Certified Scrum Developer®
Ready to Become an Indispensable Contributor on Any Scrum Team?
Experience Scrum by participating in a complete Sprint simulation over 16 hours of training. You will run actual Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives as part of a team. This hands-on training teaches you the collaboration skills and Scrum fundamentals that make you an effective team contributor from day one.
Certification: Earn your Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) credential from Scrum Alliance upon completion
Your instructor: Fadi Stephan, one of only 200 Certified Scrum Trainers worldwide, with over 20 years leading product teams and 6,000+ students trained.
Format: Live virtual training delivered over 3 half days.
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What Participants Are Saying
"Throughout my whole career I thought I was in a Scrum environment, and following best practices as a member of the dev team. Through this training I have learned that there are improvements to be made and I am confident that I can implement those changes with the tools I learned in this CSD course." – Allena A.
"As someone new to Agile and Scrum, this made for a great, comprehensive introduction. I would recommend this course to everyone." – Swatee Gupta
"Learning by practicing. Games, simulations and exercises. Concise and simple ways to explain the material." – Larry
"I really enjoyed this class. The time flew by as Fadi made the course interactive and fun. Fadi is extremely knowledgeable and I am very happy with my experience." – Nicola Palmer
"This course gave me concrete examples that I can immediately apply to my company's scrum process." – D.B.
"Fadi was awesome. He kept us engaged and provided good context on the material." - LB
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for anyone working on or joining a Scrum team. No prior Scrum experience or coding skills required.
You should take this course if you are:
- Joining your first Scrum team and need to understand how it works
- Working on a Scrum team but have not received formal training
- Transitioning to agile as your organization adopts Scrum
- A programmer, tester, analyst, designer, architect, or engineer who needs practical Scrum skills
This class is for:
What You Will Learn
You will master the Scrum framework and team practices through exercises, simulations, and collaborative work.
Core Topics:
Learn more about our teaching approach: https://www.kaizenko.com/certified-scrum-developer-team-member-practices/
Certification Credits
Upon completion of this class, You will earn:
No exam required. Your CSD credential is awarded upon completing of class.
What's Included
Registration includes the following:
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Flexible Cancellation Policy
Cancel anytime up to two days before class and get a full refund.
Free Rescheduling
Transfer your registration to any future workshop date at no cost.
About Your Trainer
Your Instructor: Fadi Stephan, Certified Scrum Trainer®
For over 20 years, Fadi has led product and engineering teams at Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies as a tech consultant, VP of Product Development at Excella, and Director at DATABASICS. His experience spans hospitality, financial services, telecom, and technology sectors, bringing diverse real-world perspectives to every training session.
Only 200 professionals worldwide hold the Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) designation from Scrum Alliance. Fadi earned this credential in 2014 and has since trained more than 6,000 students across 400+ classes using visual teaching methods that make Scrum immediately applicable. He is a frequet speaker at Agile and Scrum conferences worldwise and co-organizes the Washington DC Scrum User Group, connecting you to 2000+ practitioners in the region.
What makes Fadi's training different: Visual methods that make concepts stick, complete Sprint simulations where you practice every Scrum event, and real-world examples from two decades leading agile teams.
FAQ?
Check out the questions below for answers about certification, prerequisites, course requirements, and pricing. Need clarification or have a specific situation? We're here to help.
How is this different from Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)?
CSM focuses on the Scrum Master role: facilitating the team, removing impediments, and coaching. CSPO focuses on the Product Owner role: managing the product backlog, stakeholder engagement, and product vision. CSD focuses on being an effective development team member and understanding how to contribute to product delivery. Choose CSM if you facilitate teams, CSPO if you manage products, or CSD if you work on teams building products.
Are there any prerequisites?
No prerequisites are required. This is a foundational level course and is designed for anyone at any experience level. You do not need prior Scrum experience or coding skills.
Is this class only for programmers that can code?
No. Despite "Developer" in the title, this CSD course does not require any coding or programming skills. In Scrum, "Developers" refers to anyone on the team who contributes to building the product, including testers, analysts, designers, architects, and programmers.
What materials or equipment do I need?
Everything is provided. You will receive a comprehensive course workbook, access to our video resource library, and all training materials. For virtual classes, you will need a computer with a working microphone and camera. We use Zoom for video conferencing and Mural for online collaboration exercises. Both tools are free to use during the course and do not require paid accounts.
Is the certification included in the price?
Yes. Your registration includes the CSD certification fee and two-year Scrum Alliance membership. There are no additional costs.
Is there an exam?
No. This is not an exam-based certification. Your CSD credential is awarded upon attending and completing the entire course.
When will I receive my certification?
Scrum Alliance will email your CSD certification credentials within 48 hours of course completion.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. We offer early bird pricing for select upcoming classes. We also provide group discounts for teams of 3 or more participants. Select the appropriate ticket type on the checkout page.
