Mary Iqbal
Rebel Scrum Inc.
Languages
- English
United States
Reviews
What students say about Mary
Apr 10, 2025
Awesome Class!!
Awesome Class!!! I had fun while learning more about the PO role.
Mar 26, 2025
Interactive and Fun
Mary makes the class fun and very interactive. She goes over the concepts and does a great job formatting the lessons.
Mar 2, 2025
Transformative Scrum Training: Engaging, Interactive, and Insightful
With zero experience and knowledge of Scrum, this course was perfect for laying the foundation for learning about Scrum and how to apply it. The instructor was easy to interact with and follow, making the learning process smooth and enjoyable. Her storytelling helped connect many aspects of the application of Scrum to real-world scenarios. She did not lecture the entire time; instead, the course was interactive and engaging, with the use of Mural throughout.
Feb 23, 2025
Scrum Facilitation Class
The class was great with Mary. The interaction with the other students with the presentation made it a great way of learning and even though it was an all-day course it felt short with the type of exercises Mary had us perform. I would definitely suggest taking her Classes.
Feb 8, 2025
Excellent course led by excellent…
Excellent course led by excellent trainers!
Feb 4, 2025
A coach's point of view
The class was a really great deep dive into understanding the desired thought and decision making process for product owners and managers in discovering and appropriately valuing products.
Dec 18, 2024
Evidence Based Solutioning.
This class was excellent! Teaching ways to tell compelling stories, identify market needs by leveraging Data as Evidence. Mary gave many examples of breaking down assumptions and statements that ask questions without qualifying through evidence. I found the class to be of value, and to add additional ways of looking at problem statements as a Product Owner/Manager.
Dec 15, 2024
From Developer to Scrum Team Lead
Coming from a developer position to a Scrum Team Lead it was eye-opening to experience what goes on behind the scenes while a developer is heads-down coding away to complete User Stories.
Dec 13, 2024
Great class for leaders!
Great class for anyone in a leadership position supporting an agile environment!
Dec 6, 2024
It was a great class!
It was a great class!
Mary is excellent trainer and facilitator! The class was very interactive, and it was great to have so much discussion about what we were learning. I feel more confident about being an Agile Leader after this class.
Dec 3, 2024
Mary is an excellent trainer
Mary is an excellent trainer! She used visual, collaborative tools to create interaction for the students. She is responsive to her students and presented us with examples to drive home the learning process. I highly recommend this course and specifically Mary for a trainer.
Dec 2, 2024
Mary was amazing she gave us plenty of…
Mary was amazing she gave us plenty of additional information in order to better understand the role of a product owner. I highly recommend this training Mary is a wonderful teacher and we had a lovely time during those 4 days of training. Keep going Mary you deserve all my respect and grateful thanks to you I passed with 96,3% the PSPO1 certification on the first attempt the following day after the last day of training.
Nov 26, 2024
Mary is an engaging and thoughtful…
Mary is an engaging and thoughtful trainer. She prepared me for the certification exam while also providing real world examples and leading the class through the exercises.
Oct 31, 2024
Mary is a knowledgeable instructor and…
Mary is a knowledgeable instructor and adapted the experience to meet the needs of the students attending. I highly recommend a class with her and will attend her class for any future certifications.
Oct 22, 2024
Creativity enhancing experience
I found it interesting and engaging to think about the PO role in a more creative way.
Sep 13, 2024
Insightful Training
The concepts shared, combined with the trainer's deep knowledge and real-world examples, have provided me with a much clearer understanding of how to further enhance my role as a Scrum Master.
Sep 13, 2024
Practical Application for Scrum Masters
Mary is engaging and the course material is interactive!
Aug 6, 2024
Mary was great
Mary was great! I thought it will be a 2 days boring class where we just listen to theoretical content. But Mary made everything interactive and also some theoretical content she shared in a way which was nice to listen. She made practical examples and visualized everything which made it easy to understand. Thank you Mary!
Aug 1, 2024
Great experience
Great experience! Very accommodating and welcoming environment. Kept everyone engaged to learn from the mock sprint meetings. Good test review as well.
Jul 20, 2024
Great training
Great training, with a lot interactive activities that keep your attention all the time. Real life examples and great analogies that made me better understand the role of a product owner.
Jun 27, 2024
Rebel Scrum - Mary is great!
Mary is great! She ensured the class was collaborative. We covered various excercises and many of them were relevant to the assessment! Plus she provided us with documentaion and examples. Overall I was pleased with the experience!
Jun 25, 2024
Deep dive into professionalism for Scrum Masters
Mary flexes to the needs of the class smoothly.
May 18, 2024
Hands-on class
This was a hands on class, and the topics were really engaging
May 9, 2024
Knowledgeable and Enjoyable
Mary was knowledgeable, had great examples, and was a great leader. I enjoyed her class and got a lot of ideas to pull back to my team. Thanks Mary!
