Mihai Olaru
PM ACCESS
Languages
- English
- Romanian
Romania
Reviews
What students say about Mihai
May 27, 2025
Great trainer, valuable course content
I've taken Mihai Olaru's PSM course twice - once in 2023 (PSM I) and again in 2025 for PSM Advanced - and both times were excellent experiences. Mihai combines deep professional expertise with an engaging, interactive teaching style. The course content is clear, relevant and full of practical insights. I highly recommend his training to anyone looking to truly understand and apply Scrum.
May 23, 2025
An interactive course with many real-life agile situations
It was an interactive course with many real-life agile situations that helped me correct some aspects of my relationship with my team :) Mihai kept us very engaged throughout the two days of the course.
Apr 8, 2025
Great experience overall
I learned some new facilitation techniques that I was not familiar with and had the chance to practice them during the course. I liked the format of the training to allow participants to facilitate the practical exercises themselves.
Trainers were great, great real live examples and feedback during the practical exercises.
Mar 21, 2025
Engaging Session
Mihai brought great energy to the session, making the learning experience engaging and enjoyable. The practical examples he shared were super helpful for understanding and applying Scrum concepts in real-world situations. Overall, the session was insightful and very useful.
Mar 10, 2025
Mihai was very engaging
Mihai was very engaging, facilitated good discussions and explained the concepts of Scrum with real world examples, allowing us to reflect on how to use the methodology within our own organisation. Highly recommend!
Jan 23, 2025
Mihai was a great teacher/coach!
Mihai was a great teacher/coach!
Dec 4, 2024
Mihai
Mihai, the trainer, combined the fun with lots of useful information. He adapted very well to my level of knowledge and was very open. I find this training very useful, structured and extremely well delivered
Nov 23, 2024
The course was wonderful
The course was wonderful. The trainer provide us clear explanation and real practical examples.
Nov 1, 2024
Great training
Great training filled with lots of practical exercises and examples that I could try out immediately with my teams.
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing trainer and course
It has been a great pleasure to take part in the 2-days course with Mihai. The trainer helped me acquire a broader understanding into the Scrum Framework. Throughout the course, I got the chance to both understand the theory and to also put it into practice thanks to the practical exercises brought by Mihai.
I would definitely recommend this as it has been an amazing experience due to the trainer's involvement and way of structuring the information.
Aug 16, 2024
I had a great experience following this…
I had a great experience following this class. Mihai's knowlegde and approach was unique keeping the audience engaged all the time. Im very happy to have taken a second course with PM ACCESS, very proffesional, very knowlegeable. I couldnt recommend them enough!
Aug 15, 2024
Great trainer
Great trainer! Explaining in detail the framework and who really cares about people! Holistic view about agile!
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent Scrum Training Experience with Mihai Olaru
Mihai Olaru has been a wonderful trainer who helped me understand Scrum in the tiniest details. He provided us with many examples, and the courses were very interactive.
Jun 19, 2024
The entire course was very well…
The entire course was very well structured: theoretical part, examples, other info related to Scrum. For me (with 0 experience on Scrum) was pretty intensive these two days. Thank you!
May 29, 2024
Nice experience, great content and interesting format
I found the format of the course very interesting. I liked to learn the important points of the SCRUM framework in a practical manner by collaborating with other people. Mihai was also very nice by giving us guidelines and telling us how to better prepare for the exam. After the course, I basically read the guide once and practiced the tests available on the website, passing the exam with a score 92.5% on my first try.
May 20, 2024
PSM I Training with Mihai (PM Access)
I have attended the PSM I Training from PM Access, given by Mihai Olaru. It was a great learning experience, starting with the class discussions, additional study resources and up to "tips and tricks" for exam preparation. I made full use of the knowledge base and open assessments available on scrum.org and it all helped me achieve a 100% score on the first try for the PSM I Certificate. Thank you!
Apr 23, 2024
Great course
It was very well structured. In a small amount of time I learned huge amount of information.
Mihai was clear, concise, helpful and made the course very interactive.
Apr 19, 2024
Great and professional training session
Great and practical exercises to understand the theory and the logic behind the framework!
Apr 19, 2024
Mihai Olaru is a wonderfully engaging…
Mihai Olaru is a wonderfully engaging presenter, very easy to listen to and the course was just the right mix of theory, practical demonstration and anecdotes - thank you!
Apr 15, 2024
I recently completed the PSM 1
I recently completed the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training with Mihai in Cluj. His dedication and practical insights transformed my understanding of Scrum. Thanks to him, I’ve already seen better results at work. Mihai’s professionalism and private discussions make him a standout coach. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone on their Scrum journey.
Thank you, Mihai, for an exceptional learning experience!
Mar 26, 2024
Great experience at PSM 1 training at…
Great experience at PSM 1 training at Bucharest, grateful for all the insights!
Mar 24, 2024
The class has exceeded my expectations
The class was way above my expectations! Mihai was very helpful, kept us focused both days full time and the information was delivered in a very clear way. The manner in which the information was presented was inovative and engaging. We have also recieved a lot of useful tips and tricks for real life situations and for theexam. Would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in becoming a scrum master.
Mar 21, 2024
PSM Course experience
It was a great experience and a pleasure to participate in the PSM Course held by Mihai Olariu, our instructor. It was a little bit hard to focus 8h/day, 2 days in a row, but definitely a great experience. My colleagues were very honest and helpful, sharing their expertise so far, asking all the questions needed as to have a hint about what it would be like to work as a Scrum Master, in a Scrum Team. Thank you, Mihai, and thank you Scrum.org for the wonderful journey!
