Professional Scrum Master

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training is a two-day course that addresses the theory and principles of Scrum. The focus of this course is not only on knowing Scrum but also on living it to encapsulate the true power of the framework. Connecting theory to practice is therefore very important. After this course, you will understand what Scrum is (and isn't) and how to start applying it in your organization and team.

People with a lot of different (current) roles find value in this course. You don’t have to be a Scrum Master per se. You could be a project manager, team lead, IT development manager, Product Manager, Test manager, business analyst, architect, developer, tester, marketing or content specialist, and so on. Having some experience with Scrum is useful, but not necessary. For people new to Scrum the Professional Scrum Master training is an excellent starting point.

A short precise introduction to Scrum

If you want to know what Scrum is in a quick shot, this short precise nano video is a quality answer for you. It has been produced by PST, Mehdi Hoseini.

To watch the video, click the link below:

https://scrumschool.org/academy/nano-videos/nano-introduction-of-scrum

Who should take this course?

Whether you're a Manager, Team Lead, Business Analyst, Architect, Developer, Tester, Marketeer, UX Designer, Content Specialist, etc., this course is for everyone interested in learning the Scrum framework. The Professional Scrum Master ("PSM") is THE cutting-edge course to deepen your understanding of the Scrum framework and the accountabilities of the Scrum Master in it.

Learning objective

The focus of this training lies within the theory behind Scrum and the basic principles within this framework. The training is a mix of theory and practical assignments, mostly formed into a workshop to maximize learning.

After this training:

• It will be clear what Scrum is;
• You will understand the principles and values of Scrum;
• You will know more about servant leadership as Scrum Master to your Scrum Team, Product Owner, and organization;
• You will be able to start with Scrum within your team, to increase effectiveness and collaboration;
• You will be able to facilitate different Scrum events;
• You will know what roles and responsibilities are important and how they should be applied within Scrum

Training setup

The training is divided into different modules. Of course, we will inspect and adapt based on your questions and experiences. The training consists of:

• Introduction
• Theory and principles of Scrum
• Scrum Framework
• The importance of Done (and undone)
• Product Delivery
• People and teams
• The role of the Scrum Master

Preparation

To maximize your learning experience, we advise you to read the Scrum Guide (at least once) and write down your questions and remarks. You can also take the free online Open Scrum assessment on the Scrum.org website.

After the training, you will have access to the classroom page which will have a lot of material to be able to review and read more in-depth information.

Assessment

After the training, you will receive an assessment code from Scrum.org support to take the PSM assessment. There is no expiration date on this assessment code. However, when you take your first attempt within two weeks after the training and do not pass the 85% marker, you will automatically receive a new code to do a second attempt.

Delivery method

Live virtual classes are by default given in English. Unless all participants speak Dutch. A basic level of English is preferred since the assessment and a lot of Scrum terminology are in English.