Chuck Suscheck
Agile Smart
Languages
- English
United States
Reviews
What students say about Chuck
May 12, 2025
This course was the most engaging, valuable course I have ever taken.
This class was the most interactive, engaging training I have ever taken part in. I also loved that there were exercises and activities that made us think about what we had learned throughout the whole course. That method makes the knowledge really stick. I was incredibly inspired by everything I learned and can't wait to implement these strategies in my work.
Apr 23, 2025
Great class!
Instructor was great! Provided an excellent mix theory and hands-on activities. Also provided plenty of great study material to prepare us for the test
Apr 18, 2025
Inspiring Facilitator Making Scrum Fun
Chuck is very calm and thoughtful in his interactive approach to teaching Scrum. He is a good mentor and coach. The activities were engaging and adhering to the Scrum Guide. I feel invigorated and inspired.
Mar 2, 2025
Chuck knows his stuff
Chuck knows his stuff. Not just a class to memorize facts for an exam, this helps you internalize the role of PO and imbues you with a sense of ownership, pride, and strategic vision to carry it out
Feb 8, 2025
Great class
Great class! interactive and fun learning
Nov 21, 2024
Real World Application of Scrum
It was clear from the class that it was providing real world applications of the scrum principles which are not obvious. These exposures to how to apply scrum open up a much broader understand of the implications of scrum, most notably in my mind, the meaning of a self organizing team.
Nov 21, 2024
Chuck creates a judgement free learning…
Chuck creates a judgement free learning experience that encouraged me to take risks which enabled me to encode the information deeper
Nov 19, 2024
Really good trainer for complex subject
Chuck Suscheck was able to give a really good training, very interactive and alive, despite the complex subject.
The training was flowing (!) very naturally, content was explained very well and Chuck answered all questions.
I strongly recommend this training.
Nov 17, 2024
Chuck Suschek's knowledge and…
Chuck Suschek's knowledge and adaptability made the class great as well as the input of classmates who brought variety of experience and industries to the table. I also appreciated the access to many materials for after class.
Nov 15, 2024
Conversational and Tailored
The course was taught in a conversation style with plenty of classmates and instructor interaction. They way it was structured made it easy to stay engaged. The course could have been another day.
Oct 4, 2024
good hands on practice exercises
good hands on practice exercises
Aug 21, 2024
Excellent Course and Instructor (Thanks Chuck)
Excellent instructor. Intend to take two other courses with him: Kanban and Product Owner.
Aug 20, 2024
Excellent Instruction. Very engaging
The materials are exceptional. I highly recommend your taking Chuck’s class. He is interesting, funny, and knowledgeable. He has real world experiences that help you understand the materials. He does a good job of engaging everyone in the class.
Jul 2, 2024
Great class and great professor
The professor gave us great examples and applicable situations to better help us understand all parts involved in the scrum methodology and agile mindset
very easy to follow and understand
Jul 2, 2024
Chuck was a great communicator
Chuck was a great communicator, he utilized mixed media formats to help engage with the attendees. He had great demonstrations of how to maximize the SCRUM model and how to avoid common traps in applying the methods. I highly recommend his 'Virtual, In-person' courses, they exceeded my expectations and provided many links to resources that reference back to.
Jun 24, 2024
Chuck was very knowledgable.
Chuck was very knowledgable.
He not only knew his stuff backwards and forwards. He also combined his scrum knowledge with a multitude of examples of implementing scrum throughout his professional career across several different types of organizations. This class was an eye-opener for myself and my team.
Jun 11, 2024
Chuck was great
Chuck was a great, interactive teacher
Mar 31, 2024
Responsive and articuate
Responsive and articuate
Mar 10, 2024
The class was interactive
The class was interactive, fun with lots of small activities/exercises and games.
Mar 8, 2024
Chuck was very professional and kind
Chuck was very professional and kind. Took time to answer questions we had.
Feb 22, 2024
The instructor was very thorough and…
The instructor was very thorough and knowledgably and gave very good life experiences of the items we were learning. The class members were all very engaged and using their own experiences to assist or help deliver the best information on the topics.
Feb 22, 2024
Chuck was a great teacher
Chuck was a great teacher. He had a good number of break out sessions for us to discuss as new learners, keeping us engaged. He provided real life experiences, to help enhance the learning process.
Jan 31, 2024
Valuable course!
The course did a great job refining what I knew and educating on what I did not know (or incorrectly thought I knew) in an easily understandable way. The focus of the course was broad while also being specific enough to come away feeling like my knowledge and understanding has improved substantially. Our instructor Chuck Suscheck did a wonderful job, thank you Chuck!
Dec 6, 2023
Hands on with break out rooms and good…
Hands on with break out rooms and good exercises.
Nov 19, 2023
Great class
Dr. Suscheck is a great teacher. Focuses on concepts and provide great insight for scrum ideas.
Oct 4, 2023
Chuck is a great instructor and has…
Chuck is a great instructor and has fantastic energy!
Oct 3, 2023
Learned a lot in the class
Chuck Suscheck-PST explained terms and process in a manner where I could understand. Was helpful in teaching/training the flow of Scrum, its purpose, as well as the importance of team agility.
Sep 25, 2023
Engaging Class
Chuck made the content engaging & memorable. It is very hands-on and collaborative but this makes the time go pretty quickly. He really seeks to ensure you understand the material. The days are long but he provides you with many breaks throughout the day to help with focus. Overall, he was engaging and the content is very useful!
Aug 29, 2023
Loved the use of Mural
Loved the use of Mural to guide exercises and demonstrate concepts. Well organized.