Mar 20, 2024
Helpful trainer, good examples
Mihai Olaru was a very helpful trainer. He provided real world scenarios for different types of chapters in the class. The course exceeded my expectations.
Mar 16, 2024
The trainer effectively elucidated the…
The trainer effectively elucidated the concepts and framework, fostering a comprehensive understanding. Additionally, the engaging exercises and debates infused the learning environment with positive energy, enhancing comprehension and retention.
Mar 11, 2024
Great coach, allways willing to help, as expected from any Scrum Master
The coach, the certification process
Feb 16, 2024
Amazing experience
Even though the Scrum world was not new to me, during those 2 days Mihai made me see everything in a new light, everything made sense . Upon returning to my team, with this boost of confidence slowly slowly I started to improve our way of collaborating and evolving together.Thank you, Mihai!
Feb 14, 2024
Hands-on
Concise, effective, hands-on training, with a lot of opportunities to facilitate throughout the day. Real life examples and contexts, how-tos and what-ifs that can be easily brought into the actual interactions we have everyday.
Feb 12, 2024
Great teachers
Great teachers, class was 1 day, for me just the right time for that topic. It has been always engaging. Only improvement idea is to spend more time on preparing for the test. Thank you!
Feb 12, 2024
Great trainers!
Great trainers!
Jan 22, 2024
The training experience was great
I attended a Scrum training with Mihai Olaru, an exceptional Scrum trainer. The training provided a comprehensive introduction to the Scrum framework, with great examples, role-playing interactions, and real-life scenarios. I strongly endorse him for his vast experience and valuable insights in the field.
Jan 21, 2024
Hi Mihai and Scrum.org,
Hi Mihai and Scrum.org,
I want to thank Mihai my trainer for the patience that had with all of us, and for all the things that he clarified and taught us. I have confidence that with a little time of learning but with good time concentration, I will be a future scrum master. I wait to see you again in other training maybe a PO one.
Guys be confident and try this course to improve your knowledge like me to know how and when to use all terms referring to SM.
All the best!
Jan 20, 2024
Such a nice training
Mihai exceeded my expectations with his interactive class. A training without traditional, dull teaching techniques—quite engaging and captivating. I will recommend this class
Thanks Mihai
Oct 30, 2023
Great quick introdcution in the SCRUM world
This training was a great oportunity an introduction into SCRUM world. I highly recomand it. It is very on point and has great examples and role playing interaction from where you can understand by your own what the porblems might be in the real life scenario.
Oct 27, 2023
Learning about Scrum in an agile way
The sessions were constructive, experiential, with a lot of exercises, both individually or in teams. Mihai truly made us to have a nice learning journey during training.
He managed us in an agile framework and I highly appreciate it.
Oct 12, 2023
Awesome training experience
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer and I highly recommend him and PMAccess company for Scrum training sessions. Very knowledgeable, with great facilitation skills and vast experience, the two days were full of valuable insights.
Sep 20, 2023
Wonderful course!!
Wonderful course!!! Mihai is a great trainer, professor and coach.
I highly recommend the experience!
Jul 3, 2023
Excellent training session!
Thank you for the valuable and insightful training.
Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples.
Jun 28, 2023
Great PSM trainer and overall experience
During the online live class of PSM I (June 26 & 27) held by the one and only Mihai Olaru, I had the real joy of expanding my Agile and Scrum knowledge, while also having a lot of AHA moments with regards to the Scrum Master's world of choices.
The materials presented, the practicality of the class in itself were so well thought out, and delivered, that I would enroll once again just for the fun of it.
Frankly speaking, I highly and openly recommend Mihai as a trainer, he knows the deal!
Jun 27, 2023
Very competent and fun
A real educator!
May 31, 2023
Very good trainer
Very good trainer. Nice examples, detailed explanations. Gave us multiple ideas on how to implement SCRUM, or at the very least our agile processes as a whole
May 26, 2023
Very professional training
Very professional training. I like it from all points of view.
May 24, 2023
Interactive and practical
Very interactive course that is focused on the principles and ideas of Scrum, and how to implement them, instead of pure theory.
All questions were answered in a thoughtful way and Mihai was not satisfied until he was certain that we understood.
The course was also fun and I enjoyed some of the game-like events. It is, in my opinion, the best way to learn.
May 11, 2023
Un curs foarte interesant
A fost unul dintre cele mai interesante cursuri facute pana acum.
Apr 19, 2023
Highly practical
The course materials were very well prepared and focused on the practical side of the framework. There was a high amount of exercise and teamwork that supported in fostering the Scrum values on the spot.
The course sequence was logical and the selected examples not easy to forget.
I think it is safe to say that the course was inspiring and brought a great understanding of Scrum overall. Kudos to the trainer, Mihai Olaru, who managed to transfer his knowledge and experience and instill the Scrum, Agile and Product-oriented mindset in all his apprentices! Thank you again!
Apr 18, 2023
Go to PMACCESS if you want to get certified
I recently got the Professional Scrum Master certification after completing the course with Mihai Olaru from PMACCESS.
I highly recommend their courses as they set you on a path to success for the certification while still covering thought-provoking issues.
Apr 18, 2023
Interactive and extremely useful
We've had an on-site training with Mihai Olaru. The session was interactive, extremely engaging, yet made you feel comfortable. We could feel how we'd progressed along the session and that we were actually learning as we went. It formed the skills and gave us the info both for passing the PSM I and for enabling SCRUM in our teams. I strongly recommend it!
Apr 7, 2023
Engaging and fun experience
Mihai Olaru's class was very engaging, useful, and eye-opening. His techniques kept me hooked and eager to learn more. The structure and flexibility of the course made it very enjoyable and fun.