Apr 26, 2024
A lot of very valuable content was provided in addition to class materials
The class met my expectations. Materials were provided ahead of time. Practice sessions during the class were instrumental to grasping various techniques. We set our working agreement at the onset of the class and kept to it. We covered the entire content provided methodically without rushing. It was a small class.
Apr 20, 2024
The PSFS training class was a fantastic experience
The PSFS training class was an exceptional learning experience. The course was comprehensive, well-structured, and delivered by highly knowledgeable trainers. The hands-on approach, practical exercises, and real-world examples made the learning process engaging and effective. The techniques and strategies I learned have significantly improved my Scrum facilitation skills. This course is a game-changer and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their Scrum mastery!
Mar 25, 2024
great discussions
great discussions, powerful facilitation skills
Mar 13, 2024
Mary's classes are exceptional
Mary Iqbal was a great trainer, encouraging collaboration between other PO Trainees and keeping our focus on the importance of being a PO.
She provided us with plenty of information for us to be successful and look forward to other certification trainings with her.
Jan 6, 2024
Very information course
Very information, great pace and friendly learning environment!
Jan 3, 2024
Mary was great
Mary was great, she was very interactive and a great animator. The break out session were fun. We had a good team. Got a lot of ideas from the class and will apply them. Mary supplied us with some great tools.
Dec 29, 2023
Great Career Builder
The format of the class was hands-on, and the group breakout sessions helped me learn the concepts being taught. The instructor presented clearly and was helpful with answering questions.
Dec 15, 2023
Sightful and engaging Agile Leadership Training
This was an in sightful and
I recently attended the PAL-E training and I was very impressed. The training was well-organized, informative, and Mary was very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a lot about agile leadership and how I might apply it to my daily work. I would highly recommend this training to anyone who is interested in learning more about agile leadership.
Nov 22, 2023
Excellent training with real life…
Excellent training with real life examples! This was exactly what I needed for agile transformation. Thank you
Nov 14, 2023
Scrum Master I Class is a MUST
I am happy I took this course. I am not a project manager, program manager, or scrum master. In fact, I am a novice in this area. The course helped me understand Scrum, its purpose and values. The exam was quite difficult but taking the course helped me succeed. Mary was an AWESOME instructor.
Sep 18, 2023
Great course and instructor!
The PSPO I course has a lot of valuable knowledge for beginner-intermediate product owners. This course was also enjoyable because of the small group size (3 people) which kept us engaged the whole time. The breakout room exercises were a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Mary is a passionate and experienced instructor so I would definitely recommend attending one of her classes!
Sep 2, 2023
This was a great class
This was a great class. There were many interactive exercises and ample time for questions and answers with the instructor.
Aug 31, 2023
Professional Scrum with Kanban with Mary Iqbal
I had the privilege of learning from an exceptional instructor, Mary Iqbal. She was super passionate and had a unique talent for simplifying complex concepts. Her dedication to student success created a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where questions were encouraged. Mary's real-world examples bridged theory and practice effectively.
Aug 14, 2023
The class size was small
The class size was small, allowing for some really great discussions as we went through the training.
Aug 11, 2023
The class was interactive
The class was interactive, and provided plenty of examples and exercises to keep everyone engaged in the content while being relevant.
Jul 23, 2023
I 100% recomend taking this class with…
I 100% recomend taking this class with Mary.
Mary is brilliant at conveying the skills and instructions any facilitators needs to up their game.
She has a wealth of experience and real world examples that brings the class to life.
I have been facilitating for years and I left this class with new techniques i can use right away.
I wish this course exited 8 years ago !
May 12, 2023
Mary at Rebel Scrum is great
Mary at Rebel Scrum is great. Super passionate about scrum and delivering results with highly effective teams. The class was always interactive and we learned from Mary and each other. It was organized very well, using web collaboration applications. I feel more prepared to lead agile teams after taking this class.
Apr 10, 2023
Mary is seriously fantastic!
Mary is seriously fantastic!
I learned a lot and gained valuable insights and resources to help me prepare for my exam and apply Scrum to my job. It was a very engaging class.
Feb 24, 2023
Mary is an excellent teacher who offers…
Mary is an excellent teacher who offers an interactive and interesting learning experience
Feb 13, 2023
Mary is a great instructor
Mary is a great instructor. This was a wonderful class with several in-depth examples of high-quality Scrum.
Feb 9, 2023
Product Owner toolbox
The Professional Product Owner Class was a fun whistle-stop tour through many techniques to use in delivering your next Product.
Feb 9, 2023
Engaging and Informative Class
Engaging and Informative Class
I liked Mary's approach...she ensured we knew the course material and key terms and tied it back to relevant examples to connect the "what" with the "why". Her use of Mural kept the class engaged. It was an informative, interactive experience. I would gladly take more training from Mary.
