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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Patrick McConnell

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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5.00 out of 5.0 stars (11 ratings)

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18 - 19 September, 2025 |

9:00 AM EDT |

8 hrs/day

$795

Early bird pricing

Course details

Location

Online

Discounts

Price increases to $995 after 08/20/2025

Max number of students: 30

Course

Training that Works

Our Approach

As a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), you’ve been introduced to Scrum values, practices, and applications. You now understand how to provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. To further enhance your knowledge and skills, the next step is achieving an Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification. The A-CSM is ideal for a Certified ScrumMaster who has one or more years of work experience in that role.

This course allows the students to claim 16 Scrum Alliance Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and 14 Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Development Units (PDUs) which can be applied to Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certifications.

Special discounts are available for this class. Reach out to [email protected] to see if you are eligible.

Certification Prerequisites

Although there are no restrictions as to who can attend the course, students must satisfy the following requirements to receive an A-CSM certification from the Scrum Alliance:

Have an active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
Demonstrate one year of work experience specific to the role of Scrum Master by uploading it to their Scrum Alliance profile
Complete an accredited Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) class (this class counts)

NextUp Solutions Experience

There's a reason NextUp Solutions is DC's go-to company for training. We do more than just teach you about Agile and Scrum; we put everything into a business context so there's a clear link between what you learn and how you can use it to improve your business. Learn more at www.nextupsolutions.com.

Teaching Style

The class is presented in a highly interactive and collaborative format with elements of lecture, classroom discussion, exercises, games, simulations, and video interwoven throughout the class. Students will have the opportunity to hear real-world examples of Agile application from their instructors.

Location Details

This is an online (virtual) class. Both days of training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. EST, with breaks throughout the day. After registering, students will be given the proper Zoom weblink with which to join the meeting. We recommend that students download the Zoom web-based application prior to joining class.

Details

Training that Works

What is included?

Two-year membership to the Scrum Alliance
High-quality digital copies of all class materials and templates
Certification fees
Dedicated customer support and scheduling flexibility
Access to NextUp's original content like blogs and webinars as well as trainer's office hours

What Happens After?

Upon completion of the course, students will have an active A-CSM certification as long as the student:

Holds an active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance.
Validates at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Scrum Master (within the past five years).
Successfully completes our A-CSM course*.

*Students can still attend our A-CSM course even without the first two requirements above and can complete the CSM and/or the work experience later to claim their certification.

Mentoring and coaching are helpful when adopting or expanding Agile practices. You are always free to email and call our instructors with questions after the class or engage us with continued mentoring and coaching. Learn more at www.nextupsolutions.com.

Testimonials
Thanks for a great class. I just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam and am now a Certified ScrumMaster. I am starting a new project and we have elected to run it using Scrum. I am excited to apply my new skills to this project.” – Lisa P. “I also wanted to thank you for teaching us today. The training was very helpful. I posted a picture of my Scrum Alliance profile on this email (just for fun). And the video’s we saw in class was very funny. I have already begun to look at information on the next steps for CSP. Thanks again.” – Marbella M. “I’m pleased to report that after taking the CSM exam almost immediately after today’s class I passed with an almost perfect score. I only missed two questions out of a total of 35 and after reading them I realized it was only because I rushed through them. I just want to thank you again for all of your help as I continue on the CSP path.” – Antwane S.	“Your training is still one of the best I've been to over the past few years!” – Dave K. “I was in your Blacksburg CSM class this week. I passed the CSM exam last night, so thank you for the excellent classroom preparation. One thing I forgot to add the course feedback was how innovative I thought it was for you to use Scrum to teach Scrum. Very well done!” – Josh

Testimonials

Thanks for a great class. I just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam and am now a Certified ScrumMaster. I am starting a new project and we have elected to run it using Scrum. I am excited to apply my new skills to this project.”

– Lisa P.

“I also wanted to thank you for teaching us today. The training was very helpful. I posted a picture of my Scrum Alliance profile on this email (just for fun). And the video’s we saw in class was very funny. I have already begun to look at information on the next steps for CSP. Thanks again.”

– Marbella M.

“I’m pleased to report that after taking the CSM exam almost immediately after today’s class I passed with an almost perfect score. I only missed two questions out of a total of 35 and after reading them I realized it was only because I rushed through them. I just want to thank you again for all of your help as I continue on the CSP path.”

– Antwane S.

“Your training is still one
of the best I've been to over the past few years!”

– Dave K.

“I was in your Blacksburg CSM class this week. I passed the CSM exam last night, so thank you for the excellent classroom preparation. One thing I forgot to add the course feedback was how innovative I thought it was for you to use Scrum to teach Scrum. Very well done!”

– Josh

Agenda

Training that Works

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)

Course Description

In NextUp Solutions' A-CSM course, you will be provided with a set of techniques and skills that go beyond the basics and mechanics of Scrum, expanding into interaction, facilitation, coaching, and team dynamics. The course outline for this class is below.

Course Overview

Review of Agile, Scrum, XP, and Kanban
Facilitating group interactions
Coaching teams and organizations
Serving the Development Team
Evolving the definition of done
Serving the Product Owner
Facilitating great retrospectives
Serving the organization
Embodying servant leadership
The Scrum Master as a professional

Product increment and
definition of done
Estimation
Sprint planning
Task board and daily Scrum
Sprint review and retrospective
Quality
Burndown charts
Scrum simulation
Dashboard / metrics

Who should attend

Training that Works

Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for all members of the project team including:

Scrum Masters
Project managers
Analysts
Testers
Developers

This course is ideal for Certified ScrumMasters with one or more years of work experience in the role.

Our Students

We provide training, coaching, and mentoring to federal, commercial, and non-profit associations, including:

Office of Personnel Management
Department of Defense (DOD)
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Symantec
Census
Department of State
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Promontory
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Capital Caring
Advanced Auto Parts
Close Up Foundation

Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 stars

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This is the second class I've taken with Scrum Alliance, and I was delighted to have Patrick as the facilitator once again. He excels at making the class engaging and enjoyable, ensuring that I leave each session feeling fulfilled. The knowledge I gain is directly applicable to my job, equipping me with valuable skills and tools to enhance my performance. Patrick's expertise and teaching style truly make him an outstanding instructor.

Patrick was an exceptional instructor for the A-CSM training. His ability to connect theory with practical application made a huge difference.

I have taken a couple classes from NextUp. I love learning with Mac. He makes the topics understandable, and his examples are both relatable and useful.

Knowledgeable & very good content.

Class experience was enjoyable and challenging. Tools used were clear, materials easy to follow. Real-life examples added value.

I enjoyed the class and the instructor.

Really enjoyed the class the instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the class engaged.

Thoroughly Enjoyable Class!

Nothing do add. 5 stars say everything.

The trainer was very knowledgeable and approachable. The class size was small enough so that everyone felt comfortable asking questions and sharing experiences. I'd recommend this class to anyone going for their A-SM certification.

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