Mar 18, 2023
Mihai Olaru - Excellent Project Management Trainer
The engaging, concise and thought provoking teaching style of Mihai Olaru really kept me interested and motivated throughout this course. His experience and depth of knowledge was readily apparent in his delivery of this particular training. I would highly recommend him as your go to for prject management training
Mar 13, 2023
Engaging and insightful training
Thank you, Mihai and Ciprian for a very well structured, engaging, insightful and fun training!
Mar 8, 2023
Interactive and comprehensive Scrum Training
Mihai did a wonderful job as a Scrum Trainer during the training I attended through University of Westminster. Not only he displayed his vast knowledge and deep insights into Scrum but he was patient, took time to answer questions from every participant and made the session, spread over 2 days, interactive and interesting. The breakout rooms provided ample opportunity to share ideas with others in the group and Mihai provided his expert opinion explaining how and what needs to be done when using Scrum.
Mar 6, 2023
Empowering training and well prepared
All my good thoughts are with Mihai Olaru, a really experienced Scrum and Agile coach who gave me very well documented answers to any question.
Mar 6, 2023
Great PSM Class
I had the greatest experience during this in-person training. We had a lot of materials and case-studies that clearly explained what to expect from a pure Scrum environment and how things are supposed to work. It greatly changed my ability to think about agility and Scrum.
Feb 21, 2023
Great training
Great training, very helpful and well structured.
Useful materials, interactive and easy to follow.
Highly recommend it to all those who wish to get a taste of what Agile/Scrum Agile means and how it can be applied. Also it is a fundamental base to build if you intend to get your Professional Scrum Master certification.
Feb 8, 2023
A very interactive content
A very interactive content, facilitated in a structured, effective and organized way. Super well done, Mihai Olaru!
Jan 25, 2023
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer
The discussions were very interesting, interactive and kept us focused during the entire course
Mihai has the ability to make you understand even the most complex terms, using real-life examples and easy to understand explanations.
Jan 25, 2023
Great training experience
I was part of the PSM I training with Mihai Olaru from PM Access and it was one of the most engaging and interactive trainings I've ever experienced. The theory was very much catered for us to understand the most important parts of scrum and the Scrum Master role, and they were also accompanied by many practical exercises which I found very helpful.
Mihai managed to adapt to our pace and level of understanding very well and he was very well prepared with information and resources which helped me get my certification without too much time spent studying on my own.
Thank you, Mihai!
Jan 24, 2023
One of the best training experiences I have ever been part of
The PSM I training with Mihai Olaru was one of the most well-prepared and interactive trainings I have ever been part of. The theory was always backed up by practical exercises, which were followed by valuable debriefing sessions. After the training was finalized, I felt that I already knew the main foundation of the required knowledge to pass the exam. Mihai followed up with a very nice list of learning tips and resources which turned out to be very useful in the preparation process and helped me get my PSM I Certification with great results.
Thank you, Mihai, for facilitating this training and for sharing with so much passion and talent the art of Scrum.
Jan 18, 2023
PSM I Training [Mihai Olaru]
The training with Mihai Olaru has been very insightful, engaging and energetic. He has been extremely meticulous in training delivery and explanations, which has made the certification exam easy to pass, as I had a really solid theoretical basis. He adapted extremely well to each of our level of experience and understanding, making the entire certification process smooth and fun! Thank you, Mihai, for a job well done!
- Corina Mirica
Dec 14, 2022
Very effective training
Good training materials, well structured training and very nice trainer. Mihai Olaru was very charismatic, well prepared and supportive.
Dec 8, 2022
10/10 would recommend Mihai Olaru's…
10/10 would recommend Mihai Olaru's course.
Dec 5, 2022
Amazing class
Mihai offered us an extremely valuable insight into the Scrum Mater accountability in an entertaining, interesting and highly engaging manner!
Mihai has great communication skills and you can notice right from the start that he is a highly experienced professional. Not only does he explain and clarify in detail the theory, the applied exercises and the answers to the questions asked by the students, but he also offers extremely valuable input and advice from his own experience.
I highly recommend this amazing class!
Nov 30, 2022
A great experience!
Mihai did a great job! I really enjoyed the 2 days class! 👍
Nov 30, 2022
Great trainers (Mihai and Richard) with…
Great trainers (Mihai and Richard) with great experience! I also appreciated their openness and desire to explain and clarify in detail the questions asked by the students.
Nov 28, 2022
Great experience taking the course
Our trainer for PSM Level I course, Mihai Olaru, was very professional and the overall experience was a great one. I liked the structure of the 2-days training, the content, the examples used that were easy to remember, the fact that the class interacted very much as a team, the set-up for a virtual live class.
Nov 25, 2022
Entertaining
Entertaining, interactive , fun class
Nov 25, 2022
One of the most interactive trainings, really enjoyed this experience!
This course was really useful! you can see from the very beginning that Mihai, the trainer, is very experienced and knows how to teach in a friendly and interactive manner. I really enjoyed the entire experience and hope to have the chance to have other trainings with him.
Nov 25, 2022
Great training
Great and challenging exercises/practice with "real" environment situations. Also, the trainer Mihai Olaru did a very good job making me to be focused on the training
Nov 10, 2022
Mihai - Super job
Mihai was a fabulous trainer. And did a great job of bringing together people with different mindsets together.
Oct 11, 2022
Great experience
What I appreciated the most about the PSM training is that we were encouraged to discuss/debate different situations in groups, our trained was open to questions and I consolidated my knowledge.
