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Certified Scrum Professional® - ScrumMaster

Taught by: Rickard Jones, John Barratt

This is a Self-Paced Mentoring program towards your (CSP-SM) certification. It is not a multi-day traditional course but is earned through attending at least four fortnightly group mentoring sessions. Read the agenda section to see how it works; we think you'll like it.

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Sep 11, 2025 |

4:00 PM UTC |

1 hr

$500

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Online

Max number of students: 40

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Become a Great Scrum Master with this ONLINE Certified Scrum Professional® ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) Self-Paced Program

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

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

Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master

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

You're an Advanced Certified Scrum Master® (A-CSM®), becoming experienced in the Scrum Values, practices, and applications. You have coached people, teams and organisations to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems using Scrum.

The next step in your Agile journey is distinguishing yourself as a world-leading Scrum Master by obtaining the Certified Scrum Professional—ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) 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!

In our self-paced mentoring program, you will deepen your expertise and journey with other Scrum Masters while receiving guidance from our Scrum Alliance® Certified Agile Coaches and Trainers.Register

What are the benefits of training with Agile Affinity?

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 Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM) 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. This CSP-SM program includes a FREE Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course 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 CSP-SM 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 CSP-SM 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.

Private Training

We offer bespoke private training solutions tailored to your specific needs.

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Agile Services

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 CSP-SM 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:

Facilitate dialogue between the Product Owner, team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives
Respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of critical people
Help your company adopt Scrum and support executives committed to Agile values.
Remove impediments that prevent long-term, deep adoption of Scrum and Agile approaches by all parts of the business.
Explain the value of the Agile Scrum framework and processes to sceptics
Increase developer engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in
Leverage your learning to gain recognition and status as the goto Agile and Scum expert in your organisation

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 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 CSP-SM program can be taken anytime after completing your CSM & A-CSM certifications. However, you must have at least 24 months of Scrum Master experience logged into your Scrum Alliance profile and an active A-CSM before you are eligible to receive your CSP-SM 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.
Benefit from incrementally building upon their A-CSM certification with the CSP-SM.

Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 stars

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Great experience and good feedback from trainers and peers. I really enjoyed my time with everyone.

Great value for the money, lots of support from the peers and coaches.

This format gave me time to deep dive to knowledge, design and practice in real life. Then I get great feedback to enhance and correct my understanding.

Great trainers, with a sense of humor and a thorough knowledge of the domain. Enjoyed the sessions and the content of the training, as well as the way they have structured the training.

Perfect and very professional

Great experience.