Aug 7, 2023
The class was extremely interactive
The class was extremely interactive, making great use of Mural. It had a clear framework and felt very organized, but Dr. Suscheck's still managed to make it feel customized to our particular group of participants. Highly recommend.
Aug 2, 2023
Chuck is an excellent teacher
Chuck is an excellent teacher, he was patient and answered all of our questions. He uses real life examples in his teaching and also uses games as a way for us to understand the main ideas. I would recommend him to anyone!
Jul 14, 2023
Coming into this training with very…
Coming into this training with very little understanding of a Product Owner (and other elements of Agile -> Scrum), Chuck was amazing at knowledge transfer. The course enlightened me to what the real picture looks like instead of the cherry picked version that I had been taught previously.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the Product Owner and their role.
Jun 26, 2023
Chuck made the course fun and engaging…
Chuck made the course fun and engaging through his anecdotes from his Scrum experience, as well as, well designed team exercises.
May 3, 2023
Great class!
Chuck was extremely knowledgeable and his class was dynamic. Many real workplace exercises which make you practice and learn the valuable concepts.
Apr 22, 2023
PSM I class
The entire experience was straight forward, well organized, and supported an ease of information delivery. Content was thorough and complete. Instructor was a calm, insightful navigator for the complex subject matter syllabus.
Apr 14, 2023
Great guidance by Dr
Great guidance by Dr. Suscheck. He demonstrated all of the concepts and ideas. Very easy to follow.
Mar 26, 2023
Thanks for the class
Good job in general. Thanks for the class
Mar 20, 2023
Outstanding Scrum Master Course
Chuck Suscheck is a very knowledgeable instructor and his ability to lead the discussions was extremely helpful. I definitely enjoyed the class and I'm excited to begin sharing and implementing the tools learned within the IV&V team. I am also promoting this course for others in our directorate.
Feb 16, 2023
Chuck has a great way of teaching the…
Chuck has a great way of teaching the material
Feb 13, 2023
The trainer was very patient and…
The Trainer was very patient and effective. He used workshops and a lot of interactions..
Feb 1, 2023
Excellent Course
Interactive Training that kept me connected and learning for the whole 2 days
Jan 6, 2023
I really appreciated the time taken to…
I really appreciated the time taken to explain SCRUM to its full extent.
Dec 30, 2022
It was great
It was great, instructor had a lot of experience and knows how to explain it, also real life examples helped a lot.
Dec 30, 2022
A good class that taught me a lot
It was a very through introduction to the PSPO material. Chuck was willing to be flexible and field other questions as well.
Dec 22, 2022
If you want a great experience, take the course from Dr. Chuck Suscheck!
Dr. Chuck Suscheck was a fantastic trainer, and I highly recommend you take this course from him. I learned so much about product ownership, and he really helped to make the class interactive and enjoyable.
Dec 21, 2022
A learning experience second to none
I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Chuck Suscheck as an instructor. Not only did he present the material in the most engaging and exciting way, but he is also clearly a brilliant individual. He knows the content from beginning to end and brought a wealth of experiences as examples to illustrate every key point.
I was in the presence of a Master... :)
Dec 5, 2022
Excellent Class
Chuck is a great teacher, provides excellent real world examples and patiently answers questions.
Nov 7, 2022
Very engaging class
Chuck was great at getting through the wealth of material in a short time, while also using numerous activities and ways to participate in the process. This class favors those who learn kinetically or visually as there are many examples, diagrams, and participatory opportunities to better learn the material.
Oct 20, 2022
A+++
The instructor was excellent - presenting the material in a way that is easy to understand and held my interest - with fun examples and group activities. The short, frequent breaks ensured that the class wasn't fatigued, which allowed for better success in learning the material. He also made sure that each person was fully participating in the class, asking specific people for their opinion and then providing relevant feedback based on past experiences and knowledge.
Oct 20, 2022
Thank you Chuck!
Chuck so easily navigated us through the journey of Scrum. Each lesson added on the previous until we had a cohesive understanding of how each role and process interrelate. It was helpful to understand using seemingly basic day to day examples that could be carried into more complex lines of thinking.
Sep 9, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Though it was difficult to find scenarios to relate to the military, Chuck did his level best to exceed our expectations. The class was valuable and many of these tools and resources will be used in the future!
Sep 6, 2022
Chuck was a great instructor
Chuck was a great instructor. He kept the class involved with discussions and activities related to real world experiences. Would highly recommend.
Aug 31, 2022
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed this class. I have taken similar Agile classes in the past and this was the most enjoyable virtual class I've attended. The class was small which made it easier to navigate the information and pay attention. Large classes with multiple break out rooms can make it easy for participants to get distracted. Chuck was engaging and he was able to adapt when the class finished material ahead of schedule. I enjoyed the Mural boards vs PowerPoint.
Aug 16, 2022
Chuck did a fantastic job.
Chuck did a fantastic job explaining the framework and engaging everyone. I learned and enjoyed the experience.
Aug 10, 2022
Excellent class and instructor
Excellent class and instructor. I can only recommend Chuck!
Aug 9, 2022
Interactive and Educational
The class was very interactive and educational! Chuck made sure to address what we were currently experiencing to understand how to guide our teams in a better structured practice of Scrum - absolutely fantastic!
Jul 20, 2022
Great class, Well Taught.
This was a good class with a very experience instructor. Looking back I am amazed at the amount of material that we covered over two days, and how much of it I have been able to retain. Great instructor with great methodology overall.
Jul 1, 2022
Chuck is an excellent teacher!
Chuck is an excellent teacher!
He kept it interesting with group activities, videos, drawings, and lecture. He's a very calm and patient person, and clearly an expert in all things Scrum and Product Owner. I learned a lot. Would definitely recommend!
