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Professional Scrum Master

Bangalore, July 14-15, 2018

Class Overview

The 2-day Professional Scrum Master course 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.

PSM is the cutting-edge course for effective Scrum Masters and for anyone coaching a software development 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 upon real-life cases.

The PSM course is spread across two-days and covers the following:
 

  • Scrum theory and principles
  • The Scrum Framework
  • The Definition of Done
  • Running a Scrum project
  • Working with people and teams
  • Scrum in your organization
  • The role of the Scrum Master

 

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for attending this training or attempting the exam.

Assessment Certification

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the PSM I assessment, and are also entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment. The industry-recognized PSM certifications require a minimum passing score on these rigorous assessments.

The Exam

The PSM I, II and III level certifications are achieved on obtaining a minimum passing score in a rigorous assessment, which is held online.

PSM I holders understand the basics thoroughly, and are able to use globally accepted terminology and approaches to Scrum.PSM II holders have a deep understanding of the principles and processes that underpin Scrum Framework and can effectively apply Scrum in the organizational context. PSM III certification holders demonstrate a distinguished level of mastery over Scrum.

To learn more about each level, visit this link: https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-certifications/professional-scrum-master-assessments

Class Details

Language

English

Delivery Method

In Person Class
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Date

Start: July 14, 2018
End: July 15, 2018

Class Format

Traditional

Partner

Knowledgehut

Registration & Price

Price: INR 23998

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More Information

What you will learn

  • Motivate and lead a team of Scrum Masters who bring the efficacy of Scrum to projects
  • Get a deep knowledge of the fundamental aspects, roles and events of Scrum
  • Understand the empiricism in Scrum
  • Act as Scrum Master by understanding servant-leadership
  • Learn to resolve conflicts and tackle challenges
  • Get hands-on experience by applying Scrum Framework to real projects
  • Ensure personal and organizational growth with professional  training
  • Learn to address the changes that Scrum requires in the organizational setup
  • Increase Scrum efficacy

Course Topics:

  • Scrum theory and principles
  • The Scrum framework: roles, rules and artifacts
  • Working with people and teams
  • Coaching and facilitation
  • The role of the Scrum Master

Objectives:

Students are challenged to think in terms of Scrum and the Scrum principles to better understand what to do when they return to their workplaces.

  • Students will have a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and their coherence from the empirical foundation of Scrum.
  • Students can act as a Scrum Master for Scrum Teams and stakeholders from an in-depth understanding of servant-leadership.
  • Students can effectively start up Scrum or increase its effectiveness if already underway.

Target Audience:

The training may be interesting to all involved in software development using the Scrum framework, but has been specifically conceived for those responsible within an organization for running or introducing Scrum.
The class targets the people within an organization accountable for getting the most out of Scrum, including Scrum Masters, managers, and Scrum Team members.

Format:

Students work in teams. They learn through team assignments, discussions and hands-on exercises.

Recommendations:

Attendees make the most of the class if they:

  • Have studied the Scrum Guide (recommended)
  • Have an understanding of Scrum either through working on a Scrum Team, or through having taken part in a Professional Scrum Foundations or similar course
  • Have been on or are closely involved in building or enhancing a software product or application using Scrum

Assessment and certification:

  • The Professional Scrum Master course has two associated credentials: Professional Scrum Master level I (PSM I) and Professional Scrum Master level II (PSM II).
  • All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course receive a password to take the PSM I assessment and are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment.
  • These industry-recognized certifications require a minimum passing score on the associated rigorous assessment. Scrum.org maintains a public list with everyone holding a PSM I and PSM II credential.
  • Microsoft® uses the PSM I assessment to validate knowledge as part of its Silver and Gold Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) competencies.

You will also get:

  • Intensive and interactive workshop training
  • 14 PDUs and SEUs
  • Downloadable, comprehensive courseware
  • Instruction from industry experts