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Jun 29, 2022
I've passed first time PSM I & II
I've Taken Duncans Classes for both PSM I and PSM II and have found them to be highly insighful, not only for passing the exams but in gaining a deeper understanding of Scrum and application to my current work.
Jitan Vaghela
Jun 24, 2022
Expert knowledge, excellently taught.
Thoroughly enjoyed this course, very interactive and well lead by Duncan. Having no previous experience of Scrum, I was able to pass the assessment first time with confidence. Highly recommended.
Alex Ellson
Jun 18, 2022
Very nice moments sharing with Duncan…
Very nice moments sharing with Duncan and the mate from the class.
Good conversations for improving Professional Scrum Master skills. I strongly recommend the course to people who want to go deep inside professional Scrum Mastering, Liberating Structure tools, wonders how to deal with conflict situations and want to share their concerns regarding their daily work.
Alice
Jun 8, 2022
Duncan knows his stuff!
Duncan really knows his stuff!
A passionate Scrum Trainer who is always happy to go the extra mile to give students better understanding and answer any questions; even after the course was delivered.
Truly the best Scrum trainer I've come across to date. Recommended for any prospective PSM and has inspired me down the path of trainer myself. Duncan will get you through the exam and will answer any questions you have in relation to integrating Scrum in your Org.
Aaron Thomas
May 29, 2022
Inspiring and effective
Duncan maintained an inspiring and engaging classroom that not only prepared us extremely well for the professional scrum master 1 exam, but also provided us with effective answers and professional recommendations to a huge variety of questions when it came to how we might use the course materials to apply professional scrum in our individual organisations.
Joseph Roffey
May 21, 2022
Taking the PSM II class with Duncan…
Taking the PSM II class with Duncan makes you a better leader.
While taking the class, I have learned a lot about being the leader who serves, and while improving my Scrum knowledge I was also able to emphasize my skills on enabling teams and making them selfógranized. A challenge I have encountered many times in my career.
I'm an engineering manager, in an environment, where there is no Scrum, but something the company calls Scrum, and where there is no Scrum Master. However, I believe that the values of Scrum can benefit my team and the company.
In Duncan's course, I felt most intriguing the way he conveyed the information. Facilitation, Liberating structures, training from the back of the room. It was enlightening to see how to make a group engage with each other, who had never seen themselves before, came from different places in Europe, and who still was able to be very engaged in the exchange of wisdom.
Birgit Pohl
May 16, 2022
Brilliant PSM course!
The PSM course that we did with Duncan was absolutely brilliant. He was a great instructor, explained things really clearly and was also very patient with us. Not only do we all feel confident to take the exam, we also feel so positive towards changing things up in our studio. If we ever want to take any further Scrum courses in the future, we would definitely choose to go with Duncan again.
Kate Margis
May 15, 2022
Great learning experience
It was a great experience. Duncan is a very knowledgeable teacher who answered all of our questions and focused on keeping everyone engaged. I was very happy that the class was face to face as I think that's the best way to stayed engaged.
I have done several online courses on Agile and Scrum but none of them left the subject as clear as a face to face class with a teacher.
Marcos Michel
May 11, 2022
A must for complex projects
Really honed in on the content l learnt during PSM I. I'd recommended this course for anyone wanting to deepen their understand when using SCRUM for complex projects.
Jason Earle-Henson
May 9, 2022
Excellent training
Excellent training, good support document and really good support in general. Thanks Duncan
Mr. Bastien Cagnac
May 6, 2022
An interesting Group course with good…
An interesting Group course with good interaction.
As Agile is a very new experience for me personally, it was good to complete the course with other colleagues who are already using Agile.
In my current Role of resolving Quality / Warranty Problems, we already use a recognised 8D problem solving methodology. I feel that I have an advantage of applying Agile to the 8D process. It will help in Attention to detail and verifying the True and accurate Root Causes to the problems.
Mr Gardner
Apr 27, 2022
PSPO Class
Excellent tutor, great supporting slides. Engaging and enjoyable
Ian Ray
Apr 26, 2022
Duncan is a great instructor and I…
Duncan is a great instructor and I really enjoyed his course.
PK
Apr 23, 2022
Scrum.org product owner training
The classroom was an excellent learning environment. The use of Miro was good, the examples were clear and the interaction was very open and honest from both participants and the course leader. The course leader was clear in his delivery and it was evident that he had experience in the topic he was teaching. The material used was clear, well put together and very easy to follow
Overall I cannot recommend the course and the course leader enough.
Damian Ward
Apr 12, 2022
Witty and effective trainer
After passing the assessment on the first attempt, I'm confident to recommend Duncan to my colleagues. The time of the two day training and an extra hour session was well spent. Duncan is a fun and knowledgeable trainer and there were different kinds of learning methods used during the course therefore it was easy to stay engaged and focused. I followed the trainer's advice on how to get ready for the assessment and it worked.
Elina Belova
Apr 5, 2022
Great structure
Great structure, good pace, excellent time keeping.
Clear communication, great trainer.
Thank You for the good experience
Pál Hanó
Apr 5, 2022
Really insightful course related to the…
Really insightful course related to the scrum principles and theory and how the team operates.
Salman Mian
Apr 4, 2022
Duncan is an incredible trainer
Ive taken 2 courses with Duncan and both times I've been so happy with his expertise and fun, charismatic teaching style. I highly recommend him.
Consumer
Mar 23, 2022
Scrum Master training
It was a great learning experience. Duncan was knowledgeable and made the 2 day learning sessions fun and interactive. Lot of interactive exercises helped us to understand the concepts better.
Satishkumar Reddy Kambham
Mar 18, 2022
Really clear and useful structure with…
Really clear and useful structure with many interactive breakout sessions! helping to learn by doing was rather effective. course content was well laid out and Duncan always answered all queries.
Atharva “Archer” Sapte
Mar 15, 2022
excellent informative class with lots…
excellent informative class with lots of humour and interaction, made course engaging , huge thanks to Duncan who not only taught us exceptionally well but kept it light and provided excellent support..
Steve Carr
Mar 14, 2022
would prefer to be back face to face
would prefer to be back face to face, but the world being what it is, this is the best we can do.
Martin Dale
Mar 2, 2022
Really impressed
Definitely the most professionally put together and well-executed training course I've done to date - Duncan was superb.
Oli Clark
Mar 1, 2022
Duncan had the experience and the…
Duncan had the experience and the personality to delivery a great course. Took the team though practical examples and also challenged the thinking with a warm blooded mammal burger. Highly recommend this class and Duncan as a trainer.
Jason Nash
Feb 11, 2022
Great informative and interactive…
Great informative and interactive class. Duncan keeps everyone engaged and on their toes :)
Jitesh Mistry
Feb 4, 2022
Thank you
I would like to express gratitude and appreciation towards Duncan, as he was phenomenal and very enthusiastic and encouraging with his words. I came in with somewhat knowledge of the topic, but with his guidance and links to mock assessments, I was able to grasp even deeper understanding of Scrum principles. Thank you, Duncan. These two days were truly a delight.
Aleksandr Prokofjev
Feb 3, 2022
Insightful
It was really insightful and interactive class.
Rajosan Yoganathan
Jan 28, 2022
The only class I wished lasted longer
My year 2022 started with Duncan's PSM I course. This class offered me the essential info I needed as a total beginner to pass the assessment based on solid knowledge and not on luck or on a good exam strategy. Furthermore, I gained two days of valuable interactive input, engaging exercises and people that I now keep in touch with.
As a trainer myself, I noticed right away that Duncan is an exceptional instructor with a lot of experience both in Scrum and in offering high-quality classes. This was the only course I've attended so far where I wished we would run out of the scheduled time frame (nope, that didn't happen!), so that I could spend more time learning from Duncan and the group.
Corina Volcinschi
Jan 27, 2022
The class was expertly lead by Duncan…
The class was expertly lead by Duncan Maddox (agileskills.com), it was interactive and fun. I highly recommend this trainer and this course.
Mike Pearson
Jan 16, 2022
Engaging, Informative and Fun
Engaging, informative and fun.
The Professional Scrum Master course delivered by Duncan Maddox was perhaps the best training course I attended in 30+ years of my professional career. The training was well prepared and presented, with lots of quizzes and break-out sessions. Although I have been a scrum master for many years, this course was a real eye opener and will allow me to get back to my job both focussed and recharged.
Mr Jr Riege
Dec 24, 2021
The class provided by Duncan was very interesting and enjoyable
The class provided by Duncan was very interesting, including practical scenarios for us to understand Scrum. The two days were enjoyable and the time passed quickly. Duncan generated lots of discussion and answered all the questions we had. To respond to various questions, he made us reflect, this was a good technique as it helped us to understand the context and Scrum theory.
Mrs Carrillo
Dec 15, 2021
PSM 1 two day class and certification prep
Duncan did a great job delivering this course and preparing me to take my certification (which I hope to have gotten by the time this is read). Our course had great content, lots of interactive sessions and quizzes to ensure understanding. It was conducted at a great pace, I do not excel in classroom environments, however, thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot recommend highly enough.
Dave Cooper
Dec 14, 2021
Would comeback to learn again 100%!
Would comeback to learn again 100%!
If you're looking for an engaging and interactive way to understand the Scrum framework, you're in the right place. Duncan's class doesn't feel like learning at all, yet you walk away with all the information and knowledge required to advocate Scrum ideals and practices to your team or organisation.
As well as the extra support provided to help you ace your qualification.
Honestly, would recommend his class to anyone and everyone wanting to learn Scrum!
C Ermongkonchai
Dec 13, 2021
Knowledgeable and engaging trainer
The training course run by Duncan over the two days was extremely well put together, perfectly placed and contained enough material to be both informative and leave enough room for hearty discussions, cross examination and questions.
As a teacher, Duncan was able to articulate all of the vast amounts of information into digestible chunks, as well as being able to further explain topics which the class found more difficult to get their minds around.
The extra resources to allow us to prepare for the assessment is also a mighty help. I'm struggling to think of anything that could be construed as constructive criticism, so I'll just end with Duncan was a fantastic trainer, the material was engaging and the pace of the session was perfect.
Murray Wilson
Dec 6, 2021
Fantastically engaging
Duncan is a fantastically engaging teacher. Two days flew by.
John B
Dec 5, 2021
Great and useful training session
Just passed my PSM I Certification! Big thanks to Duncan Maddox for a great 2-day training course. He helped to focus on different important things within Scrum Framework and gave a lot of practical hints. He also gave a lot of valuable notes for exam preparation. Advice: you still need to do a lot of preparation yourself, the exam is quite challenging.
Kirill
Nov 18, 2021
Excellent course
One of the best courses that I've attended!
I strengthened my knowledge of Scrum, this has definitely helped me to clear my doubts in certain areas. I would like to highlight that regardless the fact that it was a remote session, Duncan made it very interesting and he was able to maintain the attention of the attendees and engage like in a face to face workshop.
Anna
Nov 2, 2021
Very interesting and entertaining…
Very interesting and entertaining training.
We got to know about Scrum principles and guidelines in a very entertaining way, making this virtual training very easy and not boring at all.
Pedro Paniagua
Oct 16, 2021
What a resfreshing course based on real…
What a resfreshing course based on real life experiences from other colleagues scrum master, good discussions, worthy topics, useful tips, and wonderfully leading by Duncan.
Amaia Ibañez Labiano
Sep 30, 2021
Well delivered training
Well delivered training, engagement with all attendees and very structured approach. I learnt a lot !
Matt Rickhuss
Sep 28, 2021
A great course from Duncan
To my surprise, I actually really enjoyed this virtual 2 day course. Duncan is an excellent trainer who presented the course material in a very clear and engaging way. There was a good level of group discussions, quizes and team exercises which kept everyone in the group fully engaged. I also liked the relatively small group size (we were five students) which allowed all members of the group to fully participate.
I've been working in scrum teams as a developer for a number of years but this course really crystalised scrum theory and has provided me with the knowledge and motivation to try and improve the way my team is implementing scrum.
John Holden
Sep 28, 2021
Great course
I attended a two day scrum master training course conducted by Duncan Maddox. It was held virtually which was absolutely fine for me. It was a really well run course. I found it was conducted at a good pace and the format was great and enabled everyone on the course to interact with each other. I found Duncan's teaching and training to be really insightful and helpful which really helped me to understand scrum. He used real life examples/scenarios to get the message across and it made the training fun and easy to understand. I thoroughly recommend Duncan to anyone looking to understand and pass the professional Scrum master exam. Thanks Duncan!
W Chan
Aug 31, 2021
PSM1 course overview with Duncan Maddox
I really enjoyed the course, much more than I thought I would. Duncan (Maddox) was a fantastic trainer, making the 2 days fun, relevant and engaging. His exam tips and techniques were fantastic, and I passed the PSM1 exam first time!
The course reviewed of the key concepts and changes in Scrum and provided ideas on how I can refocus and reset Agile and Scrum into our current Scrum Teams and ways of working. The practical examples were exactly what I was looking for - a lot of courses are good on the theory but don’t always help with application in the real world.
Duncan was one of the best trainers I’ve had - keep doing what you’re doing!!
Amanda Winder
Aug 11, 2021
Duncan Maddox's PSM I course - Excellent!
Duncan delivered a highly professional, entertaining and engaging 2-day PSM I course. Despite the course being remote, the levels of interaction, engagement and collaboration throughout were commendable that it was as close to an in-person experience as I could have hoped.
The content was entirely relevant and informative. I particularly enjoyed the way Duncan took the attendees back to the fundamentals of Scrum to ensure they were thoroughly understood, before learning how to apply these fundamentals using realistic, team and scenario based exercises.
I thoroughly enjoyed Duncan's engaging and interactive delivery style, and getting an insight into his vast knowledge and professional experience of Scrum was very interesting.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Duncan for anything Scrum!
Thanks again
Chris Brisbane
Jul 17, 2021
The instructer kept us engaged…
The instructer kept us engaged throughout the entire session. Real-life examples helped us grasp more the content of this course.
Justin M.
Jun 27, 2021
Excellent coach!
I had this course online for two consecutive days. Even though following a course online was challenging because of Covid19 situation, Duncan make it easy for us with interactive sessions and real life examples. He is a great coach, very open, supportive and very passionate. He provides the scrum learning with very simple ways and he answered each and every questions.
I highly recommend training and coach :)
Mireille El Gheche
Jun 16, 2021
Duncan was FANTASTIC - successful pass of PSMI
Duncan, thank you for your incredible help and support! The 2 day virtual training sessions were fantastic, I genuinely miss them. They were THAT engaging and that enjoyable. You're an incredible trainer with huge experience and tremendous passion for Scrum. You delivered with all of the professionalism you'd expect from Scrum.org - your virtual setup was great, seamless and consistent over the two days too.
srak
Jun 9, 2021
Duncan's course - Entertaining, Interactive, great learning experience
I really enjoyed it Duncan's course, because the interaction was great with all the working sessions and his challenging questions to keep us engaged and foster the learning experience.
I was afraid, it would be a more theoretical excercise, which it was by far not. Well done! Couldn’t have imagined a better online course!
Andreas Bartels
May 25, 2021
Highly recommend!
If you're looking into Scrum I highly recommend doing a Professional Scrum Master training, especially with Duncan! I've been reading about Scrum for a while, but the class really helped me put the various puzzle pieces together. Duncan explains the theory very well, provides challenging exercises to apply Scrum to the real world and makes you think critically about every aspect of Scrum. Duncan tailored the material and exercises to work great virtually, so the atmosphere was really nice and we were able to do exercises all together or in smaller teams.
Babette
May 14, 2021
Really enjoyable 2 days
Really enjoyable 2 days - great trainers and a good class to work along side !
Julia Bailey
May 11, 2021
Totally recommend!
Totally recommend!
Great course with engaging instructors, achieving a lasting learning experience
Miguel Cacho Soblechero
May 10, 2021
Excellent & Engaging Class
The class was very engaging, informative and left me feeling extremely motivated. Duncan was a great teacher who did not leave any question unanswered. Lots of scenario-based discussions and examples which made the class fun and interactive. I already passed the exam for which Duncan had prepared us very well.
I would highly recommend choosing Duncan's PSM class: 10/10!!!
Clara
May 9, 2021
Excellent
Excellent. Really enjoyed and it Duncan's depth of understanding and experience is readily apparent
Ben Musgrave
Apr 26, 2021
Very useful PSM I training
Great way to refresh and align your Scrum Guide knowledge and understanding of Scrum overall. We had a lot of focus on the pitfalls we may expect while passing the exam which was very useful too.
Vlad
Mar 10, 2021
Informative and practical
I followed this training last week and acquired a structured knowledge about scrum. It is informative and practical, and I would recommend those who want to know more about scrum to follow this training.
Minghai Liu
Mar 9, 2021
Great course again from Duncan
Great course again from Duncan. I have now completed and passed both PSM I and PSM II after a course with Duncan, both times the course was well constructed with great content and very engaging.
Steven Greensmith
Mar 8, 2021
Great course
Great course, great pace, great instructor. Couldn't ask for more.
Jacopo Lanzoni
Feb 4, 2021
Really enjoyed the course!!!
Really enjoyed the course!!!
Very good content, challenging and interesting exercises!
Thank you, Duncan!
Claudia-Maria Florescu
Jan 19, 2021
Duncan is an adept trainer
Duncan is an adept trainer
able to bring Scrum to life and apply it to the real world
lots of insights even for a seasoned professional
Highly recommended
AMAm
Dec 31, 2020
Very interactive class and informative.
Very interactive class and informative.
Ronaldo V.
Dec 21, 2020
SCRUM Master : A fast paced and interactive course…
A fast paced and interactive course that launches into the fundamentals from minute 1. This may have been as much to the do with the trainer (Duncan Maddox) as anything else but it entirely reflected the SCRUM purpose of delivering value.
All comms, links and guidance provided by QA worked well. Any constraints regarding online hosting (due to Covid) were overcome and excellent tips and coaching were provided to pass the exam.
Andy Burston
Dec 14, 2020
Enjoyable training
An enjoyable 2 day lockdown session with Duncan. He knows the scrum framework quite well, both from theory and experience.
Aldo Yoplac
Nov 30, 2020
I took part in on-line PSMII training…
I took part in on-line PSMII training due to the COVID-19 situation and it was really great experience.
Duncan prepared everything in a great way. Few days before the training we had a 15 mins technical check - zoom, cameras, audio and short intro of the upcoming training. The training was 2 full days. It was hard to stay so long in a meeting but we had enough brakes and it was very interactive so catching our attention all the time.
The training was done in such a good way so I could see things from a different angle and which helped me to understand many things - what I was doing wrong, how it can be improved, etc.
Overall I'm very satisfied.
Duncan gave us an extra hour and prepared us for the PSMII assessment. All the information and the instructions he gave us was very very helpful and made the assessment not that scary and the most important - I passed it from the first try (which is really hard).
Thank you Duncan for all your help!
Lilia Gyurova
Nov 25, 2020
This was brilliantly facilitated
This was brilliantly facilitated, its has broadened my knowledge of Scrum and helped me identify how I can evolve as a Scrum Master. I particularly appreciated the great environment Duncan created to maximise our learning opportunity. Many thanks, Daniel
Daniel Huyton
Nov 20, 2020
Amazing course with Duncan
Absolutely amazing course led by Duncan. It's well structured, well organized, and many practical topics coming from the real world. What I benefit the most is working with a group of experienced SMs through these two days, all are open, honest and active, and I learned so much from their sharing. I would recommend this training course, not only for a better exam preparation but also for many valuable exchanges with Duncan and other SMs.
Shimeng
Nov 20, 2020
Great session, thank you
Great session. Duncan facilitated very well and we collaborated together as a group in a very engaged manner. The two-day session was very intense, informative, and enlightening. I had read the Scrum Guide a couple times beforehand and had dabbled in Scrum a bit, but the session connected a lot of dots and solidified my understanding of Scrum. Duncan is a highly recommended facilitator and I'm looking forward to my Agile/ Scrum journey and meeting up with Duncan down the road for the PSM2 course!
Martin
Nov 20, 2020
Extremely engaging & fun
I would highly recommend scrum.org, particularly PST Duncan Maddox, for anyone that wants to learn more about scrum. Duncan thoroughly demonstrated his unparalleled knowledge of scrum and used intuitive techniques to embed knowledge through the two day PSM1 course.
Christian Kirk
Nov 16, 2020
Understand the Scrum Framework
Duncan has a lot experience and he does a great job in explaining the scrum framework to his students. We had a private class for our working team and we can see now, how much we can improve in our daily life. I can highly recommend him and his expertise. Thank you!
Max
Nov 15, 2020
Great Live Virtual Class
It was a great live virtual class, facilitated by Duncan. In this way, I was able to take part in all the exercises from Norway. I feel like I've learned a lot and also got inspired while having a lot of fun.
Mate
Nov 10, 2020
Professional Scrum Master class with Duncan Maddox
Great 2-day fully virtual Professional Scrum Master class with Duncan Maddox. Amazing interactive exercises with many breaks during the day. I never felt tired during the day, even though we were on a Zoom call for 8 hours every day, and always felt quite energised. Duncan is extremely knowledgeable, engaged all of the participants and re-iterated the key elements of Scrum and what is takes to become a Professional Scrum Master. Really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it!
Christoforos Nikitas
Oct 29, 2020
Agile method of delivering an agile course!
It was my first time experiencing an agile style of course delivery. Very good engagement and interaction. I love the team exercises too.
Lydia Balogun-Wilson
Oct 22, 2020
Sincere delivery and sharing of…
Sincere delivery and sharing of knowledge & expertise.
Mo El-Kasar
Oct 22, 2020
Great course on Scrum
I felt it was a slow start on day 1 but then we speeded up and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Duncan really succeeded in engaging us on the learning path. Lots of interaction in the breakout groups. Could have swapped the members of the teams each day. Would have liked to see more testing of our knowledge on Scrum to be more confident to pass the exam, e.g. a 10-question assessment after each topic has been completed. Overall, a great course, and what a great summary email on the courseware and assessment tips at the end! Thank you!
Beáta Horváth
Oct 22, 2020
A really excellent course with a good…
A really excellent course with a good mix of theory and interactive sessions. I’d highly recommend it!
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Oct 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of attending a…
I had the pleasure of attending a PSM-II virtual class by Duncan Maddox.
We were lucky and were only four people which increases the interaction among us. I was the only one non-english native speaker but was able to follow completely the course and pass the certification.
It's a hard certification, Duncan will remind it to you everytime he can. I would have subestimate it.
Duncan also provides material for the pre- and post class as a preparation to take the certification and expand your scrum knowledge.
Scrum on,
Fernando Esparza
Sep 28, 2020
I can not recommend Duncan as a Scrum teacher enough!
I did the PSMI class with Duncan face to face and then this one Virtually. It made little to no difference. Duncan structured the session really well, got the class engaging really well together, and used technology to really facilitate a great session. He taught very clearly and in an engaging and interactive manner, there was plenty of space to explore each other's personal work scenarios and learn from each other as well as seek guidance from Duncan himself. The exam support materials that Duncan proved after the class were also invaluable, intuitive, and prepared me perfectly for what to expect in the exam. I can not recommend Duncan as a Scrum teacher enough!
Shiona Hawkins
Sep 25, 2020
Really brilliant course
Really brilliant course - I content was thorough, the course Provider very engaging and I was lucky to end up part of an enthusiastic learning team. I felt very well prepared for the examination; with the provision of preparatory materials straight after the end of the training - reflected in the fact that I passed first time round. Duncan was a fantastic teacher and I would recommend this course highly to anyone interested in the PSM.
Tabitha Sleap
Sep 14, 2020
Top experience
I enjoyed this class – Duncan succeeded in making it instructive and entertaining. Joining the Live Virtual Event from Germany worked like a charm, and Duncan adapted content and structure to the needs of the class and the students on the go. Thanks to this excellent preparation, I aced the exam.
Simon Verleger
Aug 28, 2020
Productive and enjoyable
Duncan was absolutely a great Trainer. It was 2 days online session and he made it highly interactive and fun. He is extremely well prepared, reliable and knowledgeable. I have finished the class with strong knowledge of Agile Principles and scrum values.
Nupur Patwari
Aug 27, 2020
Recommended course for PSM
Recommended course for PSM - nicely covered scenarios, very interactive.
Vishal Pathak
Aug 4, 2020
Great class
Great class, would defs recommend to those wanting a scrum certficiation
Jen
Jul 24, 2020
Review for Duncan Maddox, PSM II Virtual Class
I can only say all great things about the facilitator and the class despite and ESP it being virtual. Great and productive discussions. All questions have been answered, facilitator was able to draw out active engagement from all of us while also leading and controlling time boxes. I wish him all the best and more successful classes in the future.
Noni Angeles
Jul 18, 2020
One of the best courses I've attended…
One of the best courses I've attended to date. Great involvement by all, and a pleasure to be part of. Duncan was a top class training who guided us down the right path and allowed everyone to express their views.
Andy Dawson
Jul 7, 2020
Duncan was fantastic teacher
Duncan was fantastic teacher! He taught in such a way that you'll have in depth understanding and develop a love for Scrum if you didn't. It was for 2 days. We had loads of breakout sessions, with coffee breaks and 1 hr lunch. He was very patient in answering our questions, made sure we all got engaged in the breakout session and asked us thought provoking questions with real life cases. At the end of the 2 days training, I was almost reluctant to say good bye to my colleagues especially coral who i had come to laugh, question and answer together. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes because of how Duncan had ordered the sessions and his teaching skills and ability. I've passed my PSM I assessment just 2 days after my training because Duncan taught in such a way I can't forget- I'm going to use the Scrum theory even in my personal life. DUNCAN MADDOX- a huge well done to you. Looking forward to more classes with you. I really can't sing your praises enough. THANK YOU!
Esther Ololade Awolaja
Jun 29, 2020
Review of PSM II class on 21-22 May 2020
In anticipation of what my first virtual (online) class would be, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of organisation of course content and exercises outlined on the Miro board that Duncan Maddox(Trainer) used to teach and facilitate our learning experience, skillfully done.
Seun
Jun 29, 2020
Enjoyable and valuable remote PSM1 course delivered
I really enjoyed the PSM1 course that Duncan delivered. The content, pace and overall structure was spot on. Even more relevant given the challenge of delivering remotely – Duncan used very useful remote collaboration tool that made learning fun and engaging. His post-course recommendations were indeed very useful and gave me valuable guidance to get my certification on first attempt. I would definitely recommend this course delivered by Duncan.
Michele T.
Jun 6, 2020
Thank you Duncan Maddox
An enlightening and energetic two day course studying PSM II course, facilitated remotely via Zoom at no detriment to the course delivery. Highly recommended. No time spent travelling, or budgeting for hotels. Great opportunity to facilitate liberating structure techniques such as 1-2-4 All, Appreciative interviews and Troika consulting. Connecting people and fostering creativity in an environment built on #focus #openness #courage #respect #commitment.
Helen Lobley
May 29, 2020
This class was excellent
This class was excellent. Duncan was engaging, fun and even with the fact we were trapped in the world of Zoom thanks to Covid the format worked really well. The 15 min breaks helped for recap and to stop screen blindness.
The subject matter was well discussed and the breakout rooms worked very well with Duncan dropping in and out to help you focus on the correct area.
All in All this was better run than a lot of physical courses I have attended especially ITIL which felt like having your brain burnt out over and over again.
very good, well done.
matt
Matthew Ware
May 26, 2020
Highly interactive advanced class
Plenty of opportunities to learn from both the Instructor and peers. The social distancing did not prevent the class from being highly interactive. To be appreciated that the Instructor has real experience in the topic he teaches, which is not always the case in courses from other training providers. This class is suitable and valuable for experienced Scrum Masters as it provides opportunities to look at common challenges from different angles.
Giulia Agostinucci
May 23, 2020
It was a great learning exercise…
It was a very good learning exercise via multiple activities and discussion sessions. As it was online training sessions there were a few issues using Miro at times where participants were struggling to manage with sticky notes.
Preeti Thakur
May 18, 2020
I very much enjoyed the training with…
I very much enjoyed the training with Duncan on the live virtual classroom. The subject and course material was very well presented and I have taken a lot of knowledge away to implement scrum the right way within my organisation.
If i had to suggest anything, some of the questions in the exam, I was very 2 minded about and don't feel i had the knowledge to answer confidently. A lot of questions related to real life scenarios that I don't feel i was prepared for.
Once again the course structure and full experience was very much enjoyed and I would like to progress my knowledge further in the future.
Thanks.
Mat Johnston
Apr 30, 2020
Duncan made the 2-day virtual training…
Duncan made the 2-day virtual training session extremely engaging and valuable, incorporating a variety of different exercises and teaching methods from breakout room discussions, to collaborative and independent problem-solving tasks. There was effective use of digital tools to facilitate the learning including Powerpoint, a Miro board and agile skills quizzes that were used in harmony to optimise the level of understanding and discussion. Duncan helped to prepare for the PSM assessment not only by running through the curriculum but also sharing tips and best practice methods to revise. I passed with 95% so this result speak for itself. Thank you, Duncan!
Paniz Mojahedi
Apr 16, 2020
PSM I Agileskills.com
Preparing for the PSM I exam training? This is an excellent investment to prepare for the exam and indeed Scrum life ahead. Thought provoking and leads the participant to open doors and relinquish set ideas to grow professionally.
Trainer very knowledgeable and happy to field diverse views, experiences and questions throughout the course, this is actively encouraged. All based on experience and deep understanding to give you the best of scrum. The course was expertly facilitated despite the back drop of a novel virtual setting.
The content duration was just right and the exercises well-paced and relevant to the topic. Enjoy.
Catherine Wolfenden
Apr 3, 2020
Perspicacious and eloquent presentation…
Perspicacious and eloquent presentation delivered with deft and alacrity. Very helpful.
Howard Jones
Mar 24, 2020
PSM1
Duncan Maddox provided an excellent training session for PSM 1. It was interactive, thought provoking and provided practical examples on how to adopt scrum. Particularly useful were the difficult scenarios a scrum team may expect to encounter. Although there is not always a definitive right answer/approach on handling such scenarios, this training helped to establish the thought process and points which need to be considered when addressing these. The fundamentals of scrum were described frequently which helped me to understand why scrum exists with its framework. As there was a lot to cover I would suggest spreading the content over 2.5/3 days to give more time to absorb and ask questions.
Minesh
Duncan's Certifications
Duncan's Bio
Hi, my name is Duncan Maddox and I'm a Professional Scrum Trainer.
I have thirty years (three decades!!!) experience building complex products and working with teams and about ten years ago I saw the benefits of Agile and using Scrum for complex product development. Somewhere along the way I realised that I enjoyed teaching and training just as much as I enjoyed solving problems and playing with technology. I like to think that I've made a lot of mistakes so that you don't have to!
My ongoing journey towards Scrum Mastery started with a two day course and I want to help you on that journey too, whether you're just starting out or thinking of taking your next steps. On my courses we talk about Scrum Theory of course but I want you to understand how Scrum works in the real world. I want you to understand that *there is* a better way of working together in a world that is growing ever more complex!
Languages
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Courses taught by Duncan
See What My Students Say
Jun 29, 2022
I've passed first time PSM I & II
I've Taken Duncans Classes for both PSM I and PSM II and have found them to be highly insighful, not only for passing the exams but in gaining a deeper understanding of Scrum and application to my current work.
Jitan Vaghela
Jun 24, 2022
Expert knowledge, excellently taught.
Thoroughly enjoyed this course, very interactive and well lead by Duncan. Having no previous experience of Scrum, I was able to pass the assessment first time with confidence. Highly recommended.
Alex Ellson
Jun 18, 2022
Very nice moments sharing with Duncan…
Very nice moments sharing with Duncan and the mate from the class.
Good conversations for improving Professional Scrum Master skills. I strongly recommend the course to people who want to go deep inside professional Scrum Mastering, Liberating Structure tools, wonders how to deal with conflict situations and want to share their concerns regarding their daily work.
Alice
Jun 8, 2022
Duncan knows his stuff!
Duncan really knows his stuff!
A passionate Scrum Trainer who is always happy to go the extra mile to give students better understanding and answer any questions; even after the course was delivered.
Truly the best Scrum trainer I've come across to date. Recommended for any prospective PSM and has inspired me down the path of trainer myself. Duncan will get you through the exam and will answer any questions you have in relation to integrating Scrum in your Org.
Aaron Thomas
May 29, 2022
Inspiring and effective
Duncan maintained an inspiring and engaging classroom that not only prepared us extremely well for the professional scrum master 1 exam, but also provided us with effective answers and professional recommendations to a huge variety of questions when it came to how we might use the course materials to apply professional scrum in our individual organisations.
Joseph Roffey
May 21, 2022
Taking the PSM II class with Duncan…
Taking the PSM II class with Duncan makes you a better leader.
While taking the class, I have learned a lot about being the leader who serves, and while improving my Scrum knowledge I was also able to emphasize my skills on enabling teams and making them selfógranized. A challenge I have encountered many times in my career.
I'm an engineering manager, in an environment, where there is no Scrum, but something the company calls Scrum, and where there is no Scrum Master. However, I believe that the values of Scrum can benefit my team and the company.
In Duncan's course, I felt most intriguing the way he conveyed the information. Facilitation, Liberating structures, training from the back of the room. It was enlightening to see how to make a group engage with each other, who had never seen themselves before, came from different places in Europe, and who still was able to be very engaged in the exchange of wisdom.
Birgit Pohl
May 16, 2022
Brilliant PSM course!
The PSM course that we did with Duncan was absolutely brilliant. He was a great instructor, explained things really clearly and was also very patient with us. Not only do we all feel confident to take the exam, we also feel so positive towards changing things up in our studio. If we ever want to take any further Scrum courses in the future, we would definitely choose to go with Duncan again.
Kate Margis
May 15, 2022
Great learning experience
It was a great experience. Duncan is a very knowledgeable teacher who answered all of our questions and focused on keeping everyone engaged. I was very happy that the class was face to face as I think that's the best way to stayed engaged.
I have done several online courses on Agile and Scrum but none of them left the subject as clear as a face to face class with a teacher.
Marcos Michel
May 11, 2022
A must for complex projects
Really honed in on the content l learnt during PSM I. I'd recommended this course for anyone wanting to deepen their understand when using SCRUM for complex projects.
Jason Earle-Henson
May 9, 2022
Excellent training
Excellent training, good support document and really good support in general. Thanks Duncan
Mr. Bastien Cagnac
May 6, 2022
An interesting Group course with good…
An interesting Group course with good interaction.
As Agile is a very new experience for me personally, it was good to complete the course with other colleagues who are already using Agile.
In my current Role of resolving Quality / Warranty Problems, we already use a recognised 8D problem solving methodology. I feel that I have an advantage of applying Agile to the 8D process. It will help in Attention to detail and verifying the True and accurate Root Causes to the problems.
Mr Gardner
Apr 27, 2022
PSPO Class
Excellent tutor, great supporting slides. Engaging and enjoyable
Ian Ray
Apr 26, 2022
Duncan is a great instructor and I…
Duncan is a great instructor and I really enjoyed his course.
PK
Apr 23, 2022
Scrum.org product owner training
The classroom was an excellent learning environment. The use of Miro was good, the examples were clear and the interaction was very open and honest from both participants and the course leader. The course leader was clear in his delivery and it was evident that he had experience in the topic he was teaching. The material used was clear, well put together and very easy to follow
Overall I cannot recommend the course and the course leader enough.
Damian Ward
Apr 12, 2022
Witty and effective trainer
After passing the assessment on the first attempt, I'm confident to recommend Duncan to my colleagues. The time of the two day training and an extra hour session was well spent. Duncan is a fun and knowledgeable trainer and there were different kinds of learning methods used during the course therefore it was easy to stay engaged and focused. I followed the trainer's advice on how to get ready for the assessment and it worked.
Elina Belova
Apr 5, 2022
Great structure
Great structure, good pace, excellent time keeping.
Clear communication, great trainer.
Thank You for the good experience
Pál Hanó
Apr 5, 2022
Really insightful course related to the…
Really insightful course related to the scrum principles and theory and how the team operates.
Salman Mian
Apr 4, 2022
Duncan is an incredible trainer
Ive taken 2 courses with Duncan and both times I've been so happy with his expertise and fun, charismatic teaching style. I highly recommend him.
Consumer
Mar 23, 2022
Scrum Master training
It was a great learning experience. Duncan was knowledgeable and made the 2 day learning sessions fun and interactive. Lot of interactive exercises helped us to understand the concepts better.
Satishkumar Reddy Kambham
Mar 18, 2022
Really clear and useful structure with…
Really clear and useful structure with many interactive breakout sessions! helping to learn by doing was rather effective. course content was well laid out and Duncan always answered all queries.
Atharva “Archer” Sapte
Mar 15, 2022
excellent informative class with lots…
excellent informative class with lots of humour and interaction, made course engaging , huge thanks to Duncan who not only taught us exceptionally well but kept it light and provided excellent support..
Steve Carr
Mar 14, 2022
would prefer to be back face to face
would prefer to be back face to face, but the world being what it is, this is the best we can do.
Martin Dale
Mar 2, 2022
Really impressed
Definitely the most professionally put together and well-executed training course I've done to date - Duncan was superb.
Oli Clark
Mar 1, 2022
Duncan had the experience and the…
Duncan had the experience and the personality to delivery a great course. Took the team though practical examples and also challenged the thinking with a warm blooded mammal burger. Highly recommend this class and Duncan as a trainer.
Jason Nash
Feb 11, 2022
Great informative and interactive…
Great informative and interactive class. Duncan keeps everyone engaged and on their toes :)
Jitesh Mistry
Feb 4, 2022
Thank you
I would like to express gratitude and appreciation towards Duncan, as he was phenomenal and very enthusiastic and encouraging with his words. I came in with somewhat knowledge of the topic, but with his guidance and links to mock assessments, I was able to grasp even deeper understanding of Scrum principles. Thank you, Duncan. These two days were truly a delight.
Aleksandr Prokofjev
Feb 3, 2022
Insightful
It was really insightful and interactive class.
Rajosan Yoganathan
Jan 28, 2022
The only class I wished lasted longer
My year 2022 started with Duncan's PSM I course. This class offered me the essential info I needed as a total beginner to pass the assessment based on solid knowledge and not on luck or on a good exam strategy. Furthermore, I gained two days of valuable interactive input, engaging exercises and people that I now keep in touch with.
As a trainer myself, I noticed right away that Duncan is an exceptional instructor with a lot of experience both in Scrum and in offering high-quality classes. This was the only course I've attended so far where I wished we would run out of the scheduled time frame (nope, that didn't happen!), so that I could spend more time learning from Duncan and the group.
Corina Volcinschi
Jan 27, 2022
The class was expertly lead by Duncan…
The class was expertly lead by Duncan Maddox (agileskills.com), it was interactive and fun. I highly recommend this trainer and this course.
Mike Pearson
Jan 16, 2022
Engaging, Informative and Fun
Engaging, informative and fun.
The Professional Scrum Master course delivered by Duncan Maddox was perhaps the best training course I attended in 30+ years of my professional career. The training was well prepared and presented, with lots of quizzes and break-out sessions. Although I have been a scrum master for many years, this course was a real eye opener and will allow me to get back to my job both focussed and recharged.
Mr Jr Riege
Dec 24, 2021
The class provided by Duncan was very interesting and enjoyable
The class provided by Duncan was very interesting, including practical scenarios for us to understand Scrum. The two days were enjoyable and the time passed quickly. Duncan generated lots of discussion and answered all the questions we had. To respond to various questions, he made us reflect, this was a good technique as it helped us to understand the context and Scrum theory.
Mrs Carrillo
Dec 15, 2021
PSM 1 two day class and certification prep
Duncan did a great job delivering this course and preparing me to take my certification (which I hope to have gotten by the time this is read). Our course had great content, lots of interactive sessions and quizzes to ensure understanding. It was conducted at a great pace, I do not excel in classroom environments, however, thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot recommend highly enough.
Dave Cooper
Dec 14, 2021
Would comeback to learn again 100%!
Would comeback to learn again 100%!
If you're looking for an engaging and interactive way to understand the Scrum framework, you're in the right place. Duncan's class doesn't feel like learning at all, yet you walk away with all the information and knowledge required to advocate Scrum ideals and practices to your team or organisation.
As well as the extra support provided to help you ace your qualification.
Honestly, would recommend his class to anyone and everyone wanting to learn Scrum!
C Ermongkonchai
Dec 13, 2021
Knowledgeable and engaging trainer
The training course run by Duncan over the two days was extremely well put together, perfectly placed and contained enough material to be both informative and leave enough room for hearty discussions, cross examination and questions.
As a teacher, Duncan was able to articulate all of the vast amounts of information into digestible chunks, as well as being able to further explain topics which the class found more difficult to get their minds around.
The extra resources to allow us to prepare for the assessment is also a mighty help. I'm struggling to think of anything that could be construed as constructive criticism, so I'll just end with Duncan was a fantastic trainer, the material was engaging and the pace of the session was perfect.
Murray Wilson
Dec 6, 2021
Fantastically engaging
Duncan is a fantastically engaging teacher. Two days flew by.
John B
Dec 5, 2021
Great and useful training session
Just passed my PSM I Certification! Big thanks to Duncan Maddox for a great 2-day training course. He helped to focus on different important things within Scrum Framework and gave a lot of practical hints. He also gave a lot of valuable notes for exam preparation. Advice: you still need to do a lot of preparation yourself, the exam is quite challenging.
Kirill
Nov 18, 2021
Excellent course
One of the best courses that I've attended!
I strengthened my knowledge of Scrum, this has definitely helped me to clear my doubts in certain areas. I would like to highlight that regardless the fact that it was a remote session, Duncan made it very interesting and he was able to maintain the attention of the attendees and engage like in a face to face workshop.
Anna
Nov 2, 2021
Very interesting and entertaining…
Very interesting and entertaining training.
We got to know about Scrum principles and guidelines in a very entertaining way, making this virtual training very easy and not boring at all.
Pedro Paniagua
Oct 16, 2021
What a resfreshing course based on real…
What a resfreshing course based on real life experiences from other colleagues scrum master, good discussions, worthy topics, useful tips, and wonderfully leading by Duncan.
Amaia Ibañez Labiano
Sep 30, 2021
Well delivered training
Well delivered training, engagement with all attendees and very structured approach. I learnt a lot !
Matt Rickhuss
Sep 28, 2021
A great course from Duncan
To my surprise, I actually really enjoyed this virtual 2 day course. Duncan is an excellent trainer who presented the course material in a very clear and engaging way. There was a good level of group discussions, quizes and team exercises which kept everyone in the group fully engaged. I also liked the relatively small group size (we were five students) which allowed all members of the group to fully participate.
I've been working in scrum teams as a developer for a number of years but this course really crystalised scrum theory and has provided me with the knowledge and motivation to try and improve the way my team is implementing scrum.
John Holden
Sep 28, 2021
Great course
I attended a two day scrum master training course conducted by Duncan Maddox. It was held virtually which was absolutely fine for me. It was a really well run course. I found it was conducted at a good pace and the format was great and enabled everyone on the course to interact with each other. I found Duncan's teaching and training to be really insightful and helpful which really helped me to understand scrum. He used real life examples/scenarios to get the message across and it made the training fun and easy to understand. I thoroughly recommend Duncan to anyone looking to understand and pass the professional Scrum master exam. Thanks Duncan!
W Chan
Aug 31, 2021
PSM1 course overview with Duncan Maddox
I really enjoyed the course, much more than I thought I would. Duncan (Maddox) was a fantastic trainer, making the 2 days fun, relevant and engaging. His exam tips and techniques were fantastic, and I passed the PSM1 exam first time!
The course reviewed of the key concepts and changes in Scrum and provided ideas on how I can refocus and reset Agile and Scrum into our current Scrum Teams and ways of working. The practical examples were exactly what I was looking for - a lot of courses are good on the theory but don’t always help with application in the real world.
Duncan was one of the best trainers I’ve had - keep doing what you’re doing!!
Amanda Winder
Aug 11, 2021
Duncan Maddox's PSM I course - Excellent!
Duncan delivered a highly professional, entertaining and engaging 2-day PSM I course. Despite the course being remote, the levels of interaction, engagement and collaboration throughout were commendable that it was as close to an in-person experience as I could have hoped.
The content was entirely relevant and informative. I particularly enjoyed the way Duncan took the attendees back to the fundamentals of Scrum to ensure they were thoroughly understood, before learning how to apply these fundamentals using realistic, team and scenario based exercises.
I thoroughly enjoyed Duncan's engaging and interactive delivery style, and getting an insight into his vast knowledge and professional experience of Scrum was very interesting.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Duncan for anything Scrum!
Thanks again
Chris Brisbane
Jul 17, 2021
The instructer kept us engaged…
The instructer kept us engaged throughout the entire session. Real-life examples helped us grasp more the content of this course.
Justin M.
Jun 27, 2021
Excellent coach!
I had this course online for two consecutive days. Even though following a course online was challenging because of Covid19 situation, Duncan make it easy for us with interactive sessions and real life examples. He is a great coach, very open, supportive and very passionate. He provides the scrum learning with very simple ways and he answered each and every questions.
I highly recommend training and coach :)
Mireille El Gheche
Jun 16, 2021
Duncan was FANTASTIC - successful pass of PSMI
Duncan, thank you for your incredible help and support! The 2 day virtual training sessions were fantastic, I genuinely miss them. They were THAT engaging and that enjoyable. You're an incredible trainer with huge experience and tremendous passion for Scrum. You delivered with all of the professionalism you'd expect from Scrum.org - your virtual setup was great, seamless and consistent over the two days too.
srak
Jun 9, 2021
Duncan's course - Entertaining, Interactive, great learning experience
I really enjoyed it Duncan's course, because the interaction was great with all the working sessions and his challenging questions to keep us engaged and foster the learning experience.
I was afraid, it would be a more theoretical excercise, which it was by far not. Well done! Couldn’t have imagined a better online course!
Andreas Bartels
May 25, 2021
Highly recommend!
If you're looking into Scrum I highly recommend doing a Professional Scrum Master training, especially with Duncan! I've been reading about Scrum for a while, but the class really helped me put the various puzzle pieces together. Duncan explains the theory very well, provides challenging exercises to apply Scrum to the real world and makes you think critically about every aspect of Scrum. Duncan tailored the material and exercises to work great virtually, so the atmosphere was really nice and we were able to do exercises all together or in smaller teams.
Babette
May 14, 2021
Really enjoyable 2 days
Really enjoyable 2 days - great trainers and a good class to work along side !
Julia Bailey
May 11, 2021
Totally recommend!
Totally recommend!
Great course with engaging instructors, achieving a lasting learning experience
Miguel Cacho Soblechero
May 10, 2021
Excellent & Engaging Class
The class was very engaging, informative and left me feeling extremely motivated. Duncan was a great teacher who did not leave any question unanswered. Lots of scenario-based discussions and examples which made the class fun and interactive. I already passed the exam for which Duncan had prepared us very well.
I would highly recommend choosing Duncan's PSM class: 10/10!!!
Clara
May 9, 2021
Excellent
Excellent. Really enjoyed and it Duncan's depth of understanding and experience is readily apparent
Ben Musgrave
Apr 26, 2021
Very useful PSM I training
Great way to refresh and align your Scrum Guide knowledge and understanding of Scrum overall. We had a lot of focus on the pitfalls we may expect while passing the exam which was very useful too.
Vlad
Mar 10, 2021
Informative and practical
I followed this training last week and acquired a structured knowledge about scrum. It is informative and practical, and I would recommend those who want to know more about scrum to follow this training.
Minghai Liu
Mar 9, 2021
Great course again from Duncan
Great course again from Duncan. I have now completed and passed both PSM I and PSM II after a course with Duncan, both times the course was well constructed with great content and very engaging.
Steven Greensmith
Mar 8, 2021
Great course
Great course, great pace, great instructor. Couldn't ask for more.
Jacopo Lanzoni
Feb 4, 2021
Really enjoyed the course!!!
Really enjoyed the course!!!
Very good content, challenging and interesting exercises!
Thank you, Duncan!
Claudia-Maria Florescu
Jan 19, 2021
Duncan is an adept trainer
Duncan is an adept trainer
able to bring Scrum to life and apply it to the real world
lots of insights even for a seasoned professional
Highly recommended
AMAm
Dec 31, 2020
Very interactive class and informative.
Very interactive class and informative.
Ronaldo V.
Dec 21, 2020
SCRUM Master : A fast paced and interactive course…
A fast paced and interactive course that launches into the fundamentals from minute 1. This may have been as much to the do with the trainer (Duncan Maddox) as anything else but it entirely reflected the SCRUM purpose of delivering value.
All comms, links and guidance provided by QA worked well. Any constraints regarding online hosting (due to Covid) were overcome and excellent tips and coaching were provided to pass the exam.
Andy Burston
Dec 14, 2020
Enjoyable training
An enjoyable 2 day lockdown session with Duncan. He knows the scrum framework quite well, both from theory and experience.
Aldo Yoplac
Nov 30, 2020
I took part in on-line PSMII training…
I took part in on-line PSMII training due to the COVID-19 situation and it was really great experience.
Duncan prepared everything in a great way. Few days before the training we had a 15 mins technical check - zoom, cameras, audio and short intro of the upcoming training. The training was 2 full days. It was hard to stay so long in a meeting but we had enough brakes and it was very interactive so catching our attention all the time.
The training was done in such a good way so I could see things from a different angle and which helped me to understand many things - what I was doing wrong, how it can be improved, etc.
Overall I'm very satisfied.
Duncan gave us an extra hour and prepared us for the PSMII assessment. All the information and the instructions he gave us was very very helpful and made the assessment not that scary and the most important - I passed it from the first try (which is really hard).
Thank you Duncan for all your help!
Lilia Gyurova
Nov 25, 2020
This was brilliantly facilitated
This was brilliantly facilitated, its has broadened my knowledge of Scrum and helped me identify how I can evolve as a Scrum Master. I particularly appreciated the great environment Duncan created to maximise our learning opportunity. Many thanks, Daniel
Daniel Huyton
Nov 20, 2020
Amazing course with Duncan
Absolutely amazing course led by Duncan. It's well structured, well organized, and many practical topics coming from the real world. What I benefit the most is working with a group of experienced SMs through these two days, all are open, honest and active, and I learned so much from their sharing. I would recommend this training course, not only for a better exam preparation but also for many valuable exchanges with Duncan and other SMs.
Shimeng
Nov 20, 2020
Great session, thank you
Great session. Duncan facilitated very well and we collaborated together as a group in a very engaged manner. The two-day session was very intense, informative, and enlightening. I had read the Scrum Guide a couple times beforehand and had dabbled in Scrum a bit, but the session connected a lot of dots and solidified my understanding of Scrum. Duncan is a highly recommended facilitator and I'm looking forward to my Agile/ Scrum journey and meeting up with Duncan down the road for the PSM2 course!
Martin
Nov 20, 2020
Extremely engaging & fun
I would highly recommend scrum.org, particularly PST Duncan Maddox, for anyone that wants to learn more about scrum. Duncan thoroughly demonstrated his unparalleled knowledge of scrum and used intuitive techniques to embed knowledge through the two day PSM1 course.
Christian Kirk
Nov 16, 2020
Understand the Scrum Framework
Duncan has a lot experience and he does a great job in explaining the scrum framework to his students. We had a private class for our working team and we can see now, how much we can improve in our daily life. I can highly recommend him and his expertise. Thank you!
Max
Nov 15, 2020
Great Live Virtual Class
It was a great live virtual class, facilitated by Duncan. In this way, I was able to take part in all the exercises from Norway. I feel like I've learned a lot and also got inspired while having a lot of fun.
Mate
Nov 10, 2020
Professional Scrum Master class with Duncan Maddox
Great 2-day fully virtual Professional Scrum Master class with Duncan Maddox. Amazing interactive exercises with many breaks during the day. I never felt tired during the day, even though we were on a Zoom call for 8 hours every day, and always felt quite energised. Duncan is extremely knowledgeable, engaged all of the participants and re-iterated the key elements of Scrum and what is takes to become a Professional Scrum Master. Really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it!
Christoforos Nikitas
Oct 29, 2020
Agile method of delivering an agile course!
It was my first time experiencing an agile style of course delivery. Very good engagement and interaction. I love the team exercises too.
Lydia Balogun-Wilson
Oct 22, 2020
Sincere delivery and sharing of…
Sincere delivery and sharing of knowledge & expertise.
Mo El-Kasar
Oct 22, 2020
Great course on Scrum
I felt it was a slow start on day 1 but then we speeded up and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Duncan really succeeded in engaging us on the learning path. Lots of interaction in the breakout groups. Could have swapped the members of the teams each day. Would have liked to see more testing of our knowledge on Scrum to be more confident to pass the exam, e.g. a 10-question assessment after each topic has been completed. Overall, a great course, and what a great summary email on the courseware and assessment tips at the end! Thank you!
Beáta Horváth
Oct 22, 2020
A really excellent course with a good…
A really excellent course with a good mix of theory and interactive sessions. I’d highly recommend it!
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Oct 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of attending a…
I had the pleasure of attending a PSM-II virtual class by Duncan Maddox.
We were lucky and were only four people which increases the interaction among us. I was the only one non-english native speaker but was able to follow completely the course and pass the certification.
It's a hard certification, Duncan will remind it to you everytime he can. I would have subestimate it.
Duncan also provides material for the pre- and post class as a preparation to take the certification and expand your scrum knowledge.
Scrum on,
Fernando Esparza
Sep 28, 2020
I can not recommend Duncan as a Scrum teacher enough!
I did the PSMI class with Duncan face to face and then this one Virtually. It made little to no difference. Duncan structured the session really well, got the class engaging really well together, and used technology to really facilitate a great session. He taught very clearly and in an engaging and interactive manner, there was plenty of space to explore each other's personal work scenarios and learn from each other as well as seek guidance from Duncan himself. The exam support materials that Duncan proved after the class were also invaluable, intuitive, and prepared me perfectly for what to expect in the exam. I can not recommend Duncan as a Scrum teacher enough!
Shiona Hawkins
Sep 25, 2020
Really brilliant course
Really brilliant course - I content was thorough, the course Provider very engaging and I was lucky to end up part of an enthusiastic learning team. I felt very well prepared for the examination; with the provision of preparatory materials straight after the end of the training - reflected in the fact that I passed first time round. Duncan was a fantastic teacher and I would recommend this course highly to anyone interested in the PSM.
Tabitha Sleap
Sep 14, 2020
Top experience
I enjoyed this class – Duncan succeeded in making it instructive and entertaining. Joining the Live Virtual Event from Germany worked like a charm, and Duncan adapted content and structure to the needs of the class and the students on the go. Thanks to this excellent preparation, I aced the exam.
Simon Verleger
Aug 28, 2020
Productive and enjoyable
Duncan was absolutely a great Trainer. It was 2 days online session and he made it highly interactive and fun. He is extremely well prepared, reliable and knowledgeable. I have finished the class with strong knowledge of Agile Principles and scrum values.
Nupur Patwari
Aug 27, 2020
Recommended course for PSM
Recommended course for PSM - nicely covered scenarios, very interactive.
Vishal Pathak
Aug 4, 2020
Great class
Great class, would defs recommend to those wanting a scrum certficiation
Jen
Jul 24, 2020
Review for Duncan Maddox, PSM II Virtual Class
I can only say all great things about the facilitator and the class despite and ESP it being virtual. Great and productive discussions. All questions have been answered, facilitator was able to draw out active engagement from all of us while also leading and controlling time boxes. I wish him all the best and more successful classes in the future.
Noni Angeles
Jul 18, 2020
One of the best courses I've attended…
One of the best courses I've attended to date. Great involvement by all, and a pleasure to be part of. Duncan was a top class training who guided us down the right path and allowed everyone to express their views.
Andy Dawson
Jul 7, 2020
Duncan was fantastic teacher
Duncan was fantastic teacher! He taught in such a way that you'll have in depth understanding and develop a love for Scrum if you didn't. It was for 2 days. We had loads of breakout sessions, with coffee breaks and 1 hr lunch. He was very patient in answering our questions, made sure we all got engaged in the breakout session and asked us thought provoking questions with real life cases. At the end of the 2 days training, I was almost reluctant to say good bye to my colleagues especially coral who i had come to laugh, question and answer together. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes because of how Duncan had ordered the sessions and his teaching skills and ability. I've passed my PSM I assessment just 2 days after my training because Duncan taught in such a way I can't forget- I'm going to use the Scrum theory even in my personal life. DUNCAN MADDOX- a huge well done to you. Looking forward to more classes with you. I really can't sing your praises enough. THANK YOU!
Esther Ololade Awolaja
Jun 29, 2020
Review of PSM II class on 21-22 May 2020
In anticipation of what my first virtual (online) class would be, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of organisation of course content and exercises outlined on the Miro board that Duncan Maddox(Trainer) used to teach and facilitate our learning experience, skillfully done.
Seun
Jun 29, 2020
Enjoyable and valuable remote PSM1 course delivered
I really enjoyed the PSM1 course that Duncan delivered. The content, pace and overall structure was spot on. Even more relevant given the challenge of delivering remotely – Duncan used very useful remote collaboration tool that made learning fun and engaging. His post-course recommendations were indeed very useful and gave me valuable guidance to get my certification on first attempt. I would definitely recommend this course delivered by Duncan.
Michele T.
Jun 6, 2020
Thank you Duncan Maddox
An enlightening and energetic two day course studying PSM II course, facilitated remotely via Zoom at no detriment to the course delivery. Highly recommended. No time spent travelling, or budgeting for hotels. Great opportunity to facilitate liberating structure techniques such as 1-2-4 All, Appreciative interviews and Troika consulting. Connecting people and fostering creativity in an environment built on #focus #openness #courage #respect #commitment.
Helen Lobley
May 29, 2020
This class was excellent
This class was excellent. Duncan was engaging, fun and even with the fact we were trapped in the world of Zoom thanks to Covid the format worked really well. The 15 min breaks helped for recap and to stop screen blindness.
The subject matter was well discussed and the breakout rooms worked very well with Duncan dropping in and out to help you focus on the correct area.
All in All this was better run than a lot of physical courses I have attended especially ITIL which felt like having your brain burnt out over and over again.
very good, well done.
matt
Matthew Ware
May 26, 2020
Highly interactive advanced class
Plenty of opportunities to learn from both the Instructor and peers. The social distancing did not prevent the class from being highly interactive. To be appreciated that the Instructor has real experience in the topic he teaches, which is not always the case in courses from other training providers. This class is suitable and valuable for experienced Scrum Masters as it provides opportunities to look at common challenges from different angles.
Giulia Agostinucci
May 23, 2020
It was a great learning exercise…
It was a very good learning exercise via multiple activities and discussion sessions. As it was online training sessions there were a few issues using Miro at times where participants were struggling to manage with sticky notes.
Preeti Thakur
May 18, 2020
I very much enjoyed the training with…
I very much enjoyed the training with Duncan on the live virtual classroom. The subject and course material was very well presented and I have taken a lot of knowledge away to implement scrum the right way within my organisation.
If i had to suggest anything, some of the questions in the exam, I was very 2 minded about and don't feel i had the knowledge to answer confidently. A lot of questions related to real life scenarios that I don't feel i was prepared for.
Once again the course structure and full experience was very much enjoyed and I would like to progress my knowledge further in the future.
Thanks.
Mat Johnston
Apr 30, 2020
Duncan made the 2-day virtual training…
Duncan made the 2-day virtual training session extremely engaging and valuable, incorporating a variety of different exercises and teaching methods from breakout room discussions, to collaborative and independent problem-solving tasks. There was effective use of digital tools to facilitate the learning including Powerpoint, a Miro board and agile skills quizzes that were used in harmony to optimise the level of understanding and discussion. Duncan helped to prepare for the PSM assessment not only by running through the curriculum but also sharing tips and best practice methods to revise. I passed with 95% so this result speak for itself. Thank you, Duncan!
Paniz Mojahedi
Apr 16, 2020
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Preparing for the PSM I exam training? This is an excellent investment to prepare for the exam and indeed Scrum life ahead. Thought provoking and leads the participant to open doors and relinquish set ideas to grow professionally.
Trainer very knowledgeable and happy to field diverse views, experiences and questions throughout the course, this is actively encouraged. All based on experience and deep understanding to give you the best of scrum. The course was expertly facilitated despite the back drop of a novel virtual setting.
The content duration was just right and the exercises well-paced and relevant to the topic. Enjoy.
Catherine Wolfenden
Apr 3, 2020
Perspicacious and eloquent presentation…
Perspicacious and eloquent presentation delivered with deft and alacrity. Very helpful.
Howard Jones
Mar 24, 2020
PSM1
Duncan Maddox provided an excellent training session for PSM 1. It was interactive, thought provoking and provided practical examples on how to adopt scrum. Particularly useful were the difficult scenarios a scrum team may expect to encounter. Although there is not always a definitive right answer/approach on handling such scenarios, this training helped to establish the thought process and points which need to be considered when addressing these. The fundamentals of scrum were described frequently which helped me to understand why scrum exists with its framework. As there was a lot to cover I would suggest spreading the content over 2.5/3 days to give more time to absorb and ask questions.
Minesh
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