Apr 11, 2022
Awesome Class!
Chuck did a wonderful job facilitating and teaching SCRUM to us. He is very knowledgeable in his craft and strives to ensure his students not only can put pen to paper on methodologies, but also truly ensures they can demonstrate ability and understanding of what is being learned.
Mar 15, 2022
I learned a lot in this course
I learned a lot in this course. It really helped me understand the basics of scrum and the product Owner role. Chuck was a great teacher and facilitator. I enjoyed group discussions that provided more context and further understanding.
Feb 4, 2022
Great Class, Great Teacher!
Chuck was extermely knowledgable, made the class interactive, and answered questions outside of the scope of the PSM1 to facilitate our use of Scrum at our jobs.
Feb 2, 2022
Great course!!
As a very 'green' product owner, I found the course material really approachable. Dr. Chuck Suscheck (our instructor) did a fantastic job keeping the material digestible and applicable, despite most participants spanning across different seniority levels and different industries. I was also pleasantly surprised at the amount of team/group collaboration required -- it felt more like a group project/seminar, as opposed to a lecture. My favorite part of the course was when Chuck assigned an important component of the scrum process to each member of the group. We then had ~15 minutes to research the step and then we reconvened and taught our section to the entire class. All in all, I highly recommend this course. I can't wait to apply what I've learned into my day-to-day.
Jan 23, 2022
Great content.
Great content.
Jan 23, 2022
Entertaining and full of great learning.
Entertaining and full of great learning.
Jan 13, 2022
Super informative and collaborative!
Super informative and collaborative. Really great environment for learning and asking questions. Nice group of classmates all with different experiences to share and help each other out. Chuck was a great facilitator and teacher. He was able to keep a great pace that ensured everyone could follow along, answered questions along the way, and also encouraged group dialog and open discussions on lots of different topics.
Jan 13, 2022
Scrum Product Owner Class
I loved this class! I learned a lot from it, and thought it informative, engaging, well organized and interactive. The instructor made sure everyone had a space to participate, gave us breaks to keep us from becoming disengaged, provided clarifications and further explanations when they were needed or we were confused. Really appreciated all of his knowledge, expertise, and positivity!
Dec 27, 2021
Thank you to Dr. Suscheck and my classmates from the 12.20.21 class
Dr. Suscheck was an amazing instructor and my classmates provided invaluable lessons through our discussions. I feel prepared not only for the test, but also as I pursue becoming a Product Owner.
Dec 22, 2021
My Course Review - for PSK 1 - Great course, and Instructor
I loved the pace ,the concepts were reinforced by thought provoking questions. The only aspect I had issue with was that at times the connection gave problems to keeping up with the classroom.
Also it would be nice to have had more "EXAM" like content in the way of exercises for the group to do more actual close to if not actual exam questions.
I also would love to have seen more excercises in using the differenct Metric diagrams -- to solidify practicing how to use them analytically in the field.
Dec 8, 2021
Excellent Class and Excellent Instructor
I really enjoyed this class. Chuck made the material easy to understand and fun to learn. I'd recommend this class and specifically Chuck as an instructor to anyone looking for an introduction to Kanban or to increase their knowledge of Kanban.
Dec 3, 2021
Success
Dr. Suscheck did a great job delivering the course material to the class and I very much enjoyed the couple days discussing the topics. The resources he pointed out were useful for taking the test. Would recommend to others.
I just passed my PSPO I with a 92.5.
Nov 22, 2021
Great experience!
Overall, excellent training, that encouraged me to learn more on the subject and helped me earn my PSPO 1 certification. Thank you!
Nov 12, 2021
Outstanding!
Outstanding!
Excellent class taught by a very knowledgeable, engaged, and engaging instructor. I learned the basics of what I need to know to get started as a scrum master but also practical tips for how to be effective in many areas of my work.
Oct 18, 2021
Excellent Class
Excellent Class! Chuck did a great job of going through the Product Owner essentials.
Oct 1, 2021
Dr Chuck's has an impeccable teaching style and expert knowledge on subject matter
Dr Chuck's teaching style and knowledge on the subject is outstanding. The class worked together in groups on several real-life examples which we could relate to and have experienced in our professional career. Dr. Chuck also utilized class's combined expertise and facilitated the class to work on problems and think outside the box. The study material is to the point and easy to follow. I highly recommend Scrum.org's Scrum Guide and Dr. Chuck's training classroom. It was worth it
Sep 17, 2021
Would recommend Chuck's courses to my colleagues
I would highly recommend choosing one of Chuck's courses! His presentation is clear and concise, and he allows room for candid discussion about the content (pros and cons) and time for engagement with other students. I will definitely be taking additional courses with him in the future when I can.
Aug 21, 2021
We had a small class and Chuck did a…
We had a small class and Chuck did a great job keeping engagement high and facilitating conversations among the participants to give real world scenarios as they applied to the course material.
Aug 6, 2021
Both the material and the course were…
Both the material and the course were of great benefit. You can read through the course fairly easily, but the instructor was able to help make the material interesting by drawing on his extensive experience in Scrum and various other methodologies. I highly recommend this course.
Jul 17, 2021
great job on training!
great job on training!
Jul 13, 2021
Great class
Great class! The content was usefull, the instructor was very well prepared and proficient in the art of teaching. I am very satisfied with the class.
Jul 12, 2021
The teaching style made the class…
The teaching style made the class engaging and material easy to apply to my work setting. Passed the exam on the first try!
