John is an excellent trainer
John is an excellent trainer. He takes the time to make sure everyone gets it. I enjoyed the day with him. He has a lot of experience and always has concrete examples to give from his own experience to illustrate a concept or when we ask questions. Would gladly follow another class with him.
Mael Rieussec
To all those interested in UI/UX with Scrum, this is the best course I have taken!!!
I highly recommend this course to all those who have an interest in understanding how the UI/UX work integrates with Scrum. I particularly enjoyed this class, as the PST is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. The presentation created by John Gillespie for this course was very detailed and it accurately and confidently presented the Scrum.org point of view related to this topic. An excellent balance of group exercises and lecturing. I also enjoyed the storytelling and videos which helped me better understand the material. I got all of my questions answered and I even got extra answers for questions that went beyond the course topic. The additional material to prepare for the exam recommended by John Gillespie is again very comprehensive and well selected. If you are seriously keen on understanding the foundation of UI/UX and how Scrum recommends this work to be prioritized and delivered, take this class with John!
Alexandra Ursea
John was a very knowledgeable teacher…
John was a very knowledgeable teacher and seemed like a genuinely nice person. You can feel he has a lot of pleasure in passing on his knowledge and insights from his own professional experience.
Just passed my PSU a week later.
Thanks John
Rodrigo Martinez Medina
Class review for PSPO II
The scenario based activities in this class help you truly understand what an advance PSPO role entails. The scenarios and exercises were extremely relevant and very helpful for the assessment. John’s also great at ensuring that everyone’s questions are answered. With John there’s never such a thing as a stupid question.
Renate A. Nnoko
A wealth of knowledge and experience
I really enjoyed my training with John where we covered such a range of useful tips and techniques for improving my professional development as a Product Owner. I have passed the assessment however the true value of this course is learning from his experience in the industry and wealth of knowledge and suggestions.
I would truly recommend taking a course with John in the future!
Steven Brown
Well worth my time
John did an excellent job of presenting the material. I took away many important nuggets of information that I can apply immediately to my current job. The Lean UX framework was invaluable. The class was well run with nicely timed breaks. John has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to draw from and share that provides more context to help reinforce the material.
Bradley Pierskalla
Scrum with UX
This Scrum with UX training with John Gillespie was terrific! Can take this to my organization, and the Lean UX Canvas is intuitive. Anyone that speaks the language of scrum should try this
Sam A
This was a great hands-on class and the…
This was a great hands-on class and the instructor, John, was very helpful in answering all our questions.
Jessica Orton
John was a wealth of knowledge.
John was a wealth of knowledge.
Ebony Washington
Great Class
The class provided the context I needed to better understand scrum and the role of the product owner. We talked about real world examples and it was interactive with engaging activities helping to connect the dots and retain what we were learning.
Katie Bérubé
A well instructed virtual course
A well instructed virtual course. Thank you!!!
Andrew Frost
Extremely informative class
Extremely informative class, the instructor and material were of top quality. I'd recommend this class to anyone seeking better integration of UX and Dev in their agile organization.
J B
Great Instructor, Great Content, Great Virtual Platform
Jon was great! I will be taking more classes with him in the future. I enjoyed the content and thought Jon did a great job with it virtually. The course is still very interactive.
Collin B
Excellent course!
Excellent course!
Tyler Vaughn
Great class - highly recommended
Great class, great interaction, real world examples, clear and candid explanations of the various components that make up the Scrum Framework.
Would definitely recommend taking this class with John Gillespie
Aidan Cronin
A great introduction to agile product…
A great introduction to agile product management and the scrum product owner role.
Steven D
Excellent
Excellent content, structure, detailed explanations by the trainer with real time scenarios. Kept the class lively and focused on exam preparation as well.
Ram Koyyada
Extra Knowledge
Since there is barely any learning material online about PSU, I now have an idea what a PSU exam might look like.
I liked that we had time-boxed exercises. Limited time put on some pressure, but that made it feel more like a real-life issue.
Some parts were quite confusing, but when asking questions, I got my answers.
Nice, friendly trainer who knew what he was talking about. Explanations were exact and detailed. I learned a lot.
Laura Nanits
Very efficient training
It was a great experience to be trained on the agile methodology using Scrum by John. We learned a lot and the breakout sessions were very helpful. John's calm and friendly style helped a lot to create a safe space for efficient learning.
Ralph Hoessel
Open Discussion and Very Collaborative
John was knowledgeable, professional, and prepared. He encouraged camera use and open discussion which I thought was extremely beneficial and helped create participation in this virtual class. He asked difficult questions and provided backup reasoning along with a touch of humor. I took the PSM1 exam about an hour after our course concluded and passed without issue. Great class by a great coach. Thanks John!
Gary Britton
John is a master of the material …
John is a master of the material and excellent coach for the material. After attending his class, I felt confident and after self study and review I successfully passed the certification for Professional Scrum Master on the first attempt.
Thang Nguyen
PSPO class by John Gillespie Nov19-20.
I enjoyed the class very much. The instructor was great and the content was good. The hands-on exercises were good and the interactive discussions were great.
Shah Rashid
John was amazing!
The course exceeded my expectations. The hands-on real-time collaboration really helped me understand the material. I highly recommend this course!
Matthew Brossia
I thoroughly enjoyed the class
I thoroughly enjoyed the class, and despite events and remoteness working against us - it was a great time. It was more focused on teaching Lean UX than I expected, however. I wish there was more I could have learned about how to bring that contemporary practice back to other Development Team members (aside from encouraging them to take the same class).
Brian Duchek
Great Course, Great Instructor, Great all around!
This course was great and John was an awesome instructor! The explanation of materials to cover BEFORE the course helped a great deal. I took my exam on the first try and passed. This isn't just an exam prep class, but helps the learner to understand how to APPLY the materials in the real world. I strongly recommend this course to anyone and don't forget to read the materials before the start of the course so you can be fully engaged in the class.
Bethany Long
Great course
Great course, thank you for your efforts
Ghada
John was very present and demonstrated…
John was very present and demonstrated a strong mastery of the skills and shared his professional experience adding value to the class. He practiced the principles as he led us through the framework, and he offered guidance and insight throughout the 2 days.
Stephanie Miller
SPS - Nexus
To the point with great exercises to reinforce the knowledge.
Michael Patt
PSPO-Advanced Remote Learning
It was great to be able to continue my learning journey in Scrum during a trying time such as we're facing with COVID-19. It was already a challenge to be able to find this course near my area. Now I was afforded the opportunity to attend remotely. I was very impressed with the collaboration tools we used, and I feel very much like we still got close to the same amount of value collaborating this way as if we had attended in person. John is a great instructor and facilitator of conversations, and I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to become a better Product Owner, Scrum Master (coach), trainer, and/or Agile Coach!
Mike Torrence
Fun Hands-On Training!
I didn't expect the training to be so hands-on and with real-time collaboration!! It was so much fun and John was a wonderful teacher and listener.
Brooke Smith
Amazing and very informative course
Amazing and very informative course. There was just the right amount of content mixed in with discussion and exercises to be engaging throughout. The additional resources and ability to reach out and engage with the instructor/community after the course for further insight also is greatly appreciated. Originally, I was skeptical to the virtual training vs Live In Person, but I feel I got just as much out of the class as I would have if it had been in person. Great work! Thank you.
Joesph Hughes
Gained a lot of excellent information…
Gained a lot of excellent information from the class. Answered many questions for me. Enjoyed John and his expertise was invaluable!
Thank you,
Cindy
Cindy Birt
Everything I hoped it would be
Everything I hoped it would be. Due to the current situation it was a virtual class. Small group so we were able to interact well and move at a good pace. I highly recommend it.
Jon Jack
Scrum Master Virtual Training
I had the opportunity to take a virtual Professional Scrum Master class conducted by John Gillespie and it was very interactive and informative. John didn't miss a beat with sharing all of his knowledge and creating a trusted learning environment where all class attendees felt comfortable participating and raising questions. I would highly recommend taking John's class whether they are classroom or virtual in nature. I feel like I have the tools necessary to pass the PSM assessment and utilize the knowledge gained in my current role.
Keith Smith
John was very helpful
John was very helpful and knowledgeable. I am glad i had the privilege to learn from him.
Adam Blankenship
Excellent hands on class for beginning…
Excellent hands on class for beginning Scrum Masters!
Alex
Excellent
John teaches a well structured class with plenty of opportunity to collaborate with peers and as questions. Definitely recommend this course for anyone with or without experience with scrum!
Thanks John!
Harry Guloien
Enjoyable and focused
John was patient and very explicit in clear simple terms. His approach was one that even a self starter like myself can quickly understand.
The interactive nature of the class made me feel more comfortable. I have been studying Scrumguide and related topics on my own but taking this class was an eye opener especially with the additional links and supplemental reading tips and tricks he provided.
If anything, I'll recommend his class to anyone.
Thank you again John.
Betsy
Great!
Great! Loved it!!!!
Shafiqa Areef
I learned a lot
I learned a lot. John/the course material were very engaging. The days flew by and I felt very prepared to take my exam, especially because John recommended good follow up reading that reinforced everything.
Justin Hachey
Draw from a wealth of experience with a great instructor!
John was a great instructor with tons of experience to draw from in the class - giving real life examples of scrum in action within an organization as well as the challenges that scrum masters face. I was in a small class, but it was highly interactive, and gave us the ability to ask questions about how scrum could be applied in our work contexts. The exercises we did in the class was invaluable to truly understanding what it means to be a scrum master and the types of situations you would face in that environment. I would recommend this training to anyone serious about DOING the actual work of enacting scrum within an organization or team. The class beats anything you can simply read from the book, and it was a truly enjoyable learning experience.
