Paul Ralton
bagile.co.uk
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What students say about Paul
Feb 4, 2023
Interactive and Engaging
Thoroughly enjoyed two days of very interactive and engaging learning. Paul is very knowledgeable as well as able to share his practical experience with ease and in an understandable manner. His passion for the SCRUM topic and all that it involves is infectious and makes you want to know all there is to be known on the topic.
Feb 3, 2023
Informative, hands-on and thought-provoking two days!
I've really enjoyed the two days with Paul, who has kept a very good pace and structure throughout the days. There are quite a lot of interactive exercises and opportunities of working with other trainees. Many of these exercises are not only thought-provoking, knowledge consolidation but also providing tools/techniques that I can take away to use and share with my scrum team. Thank you!
Feb 3, 2023
Excellent course amazing Teacher!
Paul is an amazing tutor. He made the class fun and inclusive. He kept amazing time and encouraged everyone to interact. The course was informative and a great mix of engaging activities to help learning.
Feb 3, 2023
Engaging and informative
Paul R was engaging and obviously has a real passion for the subject. I started the course as a real beginner (no prior experience with Scrum) and have come away well armed with knowledge that I am excited to take back to my workplace.
Feb 2, 2023
Met my expectation
Trainer was excellent by doing a mix of classis teaching and asking to complete little exercise in group.
Good time management.
Good to have some basic background in wording and concept before starting the training.
Feb 2, 2023
Excellent Worthwhile Course
Excellent session, really well delivered, fun, interactive and enjoyable. Lots to learn, but given in easily digestible chunks so not to overwhelm. Paul has a huge wealth of knowledge which he draws upon frequently, and is a fantastic facilitator and trainer. Can't recommend enough - thank you!
Feb 1, 2023
Extremely engaging and good fun!
My experience with other online courses made me very hesitant towards taking part in this, however, I was extremely shocked. The course is really interactive with a lot of exercises in breakout groups and a range of learning styles to help everyone learn. Extremely engaging and good fun, Paul was an incredible trainer and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Scrum itself is a nice simple course with a short course book, so there isn't endless amounts of study required.
Feb 1, 2023
Paul makes learning fun, easy and engaging!
Paul is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent facilitator! He makes learning fun, easy and engaging. Would definitely recommend this course!
Feb 1, 2023
Fun way of learning Scrum and agile
Fun way of learning Scrum and agile! I highly recommend Paul Ralton. He explains everything clearly and answers all questions. :)
Jan 25, 2023
SCRUM without Yawns :)
Paul teaches SCRUM methodology with great support of group exercises, tests and open discussions with experience sharing. Overall materials are very well done and engaging. 2 days well spent and quickly passed. Recommended!
Jan 25, 2023
Had a top Scrum Master Training
1) Course is really well organized
2) Initial mail including the info for connection useful to start on time.
3) Top Professional Teacher, empathic, listening, top knowledge
4) Information well delivered using really good slides, tools; participants are actively included all the time
5) 2 days of training appreciated
6) I would recommend this course to colleagues
Jan 25, 2023
Thank you, Paul!
Paul is a great teacher and made the whole experience interesting, dynamic and joyful. I'd recommend it a 100%!
Jan 25, 2023
First rate
Paul was extremely knowledgeable and made the course enjoyable and easy to follow. Great use of collaborative tooling and breakout sessions really cemented the learning
Jan 24, 2023
Excellent Trainer
Paul was very engaging and knowledgable. He provided lots of reading materials to help better prep for the upcoming assessment. The two days flew by! Paul made the whole experience fun with lots of visual aids, even for a complete novice like me who is completely new to Scrum. I also enjoyed learning through shared experiences with other group members who were really encouraging and supportive throughout.
Jan 24, 2023
Excellent PSM1 Course
Paul delivered an excellent group session and prompted a fantastic level of engagement from all on the course. The training materials and tools used really enabled us to collaborate effectively with the course being over Zoom.
I left the course feeling ready to take on the assessment in the near future!
Thanks so much Paul!
Jan 24, 2023
Really engaging session
Really engaging session, Paul had a number of very interactive working groups activities, questions and talking points. I learnt a lot about scrum but also really enjoyed the whole course!
Jan 24, 2023
Amazing experience, Paul is a scrum superstar
I really enjoyed these two days and learned so much. After this training, I totally feel ready for taking the assessment. So a big thanks to Paul!
