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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Steve Spearman

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 December 20, 2026 CUT

$349

Course details

Location

Online

Schedule Details

Sunday, December 20 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM CUT

Monday, December 21 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 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 Rick Has Collaborated With

TESTIMONIALS

Read what our students have to say

I enjoyed the course at Skillbook Academy that Rick Waters coached. The material was professionally prepared. The course was very educational, right to the point, with lots of fun workshop activities. I learned a lot from Rick who is a true experienced Agile coach. Rick made a point to answer all questions, he was available for any help even during short breaks, and after the course was completed. I highly recommend Skillbook Academy and Rick as an Agile Coach.

Alec Katz

Rick was so nice and very knowledgeable. Led a hands on, interactive 2-day session. Pacing was appropriate and he answered any questions students had. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend his scrum workshops

Tarnesha Jackson

Rick Waters's handbook and online delivery using Miro board captured everyone’s participation and engagement. Sharing experiences and group discussions was beneficial for anyone who is new to scrum. Rick’s online lectures were very well prepared and thoughtfully organized. Highly recommend to anyone who is interested to take any lectures with Rick.

Sylvia Lim

I received professional training at a great value. I went with Skillbook Academy for my CSM certification and I have no regrets. The course with Rick Waters was highly organized and executed very professionally during this time of remote training. All course materials were provided prior to the first day of training to get you familiar with what you need to know and they have a solid game plan, even backup tech if things were to go wrong, which they did during my training with them. All-in-all, highly professional, organized, and a great instructor. Highly recommended.

Franco Landa

Amazing experience at the Certified Scrum Master workshop. Rick made the workshop very interactive, thus to me that made learning so much more fun and easier! Highly recommend

Olga Galchanskaya

The Certified Scrum Master course with Rick Waters was a very informative and interactive learning session that enabled me to easily pass the Scrum Master exam and put theory into practice right away. Rick Waters is an excellent trainer. I would highly recommend his course if you are considering becoming a CSM.

Lucy Ogando

Great CSM Class. The instructor, Rick Waters, had a lot of good practical experience and was excellent - good blend of instruction, videos and hands-on training. Course confirmed my believe in scrum as the way to go. It was good to see a variety of scrum skills levels in the course where the more experienced people were able to share experiences.

Frank Hiatt

Rick as an extremely effective trainer and I would highly recommend him for taking your next Skillbook course. His pacing and cadence allowed for easy engagement. His checks for understanding and noting important content for later review in preparation for the exam was very helpful. Overall, excelling quality course. I'll look to take more courses with him in the future.

Derek Young

Rick is a great trainer. He was very detailed and calm with his explanations. I aced the exam easily because I remembered his teachings. Thank you Rick!

Yemi Jegede

Rick Waters demonstrates a strong ability to teach effectively. His clear explanations, along with the use of illustrations, videos, and personal experiences, significantly enhanced my understanding of Scrum's team roles. I'm pleased that I chose his schedule for the Scrum Master Certification training, as it has been a valuable learning experience.

Guillen Ang

I felt that this course did a good job of explaining things clearly and keeping it engaging. My instructor, Rick Waters, facilitated in a way that made it painless. He made sure to give breaks every hour, he switched up activities the entire time, and he kept things to the point. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone looking to get their CSM.

Valerie Cascino

I chose Rick Waters because of the great reviews I read online. His teaching method of the course was excellent, and it helped me pass the Scrum Master exam on the first attempt. I recommend Rick Waters to others and he deserves the highest recognition. 10/10.

Bledar Ligu

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Rick Waters

Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®), Agile Coach

Rick Waters—a seasoned Business Agility Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer with over 15 years of hands-on technical product development experience and a decade of Agile leadership and coaching. Rick’s classes are highly interactive, discussion-driven, and packed with real-world Scrum scenarios, so you leave ready to apply what you’ve learned immediately. Known for his energetic, people-first style, he helps you practice removing impediments, supporting your team, and building the confidence to lead Agile teams long after certification.

Certifications

More About Rick

Rick is a Business Agility Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer with 15+ years of technical product development and software engineering experience. He’s known for his people-first, highly interactive teaching style that helps teams turn Agile principles into real, day-to-day results.

15,000+

Professionals Trained

395+

5 Star Reviews

50+

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

4.96 out of 5.0 stars

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Well instructed and structured

Great pace, well understood, excellent content!

Interesting and thorough

Steve was a great insutrctor. He provided a fantastic course which was: 1. Very timely, not too quick, not too slow. 2. Very intuitive and interactive (which I personally love and learn best from). 3.) Insightful and meaningful. A+ course, highyl recommend.

Class was very informative and interactive! Steve was a great teacher!

I really enjoyed the 2 days classes. The pacing is very nice with several breaks and working with team members in break room by Zoom meeting was excellent!! I learned a lot from him. Thank you so much!!

I think scrum master certification should be one of the best for my career and I think that material will help for anyone to learn more about the agile methodology and scrum in daily activities at IT companies

Great instructor.

Steve is a great instructor and provided me with the knowledge and insight I needed to complete the CSM Test on my first attempt. Highly recommended.

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