Jimi puts this material in the simplest form possible. He’s has an excellent approach to delivering the course to you where it’ll stick and the 8 hours days were entertaining! Would take any course he provides I’ll definitely be keeping in touch!!
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Excellent Teacher and fun! Highly recommend!
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Jimi is an amazing coach and teacher, he made the class very friendly, entertaining and hands on which was fun to learn. I passed with over a 90% my first attempt, highly recommend!
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Appreciated the hands-on & collaborative activities.
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Jimi is awesome—plain and simple.
I took his Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class recently and have been recommending it ever since. His teaching style is incredibly engaging—there was never a dull moment. Somehow, he made Scrum and Agile fun through games, conversations, and interactive exercises. Not a single slide deck in sight, and yet I walked away with a deeper understanding and excitement for the framework. I’ll definitely be signing up for another one of his trainings.
And it’s not just Jimi who impressed me—Katrina Lake, who runs the show over at Fearless, was fantastic too. I had a few questions about the class times listed on Scrum Alliance and later about the CSM test link, and she was quick to respond and super helpful every step of the way.
If you’re considering a CSM course, I can’t recommend Jimi and the Fearless team enough.
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Jimi did an amazing job teaching scrum principles and values. He kept it fun and provided background on the evolution of scrum framework. I would recommend this course as it was real live interaction vs powerpoint presentations.
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Jimi was an entertaining and engaging facilitator. I learned so much, felt like I got real world applications for the knowledge, and was more than ready to take on the test. I will definitely be choosing his courses again for future learning and certifications!
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Jimi was great at explaining the concepts and framework. The workshop was very interactive, fun, and effective.
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Certified ScrumMaster®
Taught by: Jimi Fosdick
Nobody ever learned anything useful by looking at slides while an "expert" droned on and on. So I ditched PowerPoint! I get participants learning with a proven high-energy activity-based approach. I have certified 10,000+ participants that have taken these skills to work or to build their resume.
Register with CONFIDENCE. This workshop WILL NOT be cancelled.
I value QUALITY over QUANTITY. Don't get lost in a crowd. Class size limited to 24.
Top 10 reasons to take my CSM Workshop:
1. I limit registrations to 24 participants to ensure no one gets lost in the crowd.
2. My workshops are a safe space for neurodivergent learners.
3. You get me as a trainer. No last-minute trainer substitutions!
4. My workshops are 100% LIVE! No death by PowerPoint or YouTube Videos.
5. No pre-coursework! Just a quick check-in on my Miro board.
6. An in class CSM practice test and TRIVIA game.
7. Entertaining stories from my personal experiences as a Scrum Master (don’t worry I don’t use people’s real names).
8. Tips for facilitation.
9. Q&A after each day, if needed
10. I make it FUN; you get to listen to my in-demand curated music playlist!
The Fearless Agility Virtual Certified Scrum Master Workshop is a fun introduction to the principles, practices, values, and mechanics of Scrum. Jimi guides people through a learning journey with interactive group games, storytelling, and collaboration to become effective members of a Scrum Team. This virtual workshop is appropriate for anyone pivoting career paths and beginning to learn about Scrum, Team Members, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other who works closely with Scrum Teams.
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees are eligible to earn their Scrum Alliance CSM Certificate by sitting for the online CSM exam provided by the Scrum Alliance.
If you do not pass the exam on the first attempt, we'll help you!
What will you get?
- LIVE full-immersion, fun, and interactive learning. No death by Powerpoint, Slides or Pre-Recorded Material.
- Practice exams with questions written by a contributor to the official original exam.
- Access to Fearless Agility’s online Collaboration Space with all course materials, additional references, and additional practice questions.
- "Bulletproof" preparation for the CSM exam (and follow up help if you need it).
- Industry leading CSM certification upon successful completion of Scrum Alliance exam.
- Exam fees included with your class registration.
- 2-year membership to the Scrum Alliance.
- 14 PDUs toward your PMI-ACP application or existing PMI certification.
Why choose Fearless Agility?
Nobody ever learned anything useful by looking at slides while some "expert" droned on and on. So we ditch the PowerPoint, roll up our sleeves, and get participants working using a proven high-energy activity-based approach that has helped thousands worldwide earn their certification while taking useful practical skills back to work. This is real world knowledge and experience from someone who has lived in the Agile trenches for 20 years. It goes beyond the classroom theory that just anyone can provide to high-impact content with everything you need and nothing you don't.
