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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Rick Waters

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 January 24, 2026

$349

Course details

Location

Online

Schedule Details

Saturday, January 24 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Sunday, January 25 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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

Rick Walters, my instructor was awesome as he facilitated the course! He was very knowledgable and his experience as a Scrum Master instructor was cascaded throughout the fun learning environment that he maintained. I definitely recommend potential students to choose Skillbook Academy for your certification needs

Hrucha Mehta

I was looking to augment my profile and experience with an agile certification. Having already been a practitioner of Lean Manufacturing principles, it was easy to grasp the framework of Scrum. What made it further simpler was the way Rick conducted the workshop. He made the content highly engaging and easy to grasp. Highly recommended.

Candice Pack

Rick Walters is not only an excellent SCRUM trainer he is an excellent teacher in general and I can not say enough great things about his SCRUM Master Certification course. I feel like I spent two days having a blast and was somehow tricked into learning a ton of material. You know the material and teacher are good when learning doesn't feel overwhelming or exhausting.

Felicia Ketteman

I completed the Certified ScrumMaster training through Skillbook Academy. My trainer,Rick Walters was great at keeping our class engaged, providing enough breaks and getting consensus within our class on all of our subjects relating to the CSM exam

Stefanie A. Aube

Thank you Skillbook Academy for a great course. Rick Walters was a fantastic instructor. He made the course engaging, interactive and informative. Thanks again Rick for your insight and guidance.

Steven Vores

Rick is a spectacular trainer! His class is informative, engaging, and a lot of fun. I highly recommend him and Skillbook Academy for any of your training needs.

T K Martinez

Took a CSM course over a weekend. The instructor Rick was knowledgeable, approachable, engaging. They set up a truly helpful set of scenarios to workshop and discuss in preparation for the exam, which I fully credit for my passing score! Hard to beat the registration cost, too.

Chandler Creel

I had a great experience with Skillbook Academy taking the CSM course. The class size was the perfect size; engaging, not too big or too small. The instructor was very knowledgable, informative, had a good sense of humour and was open to answering all questions. Both days of the course were organized well, stuck to the agenda and provided great value for knowledge.

Amy Spyridon

Rick was absolutely amazing. He explained the information so well someone not familiar with SCRUM (me) was able to understand the gist of a Scrum Master (SM). Rick thank you for your humor and for sharing your life stories/experience. I’ve already recommend Rick to others interested in becoming a CSM.

Liz Juroe

I really enjoyed the Scrum Master class with Skillbook Academy(Rick, the instructor). The environment allowed for sharing professional experiences and putting in to practice the various lessons that we were learning. I would highly recommend it.

Jonathan Chan

I like the class structure. Very interactive, informational with some real world examples and most importantly not boring. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I'm now Certified ScrumMaster with over 90% passing score. Thanks Rick and Skillbook Academy!

David Durcsak

The entire experience with Skillbook has been excellent. The proof was in the instructor(Rick) and I can say that he not only brought a good energy to the class, his professional knowledge was outstanding. Will definitely look to them for future professional training needs.

Nidhi Mathur

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Rick Waters

Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®), Agile Coach

Rick Walters is a highly resourceful Agile Coach and a Certified Scrum Trainer. Rick is well-equipped to guide teams individuals and teams through the complexities of Agile, with over 25 years of experience in the software industry and over 20 years of experience in Agile. Rick is passionate about training teams and individuals to foster agility and achieve their goals. Rick stands by the notion of learning by doing. He ensures that his sessions are hands-on and enjoyable while being educative and impactful. He practices servant leadership and has successfully led various organizations to utilize their full potential and strive beyond expectations.

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More About Rick

Rick Walters is a highly experienced Agile trainer who makes learning practical, fun, and hands-on. His courses focus on real-world skills you can use immediately at work. Trusted by top firms, Rick’s engaging style ensures a memorable and effective learning experience.

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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!

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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

4.98 out of 5.0 stars

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The quality of training was great, and informational. Mr. Waters was a great instructor

Had a great experience with Rick, learned a lot from him that I look forward to utilizing in my future.

I enjoyed my cohort. I greatly appreciate the interactive components and collaboration.

I absolutely love the fact t that Ri k's teaching style caters to learners with different learning types. I gained so much more knowledge because of rhis.

I loved this class and my instructor, he was very knowledgeable and he kept us very entertain and engage each day.

I can’t say enough about how awesome Rick was as an instructor. He kept the course engaging, interactive, and inclusive from start to finish. He really tapped into different learning styles, mixing in discussion, examples, and hands-on application in a way that clicked for everyone. The real-world stories and case studies he shared brought the material to life and showed how it actually applies on the job. On top of that, he made learning fun. His humor, energy, and depth of experience made every session something to look forward to. Honestly, this course has been a game changer for me in my new role. I’m so grateful I had the chance to learn from Rick, and I’d take any course he teaches in a heartbeat. I’m happy to share that because of his instruction. I successfully passed my CSM exam! Rick is the best! You will not regret taking this, or any other courses of his. 🫶

I really enjoyed the course and the professional manner in which it was presented.

Rick is an amazing teacher. He has a way of captivating students by embracing the persona's of people like product sponsors, scrum masters, and stakeholders. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned a lot.

Rick was an excellent instructor and really helped me understand how scrums work, what they are for, and expectations.

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