Oct 6, 2022
Good, useful class
I liked the delivery and the content of the class. I think Mihai did a great job covering a large amount of material while also tailoring the experience to what he felt we would get most value from. In the end it was a good experience that I actually learned things from.
Oct 6, 2022
Scrum Master Training -PM Access
This training gave me an excellent understanding of the Scrum Master accountabilities.
Mihai was able to explain with refined details the Scrum Principles and how they are applied to different types of projects and situations.
Oct 5, 2022
Best online training session I had!
Learning about Scrum with Mihai was fun and really interesting! The class was all about collaboration and understanding how Scrum works. Thank you, Mihai, for sharing your knowledge :)
Sep 28, 2022
Good trainer and lots of valuable…
Good trainer and lots of valuable information provided in an easy to understand manner.
Sep 25, 2022
PSM II course with Mihai Olaru
I have taken the online Scrum.org PSM II class with Mihai Olaru, from PM Access. After the training I also passed the PSM II certification exam.
The training material was very good, the format makes the information flow from trainer to students in a very interactive and engaging manner. It all helps with better understanding the topics and learning from the ideas and experiences of the other class mates. Mihai is a very open person and he is good at sharing examples from his past experience.
I recommend the course to anyone looking for answers to different questions they might have related to the way scrum can be implemented successfully.
Sep 22, 2022
Great class!
Thank you Mihai for the great class. It was a completely interactive session. It helped me a lot to learn more about scrum mastery.
Sep 22, 2022
Great training
Mihai's PSM I training is a great opportunity if you want to learn more about the Scrum Master accountability, no matter if you already have some hands-on experience or not. Mihai is not only teaching the Scrum training but he is also offering extremely valuable input & advice considering his own experience with the framework.
The 2 days of training were very engaging and fun and I highly recommend Mihai as a trainer to anyone that wants to improve their knowledge with Scrum.
Sep 20, 2022
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course was an engaging experience and a good opportunity to learn and connect to interesting people with diverse professional backgrounds.
Our professional trainer for this course, Mihai Olaru, is a smart, problem-solving oriented, level-headed guy, owning strong communication skills and social acumen. Taking his PSM class was a valuable learning experience.
Sep 19, 2022
Amazing Experience!
The Class was really good, clear and objective.
I could understand more and more the real meaning of the scrum framework, based on its pillars and values.
For sure this is an empirical process, where I will learn mor and more!
Sep 17, 2022
Great class
Mihai is an excellent trainer, who managed to keep us hooked with great presentation skills and entertaining/applied exercises on Scrum framework. Thanks once again, Mihai!
Sep 16, 2022
Interaction with other Scrum practitioners
The major benefit of this class is the interaction with other Scrum practitioners and learning from/ with them. Mihai made an extraordinary job in stearing and mediating the two days we spent together. The above being said, the only improvement I’d propose is to have bigger claases with more participants. Thanks again Mihai!
Jul 25, 2022
Very simple and meaningful class.
Very simple and meaningful class.
Supportive trainer - open for any question on topic.
Well organized materials and interesting cases.
Good base for preparation for PSM l assessment.
Jul 20, 2022
Great Professional Scrum Master I Training
I recently attended the PSM I training with Mihai Olaru. I can honestly say this was one of the best prepared trainings I have participated in: the presentation, the practical exercises, how the training was organized over the 2 days, as well as Mihai's expertise, contributed to me being very engaged and eager to learn. He answered all our questions and provided helpful insights, feedback and advice, both for the future exam/certification and our day to day activity as Scrum Masters. Looking forward to the next one! Thank you, Mihai!
Jun 21, 2022
PSM I training with Mihai Olaru
Mihai is an excellent trainer. I really appreciated his knowledge, the high level of energy and the way he managed to keep everyone involved during the two days of training.
Jun 10, 2022
Mihai Olaru's class was excellent!
Mihai Olaru's class was excellent!
I liked how the learning path was build and usage of MURAL allowed the participants to interact easily.
Mihai has a pleasant way to communicate and his professional experience was a big plus when some use cases were discussed.
All topics were well explained and helped me to get the certification. So thank you, Mihai, for the valuable things you've shared with us.
May 31, 2022
PSM I course
Great course, great trainer, Mihai Olaru, and training materials
May 31, 2022
PSM training by Mihai Olaru
The training and the materials were excellent. The flow of learning was logical and gradual, and Mihai Olaru was a very good trainer, both explaining and keeping our minds active through all the training.
Apr 5, 2022
Very informative
Very informative. Well presented. Covers pretty much everything you need to know to get you started as a Scrum Master.
Apr 4, 2022
Mihai was very open and friendly during…
Mihai was very open and friendly during his class as well as willing to provide us with additional support after we finished said class in our effort to better understand the Scrum methodology.
Apr 4, 2022
A very action packed class
A very action packed class
Mihai made sure that everyone understood the concept of Agile and Scrum by asking a lot of questions and leaving it up for discussion.
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About Mihai
Mihai is an experienced agile practitioner who has been working with software development teams for the past 15 years in fields like medical, telecom, airspace & defense, software distribution, e-commerce, and more. He has learned that collaboration is the most valuable aspect contributing to product development success.
As a trainer and agile coach, Mihai has international exposure having delivered courses to teams in Bucharest, Warsaw, Oslo, Paris, Dublin, Hamburg, and Chisinau.
Mihai became a promoter of agile approaches both inside organizations and as a speaker in conferences, meetups, and events.
His favorite framework remains Scrum, yet Mihai recognizes the benefits of teams who apply complementary principles and practices from Extreme Programming, Kanban, and DevOps, thus delivering higher value.