Jan 25, 2023
Class was informative and we did fun…
Class was informative and we did fun projects that made the class time fly.
Jan 23, 2023
Great Examples / Activities
Mary was a great instructor. She has lots of energy and kept the weekend class moving along quickly. The regular activities made the time fly by, and I feel prepared to step in as a temporary PO at my current organization.
Jan 17, 2023
Exceptional class was very informative…
Exceptional class was very informative love to take more as learning progresses.
Jan 16, 2023
Mary is a fantastic trainer
Mary is a fantastic trainer. Lots of energy and positive attitude. She discusses each topic and correlates it to real world experiences really well which I found beneficial to aid in understanding the topics.
Jan 11, 2023
energetic instructor
Mary was an energetic instructor. She kept the training light and had good examples.
Dec 23, 2022
Class Review
Instructor was very patient and helpful.
Dec 7, 2022
Great Learning Experience!
I truly enjoyed Ms. Iqbal's course. She provided valuable information from her extensive experience in the industry. She even provides opportunities for students to utilize their knowledge and real-world practice to share with future students. I look forward to taking future classes with her.
Oct 28, 2022
Mary did an excellent job overall
Mary did an excellent job overall. The real life use cases really helped drive home the importance of certain principals. Would highly recommend and will look forward to attending more classes of hers.
Oct 28, 2022
Terrific class
Mary was a terrific instructor. Her teaching style is relaxed but informative, always allowing time for questions. The after class resources will be valuable as I begin the process with my team.
Oct 18, 2022
The class was very informative with…
The class was very informative with great materials and real world examples and exercises to build upon the study material. Mary (who taught the class) was great, she provided insights beyond what was in the study material, and gave good instruction on how all of the information applied from her own experiences. She was also pleasant, and made the learning experience fun and timeless (16 hours on a weekend is not easy...).
Oct 11, 2022
Scrum With Kanban
The class was informative and the instructor knew the material. Mary took into consideration all participants opinions and questions. The class not only reviewed Scrum but incorporated aspects of Kanban and when these aspects should be used. I learned about different charts that can be used to explain to leadership how the Agile team works and why it is advantageous to use Scrum with Kanban.
Sep 16, 2022
Mary was an excellent coach
Mary was an excellent coach. The class was informative and impactful. I am sure the information I learned in the class will benefit our team and organization for the better.
Jul 26, 2022
The class was very interactive and Mary…
The class was very interactive and Mary was very professional and knowledgeable instructor.
Jul 25, 2022
Rebel Scrum training is the way to go!
This class was a great experience! Mary is extremely knowledgeable and has a great way of engaging the classroom. I loved the pace of the learning and felt the breakout sessions were really helpful. I would definitely recommend Rebel Scrum for any agile training.
Jul 25, 2022
A lot of information, delivered in an engaging way
Mary is a great trainer! She was able to make a 2-day 8 hour training, with adult learners, surprisingly engaging and informative. You will have to work, this is not a lecture type of training, you will need to interact, be engaged and be fully present in order to get the most of the training...so be prepared.
Overall, I enjoyed the training and I would recommend organizations having their teams take Mary's course.
Jul 25, 2022
I learned so much during this course
I learned so much during this course. Mary was very knowledgeable and allowed time for the best understanding of the materials.
Jul 25, 2022
Mary is an engaging and knowledgeable…
Mary is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor. This class was relevant and enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful training experience.
Jun 28, 2022
Mary is truly a fantastic trainer
Mary is truly a fantastic trainer! Couldn’t ask for better!
Jun 28, 2022
Awesome experience
This course offered a plethora of exercises that challenged my critical thinking in a wide-variety of scrum scenarios and environments. I gained an in-depth understanding of best practices, scrum master stances, product owner needs, and more. Very highly recommended!
Jun 13, 2022
like a “deer in headlights”…
I came into this class like a “deer in the headlights” however Mary has a great attitude and way to teach. The day’s flew by and I learned everything I could in the class thanks to Mary.
Jun 8, 2022
Amazing class Learning experience
I loved this class a lot, My instructor Mary was amazing super helpful and interactive with the course material, making sure that everyone was on track and understood the concept. She explained terminologies with small group tasks which was very helpful. Overall the class was very innovative and interactive, capable of understanding things more clearly with the assistance of our Instructor during these 2 days! I would definitely recommend anyone who is reading this to take Mary Iqbal (Rebel Scrum) 5 out of 5. Will definitely be looking forward soon of taking up the next following courses with Rebel Scrum.
Jun 7, 2022
Outstanding training from Mary
Outstanding training from Mary. I was unable to devote much study time to the Scrum Guide prior to the class start, but the training was hands-on and used actual Scrum tools to convey the concepts of Scrum, so that by the end of the 2 day workshop I was very confident in the methodology and terminology, and ready to bring this to my company right away. Highly recommend Rebel Scrum, and will be looking them up soon for my next Scrum cert.