Lisa LP
Very good class
Liked the openness and honesty of the facilitator, and the content mixing the best of both Scrum and Kanban
Carlo Criniti
John is very knowledgeable and is great…
John is very knowledgeable and is great at providing insight as to how Scrum applies to your organization. His class was very enjoyable and I successfully passed the PSPO I cert exam after. I definitely recommend taking John's course!
Melissa Baum
John is an excellent trainer and the…
John is an excellent trainer and the class was fantastic! Highly recommend!
Robin Maher
Superb Experienced Trainer
John was an excellent trainer and was able to facilitate our questions, with his real life experience. His knowledge and experience is invaluable to this class.
Danya Gibbons
Professional Scrum Master - John Gillespie
John's class was one of the most enjoyable sessions I have attended in my career. His mix of relate able work experiences mixed with exercises kept us engaged. He was able to coach and provide advice for any challenges we described with our own teams. I hope to be able to implement new scrum initiatives in my organisation with great success after attending this class.
Abena Kerr
John exceeded my expectations!
John exceeded my expectations! He was a great teacher and went above & beyond the scope of the course to help me with my business and life! :)
Grant VanderHayden
The instructor John Gillespie was great…
The instructor John Gillespie was great for my class.
William Sims
John has very rich experience in his…
John has very rich experience in his profession that he brings to the class and keep the curriculum it on track for two days. However at times during the class he was barely audible due to his low voice making some of the class find the sessions monotonous even though the concepts John explained and presented were very helpful. He did a great job with the exercises and group activities which gave me a lot of perspective on the class.
Tejash Patel
John Gillespie is an excellent mentor
John Gillespie is an excellent mentor. He provided the required support whenever I reached out to him even after the class. Great class with an equally knowledgeable and helpful coach!!!
Aparna Das
John is very knowledgeable and can…
John is very knowledgeable and can convey his ideas and experiences clearly. As with all of the level one scrum classes, the classes have some built in "beginner scrum" stuff but the face to face exchanges are always the most valuable.
Charles J
Scrum Kanban
Good Job. I will continue to train
Kandace Gall
Great class!
The only reason why the review is not 5 stars is because the course was too focused on software and not geared enough toward agile marketing. Otherwise, John is fantastic and led a great 2 days...we were lucky to have him!!
JP
John is Awesome
John is Awesome - very knowledgeable!
Renee LaCapria-Harper
John Gillespie provided a great…
John Gillespie provided a great learning environment and was very successful at ensure the class was engage and interact,
Kandace Gall
Professional Product Owner Certification
John Gillespie provided great learning experiences specifically when applying the project courses in class
Kandace Gall
PSPO
Very informative, hands-on learning; course was extremely applicable to me as a product owner. Would prefer to have the course be a multi-week, one day a week course to allow myself to put learnings into practice instead of a brain dump where some concepts may be lost in the future. Would also like more info on how to become certified, and market data on what the best orgs are to be certified through. Overall great course, would highly recommend.
Alex
Great Class
It was a great course and learned a lot. The only downside is I wish it would of had more real life teachings.
Todd Hinton
Good
Class was really helpful.
Jaya Miriyala
was great as I got basic ideas of the…
was great as I got basic ideas of the values and details about scrum master. But I think the course should be a little longer with a longer case study.
yuhui liu
This was a good class
This was a good class. Our instructor John was extremely experienced and seasoned in the field, which helped him to understand all of our companies and the unique challenges that we face. As our company has been transitioning to Agile, I have felt very confused about the why and how, and our Scrum leaders have done a terrible job explaining it to us. So, it was great to have John clarify everything. I understood Scrum and Agile better after 2 days in this class than I have from months of trainings at work. It also helped me understand how UX fits into Scrum. John knows that every company is different and you can't be overly firm in your definitions or rules of Scrum. It's not meant to be an omnipotent system. I think it was more expensive than the value what we got out of it, hence removing one star. However, as far as the class itself went, I can't imagine a better instructor or much that could have been done in a different way.
Laura C
I think the class was well laid out and…
I think the class was well laid out and provided some helpful guidance even to those without a UX background.
JOSE
A lot of good information was shared…
A lot of good information was shared that I'll be able to apply to my current job, and will plan to relay it to upper management. Very applicable and useful to my work. Glad I took the class!
Arlene Atkin
Professional Scrum Master 1
I found the Professional Scrum Master 1 class to be very informative and interesting. Our instructor, John Gillespie, was very knowledgeable and made learning the framework of Scrum enjoyable.
Jacqueline Batten
John did an amazing job presenting the…
John did an amazing job presenting the material and facilitated a completely engaging class.
Jared Blake
I really enjoyed the PSPO class
I really enjoyed the PSPO class. Many of the product owner skills and capabilities overlap well with my portfolio role.
Jim Pirnik