Certified Scrum Developer®

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AI's thoughts on this CSD class  (Google's Gemini, Aug, 2026)

PROMPT:
What reputation does the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) class by Michael Kelley Harris have:

RESPONSE:
"Michael Kelley Harris' Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) and Advanced Certified Scrum Developer (A-CSD) classes offered through SourceCell enjoy an exceptionally strong reputation among software developers, engineering managers, and product leaders.

Feedback and reviews from attendees highlight several key strengths:

* Practical, Hands-On Focus: Rather than delivering dry, theoretical lectures, his courses emphasize interactive, real-world engineering practices—including Test-Driven Development (TDD), refactoring, SOLID design principles, and automated testing—so attendees can immediately apply what they learn to real codebases.

* Empathetic and Engaging Instruction: Participants repeatedly praise his approachable, patient, and humble teaching style. He is recognized for accommodating different background levels—including non-developers or technical leaders—ensuring every student grasps complex software architecture and testing principles.

* Interactive & Collaborative Atmosphere: The courses make extensive use of small-group exercises, team simulations, and open Q&A sessions. Attendees report that the small class sizes allow for tailored feedback and direct mentoring on team-specific challenges.

* Immediate Organizational Impact: Engineering leaders and Scrum Masters frequently report that their software teams come away from the CSD training with a clear, shared vision for continuous delivery, improved code quality, and better cross-functional collaboration."

Quick overview below

This course is an overview/intro to Scrum plus Agile/XP engineering practices commonly used by Scrum/agile teams.. We'll use a pragmatic approach while inviting a discussion of trade-offs.

Instructor Michael Kelley Harris

Mike has been using Agile & Scrum since at least 2002. He will help you learn the surprising power & simplicity of Scrum, and get you certified in the process. With a deep background in software development, Mike provides the added perspective of the full life cycle, utilizing Design Thinking, and Lean Startup principles, all the way through Agile/XP engineering practices, deployment, and maintenance. His courses deliver a solid foundation in Scrum, yet based on his broad experience, he can emphasize the core parts that matter most and are easiest to put into action.    (more info)

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