Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®

The course consists of four sessions, each covering different aspects of Agile and Scrum.

In the first session, we will dive into the details of Scrum Master and explore its relationship with Agile. This includes understanding the Agile timeline, exploring various frameworks within Agile, identifying potential violations of Agile principles, and discussing empirical dysfunction.

Session 1: Agile & Scrum and Scrum Master in Detail

• Agile Timeline
• The Frameworks of Agile
• Violating Agile Principles
• Empirical Dysfunction
• Finding Agile's Influence in Scrum

In session two, we will focus on facilitation and its importance in achieving successful outcomes. This will involve an overview of facilitation, understanding divergent and convergent facilitation, navigating the "Groan Zone", practicing effective facilitative listening, facilitating discussions, and creating working agreements and sample agendas.

Session 2: Facilitation

• Overview of Facilitation
• Divergent or Convergent Facilitation and the Groan Zone
• Facilitative Listening
• Facilitating Discussions
• Creating Working Agreements and Sample Agendas

The third session will center around coaching and high-performing teams. We will discuss different coaching stances, how to respond to various conflicts with empathy, when and how to implement Scrum practices, the concept of self-organizing teams, and the difference between groups and teams. Additionally, we will explore effective team development practices.

Session 3: Coaching and High-Performing Teams

• Coaching Stances
• Types of Conflict and Responding with Empathy
• When you use Scrum
• Self-Organizing Teams
• Groups and Teams
• Effective Development
• Team Development Practices

Finally, in session four, we will continue delving into high-performing teams and exploring Agile companies. This includes facilitating the creation of a Definition of Done, coaching Product Owners for success, conducting root cause analysis, and understanding how to scale Agile practices in larger organizations.

Session 4: High-Performing Teams and Agile Companies

• Facilitating the Creation of a Definition of Done
• Coaching Product Owners
• Root Cause Analysis
• Scaling

Our goal in this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement Agile principles and achieve high-performing teams within your organization.

In order to enroll in this course, it is necessary for you to have already earned your Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification and have practical experience working as a Scrum Master. This will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge, allowing you to fully engage in the techniques taught and reap the maximum benefits.

To obtain your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification, you must meet the following three requirements:

1. Hold a CSM certification
2. Demonstrate at least 12 months of experience as a Scrum Master within the past 5 years
3. Participate in and successfully complete the A-CSM course

It is not mandatory for you to have 12 months of experience prior to taking this course, as long as you acquire the necessary experience before applying for your certification through the Scrum Alliance. This allows you to gain the required expertise at your own pace and convenience, ensuring that you are fully prepared for your A-CSM certification journey. So, if you are a certified Scrum Master looking to advance your skills and knowledge, then this course is the perfect opportunity for you to take your career to the next level. Get ready to enhance your expertise and become an exceptional Scrum Master with our comprehensive A-CSM course.

NOTE: You may take the A-CSM course at any time after completing your CSM certification, and 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.