Jul 9, 2021
Chuck made it very easy to learn the…
Chuck made it very easy to learn the material. The class was very interactive, I do wish more instructors had courses where there was more interaction and less "just" lecturing at the class.
I would recommend him as an instructor. Chuck seems to really enjoy what he does, which makes it enjoyable as a student.
Jul 6, 2021
Was a very engaging
Was a very engaging, interactive and informative class with fellow Product Owners. Gave us a forum to exchange ideas and gain new tools to apply to our own business. Highly recommended.
Jun 30, 2021
Dr.Chuck has engaged the class very…
Dr.Chuck has engaged the class very well with lots of workout sessions. For me, it is a great learning in a practical way. Some role play of SM/PO/Developers has helped the students in their understanding of scrum and product ownership. I strongly recommend Dr.Chuck's classes.
Jun 30, 2021
Thank you, Dr. Chuck!
Thank you, Dr. Chuck! I must say I was very surprised with the quality of the training. So many good insights and concrete tools to use in the real world of Product Management and Scrum Product Ownership. Strongly Recommended!
Jun 23, 2021
Chuck is a champ
Chuck is a champ! I appreciate his dedication to our growth and the community!
Jun 21, 2021
Fantastic class
Fantastic class! Dr. Chuck did an outstanding job of teaching the principles of Kanban and how they work within the Scrum framework. The activities and class discussion were great and it was a pleasure taking this class. I highly recommend Dr. Chuck and any class he teaches. You won't be disappointed!
May 4, 2021
Excellent course
Chuck was an excellent teacher and presented the materials in a way that was clear, as well as relevant. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of product ownership, as well as scrum and agile concepts.
Apr 14, 2021
Informative Class, Engaging Instructor
Chuck Suscheck was an excellent instructor for the Professional Scrum Master I class. The class was extremely informative while being totally engaging the entire time (at no point did I feel my interest waning). The information was broad enough to be relevant to all industries of the class participants, while Chuck also took the time to answer specific questions or work through unique situations in our individual workplaces. I feel much more prepared to enact Scrum at work, and I hope to take more classes in the future.
Apr 14, 2021
Good review of the material
Good review of the material. Felt a little content light for 2 full days of training, but I still learned a lot, had a lot to think about, and plan to take things I learned back to my workplace.
Apr 7, 2021
Great Class
Really enjoyed 2 days in PSPO Class with Chuck. The class was filled with great examples and activities. This made the learning experience very engaging and long-lasting.
Apr 4, 2021
Fantastic Class!
Dr. Suscheck is a fantastic trainer and clearly has a lot of experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking about signing up!
Mar 29, 2021
The class was wonderful
The class was wonderful! I learned so much!!
Feb 2, 2021
Great class for Product Owners
Great class. Good opportunity to grow as a Product Owner.
Dec 13, 2020
Excellent Course - Thank you Chuck! Passed with a 98% First Attempt
Chuck was an excellent trainer who made the class enjoyable and facilitated solid engagement across the group. Additionally, Chuck made the course material relatable to our current work experience which helped tremendously during the exam.
Would highly recommend this course (and this instructor) to anyone contemplating the PSM I certification.
Class material and exercises not only reinforce the Scrum Guide, but many of the leadership techniques discussed are easily implemented within your existing Scrum Teams with benefits/value realized quickly.
Nov 9, 2020
Amazing trainers!
The trainers are very knowledgeable, and fun. They made this virtual class very entertaining and interactive. The day just flew by! I would definitely recommend this course, and these trainers!
Nov 3, 2020
Excellent instruction by experienced…
Excellent instruction by experienced professional. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn beyond the basics.
Oct 9, 2020
Chuck was a great Trainer/Teacher
Chuck was a great Trainer/Teacher he was very engaging and easy to understand and always made sure answer questions and verify understanding.
Sep 5, 2020
SM1 Training Course
Chuck is great, thoughtful, and comprehensive!
The materials are presented in a logic manner and are easy to digest.
Online classes were fun with a lot of activities that helped reduce the 'online' feel.
Great job all around and a great delivery method, online. Loving the online courses.
Keep it up!
Jul 27, 2020
Great Class
The class was an eye opener when it comes to realizing the actually job of a Scrum Master. I also realized where I lack the most on for the Scrum role, Need to improve my coaching method, giving directions for a solution rather than saying a solution.
May 13, 2020
Chuck is very knowledgeable and an…
Chuck is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor!
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About Chuck
Background:
Hi, I'm Dr. Chuck. I am a former steward of the Professional Scrum Product Owner course and can teach nearly all of the Scrum.org course catalog. I've been a Professional Scrum Trainer for over 11 years and actively teach multiple private and public classes every month. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I have over 30 years of experience in education and software. I have taught nearly 5,000 students in Professional Scrum classes and hundreds of students in noncertified classes ranging from highly technical programming classes to executive classes on process engineering. I have a solid reputation for satisfying students by breaking down complicated concepts into relatable analogies. I've been referred to as an agile expert by my students and peers alike.
Not only do I teach but I consult with a variety of large organizations. I focus on helping organizations realize the benefits of agile principles and practices through better business and IT alignment.
I'm a computer scientist with a doctorate degree from Colorado Technical University, a master's degree from Cleveland State University, and a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University. Additionally I hold over 20 industry related certifications. I previously worked as a full-time professor at Colorado State University and frequently work as an adjunct professor at various universities. I frequently publish academically and speak at numerous conferences.
Reviews:
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Teaching philosophy:
I don't post masses of classes and then cancel ones with low enrollment. If you sign up for my classes, you won't be moved and I won't cancel the class.
