improve agility.

Define & Implement the Definition of Done

Understand the importance of a strong Definition of Done to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Enhance Team Facilitation & Decision-Making

Recognize when and how to assist Scrum Teams using facilitation techniques.

Support High-Quality Development Practices

Help Scrum Teams reduce technical debt and improve product quality.

Manage & Optimize Scrum Artifacts

Gain insights into managing key Scrum Artifacts like Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog.

Resolve Impediments & Drive Team Efficiency

Apply effective problem-solving techniques to remove obstacles and improve efficiency.

Empower the Product Owner & Foster Leadership

Support the Product Owner in backlog refinement and strategic planning.

Start your agile journey today!

Online Learning that has been perfected for you with hard work and expertise. Experience the best!

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Agenda

We will cover all required learning objectives, and a lot more, in a fun, interactive way!

Why Agile: Agile/Scrum Foundation, Agile Manifesto – the definition of Agile
Scrum Theory: The three pillars of Scrum: Transparency, Inspection and Adaptation
Scrum Framework: The meetings, ceremonies, artifacts and roles which make up the Scrum framework
Scrum Practices: Product Vision, Estimation, Sprint, Backlog and release planning
Scrum Leadership: What is it and why is it important for a ScrumMaster
People Management: Helpful tips and techniques to resolve conflicts for building strong teams
Sprint & Release Planning: What is done for each and how to do it
Dealing with Stakeholders: Coaching scenarios and techniques commonly used by Scrum Masters

Who should attend

There are no prerequisite or minimum experience requirement for this workshop.

Anyone who wants to learn Agile and Scrum and/or wants to implement Scrum effectively should join this workshop.

If you are a Current or Aspiring:

Business Analyst
Scrum Master
Project manager or Middle Manager
Developer or Test engineer
Product Manager/Owner
Technical Lead, Architect
HR Manager
Programmer, Test engineer, Technical Lead, Architect (or any other Development related roles
Any role that requires you to solve complex problems

Then this workshop is designed just for you.

Reviews

4.87 out of 5.0 stars

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Cathy is a fantastic instructor. I have a hard time staying focused in class that is 6 hours long for 2 days. Cathey kept the content interesting which kept me engaged.

Cathy is a great instructor. She made sure everyone understood the material, she made time for everyone’s questions, and she provided help and support throughout the course.

I enjoyed this course and gained knowledge I will use in my career as well as personal and professional life.

Though the two days were long hours. The time flew by so fast with how interactive and amazing Cathy taught. She is a phenomenal instructor and I would recommend her to anyone.

Cathy made the course very interactive and I deepened my understating of what truly a Scrum Master is.

Cathy was very knowledgeable and offered great insight with her years of experience as a scrum master in different industries. The class was interactive and allowed us to apply the concepts by participating in team exercises and simulations. It was a great class and time went by fast because we were learning and having fun at the same time with our peers. I highly recommend Cathy to anyone new to Scrum and Agile concepts

Cathy was very knowledgeable and had enough industry experience to make the class not only theoretical but applicable to real scenarios. It was a dynamic class and the exercises provided were very important to help grasp scrum concepts

Cathy was very knowledgeable in Scrum and very Professional!

Cathy’s training was perfectly executed and due to her extraordinary training I was able understand the material and execute the knowledge to pass my test.

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