James Quantrell

Game me exactly what I needed Good blend of exam and real world content which is what I wanted. Jim was great in explaining concepts and helped us grasp the organisation gaps that we had to be exam book Scrum ready.

A big thank you to Jim Quantrell and the Optilearn team for delivering a masterclass in what it takes to be an effective Scrum Master in this PSM-I training. Through a series of engaging experiences, Jim brought Scrum to life for me and my fellow participants, in a way I'd not experienced for some time. The pace was just right, the material was focussed and sharp and the whole experience was well seasoned with relevant case studies, and tales from the trenches. The training was an excellent preparation to the assessment, which I took this morning with confidence, and passed! I can heartily recommend Jim and the Optilearn team to anyone considering what it takes to Master Scrum.

A training that encourages interaction between the trainees and the trainer and also very instructive regarding the scrum guide and the scrum assessement.

PSM1 I just completed an amazing 2 day PSM1 event that Jim lead. The content and pace of the training were great. Jim was really approachable and made us all feel at ease. I have come away from the training with knowledge that I can now put into practice in my day to day role. thanks Jim :-)

Jim was an incredibly attentive and knowledgeable teacher. I highly recommend the course.

I recently completed the PSM 1 Scrum class and couldn’t be more satisfied. The course was incredibly well-structured, engaging, and packed with valuable insights. The instructor James did a fantastic job of breaking down complex Scrum concepts into practical, real-world applications. The interactive sessions, real-life examples, and thoughtful discussions helped reinforce the core principles of Scrum and prepared me thoroughly for the PSM 1 certification exam. What stood out most was the instructor’s depth of knowledge and their ability to connect theory with practice, making every lesson meaningful and relevant. Whether you’re new to Scrum or looking to sharpen your understanding, this class is a must. I feel more confident in applying Scrum in my daily work and leading Agile teams effectively. A five-star experience from start to finish.

Very engaging! Lots of interaction to put learning into practice.

Jim Quantrell is a very excellent lecturer. He is very good with engaging and triggering deep thoughts. I also like how the class was a 2 way conversation with inputs from both students and lecturer. This is particularly great because you get to learn and hear of what other people have experienced. I also liked the pace of the course, everything was detailed, punctual and emphasised. The custom song requests 'jukebox' also added a nice personal touch and nice tunes to decompress to during breaks in between lessons. Absolute legend!!

Really structured, clear and concise training. But given in a motivating, engaging way for the learning to sink in

Great course, very thought-provoking... trainer James Quantrell led us through the course with a perfect blend of instruction, exercises and real-life examples and anecdotes. Recommended for anyone wanting to learn the language of Scrum and understand what Professional Scrum looks like.

Very good refresher course. Recommend to anyone who already has CSM/PSM I certification. Course was delivered in concise and focused structure hitting on the key notes from the Scrum guide and how those might relate to real life scenarios. With the knowledge gained from the course it inspired me to think of things I could take away to improve as a scrum master.

Jim was brilliant at explaining scrum not just from a professional stance but could also provide real examples tailored to the classes requirements in their day jobs. The scrum foundation recap worked really well to reaffirm my knowledge which was then built upon with the Advanced class. Music was a big hit in the class and helped put us at ease and bring us out of our shells. I now feel I have a good toolkit to help me improve as a scrum master but also help the whole scrum team improve their effectiveness.

The Scrum Master that took the course was very knowledgeable in applying SCRUM in the real world and a very good communicator and presenter. He also played some fab music during breaks :) I would also say I had a good crowd of fellow "scrummies" on the course :)

Jim is a great teacher who kept us on track and his experience as a very competent Scrum Master is evident in the real life scenarios that he shares. I liked that he still works with teams so still has hands on experience. The course had plenty of breaks which really helps focus and a lot of activities which also keep us focused and help us to learn in a practical style. Jim has a very confident delivery style peppered with good humour and good anecdotes too. I really enjoyed the course, I have learned lots that I can action for my team.

Jim is a fantastic Scrum trainer and delivered a solid course - full of wise stories, experiences and anecdotes !

Excellent course and delivered superbly by James. I felt fully engaged and had quite a few light bulb / penny drop moments throughout the 2 day course. I really loved how he was able to link all questions and scenarios to real life experiences that he had encountered. This course has undoubtedly helped with my current role as a SM and I look forward to implementing the learning. Anyone looking to complete the PSM1, please do it with James and you won't regret your decision.

The teacher was very nice and helpful. The class was extremely interactive instead of being a long lecture, which helped retain information through experiences. The teacher also gave us plenty of examples, relevant past experiences, and tips to help do well in our Scrum assessments. Highly recommended!

Our instructor was giving us an amazing learning experience, with lots of useful examples, practical exercises, right to the point discussions, and necessary support to consolidate concepts within Scrum framework. I would encourage anybody to take the same training session with James Quantrell.

Jim made the course interactive didn't rush the deeper conversations so we could learn or share experiences of real world problems and bring it back to professional Scrum. Confident going into the assessment and even more importantly I'm going back serve my team in a more effective way.

Thank you, Jim, for an outstanding PSM II course! Your deep knowledge of Scrum, engaging teaching style, and real-world examples brought advanced Scrum concepts to life. The interactive discussions provided invaluable insights. It was an excellent learning experience! Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their Scrum mastery!

Engaging, informative and educational - I really enjoyed this course.

Jim! The teacher was an expert, I've had to give trainings in the past and can appreciate how difficult it is to keep someone's attention for 3 hours in one day. He manages to keep it for 5 hours a day over 3 days. Dry and witty sense of humor gave some levity throughout, learned a lot through this interactive course.

Really useful content delivered expertly by Jim over the 2 days. Enjoyed how the training was intense but very easy to follow and digest.

I really liked the way the trainer (James Quantrell) set the tone for the class. Every given piece of information was valuable and easy to understand. I learned a lot about conducting a valuable Scrum. Thank you for the experience, Jim

session with Jim Quantrell was very engaging and interactive. 2 day sessinon went by quickly and intercations with other scrum masters was also interestng

The training was well-structured, and the content was presented in a clear and concise manner. The interactive sessions and hands-on exercises were particularly helpful in understanding the concepts of Scrum. I would also like to commend Jim's excellent communication skills and ability to make the training sessions enjoyable and engaging. Jim's passion for Scrum was evident throughout the training, and it was contagious. Overall, I would highly recommend the training to anyone interested in learning more about Scrum. Thank you again for time and effort in conducting the training.

I really enjoyed the course. The content was perfect and James was a great trainer. He explained everything so well and kept using real life examples which I really appreciated. I would recommend this course and James as a trainer. Thank you James!

The pace of the training was good and the trainer had our attention all the time. I appreciated the interactive part of the training where we worked in groups trying to solve problems. Overall, the training was fun and very helpful.

Jim was a great trainer, always keeping the class engaged and focused. I'd highly recommend his Scrum Master course

I am new to Scrum and Jim was brilliant over our 2 day course. This is the best course i have attended, the interaction was perfect which aided the learning. I have passed the exam first time - thank you Jim!

Very professional training received. Fascinating coach, knowledgeable to a great extent, he is eager to explain all details of scrum and can even guide you further once you finish with one level of scrum trainings.

The offered course was well structured, engaging and was suitably paced. The lecturer was knowledgeable on the topics and was able to convey this well.

Patient, understanding, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructor. The course was taught at a perfect pace that catered for a wide range of students.

A well paced 2 days, with interactive software. Jim demonstrated very broad knowledge accessible via an easy and engaging manner

James (Jim) was a great teacher. He was funny, clear, knowledgeable and very patient so I felt comfortable to interrupt and ask questions which is sometimes hard with virtual teams. He helped make a bond through all the participants also which feels like and added bonus. I look forward to hopefully seeing him in the next level training or if I can get him to support in our Internal team trainings

The training course was well prepared and the trainer Jim had years of experience to back up what we were being taught and give insight into how he has used scrum to facilitate success in companies he has worked at.

Great trainer teaching a great course. The material was engaging and well-paced. The examples used highlighted the points well and generated interesting discussions.

Jim is an excellent trainer, the workshop was very enjoyable with many interactive elements and the chance to ask plenty of questions. I certainly learned a lot and fell well-equipped for the PSM I assessment.

Top notch. Great, balanced pace (varied experience in the room), with lots of breakouts and interaction.

Jim was a great trainer! Would definitely recommend. I am totally new to Scrum and he was great at explaining things in simple terms!

Jim was a fantastic scrum trainer and coach

I found the trainer Jim to be extremely knowledgeable. The pace of the meeting was great and i really enjoyed the interation with the other member of the call.

James was absolutely fantastic in his training, really engaging, great use of real world examples and always left time for group dicussions

Every minute of a two-day class with James Quantrell was well-spent, and I admire the level of engagement and focus that James was able to maintain during this informative and intensive course. Appreciate many real-life examples coming from James and classmates - this is something you will not read in a guide. Amazing class, would recommend.

The quality of the instructor made the whole training very light to digest and the practice sessions with the remaining students made it very interesting.

The trainer has provided an excellent and interactive training. I felt engaged throughout the whole experience, the content was great especially because it was accompanied by exercises and real life examples

I had a very nice experience with the APS course with Jim Quantrell as a trainer. He is very passionate about the subject and employs great techniques to share his knowledge through various practical exercises. Jim takes the time to provide real-life examples from his previous work experiences to make you understand the concepts. Also, your questions are not left unanswered. I believe it's a very good approach to learn about Scrum fundamentals. Thank you, Jim!

Excellent session which brings the principles and practice of Scrum to life. The course worked well over zoom, was practical, interactive and engaging. Many thanks to James who ran the course.

Excellent 2-day training for Scrum master training. All the slides and activities were engaging and informative and our trainer James was extrememly patient and knowledgable.

Great insight

Definitely the best training I have ever received. Simon was knowledgeable and engaging. The time flew as it was so interactive and fun, and I am already applying the knowledge gained. Would and will highly recommend.