My classes focus on transforming the way you think about work over learning the mechanics of Scrum. If you don’t understand the basis for Scrum and you just follow the mechanics, you’ll be disappointed when you go to apply Scrum.
I don’t guarantee everyone will pass the Scrum.org assessment, and with good reason. The test is difficult and should be seen as a significant achievement. I don't run a certification mill and as such, I teach a deep understanding of the reasons behind Scrum rather than how to pass a test.
I don’t play games in classes: no Legos, marshmallows towers, paper airplanes, or pickles. I like to have fun in my class, but we are all professionals so I use difficult, professional exercises that reflect real-world situations. I believe my students are intelligent peers who bring their own worthy, creative ideas to the class and I respect their thoughts.
What students say about Chuck
May 12, 2025
This course was the most engaging, valuable course I have ever taken.
This class was the most interactive, engaging training I have ever taken part in. I also loved that there were exercises and activities that made us think about what we had learned throughout the whole course. That method makes the knowledge really stick. I was incredibly inspired by everything I learned and can't wait to implement these strategies in my work.
Apr 23, 2025
Great class!
Instructor was great! Provided an excellent mix theory and hands-on activities. Also provided plenty of great study material to prepare us for the test
Apr 18, 2025
Inspiring Facilitator Making Scrum Fun
Chuck is very calm and thoughtful in his interactive approach to teaching Scrum. He is a good mentor and coach. The activities were engaging and adhering to the Scrum Guide. I feel invigorated and inspired.
Mar 2, 2025
Chuck knows his stuff
Chuck knows his stuff. Not just a class to memorize facts for an exam, this helps you internalize the role of PO and imbues you with a sense of ownership, pride, and strategic vision to carry it out
Feb 8, 2025
Great class
Great class! interactive and fun learning
Nov 21, 2024
Real World Application of Scrum
It was clear from the class that it was providing real world applications of the scrum principles which are not obvious. These exposures to how to apply scrum open up a much broader understand of the implications of scrum, most notably in my mind, the meaning of a self organizing team.
Nov 21, 2024
Chuck creates a judgement free learning…
Chuck creates a judgement free learning experience that encouraged me to take risks which enabled me to encode the information deeper
Nov 19, 2024
Really good trainer for complex subject
Chuck Suscheck was able to give a really good training, very interactive and alive, despite the complex subject.
The training was flowing (!) very naturally, content was explained very well and Chuck answered all questions.
I strongly recommend this training.
Nov 17, 2024
Chuck Suschek's knowledge and…
Chuck Suschek's knowledge and adaptability made the class great as well as the input of classmates who brought variety of experience and industries to the table. I also appreciated the access to many materials for after class.
Nov 15, 2024
Conversational and Tailored
The course was taught in a conversation style with plenty of classmates and instructor interaction. They way it was structured made it easy to stay engaged. The course could have been another day.
Oct 4, 2024
good hands on practice exercises
good hands on practice exercises
Aug 21, 2024
Excellent Course and Instructor (Thanks Chuck)
Excellent instructor. Intend to take two other courses with him: Kanban and Product Owner.
Aug 20, 2024
Excellent Instruction. Very engaging
The materials are exceptional. I highly recommend your taking Chuck’s class. He is interesting, funny, and knowledgeable. He has real world experiences that help you understand the materials. He does a good job of engaging everyone in the class.
Jul 2, 2024
Great class and great professor
The professor gave us great examples and applicable situations to better help us understand all parts involved in the scrum methodology and agile mindset
very easy to follow and understand
Jul 2, 2024
Chuck was a great communicator
Chuck was a great communicator, he utilized mixed media formats to help engage with the attendees. He had great demonstrations of how to maximize the SCRUM model and how to avoid common traps in applying the methods. I highly recommend his 'Virtual, In-person' courses, they exceeded my expectations and provided many links to resources that reference back to.
Jun 24, 2024
Chuck was very knowledgable.
Chuck was very knowledgable.
He not only knew his stuff backwards and forwards. He also combined his scrum knowledge with a multitude of examples of implementing scrum throughout his professional career across several different types of organizations. This class was an eye-opener for myself and my team.
Jun 11, 2024
Chuck was great
Chuck was a great, interactive teacher
Mar 31, 2024
Responsive and articuate
Responsive and articuate
Mar 10, 2024
The class was interactive
The class was interactive, fun with lots of small activities/exercises and games.
Mar 8, 2024
Chuck was very professional and kind
Chuck was very professional and kind. Took time to answer questions we had.
Feb 22, 2024
The instructor was very thorough and…
The instructor was very thorough and knowledgably and gave very good life experiences of the items we were learning. The class members were all very engaged and using their own experiences to assist or help deliver the best information on the topics.
Feb 22, 2024
Chuck was a great teacher
Chuck was a great teacher. He had a good number of break out sessions for us to discuss as new learners, keeping us engaged. He provided real life experiences, to help enhance the learning process.
Jan 31, 2024
Valuable course!
The course did a great job refining what I knew and educating on what I did not know (or incorrectly thought I knew) in an easily understandable way. The focus of the course was broad while also being specific enough to come away feeling like my knowledge and understanding has improved substantially. Our instructor Chuck Suscheck did a wonderful job, thank you Chuck!
Dec 6, 2023
Hands on with break out rooms and good…
Hands on with break out rooms and good exercises.
Nov 19, 2023
Great class
Dr. Suscheck is a great teacher. Focuses on concepts and provide great insight for scrum ideas.
Oct 4, 2023
Chuck is a great instructor and has…
Chuck is a great instructor and has fantastic energy!
Oct 3, 2023
Learned a lot in the class
Chuck Suscheck-PST explained terms and process in a manner where I could understand. Was helpful in teaching/training the flow of Scrum, its purpose, as well as the importance of team agility.
