Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training is a two-day training course, in which the theory and principles of Scrum are discussed. The application of Scrum in product development is increasing rapidly. The focus of the course is on the power of Scrum: pick up and apply. Linking theory and practice is therefore central.

After following the training you will have a clear picture of Scrum and you will be able to start using Scrum in your team. After successfully completing the online exam, you will receive the Scrum.org recognized Professional Scrum Master certification, PSM1.

No boring PowerPoint presentations, 100% interactive and packed with mini-workshops

Is the Training Right for Me?

You will get the most out of the course if you are in one of the following roles:  a project manager, team leader, IT/development manager, product manager, test manager, business analyst, architect, developer or tester. You may already have some experience with Scrum, but you are not yet certified.  You want to understand Scrum better so that you can apply it better and help your company further - If so,  then the Professional Scrum Master training is certainly of added value.

Learning Objectives of the Course

The focus of the training is on the theory behind Scrum and the basic principles within the methodology. The training consists of a mix of theory and practical assignments.

After completing the training you will have:

• a clear picture of why Scrum works;
• an in-depth understanding of servant leadership, enabling you to act as a Scrum Master for your team and stakeholders;
• ability to start with Scrum in your team, or to increase the effectiveness of working with Scrum;
• the ability to facilitate and set up Scrum Events in the right way;
• the ability to define the accountabilities within Scrum and determine how these can be fulfilled within your Scrum team.

Overview of the Training

• The theory and principles of Scrum
• The roles, rules and practices of Scrum
• Working with Scrum: people and teams
• Coaching and facilitating
• The role of the Scrum Master

Preparation

A good basis for any Agile training is to read the Scrum Guide. A free online assessment is available. In addition, make sure that you participate in the training with an open mind and a passion for change. After the training, you will receive references to source material for further deepening and broadening.

Assessment Certification 

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course receive a password to take the  Professional Scrum Master I (PSMI) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSMclass participants who attempt the PSM I 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. 

You are also entitled to a discount on the PSMII assessment once passing PSMI.

About the Trainers

Rosanne van der Linden-Bal

Rosanne is passionate about Agile and Lean principles and supports organizations energetically by implementing this inspiring way of working. She helps people to achieve their goals and create an environment of transparency, in which they can learn and improve continuously.

Her experience with Scrum goes back to 2013 when she joined her first Scrum Team as a test specialist. From the first moment, she truly believed in the power of Scrum. She decided to become a Scrum Master and later also an Agile coach to support and inspire people, teams and organizations in their journey towards agility. Rosanne empowers individuals and teams in their growth towards self-organization, continuous improvement, effective collaboration and maximizing value.

Rosanne is a Professional Scrum Trainer since 2018. She loves to teach people about Agile and Scrum and support them in taking their first or next steps in their (Scrum) roles.

Steve Trapps

Steve is an experienced Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Trainer with 20 years plus of experience in delivering complex products in many different business sectors. He started his career as a software developer, working for Nestle before moving on to work for Sky building applications & websites for many of the English Premier League football teams.

Previously being a developer, Steve has worked in various teams (Scrum and none Scrum) so comes packed with real-life stories. From Start-Ups building the next social media network, up to large corporations handling thousands of transactions a second. If you want to learn from someone who has been there, then Steve would be able to share experiences to help you on your way.

In May 2004 and after spending 6 months working on a very demanding & soul-destroying project Steve decided to look for a better way to deliver products. It was either that or leave the industry. This led him to look into Agile approaches and in particular Scrum - his aim was to know to empower teams and individuals to make the right choices at the appropriate time.

Over 16 years+ later on from 2004, Steve's focus is still on helping individuals & teams to reach their full potential through professional development coaching and professional training.

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