May 27, 2022
My Professional Scrum Course Experience: A+
The Professional Scrum Master course was exactly what I was looking for. A comprehensive education on the history, fundamentals, and applications of Scrum in the modern product development team. It's exciting to consider what my team and I will be capable of this next year after we've moved through the first 3-5 Sprint cycles.
Our instructor Mary was also one of those unique individuals who knows her material intimately and truly loves to share it. This perfectly describes the way Mary lead her Scrum class; endless enthusiasm, educational stories from her years of experience, and the willingness to explore any and all questions.
And to top it all off, I took the certification exam two days after the course and scored a 91.3%. #stoked
I look forward to taking another course with Mary soon!
#RebelScrumIndeed
May 25, 2022
I loved this class
I loved this class! It was fun, informative, and a little surprising. I had no idea how much I didn't know until Mary walked us through the exercises. We all had a great time and passed the practice exam together at the end. 100% would recommend!
May 25, 2022
Mary was awesome!
Mary was awesome! She is thorough and answered all the questions we had. Real relatable examples were given as challenging exercises. I’m excited to try for my exam. As always, with a class this good, I wouldn’t mind an extra day :-)
May 18, 2022
Mary was an excellent instructor and…
Mary was an excellent instructor and allowed our group to focus on what was most relatable to our project while ensuring we had a good base of understanding.
May 15, 2022
Mary is thorough and a joy to learn…
Mary is thorough and a joy to learn from. Her extensive knowledge and experience really helps with understanding the practical ways in which Scrum works in a variety of settings. Her trainings are highly interactive!
May 10, 2022
PSM 1 Class
This class was highly informational and interactive. A great starting point for beginners. The business use cases and activities were challenging, yet representative of complex real world problems that require solutions. The instructor Mary did a great job of giving detailed explanations of the concepts, and would support us in reaching our own conclusions during the activities. This course fostered collaboration and co-creation amongst attendees, making a long 2-day course somewhat enjoyable. Take this course if you are a true beginner who wants to learn about Scrum and how it applies to real world scenarios.
Jan 27, 2022
The class was great the instructor did…
The class was great the instructor did a great of making sure everyone participated and I feel ready to take the PSM Assessment Test.
Jan 18, 2022
Mary is an excellent instructor
Mary is an excellent instructor. She walked through the different topics wtihin Scrum by sharing easy to understand examples. Will definitely suggest her class to my other friends who are interested to take the PSM Certification.
Jan 18, 2022
The PSM 1 training was very…
The PSM 1 training was very informative. The training was able to answer our questions and explain things in a way that really made sense. I really appreciate the practice sessions. These sessions really opened my eyes to the Scrum framework.
Jan 17, 2022
Mary was engaging
Mary was engaging, knowledgeable and committed to preparing our class for the Professional SCRUM Master Certification exam. Most impressive was her ability to translate the SCRUM framework into real life work place situations, across sectors and industries. She answered all of our questions and provided recommendations and links to SCRUM books and essays. She added short breaks to our 2-day intensive weekend course that made the time fly by. I recommend this course to anyone seeking PSM certification.
Dec 27, 2021
Amazing Class
Ms.Mary conducted a great scrum class and we had lot many take aways. I was able to score 90% in my PSM test in my first attempt. Its an amazing experience.
Dec 20, 2021
The whole class was really informative
The whole class was really informative, interactive and collaborative.
Dec 9, 2021
Quality class with great break out…
Quality class with great break out sessions!
This interactive class had a great mix of attendees which resulted in great discussion where we all learned from one another.
Aug 20, 2021
Scrum Class with Mary Iqbal
Mary Iqbal's scrum class was excellent. Very thorough and clear, I really enjoyed the entire class. Her class not only helped me with the Scrum certification but also helped me become much more efficient at work. Mary did an awesome job! I strongly recommend her classes.
Jul 29, 2021
Mary did a great job with the class
Mary did a great job with the class! She was very knowledgeable and kept the class moving at a good pace. Was very open to, and frequently asked for feedback on what we like, how she could improve the layout of the class etc. She also spent extra time after for questions and has been a great resource for additional information.
Jun 30, 2021
A very helpful 2-day course
A very helpful 2-day course. Filled with group activities and interactive sessions to get a hands-on approach to Scrum. Definitely recommend attending this course.
About Mary
Mary Iqbal is a hands-on Agile consultant and instructor at Rebel Scrum and organizer for the Scrum Day conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary is an experienced Agile Transformation Manager and has experience helping organizations scale Agile across multiple teams by defining products and helping teams self-organize into structures that work best for them.
Testimonials:
"Rebel Scrum is the partner we have needed to educate us on Agile and help us make sense of how to adopt it in our Shared Services Team. I appreciate how well Mary Iqbal listens first to what we are trying to solve and then provides different possible solutions. I feel as if Mary and Rebel Scrum are true partners invested in our success as an organization." - Carmen M. Allison, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hoover Institution of Stanford University.