Sep 25, 2023
Engaging Class
Chuck made the content engaging & memorable. It is very hands-on and collaborative but this makes the time go pretty quickly. He really seeks to ensure you understand the material. The days are long but he provides you with many breaks throughout the day to help with focus. Overall, he was engaging and the content is very useful!
Aug 29, 2023
Loved the use of Mural
Loved the use of Mural to guide exercises and demonstrate concepts. Well organized.
Aug 7, 2023
The class was extremely interactive
The class was extremely interactive, making great use of Mural. It had a clear framework and felt very organized, but Dr. Suscheck's still managed to make it feel customized to our particular group of participants. Highly recommend.
Aug 2, 2023
Chuck is an excellent teacher
Chuck is an excellent teacher, he was patient and answered all of our questions. He uses real life examples in his teaching and also uses games as a way for us to understand the main ideas. I would recommend him to anyone!
Jul 14, 2023
Coming into this training with very…
Coming into this training with very little understanding of a Product Owner (and other elements of Agile -> Scrum), Chuck was amazing at knowledge transfer. The course enlightened me to what the real picture looks like instead of the cherry picked version that I had been taught previously.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the Product Owner and their role.
Jun 26, 2023
Chuck made the course fun and engaging…
Chuck made the course fun and engaging through his anecdotes from his Scrum experience, as well as, well designed team exercises.
May 3, 2023
Great class!
Chuck was extremely knowledgeable and his class was dynamic. Many real workplace exercises which make you practice and learn the valuable concepts.
Apr 22, 2023
PSM I class
The entire experience was straight forward, well organized, and supported an ease of information delivery. Content was thorough and complete. Instructor was a calm, insightful navigator for the complex subject matter syllabus.
Apr 14, 2023
Great guidance by Dr
Great guidance by Dr. Suscheck. He demonstrated all of the concepts and ideas. Very easy to follow.
Mar 26, 2023
Thanks for the class
Good job in general. Thanks for the class
Mar 20, 2023
Outstanding Scrum Master Course
Chuck Suscheck is a very knowledgeable instructor and his ability to lead the discussions was extremely helpful. I definitely enjoyed the class and I'm excited to begin sharing and implementing the tools learned within the IV&V team. I am also promoting this course for others in our directorate.
Feb 16, 2023
Chuck has a great way of teaching the…
Chuck has a great way of teaching the material
Feb 13, 2023
The trainer was very patient and…
The Trainer was very patient and effective. He used workshops and a lot of interactions..
Feb 1, 2023
Excellent Course
Interactive Training that kept me connected and learning for the whole 2 days
Jan 6, 2023
I really appreciated the time taken to…
I really appreciated the time taken to explain SCRUM to its full extent.
Dec 30, 2022
It was great
It was great, instructor had a lot of experience and knows how to explain it, also real life examples helped a lot.
Dec 30, 2022
A good class that taught me a lot
It was a very through introduction to the PSPO material. Chuck was willing to be flexible and field other questions as well.
Dec 22, 2022
If you want a great experience, take the course from Dr. Chuck Suscheck!
Dr. Chuck Suscheck was a fantastic trainer, and I highly recommend you take this course from him. I learned so much about product ownership, and he really helped to make the class interactive and enjoyable.
Dec 21, 2022
A learning experience second to none
I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Chuck Suscheck as an instructor. Not only did he present the material in the most engaging and exciting way, but he is also clearly a brilliant individual. He knows the content from beginning to end and brought a wealth of experiences as examples to illustrate every key point.
I was in the presence of a Master... :)
Dec 5, 2022
Excellent Class
Chuck is a great teacher, provides excellent real world examples and patiently answers questions.
Nov 7, 2022
Very engaging class
Chuck was great at getting through the wealth of material in a short time, while also using numerous activities and ways to participate in the process. This class favors those who learn kinetically or visually as there are many examples, diagrams, and participatory opportunities to better learn the material.
Oct 20, 2022
A+++
The instructor was excellent - presenting the material in a way that is easy to understand and held my interest - with fun examples and group activities. The short, frequent breaks ensured that the class wasn't fatigued, which allowed for better success in learning the material. He also made sure that each person was fully participating in the class, asking specific people for their opinion and then providing relevant feedback based on past experiences and knowledge.
Oct 20, 2022
Thank you Chuck!
Chuck so easily navigated us through the journey of Scrum. Each lesson added on the previous until we had a cohesive understanding of how each role and process interrelate. It was helpful to understand using seemingly basic day to day examples that could be carried into more complex lines of thinking.
Sep 9, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Though it was difficult to find scenarios to relate to the military, Chuck did his level best to exceed our expectations. The class was valuable and many of these tools and resources will be used in the future!
Sep 6, 2022
Chuck was a great instructor
Chuck was a great instructor. He kept the class involved with discussions and activities related to real world experiences. Would highly recommend.
Aug 31, 2022
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed this class. I have taken similar Agile classes in the past and this was the most enjoyable virtual class I've attended. The class was small which made it easier to navigate the information and pay attention. Large classes with multiple break out rooms can make it easy for participants to get distracted. Chuck was engaging and he was able to adapt when the class finished material ahead of schedule. I enjoyed the Mural boards vs PowerPoint.
Aug 16, 2022
Chuck did a fantastic job.
Chuck did a fantastic job explaining the framework and engaging everyone. I learned and enjoyed the experience.
Aug 10, 2022
Excellent class and instructor
Excellent class and instructor. I can only recommend Chuck!
