Applying Professional Scrum
Charlotte, August 24-25, 2017
Class Overview
Professional Scrum Foundations (PSF) is a 2-day course that prepares students to begin effectively using Scrum immediately by building software in a series of Sprints. The framework, mechanics, and roles of Scrum are emphasized with importance placed on practical application, and common missteps and misunderstandings are discussed so students have a higher awareness of the associated symptoms.
Whether your team needs a flawless Scrum launch or needs to reboot a struggling Scrum implementation, this course lays the foundation for an effective Scrum team. Professional Scrum Foundations also provides the foundations of knowledge needed for role-focused training such as Professional Scrum Product Owner and Professional Scrum Master.
Note: This class will be held Thursday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Lunch and dinner are provided on Thursday; breakfast and lunch are provided on Friday
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Professional Scrum Foundations (PSF) is a 2-day course that prepares students to begin effectively using Scrum immediately by building software in a series of Sprints. The framework, mechanics, and roles of Scrum are emphasized with importance placed on practical application, and common missteps and misunderstandings are discussed so students have a higher awareness of the associated symptoms.
Students learn how to apply Scrum by actively:
- Working with a realistic Product Backlog
- Decomposing requirements into actionable Backlog Items
- Estimating Backlog Items and planning a Sprint
- Reviewing the work done in a Sprint
- Retrospecting to find valuable improvements
Whether your team needs a flawless Scrum launch or needs to reboot a struggling Scrum implementation, this course lays the foundation for an effective Scrum team. Professional Scrum Foundations also provides the foundations of knowledge needed for role-focused training such as Professional Scrum Product Owner and Professional Scrum Master.
Note: This class will be held Thursday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Lunch and dinner are provided on Thursday; breakfast and lunch are provided on Friday
Subject Areas
- Scrum theory and principles
- The Scrum framework: roles, rules, and artifacts
- Mastering Scrum
- Planning with Scrum
- Getting started
Objectives
- Students will have a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and their coherence from the empirical foundation of Scrum
- Students have an understanding of the critical elements of mastering Scrum
- Students are able to be effective members of a Scrum Team or are able to support those who are on a Scrum Team
Who Should Attend
Professional Scrum Foundations is appropriate for anyone working on or with a Scrum Team. The course is especially well-suited to companies or teams investigating Scrum, those who are currently struggling with Scrum, or those beginning to utilize Scrum.
Assessment & Certification
Upon course completion, attendees have the opportunity to take an online assessment of their skills and earn their Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification.
What Is Included
- Printed course materials
- Meals: lunch and dinner are provided on Thursday; breakfast and lunch are provided on Friday
- One free attempt at the PSM I assessment (does not expire) - a $150 value
About Our Trainers
Scrum.org maintains a defined curriculum for the Professional Scrum courses and selects only the most qualified instructors to deliver them. Each Professional Scrum Trainer is a practitioner and brings their experiences and areas of expertise to bear, but all students learn the same core course content. This consistency and quality helps students effectively apply Scrum in their organizations.
Additionally, Cardinal Solutions is officially recognized as a member of the Scrum.org Professional Training Network. This means we align with the Scrum Values, have Scrum.org trainers who teach a qualifying number of Scrum.org Professional Scrum classes, and are committed to improving the profession of software delivery in part by providing Scrum.org training.
What Our Students Are Saying
- "A well-defined class with relatable material that I can implement in the real world."
- "This class is ideal in that it does not focus on handouts, but puts you in real work situations. It makes Scrum real."
- "The exercises were extremely well-run and demonstrated the concepts."
- "We asked so many questions [the instructor] was great at answering everything in the most relevant way possible."
- "I thought the training was very informative…and I'm excited to bring what I've learned back to my company."
For More Information
If you have further questions or want to inquire about private and/or on-site classes, coaching, or group discounts, reach out to:
- Felicia Moser: +1-614-545-3860 / fmoser@cardinalsolutions.com
- Jenny Jackson: +1-513-984-6700 / jajackson@cardinalsolutions.com
Venue
Cardinal Solutions
222 S. Church St
Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28202
Felicia Moser: (614) 545-3860 / fmoser@cardinalsolutions.com
Jenny Jackson: (513) 984-6700 / jajackson@cardinalsolutions.com
Private classes, on-site classes, and group discounts are available!