What students say about Mary
Apr 10, 2025
Awesome Class!!
Awesome Class!!! I had fun while learning more about the PO role.
Mar 26, 2025
Interactive and Fun
Mary makes the class fun and very interactive. She goes over the concepts and does a great job formatting the lessons.
Mar 2, 2025
Transformative Scrum Training: Engaging, Interactive, and Insightful
With zero experience and knowledge of Scrum, this course was perfect for laying the foundation for learning about Scrum and how to apply it. The instructor was easy to interact with and follow, making the learning process smooth and enjoyable. Her storytelling helped connect many aspects of the application of Scrum to real-world scenarios. She did not lecture the entire time; instead, the course was interactive and engaging, with the use of Mural throughout.
Feb 23, 2025
Scrum Facilitation Class
The class was great with Mary. The interaction with the other students with the presentation made it a great way of learning and even though it was an all-day course it felt short with the type of exercises Mary had us perform. I would definitely suggest taking her Classes.
Feb 8, 2025
Excellent course led by excellent…
Excellent course led by excellent trainers!
Feb 4, 2025
A coach's point of view
The class was a really great deep dive into understanding the desired thought and decision making process for product owners and managers in discovering and appropriately valuing products.
Dec 18, 2024
Evidence Based Solutioning.
This class was excellent! Teaching ways to tell compelling stories, identify market needs by leveraging Data as Evidence. Mary gave many examples of breaking down assumptions and statements that ask questions without qualifying through evidence. I found the class to be of value, and to add additional ways of looking at problem statements as a Product Owner/Manager.
Dec 15, 2024
From Developer to Scrum Team Lead
Coming from a developer position to a Scrum Team Lead it was eye-opening to experience what goes on behind the scenes while a developer is heads-down coding away to complete User Stories.
Dec 13, 2024
Great class for leaders!
Great class for anyone in a leadership position supporting an agile environment!
Dec 6, 2024
It was a great class!
It was a great class!
Mary is excellent trainer and facilitator! The class was very interactive, and it was great to have so much discussion about what we were learning. I feel more confident about being an Agile Leader after this class.
Dec 3, 2024
Mary is an excellent trainer
Mary is an excellent trainer! She used visual, collaborative tools to create interaction for the students. She is responsive to her students and presented us with examples to drive home the learning process. I highly recommend this course and specifically Mary for a trainer.
Dec 2, 2024
Mary was amazing she gave us plenty of…
Mary was amazing she gave us plenty of additional information in order to better understand the role of a product owner. I highly recommend this training Mary is a wonderful teacher and we had a lovely time during those 4 days of training. Keep going Mary you deserve all my respect and grateful thanks to you I passed with 96,3% the PSPO1 certification on the first attempt the following day after the last day of training.
Nov 26, 2024
Mary is an engaging and thoughtful…
Mary is an engaging and thoughtful trainer. She prepared me for the certification exam while also providing real world examples and leading the class through the exercises.
Oct 31, 2024
Mary is a knowledgeable instructor and…
Mary is a knowledgeable instructor and adapted the experience to meet the needs of the students attending. I highly recommend a class with her and will attend her class for any future certifications.
Oct 22, 2024
Creativity enhancing experience
I found it interesting and engaging to think about the PO role in a more creative way.
Sep 13, 2024
Insightful Training
The concepts shared, combined with the trainer's deep knowledge and real-world examples, have provided me with a much clearer understanding of how to further enhance my role as a Scrum Master.
Sep 13, 2024
Practical Application for Scrum Masters
Mary is engaging and the course material is interactive!
Aug 6, 2024
Mary was great
Mary was great! I thought it will be a 2 days boring class where we just listen to theoretical content. But Mary made everything interactive and also some theoretical content she shared in a way which was nice to listen. She made practical examples and visualized everything which made it easy to understand. Thank you Mary!
Aug 1, 2024
Great experience
Great experience! Very accommodating and welcoming environment. Kept everyone engaged to learn from the mock sprint meetings. Good test review as well.
Jul 20, 2024
Great training
Great training, with a lot interactive activities that keep your attention all the time. Real life examples and great analogies that made me better understand the role of a product owner.
Jun 27, 2024
Rebel Scrum - Mary is great!
Mary is great! She ensured the class was collaborative. We covered various excercises and many of them were relevant to the assessment! Plus she provided us with documentaion and examples. Overall I was pleased with the experience!
Jun 25, 2024
Deep dive into professionalism for Scrum Masters
Mary flexes to the needs of the class smoothly.
May 18, 2024
Hands-on class
This was a hands on class, and the topics were really engaging
May 9, 2024
Knowledgeable and Enjoyable
Mary was knowledgeable, had great examples, and was a great leader. I enjoyed her class and got a lot of ideas to pull back to my team. Thanks Mary!
