Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a 2-day course that covers the principles and (empirical) process theory underpinning the Scrum framework, and the role of the Scrum Master in it. This course is a combination of instruction and team-based exercises and teaches what is at the heart of the Scrum and Agile movement. The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I certification exam (PSM I).  A Greeting and what to expect in the class: Click below 

What You Will Learn

Over 2 Days, students will see why PSM is the cutting-edge course for effective Scrum Masters and for anyone coaching a team toward increased efficiency and effectiveness. The course includes advanced thinking for servant-leadership and behavioral shifts.

Throughout the course, students are challenged to think in terms of the Scrum principles to better understand what to do when returning to the workplace.

The PSM course is much more than just a set of slides and an instructor. In this course, students work on real-life cases with other classmates together as a team. This course is made up of discussions and hands-on exercises based on real-life cases.

Who Should Attend

The Professional Scrum Master course is appropriate for students in any industry where teams are working to solve complex problems. The Professional Scrum Master course is for:

• Practitioners that are interested in starting a career as a Scrum Master
• Scrum Masters, Agile/Scrum Coaches, and consultants looking to improve their use of Scrum
• Anyone involved in product delivery using Scrum

We also suggest that you read through the PSM Subject Areas.

Course Learning Objectives

• Help Scrum Teams deliver value to their organization
• Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism
• Understand how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to the principles and theory
• Understand uncertainty and complexity in product delivery
• Understand the meaning and importance of the Scrum values
• Learn what Done means and why it is crucial to transparency
• Know how to use the Product Backlog to plan with agility
• Understand the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills needed, and the Scrum Master role
• Clarify the leadership role a Scrum Master plays on the team
• Learn the skills and traits and behavior shifts required to be a Scrum Master

Course Topics

This course is a mix of lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises that will allow you to collaborate with other students: 

• Scrum Theory & Principles
  • How variables can lead to complexity.
  • Relating complexity and management styles.
  • Predictive and empirical approaches to problems.
  • Exploring the advantages of Agility.
  • Scrum and the three legs of empiricism.
• The Scrum Framework
  • What's needed for Scrum?
  • Exploring accountability.
  • Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
  • Examining the value of time-boxing.
  • Scrum values and empiricism.
• Done and Undone
  • Can quality become a habit?
  • Technical debt and addressing its effect.
  • Understanding the importance of Done.
  • Defining "potentially releasable".
  • Impacts of not defining Done.
• Product Delivery with Scrum
  • Why Plan Product Development with Scrum?
  • Techniques for Product Backlog ordering and valuation.
  • Methods of Product Backlog organization.
  • Techniques for estimating the size of Product Backlog Items.
  • Planning and forecasting.
  • Monitoring and reporting progress.
• People and Teams
  • Great teams.
  • Intrinsic motivation.
  • Cross-functionality.
  • Scrum Values.
  • Stages of Group Development.
• The Scrum Master
  • Experiencing positive leadership.
  • Choices of servant leaders.
  • How will you help others improve?
  • Responsibilities of a Scrum Master.
  • Scrum Master skills and traits.

Certification & Assessments

After participating in this class, you'll receive a free password to attempt the PSM I assessment and earn the industry-recognized PSM I Certification. Earning your PSM I Certification makes you part of a Super Duper elite community of 430,000+ PSM I badge holders from around the globe. 

Scrum.org selects only the most qualified, Super Duper Duper Elite, trainers to deliver this course. This improves their ability to pass the Professional Scrum Master assessments and use Scrum in the workplace.  Once you earn your PSM I certification, your certification will never expire nor require future renewal fees.

What's Included:

• Two intense 8-hour days of experiential learning.
• 1 free attempt to earn your PSM I certification (a $150 value per attempt).
• If you attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days and do not score at least 85%, you will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost.
• Unlike other certifications, there is never an additional fee or need to renew your PSM certification once you pass.
• Access to the full slide deck and complementary materials used during the course.
• 40% discount on an attempt to earn your PSM II certification (a savings of $100).
• Lifetime Scrum.org profile, membership, and virtual classroom.
• 14 PDU credits for course attendance with Project Management Institute.

Optional Next Steps (Only from GSM Scott)

🔹 Optional Tools & What’s Next After PSM I

Passing PSM I proves you understand Scrum.
Using Scrum every day is how confidence is built.

After certification, many Scrum Masters ask one simple question:

“How do I apply this in real life—without adding more overhead?”

That’s why we built AI Scrumpreneur and ScrumMate™.

They are optional.
They are practical.
And they are designed for how Scrum is actually used at work.

🆕 ScrumMate™ — An AI Thinking Workspace for Scrum Masters

(Free Early Access · Limited Time)

Scrum Masters don’t struggle because they lack tools.
They struggle because they’re expected to think clearly, fast, and across many roles—often with little support.