What students say about Mihai
May 27, 2025
Great trainer, valuable course content
I've taken Mihai Olaru's PSM course twice - once in 2023 (PSM I) and again in 2025 for PSM Advanced - and both times were excellent experiences. Mihai combines deep professional expertise with an engaging, interactive teaching style. The course content is clear, relevant and full of practical insights. I highly recommend his training to anyone looking to truly understand and apply Scrum.
May 23, 2025
An interactive course with many real-life agile situations
It was an interactive course with many real-life agile situations that helped me correct some aspects of my relationship with my team :) Mihai kept us very engaged throughout the two days of the course.
Apr 8, 2025
Great experience overall
I learned some new facilitation techniques that I was not familiar with and had the chance to practice them during the course. I liked the format of the training to allow participants to facilitate the practical exercises themselves.
Trainers were great, great real live examples and feedback during the practical exercises.
Mar 21, 2025
Engaging Session
Mihai brought great energy to the session, making the learning experience engaging and enjoyable. The practical examples he shared were super helpful for understanding and applying Scrum concepts in real-world situations. Overall, the session was insightful and very useful.
Mar 10, 2025
Mihai was very engaging
Mihai was very engaging, facilitated good discussions and explained the concepts of Scrum with real world examples, allowing us to reflect on how to use the methodology within our own organisation. Highly recommend!
Jan 23, 2025
Mihai was a great teacher/coach!
Mihai was a great teacher/coach!
Dec 4, 2024
Mihai
Mihai, the trainer, combined the fun with lots of useful information. He adapted very well to my level of knowledge and was very open. I find this training very useful, structured and extremely well delivered
Nov 23, 2024
The course was wonderful
The course was wonderful. The trainer provide us clear explanation and real practical examples.
Nov 1, 2024
Great training
Great training filled with lots of practical exercises and examples that I could try out immediately with my teams.
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing trainer and course
It has been a great pleasure to take part in the 2-days course with Mihai. The trainer helped me acquire a broader understanding into the Scrum Framework. Throughout the course, I got the chance to both understand the theory and to also put it into practice thanks to the practical exercises brought by Mihai.
I would definitely recommend this as it has been an amazing experience due to the trainer's involvement and way of structuring the information.
Aug 16, 2024
I had a great experience following this…
I had a great experience following this class. Mihai's knowlegde and approach was unique keeping the audience engaged all the time. Im very happy to have taken a second course with PM ACCESS, very proffesional, very knowlegeable. I couldnt recommend them enough!
Aug 15, 2024
Great trainer
Great trainer! Explaining in detail the framework and who really cares about people! Holistic view about agile!
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent Scrum Training Experience with Mihai Olaru
Mihai Olaru has been a wonderful trainer who helped me understand Scrum in the tiniest details. He provided us with many examples, and the courses were very interactive.
Jun 19, 2024
The entire course was very well…
The entire course was very well structured: theoretical part, examples, other info related to Scrum. For me (with 0 experience on Scrum) was pretty intensive these two days. Thank you!
May 29, 2024
Nice experience, great content and interesting format
I found the format of the course very interesting. I liked to learn the important points of the SCRUM framework in a practical manner by collaborating with other people. Mihai was also very nice by giving us guidelines and telling us how to better prepare for the exam. After the course, I basically read the guide once and practiced the tests available on the website, passing the exam with a score 92.5% on my first try.
May 20, 2024
PSM I Training with Mihai (PM Access)
I have attended the PSM I Training from PM Access, given by Mihai Olaru. It was a great learning experience, starting with the class discussions, additional study resources and up to "tips and tricks" for exam preparation. I made full use of the knowledge base and open assessments available on scrum.org and it all helped me achieve a 100% score on the first try for the PSM I Certificate. Thank you!
Apr 23, 2024
Great course
It was very well structured. In a small amount of time I learned huge amount of information.
Mihai was clear, concise, helpful and made the course very interactive.
Apr 19, 2024
Great and professional training session
Great and practical exercises to understand the theory and the logic behind the framework!
Apr 19, 2024
Mihai Olaru is a wonderfully engaging…
Mihai Olaru is a wonderfully engaging presenter, very easy to listen to and the course was just the right mix of theory, practical demonstration and anecdotes - thank you!
Apr 15, 2024
I recently completed the PSM 1
I recently completed the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training with Mihai in Cluj. His dedication and practical insights transformed my understanding of Scrum. Thanks to him, I’ve already seen better results at work. Mihai’s professionalism and private discussions make him a standout coach. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone on their Scrum journey.
Thank you, Mihai, for an exceptional learning experience!
Mar 26, 2024
Great experience at PSM 1 training at…
Great experience at PSM 1 training at Bucharest, grateful for all the insights!
Mar 24, 2024
The class has exceeded my expectations
The class was way above my expectations! Mihai was very helpful, kept us focused both days full time and the information was delivered in a very clear way. The manner in which the information was presented was inovative and engaging. We have also recieved a lot of useful tips and tricks for real life situations and for theexam. Would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in becoming a scrum master.
Mar 21, 2024
PSM Course experience
It was a great experience and a pleasure to participate in the PSM Course held by Mihai Olariu, our instructor. It was a little bit hard to focus 8h/day, 2 days in a row, but definitely a great experience. My colleagues were very honest and helpful, sharing their expertise so far, asking all the questions needed as to have a hint about what it would be like to work as a Scrum Master, in a Scrum Team. Thank you, Mihai, and thank you Scrum.org for the wonderful journey!
Mar 20, 2024
Helpful trainer, good examples
Mihai Olaru was a very helpful trainer. He provided real world scenarios for different types of chapters in the class. The course exceeded my expectations.