Apr 26, 2024
A lot of very valuable content was provided in addition to class materials
The class met my expectations. Materials were provided ahead of time. Practice sessions during the class were instrumental to grasping various techniques. We set our working agreement at the onset of the class and kept to it. We covered the entire content provided methodically without rushing. It was a small class.
Apr 20, 2024
The PSFS training class was a fantastic experience
The PSFS training class was an exceptional learning experience. The course was comprehensive, well-structured, and delivered by highly knowledgeable trainers. The hands-on approach, practical exercises, and real-world examples made the learning process engaging and effective. The techniques and strategies I learned have significantly improved my Scrum facilitation skills. This course is a game-changer and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their Scrum mastery!
Mar 25, 2024
great discussions
great discussions, powerful facilitation skills
Mar 13, 2024
Mary's classes are exceptional
Mary Iqbal was a great trainer, encouraging collaboration between other PO Trainees and keeping our focus on the importance of being a PO.
She provided us with plenty of information for us to be successful and look forward to other certification trainings with her.
Jan 6, 2024
Very information course
Very information, great pace and friendly learning environment!
Jan 3, 2024
Mary was great
Mary was great, she was very interactive and a great animator. The break out session were fun. We had a good team. Got a lot of ideas from the class and will apply them. Mary supplied us with some great tools.
Dec 29, 2023
Great Career Builder
The format of the class was hands-on, and the group breakout sessions helped me learn the concepts being taught. The instructor presented clearly and was helpful with answering questions.
Dec 15, 2023
Sightful and engaging Agile Leadership Training
This was an in sightful and
I recently attended the PAL-E training and I was very impressed. The training was well-organized, informative, and Mary was very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a lot about agile leadership and how I might apply it to my daily work. I would highly recommend this training to anyone who is interested in learning more about agile leadership.
Nov 22, 2023
Excellent training with real life…
Excellent training with real life examples! This was exactly what I needed for agile transformation. Thank you
Nov 14, 2023
Scrum Master I Class is a MUST
I am happy I took this course. I am not a project manager, program manager, or scrum master. In fact, I am a novice in this area. The course helped me understand Scrum, its purpose and values. The exam was quite difficult but taking the course helped me succeed. Mary was an AWESOME instructor.
Sep 18, 2023
Great course and instructor!
The PSPO I course has a lot of valuable knowledge for beginner-intermediate product owners. This course was also enjoyable because of the small group size (3 people) which kept us engaged the whole time. The breakout room exercises were a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Mary is a passionate and experienced instructor so I would definitely recommend attending one of her classes!
Sep 2, 2023
This was a great class
This was a great class. There were many interactive exercises and ample time for questions and answers with the instructor.
Aug 31, 2023
Professional Scrum with Kanban with Mary Iqbal
I had the privilege of learning from an exceptional instructor, Mary Iqbal. She was super passionate and had a unique talent for simplifying complex concepts. Her dedication to student success created a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where questions were encouraged. Mary's real-world examples bridged theory and practice effectively.
Aug 14, 2023
The class size was small
The class size was small, allowing for some really great discussions as we went through the training.
Aug 11, 2023
The class was interactive
The class was interactive, and provided plenty of examples and exercises to keep everyone engaged in the content while being relevant.
Jul 23, 2023
I 100% recomend taking this class with…
I 100% recomend taking this class with Mary.
Mary is brilliant at conveying the skills and instructions any facilitators needs to up their game.
She has a wealth of experience and real world examples that brings the class to life.
I have been facilitating for years and I left this class with new techniques i can use right away.
I wish this course exited 8 years ago !
May 12, 2023
Mary at Rebel Scrum is great
Mary at Rebel Scrum is great. Super passionate about scrum and delivering results with highly effective teams. The class was always interactive and we learned from Mary and each other. It was organized very well, using web collaboration applications. I feel more prepared to lead agile teams after taking this class.
Apr 10, 2023
Mary is seriously fantastic!
Mary is seriously fantastic!
I learned a lot and gained valuable insights and resources to help me prepare for my exam and apply Scrum to my job. It was a very engaging class.
Feb 24, 2023
Mary is an excellent teacher who offers…
Mary is an excellent teacher who offers an interactive and interesting learning experience
Feb 13, 2023
Mary is a great instructor
Mary is a great instructor. This was a wonderful class with several in-depth examples of high-quality Scrum.
Feb 9, 2023
Product Owner toolbox
The Professional Product Owner Class was a fun whistle-stop tour through many techniques to use in delivering your next Product.
Feb 9, 2023
Engaging and Informative Class
Engaging and Informative Class
I liked Mary's approach...she ensured we knew the course material and key terms and tied it back to relevant examples to connect the "what" with the "why". Her use of Mural kept the class engaged. It was an informative, interactive experience. I would gladly take more training from Mary.
