Applying Professional Scrum

The Applying Professional Scrum class provides a comprehensive learning experience for individuals new to Scrum or already on a Scrum team but seeking a deeper understanding of Scrum roles, artifacts, and events. It serves as a foundational course, it's "Scrum 101 and beyond," offering practical insights and knowledge.

The class is beneficial for:

• Developers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners
• Entire teams interested in enhancing their understanding of Scrum

During the class, participants experience:

• Professional Scrum firsthand, working in Scrum Teams and conducting Sprints to deliver value and improve collaboration
• Team-based exercises to gain practical knowledge of Scrum events, roles, artifacts, and principles
• Identification of common missteps and misunderstandings in Scrum, fostering a deeper understanding of its application

Upon completion of the class, participants receive:

• A free attempt at the Professional Scrum Master I certification exam (PSM I), validating their understanding of the Scrum framework
• Foundation for pursuing role-focused training, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, or Leader courses

Class options include:

• Public settings for individuals or colleagues from the same company to join and benefit from diverse experiences
• Private classes exclusively arranged for specific organizations
• Industry and domain agnostic approach with tailored case studies based on participants' learning needs

Included in the class:

• Two full days of intensive learning and interactive sessions
• Free attempt at the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• Comprehensive course workbook
• Access to the complete slide deck and complementary materials used during the class

Mary Iqbal has experience as the Agile Transformation Manager in a prominent healthcare company and brings extensive expertise gained from various Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, consumer products, and business-to-business sectors. Throughout her career, Mary consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities, driving tangible results such as doubling the business line of a data processing organization and successfully implementing a new technology as the primary platform for a consumer products company. By leveraging Scrum practices, Mary effectively leads teams in navigating challenging and time-sensitive projects, fostering collaboration, and delivering substantial value to organizations. Notably, she also takes the role of the organizer for this year's Scrum Day conference, scheduled for September 14, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Alongside her vast experience, Mary is the founder of Rebel Scrum, a company dedicated to providing group Scrum training and consulting services. Through Rebel Scrum, she empowers teams to embrace Scrum methodologies and achieve optimal performance levels.

This class will be offered remotely in Zoom.  You will receive an email containing the meeting information after registering for the class.