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.

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.

View the Professional Scrum Master subject areas for a comprehensive list of course topics and objectives. Below are a few of the key areas discussed and explored during the Professional Scrum Master Course

Course Topics

• Clear understanding of the rules of Scrum

• Understanding how the Scrum Master preserves and enhances self-organization

• Know how to get started with Scrum in your organization

• Working with people and teams

• Scrum in your organization

• The role of the Scrum Master

Assessment/Certification

As part of this class, students are offered one free attempt of the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment administered by Scrum.org. Students are also eligible to attempt the PSM level 2 certification test at a discount.

Audience

The Professional Scrum Master course is for anyone involved in software development using the Scrum framework. It is particularly beneficial for those people within an organization accountable for getting the most out of Scrum, including Scrum Masters, managers, and Scrum Team members. No pre-existing knowledge of Scrum is required to attend.

Why Scrum.org

Scrum.org is governed by the originator of Scrum, Ken Schwaber, and as such instructs students on the very core of Scrum. The material content is consistent with all scrum.org trainers, but many brilliant minds have contributed to the training material. The material is intended to transform the way you approach work, not just instructional on the mechanics of Scrum.

Scrum.org trainers have all been rigorously assessed by the scrum.org committee through exams, interviews, mock training, and other means. Less than 5% of those who apply are accepted as trainers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the price?

The price includes course materials, the PSM I assessment and certification. You also receive a discount on the PSM II assessment.

How do I achieve the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification?

The PSM I certification is achieved by taking and passing an online assessment in your own time following the course. It can be taken from any internet connected computer.

What is required to achieve the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification?

The PSM I assessment is comprised of 80 multiple choice questions that must be completed in 60 minutes. The pass mark is 85%.

What if I do not pass the PSM I assessment?

If you take the PSM I assessment within 14-days of this course, you will be given a 2nd attempt to past the PSM I at no additional cost.

What are the course hours?

Courses start at 09:00 AM and finish at 5:00 PM each day.

How should I prepare for the course?

The only preparation required is to read the Scrum Guide.

Can I claim PMI PDU credits for attending the course?

Yes. You can claim 14 PDU's for participating in a course.