Jan 25, 2023
Class was informative and we did fun…
Class was informative and we did fun projects that made the class time fly.
Jan 23, 2023
Great Examples / Activities
Mary was a great instructor. She has lots of energy and kept the weekend class moving along quickly. The regular activities made the time fly by, and I feel prepared to step in as a temporary PO at my current organization.
Jan 17, 2023
Exceptional class was very informative…
Exceptional class was very informative love to take more as learning progresses.
Jan 16, 2023
Mary is a fantastic trainer
Mary is a fantastic trainer. Lots of energy and positive attitude. She discusses each topic and correlates it to real world experiences really well which I found beneficial to aid in understanding the topics.
Jan 11, 2023
energetic instructor
Mary was an energetic instructor. She kept the training light and had good examples.
Dec 23, 2022
Class Review
Instructor was very patient and helpful.
Dec 7, 2022
Great Learning Experience!
I truly enjoyed Ms. Iqbal's course. She provided valuable information from her extensive experience in the industry. She even provides opportunities for students to utilize their knowledge and real-world practice to share with future students. I look forward to taking future classes with her.
Oct 28, 2022
Mary did an excellent job overall
Mary did an excellent job overall. The real life use cases really helped drive home the importance of certain principals. Would highly recommend and will look forward to attending more classes of hers.
Oct 28, 2022
Terrific class
Mary was a terrific instructor. Her teaching style is relaxed but informative, always allowing time for questions. The after class resources will be valuable as I begin the process with my team.
Oct 18, 2022
The class was very informative with…
The class was very informative with great materials and real world examples and exercises to build upon the study material. Mary (who taught the class) was great, she provided insights beyond what was in the study material, and gave good instruction on how all of the information applied from her own experiences. She was also pleasant, and made the learning experience fun and timeless (16 hours on a weekend is not easy...).
Oct 11, 2022
Scrum With Kanban
The class was informative and the instructor knew the material. Mary took into consideration all participants opinions and questions. The class not only reviewed Scrum but incorporated aspects of Kanban and when these aspects should be used. I learned about different charts that can be used to explain to leadership how the Agile team works and why it is advantageous to use Scrum with Kanban.
Sep 16, 2022
Mary was an excellent coach
Mary was an excellent coach. The class was informative and impactful. I am sure the information I learned in the class will benefit our team and organization for the better.
Jul 26, 2022
The class was very interactive and Mary…
The class was very interactive and Mary was very professional and knowledgeable instructor.
Jul 25, 2022
Rebel Scrum training is the way to go!
This class was a great experience! Mary is extremely knowledgeable and has a great way of engaging the classroom. I loved the pace of the learning and felt the breakout sessions were really helpful. I would definitely recommend Rebel Scrum for any agile training.
Jul 25, 2022
A lot of information, delivered in an engaging way
Mary is a great trainer! She was able to make a 2-day 8 hour training, with adult learners, surprisingly engaging and informative. You will have to work, this is not a lecture type of training, you will need to interact, be engaged and be fully present in order to get the most of the training...so be prepared.
Overall, I enjoyed the training and I would recommend organizations having their teams take Mary's course.
Jul 25, 2022
I learned so much during this course
I learned so much during this course. Mary was very knowledgeable and allowed time for the best understanding of the materials.
Jul 25, 2022
Mary is an engaging and knowledgeable…
Mary is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor. This class was relevant and enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful training experience.
Jun 28, 2022
Mary is truly a fantastic trainer
Mary is truly a fantastic trainer! Couldn’t ask for better!
Jun 28, 2022
Awesome experience
This course offered a plethora of exercises that challenged my critical thinking in a wide-variety of scrum scenarios and environments. I gained an in-depth understanding of best practices, scrum master stances, product owner needs, and more. Very highly recommended!
Jun 13, 2022
like a “deer in headlights”…
I came into this class like a “deer in the headlights” however Mary has a great attitude and way to teach. The day’s flew by and I learned everything I could in the class thanks to Mary.
Jun 8, 2022
Amazing class Learning experience
I loved this class a lot, My instructor Mary was amazing super helpful and interactive with the course material, making sure that everyone was on track and understood the concept. She explained terminologies with small group tasks which was very helpful. Overall the class was very innovative and interactive, capable of understanding things more clearly with the assistance of our Instructor during these 2 days! I would definitely recommend anyone who is reading this to take Mary Iqbal (Rebel Scrum) 5 out of 5. Will definitely be looking forward soon of taking up the next following courses with Rebel Scrum.
Jun 7, 2022
Outstanding training from Mary
Outstanding training from Mary. I was unable to devote much study time to the Scrum Guide prior to the class start, but the training was hands-on and used actual Scrum tools to convey the concepts of Scrum, so that by the end of the 2 day workshop I was very confident in the methodology and terminology, and ready to bring this to my company right away. Highly recommend Rebel Scrum, and will be looking them up soon for my next Scrum cert.