Jan 22, 2023
PSM-II Training Course by Paul Ralton
Paul is an amazing trainer, extremely knowledgeable and gave me a lot of solid insights from this 2 days course. I have learned some powerful techniques from this training which will help me perform my role more effectively as a Scrum Master.
I also like the structure of this training course, a mixture of presentations and interactive exercises with other participants, as well as mini breaks in between that helped us stayed focus.
I would highly recommend anyone who would like to sit for your PSM-II exam to sign up for this training course first, I probably won't pass my my exam with such a high score without this training and guidance from the trainer, though solid Scrum Master experience is equivalent important.
Jan 18, 2023
Interactive way to learn Scrum
Well organised and interactive training
Jan 13, 2023
Very enjoyable training, necessary before the PSM II certficiation
Paul is very knowledgeable and was greatly invested in helping us become better Scrum Masters via the interactive & exciting session he prepared very well. It was a pleasure doing this the training, learning about the 2020 updates and sharing our experience with Paul & the other trainees.
I definitely recommend taking this course prior to passing the certification.
Jan 10, 2023
Great trainer
Great trainer. Enjoyable course!
Jan 9, 2023
Great course with interesting material…
Great course with interesting material and practical exercises. Very inspirering course leader.
Jan 3, 2023
Paul was an excellent trainer and…
Paul was an excellent trainer and provided insights and knowledge that I will take back to the business to apply.
Dec 19, 2022
Great Class
Paul provided such great practical examples and really made Scrum come to life and I passed the exam on my first attempt within a few days of taking the course.
Dec 17, 2022
Great experience
I would like to thank Paul a lot for the classes we had , that was really fun and useful. Lots of practice, tips, sharing experience with other students and new issues to discover. Now I’m inspired to move to PSPO II.
Great experience !
Dec 15, 2022
Great eye opening course
Great eye opening course! Very engaged participants and very knowledgeable instructor! Highly recommended class.
Dec 7, 2022
Excellent class and highly recommended
I had a virtual class that took lasted 2 days, we had a fairly small team, regardless, the classes were full of interaction among us students, and alongside Paul. Everything was extremely collaborative. Concepts were fully explained, exemplified by real cases and in the moment cases.
A great revision and reinforcement for the assessment, and great material to keep and re-visit as many times as you want, as you get to keep it for further career cases you might encounter.
Dec 6, 2022
Excellent class from start to finish
I feel like I got 2 trainings in one. The PSM training as booked and a training on how to create an interactive and educative remote learning environment. Paul lives the agile values, created a very interactive training course and is able to help with all kind of questions.
Nov 30, 2022
Virtual Class with good mix of theory…
Virtual Class with good mix of theory presented with examples, break out rooms with changing training team members, exercises, challenges. Sufficient breaks to get rest from screen and useful additional information, references. Thanks Paul!
Nov 30, 2022
Highly recommended PSM 1 course
I am starting out in a career in organisational development and had no prior experience relating to scrum. I read the scrum guide a few times before the course and thought I might struggle to keep up on the PSM 1 course.
However, Paul made the course really interactive and interesting. I enjoyed the variety of challenging exercises, situations and quizzes we participated in. Paul was a great facilitator in helping the participants get to know each other and collaborate together. He was also very approachable outside of the course hours (and still is) to answer any questions or queries we might have.
No lie - it is very intense with a lot of information to take in and apply, but well worth it if you are looking to bring Scrum theory into your workplace. I highly recommend both the course and Paul Ralton as the trainer.
Nov 29, 2022
Incredibly well delivered training course
Paul was a brilliant, knowledgable trainer. His enthusiasm for Scrum was clear and he kept the training very engaging. The use of group breakouts and interactive examples really helped me to absorb all of the information and keep everyone engaged in the theory. The course was incredibly well delivered and I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about Agile/Scrum.
Nov 16, 2022
Informative and interactive
Informative and interactive
Nov 16, 2022
Great class
Great class, superb teacher. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to become a professional Scrum Master
Nov 16, 2022
Excellent facilitation
Excellent facilitation, great trainer and very knowledgeable.
I really can recommend the Scrum course hosed by Paul.
It is easy to follow, and you will gain great insights into the Scrum Framework paired with real world examples and problems.
Nov 11, 2022
PSM course
good group, experienced and well-coordinated teacher and fun exercises
Nov 10, 2022
good interactive session
good interactive session. Gave more insights to the Scrum framework
Nov 4, 2022
Paul made the content and concepts very…
Paul made the content and concepts very accessible and he had some good anecdotes on how things can work in the real world. I particularly liked the Miro interactivty.
Nov 4, 2022
Paul is a fantastic teacher
Paul is a fantastic teacher. He imparted wisdom that went way beyond passing the multiple choice quiz and his teaching style is visual, engaging and full of memorable stories. Thank you Paul!
Nov 2, 2022
Great training!
Paul is a true professional and ensured an enjoyable and engaging training experience!
Oct 25, 2022
The course was really well explained &…
The course was really well explained & balanced, it never got dull and was quite enjoyable.
Oct 24, 2022
Fun and collaborative virtual format
Paul has designed a fun and diversified virtual format, which makes the two days fly by effortlessly. Lots of interaction and communication, exactly what you would expect from a real-life training but then from the comfort of your own home. I had the feeling I was there!
Oct 24, 2022
Outstanding course
Outstanding course. Paul is an excellent trainer, who is hugely knowledgeable in his field. Probably the best training course I have ever attended.
Oct 19, 2022
Interactive and well structured training
Interactive, fast-paced and well structured training providing a great unterstanding of the SCRUM framework and the PO role/responsibilities within that framework. This training provides an optimal fundament to pass the PSPO1 certification.
Oct 19, 2022
This class was absolutely fantastic!
This class was absolutely fantastic! The delivery was dynamic, straight to the point and fun! I am very glad I decided to take this course, as I now feel confident about what a Scrum Master does and how to be one :-) Thank you, Paul!
Oct 14, 2022
I felt pumped and excited rather then tired and annoyed at the end of the class
Great experience, super valuable content and efficient usage of our time. The coach was engaging and eager to explore and clarify any of our doubts. Great Job in handling the class attention with breaks and by making us active part of the lesson.
Oct 14, 2022
Great opportunity to truly learn about the Scrum values
The PSM I course is essential for learning the core values of Scrum. Paul was a great teacher, and provided real-life examples of how Scrum should by used by teams, and how important the role of a Scrum Master is in upholding the essence of Scrum.
Oct 13, 2022
Very glad I took PSM I
Very glad I took PSM I.
I went into this course to prepare for the assessment and came out of it wanting more.
The course is well thought out and Paul Ralton was an amazing teacher. The pace was perfect and the atmosphere was very enganging and productive.
The examples and excersises helped me get a very clear picture of what Scrum is and what it is not. I learned how to improve the process we have at work and I expect the impact to be very positive for me, my team and my organization.
Also Flow Metrics seem to be important so I'll check that out for sure...
Oct 10, 2022
Very pleasant experience
The course was very well prepared and well run by Paul. He is very skilled at guiding the conversation and providing clear answers when needed.
Oct 10, 2022
Very complete and professional training…
Very complete and professional training from an experienced trainer (Paul Ralton)! I highly recommend it.
Oct 8, 2022
I had a great time in this class
I had a great time in this class. Paul was really patient, and empathetic and most importantly he is very knowledgeable. His classes were really interactive and we had good opportunities to discuss real-life situations and use tools. I recommend!
Oct 7, 2022
Top Training
Very good course and expert trainer
Oct 5, 2022
Fun and engaging
I had a fun, 2 day learning experience with Paul on PSM I. He was very engaging and always happy to answer questions during the session.
Oct 5, 2022
Great learning experience
Paul provided a great learning experience based on very well structured material, great exercises, and his ability to create an inclusive, fun, and relaxed context in which we learned a lot.
Oct 4, 2022
Top notch
Top notch! Very visual, fun and VERY informative.
Oct 3, 2022
Highly recommended
The class had followed the scrum values... Paul really brought dynamic to the course and left no question unanswered.
Oct 1, 2022
Paul is a great trainer
Paul is a great trainer, very professional and very well organized. He is very experienced and he manages to teach in a very insightful way. I really enjoyed the class and most importantly, I learnt a lot. What you learn with Paul really sticks into your mind. I fully recommend his trainings.
Oct 1, 2022
Fantastic PSM I Course
The course was fantastic , Paul is very professional Trainer and help me to lear too much , the course was fully interactive and for me it was exactly same as face to face course.
Sep 9, 2022
Great class from Paul Ralton!
I really enjoyed this course! Enough room for sharing real life experiences and a lot of interactions and hands-on exercises.
Thanks Paul!
Aug 30, 2022
Outstanding Class PSM I
Simply put, a very interactive and informative class. It was very well hosted, subject knowledge was outstanding and real world scenarios helped to put all the education into context.
Couldn't recommend enough and cant wait to start looking at PSM II
Aug 11, 2022
Brilliant Coach
Brilliant coaching provided with lots of examples and team collaboration.
Aug 11, 2022
Highly recommended course!
I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work with Paul and gain an insightful and knowledgeable experience! His techniques enable you to further develop your knowledge, challange opinions and collaboratively work with other participants.Paul is a highly experienced instructor that has taught me very valuable aspects that I can take forward in my career. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and highly recommend Paul’s course. It has been a pleasure!
Aug 5, 2022
Interactive and engaging PSM 1 Training
Interactive and engaging class. We solved several scenarios and real time exercises and used state of art tools(like Miro). Paul coached us really well and with a lot of practical examples.
Aug 3, 2022
PSM 1 Course Really Enjoyable and Valuable
Paul was a really fantastic trainer, the training was interactive and engaging and the time went really fast as a result
Jul 28, 2022
Amazing class with an interactive way…
Amazing class with an interactive way of learning all the necessities to learn SCRUM 1. Would recommend this to anyone who truly want to master the scrum framework. Paul was an amazing and very experienced teacher who worked as a scrum master himself. That way he provided us with the right tools and his own real life experiences.
Jul 25, 2022
Excellent course that was well…
Excellent course that was well presented and kept you interest with good interactions. Instructor was knowledgeable and was able to explain the subject when a student was struggling to understand.
Jul 19, 2022
Enjoyed the course and learnt a lot
Enjoyed the course and learnt a lot. Paul has a great understanding of the subject material and wasn't fazed by any of the tricky questions.
Jul 19, 2022
Thanks for this great workshop
Paul has facilitated an amazing two-day-workshop where he not only introduced the Scrum Master role but made Scrum easy and understandeable.
Jul 19, 2022
Learning and having fun at the same…
Learning and having fun at the same time :)
Jul 11, 2022
PO course enjoyable & passed first time
Well presented course in digestible chunks. Material available afterwards. Trainer brought the class together & was enjoyable. Great to be with other POs to hear of their experiences. All seemed to fit well together & flow, with just the right amount of exercises & quick quizzes to keep us all fully engaged. Good advice on what to do after the course, reading etc, before attempting the test.
Jul 11, 2022
Paul is a really good trainer
Paul is a really good trainer, professional, respectful and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the course and learned a lot of new things, thank you!
Jul 3, 2022
Great class
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Paul kept us constantly engaged, and talked through the topics really well so we could grasp the concepts.
Jun 28, 2022
Paul was an excellent coach
Paul was an excellent coach.
He was attentive to everyone's needs and he clearly knew what he was talking about.
His sessions were very enjoyable with a mixture of theory, real world (practical) examples, and breakout/teamwork exercises that made the entire experience firmly great.
I would definitely recommend Paul as a coach.
Jun 17, 2022
Really good interactive course driven…
Really good interactive course driven by a great use of Miro. Good conversations and Paul was an excellent trainer.
Jun 16, 2022
I absolutely loved this course
I absolutely loved the the PSPO 1 course. The materials were awesome and the classes always went smoothly. The team at Xebia were always helpful and answered all my questions super quick. Definitely recommend. Scrum on!
May 26, 2022
Look no further.
Paul runs some of the best workshops I have ever attended. He is exceptionally good at finding the right ways for people to engage with subject matter without ever losing pace, and has a genuinely pleasant delivery throughout.
His affinity for teaching is quite special, and I would strongly recommend his services.
May 26, 2022
Paul is an amazing trainer!!
Paul is an amazing trainer!!
I really enjoyed the sessions, it was so engaging and interactive. The course delivery was so good that you look forward to the next one.
We used lots of real life case studies and breakout rooms were helped a lot.
Thank you very much Paul!
May 23, 2022
Paul is a fantastic trainer
Paul is a fantastic trainer. He is a great communicator with a relaxed, interactive teaching style, and is clearly passionate about all things 'Scrum'. I would happily attend any course he was teaching.
May 23, 2022
Paul's Scrum Master training was brilliant!
Paul's Scrum Master training was brilliant! The classes were extremely engaging and have provided me with all of the tools I need to feel confident going into the PSM1 exam. Thank you Paul!
May 23, 2022
The best training course I've been on!
Definitely the best training course I have been on in a long time! really engaging and inclusive.