ScrumMate™ is built for that moment.

It’s a lightweight, browser-based AI thinking and preparation workspace designed to help Scrum Masters analyze, prepare, and decide better before, during, and after Scrum events.

ScrumMate does not replace Jira, boards, or delivery tools.
It helps you show up sharper.

What ScrumMate™ Actually Does

ScrumMate is made up of purpose-built AI workspaces — not random tools.
Each one solves a real Scrum problem.

With ScrumMate, you have a:

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There’s nothing to install.

Open it in your browser and use it when you need clearer thinking.

ScrumMate doesn’t run Scrum for you. It helps you run Scrum better.

Every Scrum Master needs a ScrumMate.

🔥 Free Early Access — Help Us Make It Better

For a limited time, ScrumMate™ is free.

Instead of payment, we ask for honest feedback from real Scrum practitioners so we can improve and refine the experience.

👉 Get free early access here:

aiSCRUMpreneur.com

(Free for a limited time · Feedback requested · No obligation)

🚀 For Those Thinking Beyond the Next Sprint

Some Scrum Masters want more than better meetings.

They want:

• Stronger confidence
• Visible proof of impact
• More options in a changing job market

The AI Freedom Founder Challenge is a short, guided sprint where you stop consuming and start building.

You’ll:

1. Use Scrum as the engine
2. Apply Agile as the mindset
3. Leverage AI as the multiplier
4. Build real proof, not just ideas or notes

⚡ Free Entry — Founding Feedback Edition

For a limited time, the Challenge is free for early participants.

All we ask is that you:

• Show up
• Build honestly
• Share feedback so we can make it better

👉 Claim your free spot here:

aiSCRUMpreneur.com

(Free entry · Feedback required · Limited availability)

⚙️ Scrum = Engine

🧠Agile = Mindset

🤖 AI = Multiplier

Dreamers talk. Builders prove.

Be the Founder of your freedom and your future.

Disclaimer

ScrumMate™, AI Scrumpreneur, and the AI Freedom Founder Challenge are independent tools and learning experiences created by GSM Scott and Agile Sphere Consulting & Training, LLC. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Scrum.org. Participation is optional and not required for PSM I certification or exam success. 

About The Trainer

Scott Adams is a Professional Scrum Trainer, Grand Scrum Master, and an ambassador for change that works with large enterprises to small start-ups.  From his experiences of working with many teams across different domains,  he builds best-in-company teams not by design but as an outcome of empowering every member of the scrum team, thru diversification/inclusion and having no tolerance for anything that stands in the way of delivering extraordinary value to the customer.  He has a collaborative approach to training that is enhanced thru storytelling and group sharing.  Scott is based in the USA. He is always happy to arrange private training for your company. Please get in touch to find out more.

Committed to continuous learning and development, Scott is passionate about helping individuals and scrum teams reach their full potential.  He is an international speaker who brings awareness to impediments that could be holding you and/or your team from being phenomenal.  Most recently, Scott has launched a YouTube channel and has presented at the following Events: 

Podcast Co-Host - "Not Scrum Dumb" 

• The Agile Wire Podcast - "People who look like me"

• Lean Agile Global Conference -  "Scrum Team Diversity and Inclusion"

• Blacks in Technology Foundation - "Increase Personal Brand Value as a Scrum Master"        

What Clients and Students Have To Say About The Trainer:

• Scrum.org Reviews
• Linkedin Recommendations

Student feedback from Lagos, Nigeria About The Trainer:

About Agilesphere Consulting and Training, LLC

Agile Sphere Consulting & Training, founded by Scott Adams, exists out of a commitment to support equality and diversity in the workplace through world-class training, where all people contribute at their fullest potential and deliver extraordinary value for customers.  Our first goal is to train 10,000 minority (race, ethnicity, and sex) Professional Scrum Masters by 2030 and help them to be Legendary in the workplace.  

This will be a Live Virtual Remote/Online Class. Training will begin promptly at the posted class hours.  Full details on how to participate will be sent to you 1 week before the class, and the same day if you register during the last week until course registration ends.  

Post-Training Support: Join the Legendary SCRUMcademy Community!

Your journey doesn’t end when the training is over—it’s just beginning! As a Legendary Scrumcademy student, you gain exclusive access to our growing Scrum and Agile community at portal.scrumcademy.com, where you can:

✅ Connect with Fellow Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches – Network with a thriving community of professionals dedicated to mastering Scrum.
✅ Access Exclusive Resources & Discussions – Get ongoing insights, real-world Scrum strategies, and advanced facilitation techniques.
✅ Participate in Live Q&A Sessions & Expert Mentorship – Stay engaged and supported beyond the classroom.
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