Professional Scrum Master
San Antonio, March 8-9, 2018
Class Overview
Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course provides advanced training on Scrum principles, the Scrum Framework as defined in the Scrum Guide and servant leadership.
The PSM course was initially designed by Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum, in 2009 as a significant update to the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course that Ken developed with the Scrum Alliance back in 2002.
Since 2009, the PSM course has been maintained and enhanced by Scrum.org and its global group of 160+ Professional Scrum Trainers, where it has evolved into the industry’s highest quality and most consistently delivered Scrum Master training.
Why Train with Scrum.org?
- Scrum Leadership – Scrum.org is led by the co-creator of Scrum, Ken Schwaber.
- Scrum Guide Alignment – Scrum.org’s training is aligned with the Scrum Guide that is published and maintained by Scrum co-creators Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland.
- Integrated Learning – Scrum.org’s approach of integrating lectures with team-based exercises and cast studies helps provide a great learning experience and prepares students to begin effectively applying Scrum in their workplace.
- Consistent Quality – Scrum.org has developed and regularly enhances 1 body of courseware content & exercises in collaboration with Scrum.org’s global trainers. This helps ensure a consistent level of quality learning experiences across the world.
- Meaningful Certifications – Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Certification Programs include rigorous Level I & II Assessments for Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Developers. Scrum.org offers the opportunity to examine your knowledge of Scrum, earn highly respected certifications and be recognized on Scrum.org.
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Who Should Attend?
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course is for anyone involved in software development using the Scrum Framework as defined in the Scrum Guide.
It is particularly beneficial for any of the following people:
- IT stakeholders
- Dedicated to optimizing the value of software delivery
- Have software development responsibilities
- Serve in the role of Scrum Master or member of a Scrum Team.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a clear understanding of Scrum and the Scrum Framework as defined in the Scrum Guide.
- Serve as a Scrum Master for Scrum Teams and stakeholders from an in-depth understanding of servant-leadership.
- Start effectively using Scrum and/or increase the effectiveness of Scrum currently underway.
Assessment & Certification
All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive credentials 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.
PDU Credits
Students of Scrum.org courses are able to claim Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU credit: 14 PDUs after attending the two-day Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course. Please note that PMI PDUs are earned for course attendance and not for passing a Scrum.org assessment. Students can claim PDUs under PMI’s "Education courses provided by other third party providers” category. You can claim your PDUs here.
What Is Included?
Each student will receive the following:
- Printed courseware and materials
- Lunch both days
- One free attempt at the PSM I assessment ($150 value) and PSM I certification
- One discounted attempt at the PSM II assessment ($100 value) and PSM II certification
Curriculum
- 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
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Private Training
Interested in private on-site training? If so, private classes with group discounts are available! Contact us or call 844.BE.AGILE to discuss onsite training at your location.
About The Madison Henry Group
The Madison Henry Group helps clients realize the benefits of agile software development and pursue organizational agility.
Founded in 2005, Madison Henry enables high performance and optimizes the value delivered by complex software through three lines of professional services: Agile Transformation with coaching and consulting across the enterprise; Training & Certification in partnership with industry leaders such as Scrum.org, Scaled Agile (SAFe) and LeanKanban University; and Staff Augmentation for the key roles of Scrum Masters, Scrum Developers and Kanban Delivery Managers.
We are passionate about our work. We value insight, commitment and innovation. We maintain an unwavering pledge to client success and satisfaction.
Additionally, The Madison Henry Group is a charter member of the Scrum.org Professional Training Network. Our membership reflects our demonstrated ability to abide by the high quality standards of Scrum.org training, commitment to improving the profession of software delivery and alignment with Scrum Values.