Aug 9, 2022
Interactive and Educational
The class was very interactive and educational! Chuck made sure to address what we were currently experiencing to understand how to guide our teams in a better structured practice of Scrum - absolutely fantastic!
Jul 20, 2022
Great class, Well Taught.
This was a good class with a very experience instructor. Looking back I am amazed at the amount of material that we covered over two days, and how much of it I have been able to retain. Great instructor with great methodology overall.
Jul 1, 2022
Chuck is an excellent teacher!
Chuck is an excellent teacher!
He kept it interesting with group activities, videos, drawings, and lecture. He's a very calm and patient person, and clearly an expert in all things Scrum and Product Owner. I learned a lot. Would definitely recommend!
Apr 11, 2022
Awesome Class!
Chuck did a wonderful job facilitating and teaching SCRUM to us. He is very knowledgeable in his craft and strives to ensure his students not only can put pen to paper on methodologies, but also truly ensures they can demonstrate ability and understanding of what is being learned.
Mar 15, 2022
I learned a lot in this course
I learned a lot in this course. It really helped me understand the basics of scrum and the product Owner role. Chuck was a great teacher and facilitator. I enjoyed group discussions that provided more context and further understanding.
Feb 4, 2022
Great Class, Great Teacher!
Chuck was extermely knowledgable, made the class interactive, and answered questions outside of the scope of the PSM1 to facilitate our use of Scrum at our jobs.
Feb 2, 2022
Great course!!
As a very 'green' product owner, I found the course material really approachable. Dr. Chuck Suscheck (our instructor) did a fantastic job keeping the material digestible and applicable, despite most participants spanning across different seniority levels and different industries. I was also pleasantly surprised at the amount of team/group collaboration required -- it felt more like a group project/seminar, as opposed to a lecture. My favorite part of the course was when Chuck assigned an important component of the scrum process to each member of the group. We then had ~15 minutes to research the step and then we reconvened and taught our section to the entire class. All in all, I highly recommend this course. I can't wait to apply what I've learned into my day-to-day.
Jan 23, 2022
Great content.
Great content.
Jan 23, 2022
Entertaining and full of great learning.
Entertaining and full of great learning.
Jan 13, 2022
Super informative and collaborative!
Super informative and collaborative. Really great environment for learning and asking questions. Nice group of classmates all with different experiences to share and help each other out. Chuck was a great facilitator and teacher. He was able to keep a great pace that ensured everyone could follow along, answered questions along the way, and also encouraged group dialog and open discussions on lots of different topics.
Jan 13, 2022
Scrum Product Owner Class
I loved this class! I learned a lot from it, and thought it informative, engaging, well organized and interactive. The instructor made sure everyone had a space to participate, gave us breaks to keep us from becoming disengaged, provided clarifications and further explanations when they were needed or we were confused. Really appreciated all of his knowledge, expertise, and positivity!
Dec 27, 2021
Thank you to Dr. Suscheck and my classmates from the 12.20.21 class
Dr. Suscheck was an amazing instructor and my classmates provided invaluable lessons through our discussions. I feel prepared not only for the test, but also as I pursue becoming a Product Owner.
Dec 22, 2021
My Course Review - for PSK 1 - Great course, and Instructor
I loved the pace ,the concepts were reinforced by thought provoking questions. The only aspect I had issue with was that at times the connection gave problems to keeping up with the classroom.
Also it would be nice to have had more "EXAM" like content in the way of exercises for the group to do more actual close to if not actual exam questions.
I also would love to have seen more excercises in using the differenct Metric diagrams -- to solidify practicing how to use them analytically in the field.
Dec 8, 2021
Excellent Class and Excellent Instructor
I really enjoyed this class. Chuck made the material easy to understand and fun to learn. I'd recommend this class and specifically Chuck as an instructor to anyone looking for an introduction to Kanban or to increase their knowledge of Kanban.
Dec 3, 2021
Success
Dr. Suscheck did a great job delivering the course material to the class and I very much enjoyed the couple days discussing the topics. The resources he pointed out were useful for taking the test. Would recommend to others.
I just passed my PSPO I with a 92.5.
Nov 22, 2021
Great experience!
Overall, excellent training, that encouraged me to learn more on the subject and helped me earn my PSPO 1 certification. Thank you!
Nov 12, 2021
Outstanding!
Outstanding!
Excellent class taught by a very knowledgeable, engaged, and engaging instructor. I learned the basics of what I need to know to get started as a scrum master but also practical tips for how to be effective in many areas of my work.
Oct 18, 2021
Excellent Class
Excellent Class! Chuck did a great job of going through the Product Owner essentials.
Oct 1, 2021
Dr Chuck's has an impeccable teaching style and expert knowledge on subject matter
Dr Chuck's teaching style and knowledge on the subject is outstanding. The class worked together in groups on several real-life examples which we could relate to and have experienced in our professional career. Dr. Chuck also utilized class's combined expertise and facilitated the class to work on problems and think outside the box. The study material is to the point and easy to follow. I highly recommend Scrum.org's Scrum Guide and Dr. Chuck's training classroom. It was worth it
Sep 17, 2021
Would recommend Chuck's courses to my colleagues
I would highly recommend choosing one of Chuck's courses! His presentation is clear and concise, and he allows room for candid discussion about the content (pros and cons) and time for engagement with other students. I will definitely be taking additional courses with him in the future when I can.
Aug 21, 2021
We had a small class and Chuck did a…
We had a small class and Chuck did a great job keeping engagement high and facilitating conversations among the participants to give real world scenarios as they applied to the course material.
Aug 6, 2021
Both the material and the course were…
Both the material and the course were of great benefit. You can read through the course fairly easily, but the instructor was able to help make the material interesting by drawing on his extensive experience in Scrum and various other methodologies. I highly recommend this course.