May 27, 2022
My Professional Scrum Course Experience: A+
The Professional Scrum Master course was exactly what I was looking for. A comprehensive education on the history, fundamentals, and applications of Scrum in the modern product development team. It's exciting to consider what my team and I will be capable of this next year after we've moved through the first 3-5 Sprint cycles.
Our instructor Mary was also one of those unique individuals who knows her material intimately and truly loves to share it. This perfectly describes the way Mary lead her Scrum class; endless enthusiasm, educational stories from her years of experience, and the willingness to explore any and all questions.
And to top it all off, I took the certification exam two days after the course and scored a 91.3%. #stoked
I look forward to taking another course with Mary soon!
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May 25, 2022
I loved this class
I loved this class! It was fun, informative, and a little surprising. I had no idea how much I didn't know until Mary walked us through the exercises. We all had a great time and passed the practice exam together at the end. 100% would recommend!
May 25, 2022
Mary was awesome!
Mary was awesome! She is thorough and answered all the questions we had. Real relatable examples were given as challenging exercises. I’m excited to try for my exam. As always, with a class this good, I wouldn’t mind an extra day :-)
May 18, 2022
Mary was an excellent instructor and…
Mary was an excellent instructor and allowed our group to focus on what was most relatable to our project while ensuring we had a good base of understanding.
May 15, 2022
Mary is thorough and a joy to learn…
Mary is thorough and a joy to learn from. Her extensive knowledge and experience really helps with understanding the practical ways in which Scrum works in a variety of settings. Her trainings are highly interactive!
May 10, 2022
PSM 1 Class
This class was highly informational and interactive. A great starting point for beginners. The business use cases and activities were challenging, yet representative of complex real world problems that require solutions. The instructor Mary did a great job of giving detailed explanations of the concepts, and would support us in reaching our own conclusions during the activities. This course fostered collaboration and co-creation amongst attendees, making a long 2-day course somewhat enjoyable. Take this course if you are a true beginner who wants to learn about Scrum and how it applies to real world scenarios.
Jan 27, 2022
The class was great the instructor did…
The class was great the instructor did a great of making sure everyone participated and I feel ready to take the PSM Assessment Test.
Jan 18, 2022
Mary is an excellent instructor
Mary is an excellent instructor. She walked through the different topics wtihin Scrum by sharing easy to understand examples. Will definitely suggest her class to my other friends who are interested to take the PSM Certification.
Jan 18, 2022
The PSM 1 training was very…
The PSM 1 training was very informative. The training was able to answer our questions and explain things in a way that really made sense. I really appreciate the practice sessions. These sessions really opened my eyes to the Scrum framework.
Jan 17, 2022
Mary was engaging
Mary was engaging, knowledgeable and committed to preparing our class for the Professional SCRUM Master Certification exam. Most impressive was her ability to translate the SCRUM framework into real life work place situations, across sectors and industries. She answered all of our questions and provided recommendations and links to SCRUM books and essays. She added short breaks to our 2-day intensive weekend course that made the time fly by. I recommend this course to anyone seeking PSM certification.
Dec 27, 2021
Amazing Class
Ms.Mary conducted a great scrum class and we had lot many take aways. I was able to score 90% in my PSM test in my first attempt. Its an amazing experience.
Dec 20, 2021
The whole class was really informative
The whole class was really informative, interactive and collaborative.
Dec 9, 2021
Quality class with great break out…
Quality class with great break out sessions!
This interactive class had a great mix of attendees which resulted in great discussion where we all learned from one another.
Aug 20, 2021
Scrum Class with Mary Iqbal
Mary Iqbal's scrum class was excellent. Very thorough and clear, I really enjoyed the entire class. Her class not only helped me with the Scrum certification but also helped me become much more efficient at work. Mary did an awesome job! I strongly recommend her classes.
Jul 29, 2021
Mary did a great job with the class
Mary did a great job with the class! She was very knowledgeable and kept the class moving at a good pace. Was very open to, and frequently asked for feedback on what we like, how she could improve the layout of the class etc. She also spent extra time after for questions and has been a great resource for additional information.
Jun 30, 2021
A very helpful 2-day course
A very helpful 2-day course. Filled with group activities and interactive sessions to get a hands-on approach to Scrum. Definitely recommend attending this course.
Courses taught by Mary
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Other Services by Mary
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- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Mary
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Date: Apr 22-25, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: Apr 28-May 1, 2025
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: May 8, 2025
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Date: May 12-15, 2025
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: May 19-20, 2025
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: Jun 9-12, 2025
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: Jun 16-19, 2025
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Date: Jun 23-26, 2025
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Date: Jun 30-Jul 3, 2025
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Date: Jul 14-17, 2025
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Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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See all blogsMary's Certifications and Licenses
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Professional Scrum Developer I
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills