David Sabine
BetterTeams Academy
Languages
- English
Canada
Reviews
What students say about David
Mar 17, 2025
Great Experience with David
Great Experience with David. I was able to learn a lot of scrum and practice during the session.
Feb 7, 2025
Great class!
Class is not in ppt format and is taught using mural
Jan 3, 2025
PSPO II Training Experience with David Sabine
I recently attended the PSPO II Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced training with David Sabine, and I absolutely loved the experience.
David is an exceptional trainer—patient and attentive. What I appreciated the most was how interactive the course was. The discussions were at the core of the training, and he actively encouraged reflection and welcomed different opinions. Every question I asked received a thoughtful and detailed response, which helped me deepen my understanding of the advanced concepts of the Product Owner role.
I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to elevate their Scrum practice and develop a more strategic perspective of the Product Owner role. David has a way of making the content engaging while challenging your thinking, making the learning experience both enjoyable and impactful.
Dec 4, 2024
David was a great instructor
David was a great instructor! The structure of the class made it easy to follow and ask questions. The 1x1 structure was helpful as well, as it was nice to be able to ask questions and discuss topics in more depth in a 1x1 setting. Would highly recommend it!
Nov 20, 2024
David's extensive knowledge and…
David's extensive knowledge and experience provided an indepth and thorough understanding of Scrum Mastery.
Oct 23, 2024
David is the greatest teacher
Hello! I want to share my experience regarding the course I took with David, and I must say it was absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, the clarity in the presentation of the topics impressed me. Each session was dynamic and interactive, which made learning easier and kept my interest throughout. I wholeheartedly recommend this course. It’s an experience that not only adds knowledge but also inspires a continuous desire to learn. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!
Sep 10, 2024
Great instruction
Great instruction, especially for a product owner just starting in Agile.
Jun 13, 2024
Very Informative
The small size of the class allowed us to interact with one another and ask the instructor questions.
I am on an Agile team, but still learned new concepts in this course. We learned how to use the Lean UX Canvas and this will be very helpful for team collaboration.
Jun 7, 2024
The class was a good mix of information…
The class was a good mix of information and activities. The facilitator did a great job fostering discussion.
Mar 27, 2024
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) class with David Sabine
My experience with David Sabine and his My experience with David Sabine and his Professional Scrum Master (PSM) class was truly exceptional, owing to several key factors. Firstly, David's profound knowledge and expertise in the realm of Scrum and agile methodologies were truly outstanding. He possessed the remarkable ability to elucidate intricate concepts in a manner that was both accessible and captivating, enabling me to grasp the fundamental principles of Scrum with ease. was truly exceptional, owing to several key factors. Firstly, David's profound knowledge and expertise in the realm of Scrum and agile methodologies were truly outstanding. He possessed the remarkable ability to elucidate intricate concepts in a manner that was both accessible and captivating, enabling me to grasp the fundamental principles of Scrum with ease.
Jan 16, 2024
A must-take course with a must-have…
A must-take course with a must-have instructor to understand the core principles, fundamentals, and common pitfalls of scrum. Fantastic course. Highly recommend.
Nov 30, 2023
Interactive
It was very interactive which helped with learning the concepts
Nov 29, 2023
GREAT CLASS!
The activity we did to learn scrum was great, very easy to understand the concepts with the activity. After the class I felt like I truly understood everything about Scrum.
Jan 25, 2023
well conducted class
well conducted class
Good examples
Jan 18, 2023
This was a dynamic
This was a dynamic, content-packed, hands-on class with lots of scenarios and case studies. The instructor was open, committed, helpful, punctual, fun, and a true coach (Socratic in many great ways).
It was great to hear examples of real life application from his expertise in the area, a great learning experience overall
Aug 25, 2022
The logic behind SCRUM
David is an excellent teacher. He takes time and fun teaching approaches for you to understand not just what is the SCRUM framework but why is it that way it is. With him you will explore the reasons and logic (even a little history) behind each decision in the SCRUM framework, that allows you to develop your own strategies as a SCRUM Master.
Jul 28, 2022
PSM I
Very professional and knowledgeable instructor. It was an interactive class so never bored. I highly recommend for anyone and any level.
Jul 28, 2022
Clarity, Understanding, and Application
Dave was a great instructor with vast amounts of knowledge. The insights provided help to clarify some question or confusion points around SCUM and the role of an SM. The interactive tooling used in the class (Mural) was impressive and the scenario based group session really helped to solidify the material.
Jul 14, 2022
This is a great class with David…
This is a great class with David Sabine. It had been years since I read Lean UX - Designing Great Products with Agile Teams and participated in Jeff Gothelf's Lean UX workshop, and this class refocused the important principles of Lean UX and Scrum.
David related his experiences to the course work painting vivid pictures of ideation, planning, and problem-solving using the Lean UX Canvas.
Mar 4, 2022
Awesome
It was very informative
Jan 15, 2022
It was engaging
It was engaging, inclusive and full of energy with subject matter experts. I learned immensely in their kind company.
Jan 14, 2022
Met the goal that I set for this…
Met the goal that I set for this course. I learned about Scrum and UX practices and how to combine the two.
Feb 13, 2020
David is one od the best teacher i ever…
David is one od the best teacher i ever had. The way he explained things were so great.
Oct 7, 2019
Excellent Class
Excellent Class
I wasn't expecting much out of this class, but I left there with my mind blown. David was an excellent teacher. I'd definitely recommend it and am looking into others on my team taking the course.
Apr 15, 2019
The two day course with David was
The two day course with David was a great experience, very professional and informative.
Mar 21, 2019
David is a patient and knowledgeable…
David is a patient and knowledgeable teacher. His wide-range of experience compliments the formal parts of the curriculum and helps enhance our understanding.
About David
Technology leaders hire David to improve the way they manage software product development. He has worked with start-ups and enterprises including many of North America’s most prestigious enterprises in e-commerce, retail, telco, insurance, AI, and cybersecurity.
David is one of few people in Canada who knew Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methods in early-2000s. He helps organizations understand agility at all levels: practice & delivery, product leadership & stewardship, and organizational culture.
His career highlights the intersection of business, technology, and education. David works to improve the profession of software delivery. He helps organizations deliver products of the highest possible quality and value.
David is a Professional Scrum Trainer, Professional Kanban Trainer with ProKanban.org, Agile Business Consultant, Product Manager, Technical Coach and Software Engineer, Public Speaker, Executive Director of Ontario Scrum Community®, TEDx Alumnus, Musician, Husband and Dad. David works throughout Canada and USA.
What students say about David
Mar 17, 2025
Great Experience with David
Great Experience with David. I was able to learn a lot of scrum and practice during the session.
Feb 7, 2025
Great class!
Class is not in ppt format and is taught using mural
Jan 3, 2025
PSPO II Training Experience with David Sabine
I recently attended the PSPO II Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced training with David Sabine, and I absolutely loved the experience.
David is an exceptional trainer—patient and attentive. What I appreciated the most was how interactive the course was. The discussions were at the core of the training, and he actively encouraged reflection and welcomed different opinions. Every question I asked received a thoughtful and detailed response, which helped me deepen my understanding of the advanced concepts of the Product Owner role.
I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to elevate their Scrum practice and develop a more strategic perspective of the Product Owner role. David has a way of making the content engaging while challenging your thinking, making the learning experience both enjoyable and impactful.
Dec 4, 2024
David was a great instructor
David was a great instructor! The structure of the class made it easy to follow and ask questions. The 1x1 structure was helpful as well, as it was nice to be able to ask questions and discuss topics in more depth in a 1x1 setting. Would highly recommend it!
Nov 20, 2024
David's extensive knowledge and…
David's extensive knowledge and experience provided an indepth and thorough understanding of Scrum Mastery.
Oct 23, 2024
David is the greatest teacher
Hello! I want to share my experience regarding the course I took with David, and I must say it was absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, the clarity in the presentation of the topics impressed me. Each session was dynamic and interactive, which made learning easier and kept my interest throughout. I wholeheartedly recommend this course. It’s an experience that not only adds knowledge but also inspires a continuous desire to learn. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!
Sep 10, 2024
Great instruction
Great instruction, especially for a product owner just starting in Agile.
Jun 13, 2024
Very Informative
The small size of the class allowed us to interact with one another and ask the instructor questions.
I am on an Agile team, but still learned new concepts in this course. We learned how to use the Lean UX Canvas and this will be very helpful for team collaboration.