Mar 16, 2024
The trainer effectively elucidated the…
The trainer effectively elucidated the concepts and framework, fostering a comprehensive understanding. Additionally, the engaging exercises and debates infused the learning environment with positive energy, enhancing comprehension and retention.
Mar 11, 2024
Great coach, allways willing to help, as expected from any Scrum Master
The coach, the certification process
Feb 16, 2024
Amazing experience
Even though the Scrum world was not new to me, during those 2 days Mihai made me see everything in a new light, everything made sense . Upon returning to my team, with this boost of confidence slowly slowly I started to improve our way of collaborating and evolving together.Thank you, Mihai!
Feb 14, 2024
Hands-on
Concise, effective, hands-on training, with a lot of opportunities to facilitate throughout the day. Real life examples and contexts, how-tos and what-ifs that can be easily brought into the actual interactions we have everyday.
Feb 12, 2024
Great teachers
Great teachers, class was 1 day, for me just the right time for that topic. It has been always engaging. Only improvement idea is to spend more time on preparing for the test. Thank you!
Feb 12, 2024
Great trainers!
Great trainers!
Jan 22, 2024
The training experience was great
I attended a Scrum training with Mihai Olaru, an exceptional Scrum trainer. The training provided a comprehensive introduction to the Scrum framework, with great examples, role-playing interactions, and real-life scenarios. I strongly endorse him for his vast experience and valuable insights in the field.
Jan 21, 2024
Hi Mihai and Scrum.org,
Hi Mihai and Scrum.org,
I want to thank Mihai my trainer for the patience that had with all of us, and for all the things that he clarified and taught us. I have confidence that with a little time of learning but with good time concentration, I will be a future scrum master. I wait to see you again in other training maybe a PO one.
Guys be confident and try this course to improve your knowledge like me to know how and when to use all terms referring to SM.
All the best!
Jan 20, 2024
Such a nice training
Mihai exceeded my expectations with his interactive class. A training without traditional, dull teaching techniques—quite engaging and captivating. I will recommend this class
Thanks Mihai
Oct 30, 2023
Great quick introdcution in the SCRUM world
This training was a great oportunity an introduction into SCRUM world. I highly recomand it. It is very on point and has great examples and role playing interaction from where you can understand by your own what the porblems might be in the real life scenario.
Oct 27, 2023
Learning about Scrum in an agile way
The sessions were constructive, experiential, with a lot of exercises, both individually or in teams. Mihai truly made us to have a nice learning journey during training.
He managed us in an agile framework and I highly appreciate it.
Oct 12, 2023
Awesome training experience
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer and I highly recommend him and PMAccess company for Scrum training sessions. Very knowledgeable, with great facilitation skills and vast experience, the two days were full of valuable insights.
Sep 20, 2023
Wonderful course!!
Wonderful course!!! Mihai is a great trainer, professor and coach.
I highly recommend the experience!
Jul 3, 2023
Excellent training session!
Thank you for the valuable and insightful training.
Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples.
Jun 28, 2023
Great PSM trainer and overall experience
During the online live class of PSM I (June 26 & 27) held by the one and only Mihai Olaru, I had the real joy of expanding my Agile and Scrum knowledge, while also having a lot of AHA moments with regards to the Scrum Master's world of choices.
The materials presented, the practicality of the class in itself were so well thought out, and delivered, that I would enroll once again just for the fun of it.
Frankly speaking, I highly and openly recommend Mihai as a trainer, he knows the deal!
Jun 27, 2023
Very competent and fun
A real educator!
May 31, 2023
Very good trainer
Very good trainer. Nice examples, detailed explanations. Gave us multiple ideas on how to implement SCRUM, or at the very least our agile processes as a whole
May 26, 2023
Very professional training
Very professional training. I like it from all points of view.
May 24, 2023
Interactive and practical
Very interactive course that is focused on the principles and ideas of Scrum, and how to implement them, instead of pure theory.
All questions were answered in a thoughtful way and Mihai was not satisfied until he was certain that we understood.
The course was also fun and I enjoyed some of the game-like events. It is, in my opinion, the best way to learn.
May 11, 2023
Un curs foarte interesant
A fost unul dintre cele mai interesante cursuri facute pana acum.
Apr 19, 2023
Highly practical
The course materials were very well prepared and focused on the practical side of the framework. There was a high amount of exercise and teamwork that supported in fostering the Scrum values on the spot.
The course sequence was logical and the selected examples not easy to forget.
I think it is safe to say that the course was inspiring and brought a great understanding of Scrum overall. Kudos to the trainer, Mihai Olaru, who managed to transfer his knowledge and experience and instill the Scrum, Agile and Product-oriented mindset in all his apprentices! Thank you again!
Apr 18, 2023
Go to PMACCESS if you want to get certified
I recently got the Professional Scrum Master certification after completing the course with Mihai Olaru from PMACCESS.
I highly recommend their courses as they set you on a path to success for the certification while still covering thought-provoking issues.
Apr 18, 2023
Interactive and extremely useful
We've had an on-site training with Mihai Olaru. The session was interactive, extremely engaging, yet made you feel comfortable. We could feel how we'd progressed along the session and that we were actually learning as we went. It formed the skills and gave us the info both for passing the PSM I and for enabling SCRUM in our teams. I strongly recommend it!
Apr 7, 2023
Engaging and fun experience
Mihai Olaru's class was very engaging, useful, and eye-opening. His techniques kept me hooked and eager to learn more. The structure and flexibility of the course made it very enjoyable and fun.
