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Applying Professional Scrum

Cincinnati, January 7-8, 2020

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.

Class Details

Language

English

Delivery Method

In Person Class
Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States (venue details)

Date

Start: January 7, 2020
End: January 8, 2020

Class Format

Traditional

Partner

Insight

Registration & Price

Price: USD 1500

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More Information

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.

Scrum class team exerciseStudents 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.

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.

In class, you will learn the importance of inspection, adaptation, and fast feedback cycles. To reinforce those concepts, if you attend this Scrum.org class and attempt the PSM I certification assessment within 14 days but do not achieve a score of at least 85% you will be given a 2nd attempt at no cost.

What Is Included

  • Printed course materials
  • Breakfast and lunch both days
  • One free attempt at the PSM I assessment (does not expire) - a $150 value
    • If you attend this Scrum.org class and attempt the PSM I certification assessment within 14 days but do not achieve a score of at least 85% you will be given a 2nd attempt at no cost

Scrum.org Professional Training NetworkAbout 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, Insight Digital Innovation 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 Jenny Jackson: +1-513-984-6700 / jennifer.jackson@insight.com

Venue

Insight Digital Innovation LogoCardinal's Cincinnati Office

Insight Digital Innovation (formerly Cardinal Solutions)

7755 Montgomery Rd
Suite 510
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

Olivia Weber: 513-830-5851 / Olivia.weber@insight.com

Private classes, on-site classes, and group discounts are available!

Insight Digital Innovation is a global technology company committed to helping clients innovate smarter so they can create digital experiences that drive differentiation and loyalty. Our Agile transformation services team can help you adopt an Agile framework to improve how your organization delivers, develops, and approaches products and services.