Professional Scrum Master

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course is a 2-day course that covers the principles and (empirical) process theory underpinning the mechanics, rules, and roles of the Scrum framework. Advanced tools for servant-leadership are provided to increase a Scrum Master’s effectiveness. These tools relate to behavioral shifts, working with people and teams, coaching and facilitation techniques, and addressing the organization. Like all Scrum.org courses, students learn through instruction and team-based exercises.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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
• Scrum Team Members

PREREQUISITES

Attendees make the most of the class if they:

• Have studied the Scrum Guide (required).
• Have passed the Scrum Open assessment.
• Have been on or are closely involved in building or enhancing a software product or application.

OVERVIEW

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.

Advanced tools for servant-leadership are provided to increase a Scrum Master’s effectiveness. These tools relate to behavioral shifts, working with people and teams, coaching and facilitation techniques, and addressing the organization.

Students learn through instruction and team-based exercises and are challenged to think in terms of the Scrum principles to better understand what to do when returning to the workplace.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students are challenged to think with-in the Scrum Framework and the underlying values and principles to better understand what to do when returning to the workplace and facing complex decisions.

Theoretical and experiential training to provide:

• The “WHY” and rules of Scrum through the empirical foundation of Scrum.
• The ability to effectively start up Scrum or increase its effectiveness if already underway.
• The ability to navigate the “grey areas” of a Scrum implementation.

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master level I assessment and are also entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment. The PSM certifications are difficult which has made them industry-recognized as a true test of Scrum competence.

MORE INFORMATION

More information about the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course can be found on the website here: https://www.scrum.org/Courses/Professional-Scrum-Master