Jun 7, 2024
The class was a good mix of information…
The class was a good mix of information and activities. The facilitator did a great job fostering discussion.
Mar 27, 2024
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) class with David Sabine
My experience with David Sabine and his My experience with David Sabine and his Professional Scrum Master (PSM) class was truly exceptional, owing to several key factors. Firstly, David's profound knowledge and expertise in the realm of Scrum and agile methodologies were truly outstanding. He possessed the remarkable ability to elucidate intricate concepts in a manner that was both accessible and captivating, enabling me to grasp the fundamental principles of Scrum with ease. was truly exceptional, owing to several key factors. Firstly, David's profound knowledge and expertise in the realm of Scrum and agile methodologies were truly outstanding. He possessed the remarkable ability to elucidate intricate concepts in a manner that was both accessible and captivating, enabling me to grasp the fundamental principles of Scrum with ease.
Jan 16, 2024
A must-take course with a must-have…
A must-take course with a must-have instructor to understand the core principles, fundamentals, and common pitfalls of scrum. Fantastic course. Highly recommend.
Nov 30, 2023
Interactive
It was very interactive which helped with learning the concepts
Nov 29, 2023
GREAT CLASS!
The activity we did to learn scrum was great, very easy to understand the concepts with the activity. After the class I felt like I truly understood everything about Scrum.
Jan 25, 2023
well conducted class
well conducted class
Good examples
Jan 18, 2023
This was a dynamic
This was a dynamic, content-packed, hands-on class with lots of scenarios and case studies. The instructor was open, committed, helpful, punctual, fun, and a true coach (Socratic in many great ways).
It was great to hear examples of real life application from his expertise in the area, a great learning experience overall
Aug 25, 2022
The logic behind SCRUM
David is an excellent teacher. He takes time and fun teaching approaches for you to understand not just what is the SCRUM framework but why is it that way it is. With him you will explore the reasons and logic (even a little history) behind each decision in the SCRUM framework, that allows you to develop your own strategies as a SCRUM Master.
Jul 28, 2022
PSM I
Very professional and knowledgeable instructor. It was an interactive class so never bored. I highly recommend for anyone and any level.
Jul 28, 2022
Clarity, Understanding, and Application
Dave was a great instructor with vast amounts of knowledge. The insights provided help to clarify some question or confusion points around SCUM and the role of an SM. The interactive tooling used in the class (Mural) was impressive and the scenario based group session really helped to solidify the material.
Jul 14, 2022
This is a great class with David…
This is a great class with David Sabine. It had been years since I read Lean UX - Designing Great Products with Agile Teams and participated in Jeff Gothelf's Lean UX workshop, and this class refocused the important principles of Lean UX and Scrum.
David related his experiences to the course work painting vivid pictures of ideation, planning, and problem-solving using the Lean UX Canvas.
Mar 4, 2022
Awesome
It was very informative
Jan 15, 2022
It was engaging
It was engaging, inclusive and full of energy with subject matter experts. I learned immensely in their kind company.
Jan 14, 2022
Met the goal that I set for this…
Met the goal that I set for this course. I learned about Scrum and UX practices and how to combine the two.
Feb 13, 2020
David is one od the best teacher i ever…
David is one od the best teacher i ever had. The way he explained things were so great.
Oct 7, 2019
Excellent Class
Excellent Class
I wasn't expecting much out of this class, but I left there with my mind blown. David was an excellent teacher. I'd definitely recommend it and am looking into others on my team taking the course.
Apr 15, 2019
The two day course with David was
The two day course with David was a great experience, very professional and informative.
Mar 21, 2019
David is a patient and knowledgeable…
David is a patient and knowledgeable teacher. His wide-range of experience compliments the formal parts of the curriculum and helps enhance our understanding.
Courses taught by David
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Other Services by David
- Coaching/Consulting
- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by David
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Live Virtual
Date: May 8-9, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
8:30 AM - 3:45 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: May 13-14, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: May 19-20, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: May 21-22, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: May 28-29, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 3-4, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
8:30 AM - 3:45 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 5-6, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 11-12, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 17-18, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 19-20, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 26-27, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
8:30 AM - 3:45 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Jul 8-9, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:30 AM - 4:45 PM America/New_York
Latest Blogs by David
See all blogsDavid's Certifications and Licenses
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I