Apr 8, 2022
Paul Ralton PSMPO course
Trainer was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Great use of resources such as Miro and Kahoot as well as group activities to reinforce what we have learned. I have been equipped with all the tools needed not only to pass the online assessments but also to succeed in my role by applying an agile mindset to complex tasks on an everyday basis
Apr 4, 2022
PSMPO Training Course Feedback
Having completed a wide number of training courses, I found Paul Ralton's PSMPO training to be of the highest quality in terms of delivery, materials and engagement of the trainees.
Paul's knowledge of the subject was immense and each session ended with an excellent summary of the sessions training and feedback on what worked well and what could be improved.
Overall rating: Excellent, highly recommended
Mar 6, 2022
Paul was a great trainer
Paul was a great trainer - so glad to have been taught by him. The course was well structured, informative and engaging with the use of Miro, group discussions and quizzes. He was great at making concepts and information easily-digestible and memorable.
Feb 8, 2022
Enjoyable and worthwhile PSM course
Enjoyable and worthwhile PSM course. Good foundation and I learned a lot.
Feb 8, 2022
Paul recently led a PSM 1 course that I…
Paul recently led a PSM 1 course that I attended. Paul was an excellent trainer with extensive knowledge of the scrum framework and teaching methods that ensured everyone participated in the sessions.
Feb 8, 2022
Paul's teaching methods are great and…
Paul's teaching methods are great and very enaging, he provides both a great mix of listening and practical learning activities within a supportive learning environment.
Feb 3, 2022
Very interactive and informative class…
Very interactive and informative class by Paul. Thanks for all the knowledge
Feb 1, 2022
Paul is excellent trainer who gave me a…
Paul is excellent trainer who gave me a very good idea what Scrum is and how it work and how it is beneficial in our professional life. A lot of interactive exercise really good and Kahoots .
Jan 31, 2022
The course was very interactive and…
The course was very interactive and informative, Paul ensured everyone voiced their opinions freely and you weren't bombarded with pages of power-point slides.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would definitely consider joining another course with Paul.
Jan 31, 2022
PSM I - Paul Ralton
Paul Ralton taught this course brilliantly and I was excited to come to training in the morning. He presented the information covered in a variety of different interactive formats which made the learning process efficient and enjoyable. Ordinarily complex topics where broken down in ways that were easy to understand and absorb, with the help of group discussions and quizzes. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and can't wait to learn more on one of Paul's next Scrum courses!
Jan 28, 2022
Paul nailed it!
I was a bit sceptical of doing a remote training session over 4 mornings, as I'm used to the more traditional ways of training i.e. in person, solid 2 days, etc... but by god, Paul smashed this training, made it really engaging, used breakout rooms effectively and loved the music in between. I will 100% attend another training session hosted/ facilitated by Paul if this is the structure/ format... who says remote training can't be successful, needs to attend a Paul masterclass :) Thank you and Well Done Paul :)
Jan 28, 2022
Informative | Collaborative | Fun class
Informative | Collaborative | Fun class
Fun and collaborative class run by Paul and his interactive style made it enjoyable. Great class and learned a great deal about Product ownership.
Jan 24, 2022
Engaging virtual training!
Paul did a really great job of keeping the training engaging, collaborative and relevant - always allowing for interesting conversations to evolve, while still linking them back to the course. Paul offered lots of support and varied content from fun Kahoots to additional reading, which made the training very educational and enjoyable.
Jan 17, 2022
Great course
Great course, well paced and presented. I've been working in product for 20 years and still managed to learn a thing or two!
Dec 8, 2021
Excellent Virtual Training PSM and PSPO
Paul knows this subject matter inside out. He runs these sessions in a very engaging manner with lots of interactive group collaborations to encourage discussion and learning. Would highly recommended.
Dec 6, 2021
Very engaging virtual training
I attended a virtual training for PSM conducted by Paul. It was the best virtual training I have ever attended. Paul ensured that there was plenty of interaction among the group. He kept the content very interesting by excellent use of tools like Kahoot and Miro. He ensured that the course prepped us very well for the exam while ensuring that we understood the concepts well and how they would apply to real life scenarios. Attending the session made me really look forward to applying the principles in real life.
Dec 1, 2021
A fantastic Scrum training
A fantastic Scrum training
I can say that after only a few days with Paul, I now feel confident in my understanding of Scrum and the best ways to implement it in my team. Not only did I learn a lot, but I genuinely enjoyed the sessions and was excited for the start of every one. Paul delivered engaging and interactive lessons which were enjoyed by the whole group.
Dec 1, 2021
Paul is wonderful guide in the Scrum world…
Paul is a full of knowledge and makes sure his students get the best.
His classes are interactive and using real world examples he guides with enthusiasm.
The use of Miro and organized sessions are part of the fun.
Paul is always ready to help with queries, preparation sessions to make sure all is possible. He arranged a complimentary sessions for students who could not make it to the regular sessions.
Thank you Paul for being the best in your field and loving to share the Scrum knowledge.
Nov 29, 2021
Paul Ralton was a superb trainer
Paul Ralton was a superb trainer, working with the class to extract out relevant experiences from participants and engage the group with interactive exercises that bring the material to life. He skilfully applies the agile principles to inspect and adapt the sessions themselves. I was impressed how the Scrum framework has been adapted over to time to retain relevance and optimise the value it can offer to organisations.
Nov 29, 2021
Making it real and relevant.
Making it real and relevant. Paul did an excellent job in bringing the Scrum master training to life, making it interesting, enjoyable and thought provoking. I would go as far to say it was one of the best training courses I have attended. Extremely good flow, content, exercises and regular tests and quiz's.
Nov 26, 2021
Well organised and fun
Paul's PSMPO classes were super well organised and fun, he made great use of Miro as an interactive tool. I thoroughly enjoyed each session and hope to come back for more in the future.
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About Paul
Paul has over 30 years experience in building complex products for a wide range of different organisations with a particular focus around the financial sector. Almost half of that time has been working either in or with a variety of agile teams providing extensive experience as a Scrum Master, Developer, Product Owner, Agile Coach and Professional Scrum Trainer.
Paul coaches teams and organisations to focus on both value and speed of delivery in order to maximise outcomes.
As a trainer Paul uses a variety of different techniques to ensure that his classes are collaborative, engaging and fun whilst helping attendees have those moments of epiphany.
"I attempt to make the world that little bit better each and every day".
What students say about Paul
Feb 4, 2023
Interactive and Engaging
Thoroughly enjoyed two days of very interactive and engaging learning. Paul is very knowledgeable as well as able to share his practical experience with ease and in an understandable manner. His passion for the SCRUM topic and all that it involves is infectious and makes you want to know all there is to be known on the topic.
Feb 3, 2023
Informative, hands-on and thought-provoking two days!
I've really enjoyed the two days with Paul, who has kept a very good pace and structure throughout the days. There are quite a lot of interactive exercises and opportunities of working with other trainees. Many of these exercises are not only thought-provoking, knowledge consolidation but also providing tools/techniques that I can take away to use and share with my scrum team. Thank you!
Feb 3, 2023
Excellent course amazing Teacher!
Paul is an amazing tutor. He made the class fun and inclusive. He kept amazing time and encouraged everyone to interact. The course was informative and a great mix of engaging activities to help learning.
Feb 3, 2023
Engaging and informative
Paul R was engaging and obviously has a real passion for the subject. I started the course as a real beginner (no prior experience with Scrum) and have come away well armed with knowledge that I am excited to take back to my workplace.
Feb 2, 2023
Met my expectation
Trainer was excellent by doing a mix of classis teaching and asking to complete little exercise in group.
Good time management.
Good to have some basic background in wording and concept before starting the training.
Feb 2, 2023
Excellent Worthwhile Course
Excellent session, really well delivered, fun, interactive and enjoyable. Lots to learn, but given in easily digestible chunks so not to overwhelm. Paul has a huge wealth of knowledge which he draws upon frequently, and is a fantastic facilitator and trainer. Can't recommend enough - thank you!
Feb 1, 2023
Extremely engaging and good fun!
My experience with other online courses made me very hesitant towards taking part in this, however, I was extremely shocked. The course is really interactive with a lot of exercises in breakout groups and a range of learning styles to help everyone learn. Extremely engaging and good fun, Paul was an incredible trainer and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Scrum itself is a nice simple course with a short course book, so there isn't endless amounts of study required.
Feb 1, 2023
Paul makes learning fun, easy and engaging!
Paul is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent facilitator! He makes learning fun, easy and engaging. Would definitely recommend this course!
Feb 1, 2023
Fun way of learning Scrum and agile
Fun way of learning Scrum and agile! I highly recommend Paul Ralton. He explains everything clearly and answers all questions. :)
Jan 25, 2023
SCRUM without Yawns :)
Paul teaches SCRUM methodology with great support of group exercises, tests and open discussions with experience sharing. Overall materials are very well done and engaging. 2 days well spent and quickly passed. Recommended!