Mar 18, 2023
Mihai Olaru - Excellent Project Management Trainer
The engaging, concise and thought provoking teaching style of Mihai Olaru really kept me interested and motivated throughout this course. His experience and depth of knowledge was readily apparent in his delivery of this particular training. I would highly recommend him as your go to for prject management training
Mar 13, 2023
Engaging and insightful training
Thank you, Mihai and Ciprian for a very well structured, engaging, insightful and fun training!
Mar 8, 2023
Interactive and comprehensive Scrum Training
Mihai did a wonderful job as a Scrum Trainer during the training I attended through University of Westminster. Not only he displayed his vast knowledge and deep insights into Scrum but he was patient, took time to answer questions from every participant and made the session, spread over 2 days, interactive and interesting. The breakout rooms provided ample opportunity to share ideas with others in the group and Mihai provided his expert opinion explaining how and what needs to be done when using Scrum.
Mar 6, 2023
Empowering training and well prepared
All my good thoughts are with Mihai Olaru, a really experienced Scrum and Agile coach who gave me very well documented answers to any question.
Mar 6, 2023
Great PSM Class
I had the greatest experience during this in-person training. We had a lot of materials and case-studies that clearly explained what to expect from a pure Scrum environment and how things are supposed to work. It greatly changed my ability to think about agility and Scrum.
Feb 21, 2023
Great training
Great training, very helpful and well structured.
Useful materials, interactive and easy to follow.
Highly recommend it to all those who wish to get a taste of what Agile/Scrum Agile means and how it can be applied. Also it is a fundamental base to build if you intend to get your Professional Scrum Master certification.
Feb 8, 2023
A very interactive content
A very interactive content, facilitated in a structured, effective and organized way. Super well done, Mihai Olaru!
Jan 25, 2023
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer
Mihai Olaru is a great trainer
The discussions were very interesting, interactive and kept us focused during the entire course
Mihai has the ability to make you understand even the most complex terms, using real-life examples and easy to understand explanations.
Jan 25, 2023
Great training experience
I was part of the PSM I training with Mihai Olaru from PM Access and it was one of the most engaging and interactive trainings I've ever experienced. The theory was very much catered for us to understand the most important parts of scrum and the Scrum Master role, and they were also accompanied by many practical exercises which I found very helpful.
Mihai managed to adapt to our pace and level of understanding very well and he was very well prepared with information and resources which helped me get my certification without too much time spent studying on my own.
Thank you, Mihai!
Jan 24, 2023
One of the best training experiences I have ever been part of
The PSM I training with Mihai Olaru was one of the most well-prepared and interactive trainings I have ever been part of. The theory was always backed up by practical exercises, which were followed by valuable debriefing sessions. After the training was finalized, I felt that I already knew the main foundation of the required knowledge to pass the exam. Mihai followed up with a very nice list of learning tips and resources which turned out to be very useful in the preparation process and helped me get my PSM I Certification with great results.
Thank you, Mihai, for facilitating this training and for sharing with so much passion and talent the art of Scrum.
Jan 18, 2023
PSM I Training [Mihai Olaru]
The training with Mihai Olaru has been very insightful, engaging and energetic. He has been extremely meticulous in training delivery and explanations, which has made the certification exam easy to pass, as I had a really solid theoretical basis. He adapted extremely well to each of our level of experience and understanding, making the entire certification process smooth and fun! Thank you, Mihai, for a job well done!
- Corina Mirica
Dec 14, 2022
Very effective training
Good training materials, well structured training and very nice trainer. Mihai Olaru was very charismatic, well prepared and supportive.
Dec 8, 2022
10/10 would recommend Mihai Olaru's…
10/10 would recommend Mihai Olaru's course.
Dec 5, 2022
Amazing class
Mihai offered us an extremely valuable insight into the Scrum Mater accountability in an entertaining, interesting and highly engaging manner!
Mihai has great communication skills and you can notice right from the start that he is a highly experienced professional. Not only does he explain and clarify in detail the theory, the applied exercises and the answers to the questions asked by the students, but he also offers extremely valuable input and advice from his own experience.
I highly recommend this amazing class!
Nov 30, 2022
A great experience!
Mihai did a great job! I really enjoyed the 2 days class! 👍
Nov 30, 2022
Great trainers (Mihai and Richard) with…
Great trainers (Mihai and Richard) with great experience! I also appreciated their openness and desire to explain and clarify in detail the questions asked by the students.
Nov 28, 2022
Great experience taking the course
Our trainer for PSM Level I course, Mihai Olaru, was very professional and the overall experience was a great one. I liked the structure of the 2-days training, the content, the examples used that were easy to remember, the fact that the class interacted very much as a team, the set-up for a virtual live class.
Nov 25, 2022
Entertaining
Entertaining, interactive , fun class
Nov 25, 2022
One of the most interactive trainings, really enjoyed this experience!
This course was really useful! you can see from the very beginning that Mihai, the trainer, is very experienced and knows how to teach in a friendly and interactive manner. I really enjoyed the entire experience and hope to have the chance to have other trainings with him.
Nov 25, 2022
Great training
Great and challenging exercises/practice with "real" environment situations. Also, the trainer Mihai Olaru did a very good job making me to be focused on the training
Nov 10, 2022
Mihai - Super job
Mihai was a fabulous trainer. And did a great job of bringing together people with different mindsets together.
Oct 11, 2022
Great experience
What I appreciated the most about the PSM training is that we were encouraged to discuss/debate different situations in groups, our trained was open to questions and I consolidated my knowledge.
Oct 6, 2022
Good, useful class
I liked the delivery and the content of the class. I think Mihai did a great job covering a large amount of material while also tailoring the experience to what he felt we would get most value from. In the end it was a good experience that I actually learned things from.