But don't take our word for it... READ OUR REVIEWS!
What will you learn?
Our Certified Scrum Master (CSM) class is an intensive, fun, interactive session designed to leverage the diverse background of the participants through facilitated discussion, activities, storytelling, and Fearless Agility’s unique “full immersion” approach. The following topics will be covered:
Overview of Scrum and Agile Theory & Principles
What is Scrum?
What is the theory underlying the Scrum Framework?
What does a “Sprint” look like?
What are the "Scrum Principles"?
When and why might Scrum be appropriate?
What does “Agile” really mean?
Scrum’s Accountabilities and Events
Overview of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developer Accountabilities
Sprint Planning
The Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
The Scrum Artifacts
Write an effective Product Goal
The Product Backlog and its purpose
Crafting concise Product Backlog Items
Product Backlog Refinement
Options for prioritizing the Product Backlog
The Sprint Backlog and its purpose
The Product Increment and its purpose
The Scrum “Immersion”: A Practical Application of Scrum’s Principles
Create a real Product Backlog to solve a real world problem
Be part of a virtual Scrum Team in real time based on Fearless Agility's years of working with distributed teams
Build a real Product Increment and get feedback from other participants
Who is it for?
Fearless Agility's virtual Certified Scrum Product Owner workshops are appropriate for individuals with a desire to learn and expand their marketable skills and/or develop an Agile career path, anyone seeking strong foundational Agile skills and Scrum certification, and organizations and/or business units who are ready to adopt an Agile approach with one or more pilot teams willing to act as a test bed for the larger organization. Our typical virtual workshops often contains an eclectic mix of:
Neurodivergent Learners
Anyone pivoting career paths and starting to learn about Scrum
College / University Students
Technical Individual Team Members
Business Analysts
Scrum Masters & Product Owners
Project, Product, and Line Managers who work closely with Scrum Teams
Our experience covers a wide range of industries such as (and not limited to):
Oil / Gas
Education
Insurance
Finance
Federal Government
State Government
Theater
Cybersecurity
App Developement
SaaS (Software as a Service)
Viral Video Agencies
Media
Gaming
Publishing
Healthcare
In Jimi’s virtualworkshops, participants are expected to fully engage using Zoom and MIRO on a desktop or laptop (a mobile phone may also be needed, depending on bandwidth). To create a supportive and effective learning environment, all attendees must arrive on time (no more than 15 minutes late), participate with an open mind, and treat everyone with kindness, support, and respect. Attendance is critical—participants may not miss more than 45 minutes of content. Those who do not meet these expectations on Day 1 will not be permitted to continue on.
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4.92out of 5.0 stars
(211 ratings)
Very informational, fun, and helpful!
Jimi puts this material in the simplest form possible. He’s has an excellent approach to delivering the course to you where it’ll stick and the 8 hours days were entertaining! Would take any course he provides I’ll definitely be keeping in touch!!
Excellent Teacher and fun! Highly recommend!
Jimi is an amazing coach and teacher, he made the class very friendly, entertaining and hands on which was fun to learn. I passed with over a 90% my first attempt, highly recommend!
Appreciated the hands-on & collaborative activities.
Jimi is awesome—plain and simple.
I took his Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class recently and have been recommending it ever since. His teaching style is incredibly engaging—there was never a dull moment. Somehow, he made Scrum and Agile fun through games, conversations, and interactive exercises. Not a single slide deck in sight, and yet I walked away with a deeper understanding and excitement for the framework. I’ll definitely be signing up for another one of his trainings.
And it’s not just Jimi who impressed me—Katrina Lake, who runs the show over at Fearless, was fantastic too. I had a few questions about the class times listed on Scrum Alliance and later about the CSM test link, and she was quick to respond and super helpful every step of the way.
If you’re considering a CSM course, I can’t recommend Jimi and the Fearless team enough.
Jimi did an amazing job teaching scrum principles and values. He kept it fun and provided background on the evolution of scrum framework. I would recommend this course as it was real live interaction vs powerpoint presentations.
Jimi was an entertaining and engaging facilitator. I learned so much, felt like I got real world applications for the knowledge, and was more than ready to take on the test. I will definitely be choosing his courses again for future learning and certifications!
Jimi was great at explaining the concepts and framework. The workshop was very interactive, fun, and effective.