Jan 25, 2023
Had a top Scrum Master Training
1) Course is really well organized
2) Initial mail including the info for connection useful to start on time.
3) Top Professional Teacher, empathic, listening, top knowledge
4) Information well delivered using really good slides, tools; participants are actively included all the time
5) 2 days of training appreciated
6) I would recommend this course to colleagues
Jan 25, 2023
Thank you, Paul!
Paul is a great teacher and made the whole experience interesting, dynamic and joyful. I'd recommend it a 100%!
Jan 25, 2023
First rate
Paul was extremely knowledgeable and made the course enjoyable and easy to follow. Great use of collaborative tooling and breakout sessions really cemented the learning
Jan 24, 2023
Excellent Trainer
Paul was very engaging and knowledgable. He provided lots of reading materials to help better prep for the upcoming assessment. The two days flew by! Paul made the whole experience fun with lots of visual aids, even for a complete novice like me who is completely new to Scrum. I also enjoyed learning through shared experiences with other group members who were really encouraging and supportive throughout.
Jan 24, 2023
Excellent PSM1 Course
Paul delivered an excellent group session and prompted a fantastic level of engagement from all on the course. The training materials and tools used really enabled us to collaborate effectively with the course being over Zoom.
I left the course feeling ready to take on the assessment in the near future!
Thanks so much Paul!
Jan 24, 2023
Really engaging session
Really engaging session, Paul had a number of very interactive working groups activities, questions and talking points. I learnt a lot about scrum but also really enjoyed the whole course!
Jan 24, 2023
Amazing experience, Paul is a scrum superstar
I really enjoyed these two days and learned so much. After this training, I totally feel ready for taking the assessment. So a big thanks to Paul!
Jan 22, 2023
PSM-II Training Course by Paul Ralton
Paul is an amazing trainer, extremely knowledgeable and gave me a lot of solid insights from this 2 days course. I have learned some powerful techniques from this training which will help me perform my role more effectively as a Scrum Master.
I also like the structure of this training course, a mixture of presentations and interactive exercises with other participants, as well as mini breaks in between that helped us stayed focus.
I would highly recommend anyone who would like to sit for your PSM-II exam to sign up for this training course first, I probably won't pass my my exam with such a high score without this training and guidance from the trainer, though solid Scrum Master experience is equivalent important.
Jan 18, 2023
Interactive way to learn Scrum
Well organised and interactive training
Jan 13, 2023
Very enjoyable training, necessary before the PSM II certficiation
Paul is very knowledgeable and was greatly invested in helping us become better Scrum Masters via the interactive & exciting session he prepared very well. It was a pleasure doing this the training, learning about the 2020 updates and sharing our experience with Paul & the other trainees.
I definitely recommend taking this course prior to passing the certification.
Jan 10, 2023
Great trainer
Great trainer. Enjoyable course!
Jan 9, 2023
Great course with interesting material…
Great course with interesting material and practical exercises. Very inspirering course leader.
Jan 3, 2023
Paul was an excellent trainer and…
Paul was an excellent trainer and provided insights and knowledge that I will take back to the business to apply.
Dec 19, 2022
Great Class
Paul provided such great practical examples and really made Scrum come to life and I passed the exam on my first attempt within a few days of taking the course.
Dec 17, 2022
Great experience
I would like to thank Paul a lot for the classes we had , that was really fun and useful. Lots of practice, tips, sharing experience with other students and new issues to discover. Now I’m inspired to move to PSPO II.
Great experience !
Dec 15, 2022
Great eye opening course
Great eye opening course! Very engaged participants and very knowledgeable instructor! Highly recommended class.
Dec 7, 2022
Excellent class and highly recommended
I had a virtual class that took lasted 2 days, we had a fairly small team, regardless, the classes were full of interaction among us students, and alongside Paul. Everything was extremely collaborative. Concepts were fully explained, exemplified by real cases and in the moment cases.
A great revision and reinforcement for the assessment, and great material to keep and re-visit as many times as you want, as you get to keep it for further career cases you might encounter.
Dec 6, 2022
Excellent class from start to finish
I feel like I got 2 trainings in one. The PSM training as booked and a training on how to create an interactive and educative remote learning environment. Paul lives the agile values, created a very interactive training course and is able to help with all kind of questions.