Oct 6, 2022
Scrum Master Training -PM Access
This training gave me an excellent understanding of the Scrum Master accountabilities.
Mihai was able to explain with refined details the Scrum Principles and how they are applied to different types of projects and situations.
Oct 5, 2022
Best online training session I had!
Learning about Scrum with Mihai was fun and really interesting! The class was all about collaboration and understanding how Scrum works. Thank you, Mihai, for sharing your knowledge :)
Sep 28, 2022
Good trainer and lots of valuable…
Good trainer and lots of valuable information provided in an easy to understand manner.
Sep 25, 2022
PSM II course with Mihai Olaru
I have taken the online Scrum.org PSM II class with Mihai Olaru, from PM Access. After the training I also passed the PSM II certification exam.
The training material was very good, the format makes the information flow from trainer to students in a very interactive and engaging manner. It all helps with better understanding the topics and learning from the ideas and experiences of the other class mates. Mihai is a very open person and he is good at sharing examples from his past experience.
I recommend the course to anyone looking for answers to different questions they might have related to the way scrum can be implemented successfully.
Sep 22, 2022
Great class!
Thank you Mihai for the great class. It was a completely interactive session. It helped me a lot to learn more about scrum mastery.
Sep 22, 2022
Great training
Mihai's PSM I training is a great opportunity if you want to learn more about the Scrum Master accountability, no matter if you already have some hands-on experience or not. Mihai is not only teaching the Scrum training but he is also offering extremely valuable input & advice considering his own experience with the framework.
The 2 days of training were very engaging and fun and I highly recommend Mihai as a trainer to anyone that wants to improve their knowledge with Scrum.
Sep 20, 2022
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course was an engaging experience and a good opportunity to learn and connect to interesting people with diverse professional backgrounds.
Our professional trainer for this course, Mihai Olaru, is a smart, problem-solving oriented, level-headed guy, owning strong communication skills and social acumen. Taking his PSM class was a valuable learning experience.
Sep 19, 2022
Amazing Experience!
The Class was really good, clear and objective.
I could understand more and more the real meaning of the scrum framework, based on its pillars and values.
For sure this is an empirical process, where I will learn mor and more!
Sep 17, 2022
Great class
Mihai is an excellent trainer, who managed to keep us hooked with great presentation skills and entertaining/applied exercises on Scrum framework. Thanks once again, Mihai!
Sep 16, 2022
Interaction with other Scrum practitioners
The major benefit of this class is the interaction with other Scrum practitioners and learning from/ with them. Mihai made an extraordinary job in stearing and mediating the two days we spent together. The above being said, the only improvement I’d propose is to have bigger claases with more participants. Thanks again Mihai!
Jul 25, 2022
Very simple and meaningful class.
Very simple and meaningful class.
Supportive trainer - open for any question on topic.
Well organized materials and interesting cases.
Good base for preparation for PSM l assessment.
Jul 20, 2022
Great Professional Scrum Master I Training
I recently attended the PSM I training with Mihai Olaru. I can honestly say this was one of the best prepared trainings I have participated in: the presentation, the practical exercises, how the training was organized over the 2 days, as well as Mihai's expertise, contributed to me being very engaged and eager to learn. He answered all our questions and provided helpful insights, feedback and advice, both for the future exam/certification and our day to day activity as Scrum Masters. Looking forward to the next one! Thank you, Mihai!
Jun 21, 2022
PSM I training with Mihai Olaru
Mihai is an excellent trainer. I really appreciated his knowledge, the high level of energy and the way he managed to keep everyone involved during the two days of training.
Jun 10, 2022
Mihai Olaru's class was excellent!
Mihai Olaru's class was excellent!
I liked how the learning path was build and usage of MURAL allowed the participants to interact easily.
Mihai has a pleasant way to communicate and his professional experience was a big plus when some use cases were discussed.
All topics were well explained and helped me to get the certification. So thank you, Mihai, for the valuable things you've shared with us.
May 31, 2022
PSM I course
Great course, great trainer, Mihai Olaru, and training materials
May 31, 2022
PSM training by Mihai Olaru
The training and the materials were excellent. The flow of learning was logical and gradual, and Mihai Olaru was a very good trainer, both explaining and keeping our minds active through all the training.
Apr 5, 2022
Very informative
Very informative. Well presented. Covers pretty much everything you need to know to get you started as a Scrum Master.
Apr 4, 2022
Mihai was very open and friendly during…
Mihai was very open and friendly during his class as well as willing to provide us with additional support after we finished said class in our effort to better understand the Scrum methodology.
Apr 4, 2022
A very action packed class
A very action packed class
Mihai made sure that everyone understood the concept of Agile and Scrum by asking a lot of questions and leaving it up for discussion.
Courses taught by Mihai
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Other Services by Mihai
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- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Mihai
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Live Virtual
Date: Jul 15-16, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
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Date: Aug 6-7, 2025
Language: Romanian
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
Live Virtual
Date: Oct 13, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Europe/Bucharest
Live Virtual
Date: Oct 15-16, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
Live Virtual
Date: Oct 23-24, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
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Date: Dec 2-3, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
Live Virtual
Date: Dec 9-10, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Europe/Bucharest
Mihai's Certifications and Licenses
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Mihai's Classes
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Trainer:
Nichervan Fazel
Partner:
Scrum Trainer
Attended:
Oct 3, 2022
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Trainer:
Ciprian Banica
Partner:
Wowefy
Attended:
Oct 17-18, 2022
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Trainers:
Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller
Partner:
Agile for Humans
Attended:
Feb 18, 2025
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainer:
Gary Pedretti
Partner:
Improving
Attended:
May 27-28, 2025