Professional Scrum Master - AI Essentials
Live Virtual Class, March 25, 2026
Class Overview
AI has become a core capability in product delivery and is transforming every role. Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches have a key part to play in the use of AI and introducing AI to teams, products and organizations, acting as a catalyst for change. Through the proper use of AI tools, Scrum Masters, their teams and organization become more effective.
Professional Scrum Master-AI Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials) is an interactive, hands-on course designed to empower Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to understand, leverage and apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support their job, teams and organization.
The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master™ - AI Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials) certification exam.
Course Overview
In this one-day* course, students engage in discussions and exercises to explore practical uses of AI tools and techniques to help them as a Scrum Master and to learn how to enable their Scrum Teams and organization to effectively use AI. The Professional Scrum Master – AI Essentials (PSM - AI Essentials) course continues the journey into Scrum by diving deeper into:
- What AI means for Scrum Masters
- How Scrum Masters use AI to improve their capabilities and support the Scrum Team
- How AI can be applied by the members of a Scrum Team
- How AI influences the organization, including essential guidance on adopting AI responsibly and securely
Throughout this course, participants gain the skills and confidence to harness AI effectively, ensuring they remain at the forefront of enabling high-performing Scrum Teams in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The Scrum Master of tomorrow has a strong understanding of AI and how to apply it; this training helps ensure students are prepared for that future.
* When offered in-person, this course is generally delivered in one day. When offered as a Live Virtual Class, the course may be broken up into more, shorter days.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain key AI concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, generative AI and agentic AI
- Describe how AI supports effective Scrum Team facilitation and collaboration
- Discuss how AI tools can enhance the Scrum Master accountability through real-world use cases
- Demonstrate practical uses of generative AI tools to support the Scrum Team and Scrum events
- Demonstrate effective AI prompt engineering to get the desired results
- Integrate AI tools in day-to-day work
- Implement AI-informed behaviors in day-to-day work
- Apply ethical and responsible practices when adopting and working with AI
Who Should Attend This Class?
This course is appropriate for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches with a solid understanding of the Scrum framework and experience working on a Scrum Team in any industry, as they learn how to integrate AI into their roles. This includes:
- Scrum Masters
- Agile Coaches
- Agile leaders
- Team facilitators
- Other related professionals
This course is designed for professionals who want to work with AI tools in practice. It is not intended for those seeking advanced machine learning or data science content. Scrum Master training and certification is recommended.
Course Learning Objectives
Students will be able to ethically apply core AI concepts and implement generative AI tools through effective prompting to enhance Scrum Team collaboration, support Scrum Events, strengthen Scrum Master accountabilities, and integrate AI-informed behaviors into day-to-day work.
Professional Scrum Certification
All participants completing the Professional Scrum Product Owner-AI Essentials course receive a password to take the Professional Scrum Master Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM-AI Essentials certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. Class participants of official Scrum.org classes who attempt the PSM-AI Essentials assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price?
The price includes official course materials, up to 2 attempts at the assessment and lifetime certification from Scrum.org.
How do I take the assessment?
The assessment is taken online in your own time following the course. It can be taken from any internet-connected computer
What is required to achieve the certification?
The assessment is comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions that must be completed in 30 minutes. The pass mark is 85%. We provide practice assessments and a full eLearning version of the course to help you prepare.
Why learn with TheScrumMaster.co.uk?
- We have helped 25,000+ people learn Scrum since 2012.
- We have 950+ LinkedIn recommendations and are 5-star rated on Trustpilot & Google!
- We provide extensive practice assessments to ensure you gain certification.
- We provide an eLearning version of the course for reference and revision.
- Join our Community for ongoing coaching, events & resources.
- Join our Affiliate program and earn free courses.
- Receive regular chances to attend another course at no cost.
What are the course hours?
The course hours are shown further up this page.
Can I attend from my country?
Yes. Everyone is welcome at all of our courses. You can attend from anywhere!
Can I attend on a different date?
Yes. We run courses regularly, and you can find all our upcoming dates on our public course page.
How many people will attend?
Our courses are kept small to ensure a premium experience.
How should I prepare for the course?
The only preparation required is to read the Scrum Guide. We provide a range of free additional resources to help you learn more in advance if you wish.
I'm not sure if I have enough experience to take the course. What should I do?
Email us at Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk, and we will advise you.
Can I claim PMI PDU credits for attending the course?
Yes. You can claim 7 PDU’s for each day of the course.
Do I need to pay VAT?
It depends on where you live. If you are outside the UK then usually not! Find out more.
Do you offer discounts?
We usually offer discounts for group bookings, not-for-profit organisations, and hardship cases. Find out more at our Discounts page.
Can I pay via credit/debit card?
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Where can I find more answers to common questions?
Visit our full FAQ page for more answers to frequently asked questions.
Where can I contact the trainer with further questions?
You can email us at Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk
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About The Trainer
Lavaneesh Gautam is a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master and Agile Coach.
He loves to support and help individuals, teams, and leaders to find their full capability, learn tools of successful collaboration, and unlearn everything else that gets in the way of creativity, innovation, and growth.
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Venue
This is a Live Virtual Remote/Online Course. The course is specially designed to run online and includes frequent breaks and an hour for lunch. Full details on how to participate will be sent to you by email shortly before the class.
Live Virtual Remote/Online Course Requirements:
- A Computer with an internet connection, Microphone, Speakers & Webcam.
- Free install of Zoom
- We can assist you with the set-up on the days before the class if required.
- The Trainer will be available for 30 minutes before the course to offer assistance.