Jul 17, 2021
great job on training!
great job on training!
Jul 13, 2021
Great class
Great class! The content was usefull, the instructor was very well prepared and proficient in the art of teaching. I am very satisfied with the class.
Jul 12, 2021
The teaching style made the class…
The teaching style made the class engaging and material easy to apply to my work setting. Passed the exam on the first try!
Jul 9, 2021
Chuck made it very easy to learn the…
Chuck made it very easy to learn the material. The class was very interactive, I do wish more instructors had courses where there was more interaction and less "just" lecturing at the class.
I would recommend him as an instructor. Chuck seems to really enjoy what he does, which makes it enjoyable as a student.
Jul 6, 2021
Was a very engaging
Was a very engaging, interactive and informative class with fellow Product Owners. Gave us a forum to exchange ideas and gain new tools to apply to our own business. Highly recommended.
Jun 30, 2021
Dr.Chuck has engaged the class very…
Dr.Chuck has engaged the class very well with lots of workout sessions. For me, it is a great learning in a practical way. Some role play of SM/PO/Developers has helped the students in their understanding of scrum and product ownership. I strongly recommend Dr.Chuck's classes.
Jun 30, 2021
Thank you, Dr. Chuck!
Thank you, Dr. Chuck! I must say I was very surprised with the quality of the training. So many good insights and concrete tools to use in the real world of Product Management and Scrum Product Ownership. Strongly Recommended!
Jun 23, 2021
Chuck is a champ
Chuck is a champ! I appreciate his dedication to our growth and the community!
Jun 21, 2021
Fantastic class
Fantastic class! Dr. Chuck did an outstanding job of teaching the principles of Kanban and how they work within the Scrum framework. The activities and class discussion were great and it was a pleasure taking this class. I highly recommend Dr. Chuck and any class he teaches. You won't be disappointed!
May 4, 2021
Excellent course
Chuck was an excellent teacher and presented the materials in a way that was clear, as well as relevant. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of product ownership, as well as scrum and agile concepts.
Apr 14, 2021
Informative Class, Engaging Instructor
Chuck Suscheck was an excellent instructor for the Professional Scrum Master I class. The class was extremely informative while being totally engaging the entire time (at no point did I feel my interest waning). The information was broad enough to be relevant to all industries of the class participants, while Chuck also took the time to answer specific questions or work through unique situations in our individual workplaces. I feel much more prepared to enact Scrum at work, and I hope to take more classes in the future.
Apr 14, 2021
Good review of the material
Good review of the material. Felt a little content light for 2 full days of training, but I still learned a lot, had a lot to think about, and plan to take things I learned back to my workplace.
Apr 7, 2021
Great Class
Really enjoyed 2 days in PSPO Class with Chuck. The class was filled with great examples and activities. This made the learning experience very engaging and long-lasting.
Apr 4, 2021
Fantastic Class!
Dr. Suscheck is a fantastic trainer and clearly has a lot of experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking about signing up!
Mar 29, 2021
The class was wonderful
The class was wonderful! I learned so much!!
Feb 2, 2021
Great class for Product Owners
Great class. Good opportunity to grow as a Product Owner.
Dec 13, 2020
Excellent Course - Thank you Chuck! Passed with a 98% First Attempt
Chuck was an excellent trainer who made the class enjoyable and facilitated solid engagement across the group. Additionally, Chuck made the course material relatable to our current work experience which helped tremendously during the exam.
Would highly recommend this course (and this instructor) to anyone contemplating the PSM I certification.
Class material and exercises not only reinforce the Scrum Guide, but many of the leadership techniques discussed are easily implemented within your existing Scrum Teams with benefits/value realized quickly.
Nov 9, 2020
Amazing trainers!
The trainers are very knowledgeable, and fun. They made this virtual class very entertaining and interactive. The day just flew by! I would definitely recommend this course, and these trainers!
Nov 3, 2020
Excellent instruction by experienced…
Excellent instruction by experienced professional. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn beyond the basics.
Oct 9, 2020
Chuck was a great Trainer/Teacher
Chuck was a great Trainer/Teacher he was very engaging and easy to understand and always made sure answer questions and verify understanding.
Sep 5, 2020
SM1 Training Course
Chuck is great, thoughtful, and comprehensive!
The materials are presented in a logic manner and are easy to digest.
Online classes were fun with a lot of activities that helped reduce the 'online' feel.
Great job all around and a great delivery method, online. Loving the online courses.
Keep it up!
Jul 27, 2020
Great Class
The class was an eye opener when it comes to realizing the actually job of a Scrum Master. I also realized where I lack the most on for the Scrum role, Need to improve my coaching method, giving directions for a solution rather than saying a solution.
May 13, 2020
Chuck is very knowledgeable and an…
Chuck is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor!
Courses taught by Chuck
Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Scaled Professional Scrum
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Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
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Professional Scrum Product Owner I
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Professional Scrum Developer I
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I
Chuck's Classes
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainers:
Chris Lukassen, Robbin Schuurman
Partner:
Xebia
Attended:
May 18-21, 2020
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Trainer:
Chuck Suscheck
Partner:
Agile-Smart
Attended:
Apr 19-20, 2023
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Trainer:
Chuck Suscheck
Partner:
Agile-Smart
Attended:
Aug 21-22, 2023
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Trainer:
Chuck Suscheck
Partner:
Max
Attended:
Jan 16-19, 2024
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Trainer:
Chuck Suscheck
Partner:
Agile-Smart
Attended:
Feb 26-27, 2024