Nov 30, 2022
Virtual Class with good mix of theory…
Virtual Class with good mix of theory presented with examples, break out rooms with changing training team members, exercises, challenges. Sufficient breaks to get rest from screen and useful additional information, references. Thanks Paul!
Nov 30, 2022
Highly recommended PSM 1 course
I am starting out in a career in organisational development and had no prior experience relating to scrum. I read the scrum guide a few times before the course and thought I might struggle to keep up on the PSM 1 course.
However, Paul made the course really interactive and interesting. I enjoyed the variety of challenging exercises, situations and quizzes we participated in. Paul was a great facilitator in helping the participants get to know each other and collaborate together. He was also very approachable outside of the course hours (and still is) to answer any questions or queries we might have.
No lie - it is very intense with a lot of information to take in and apply, but well worth it if you are looking to bring Scrum theory into your workplace. I highly recommend both the course and Paul Ralton as the trainer.
Nov 29, 2022
Incredibly well delivered training course
Paul was a brilliant, knowledgable trainer. His enthusiasm for Scrum was clear and he kept the training very engaging. The use of group breakouts and interactive examples really helped me to absorb all of the information and keep everyone engaged in the theory. The course was incredibly well delivered and I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about Agile/Scrum.
Nov 16, 2022
Informative and interactive
Informative and interactive
Nov 16, 2022
Great class
Great class, superb teacher. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to become a professional Scrum Master
Nov 16, 2022
Excellent facilitation
Excellent facilitation, great trainer and very knowledgeable.
I really can recommend the Scrum course hosed by Paul.
It is easy to follow, and you will gain great insights into the Scrum Framework paired with real world examples and problems.
Nov 11, 2022
PSM course
good group, experienced and well-coordinated teacher and fun exercises
Nov 10, 2022
good interactive session
good interactive session. Gave more insights to the Scrum framework
Nov 4, 2022
Paul made the content and concepts very…
Paul made the content and concepts very accessible and he had some good anecdotes on how things can work in the real world. I particularly liked the Miro interactivty.
Nov 4, 2022
Paul is a fantastic teacher
Paul is a fantastic teacher. He imparted wisdom that went way beyond passing the multiple choice quiz and his teaching style is visual, engaging and full of memorable stories. Thank you Paul!
Nov 2, 2022
Great training!
Paul is a true professional and ensured an enjoyable and engaging training experience!
Oct 25, 2022
The course was really well explained &…
The course was really well explained & balanced, it never got dull and was quite enjoyable.
Oct 24, 2022
Fun and collaborative virtual format
Paul has designed a fun and diversified virtual format, which makes the two days fly by effortlessly. Lots of interaction and communication, exactly what you would expect from a real-life training but then from the comfort of your own home. I had the feeling I was there!
Oct 24, 2022
Outstanding course
Outstanding course. Paul is an excellent trainer, who is hugely knowledgeable in his field. Probably the best training course I have ever attended.
Oct 19, 2022
Interactive and well structured training
Interactive, fast-paced and well structured training providing a great unterstanding of the SCRUM framework and the PO role/responsibilities within that framework. This training provides an optimal fundament to pass the PSPO1 certification.
Oct 19, 2022
This class was absolutely fantastic!
This class was absolutely fantastic! The delivery was dynamic, straight to the point and fun! I am very glad I decided to take this course, as I now feel confident about what a Scrum Master does and how to be one :-) Thank you, Paul!
Oct 14, 2022
I felt pumped and excited rather then tired and annoyed at the end of the class
Great experience, super valuable content and efficient usage of our time. The coach was engaging and eager to explore and clarify any of our doubts. Great Job in handling the class attention with breaks and by making us active part of the lesson.
Oct 14, 2022
Great opportunity to truly learn about the Scrum values
The PSM I course is essential for learning the core values of Scrum. Paul was a great teacher, and provided real-life examples of how Scrum should by used by teams, and how important the role of a Scrum Master is in upholding the essence of Scrum.
Oct 13, 2022
Very glad I took PSM I
Very glad I took PSM I.
I went into this course to prepare for the assessment and came out of it wanting more.
The course is well thought out and Paul Ralton was an amazing teacher. The pace was perfect and the atmosphere was very enganging and productive.
The examples and excersises helped me get a very clear picture of what Scrum is and what it is not. I learned how to improve the process we have at work and I expect the impact to be very positive for me, my team and my organization.
Also Flow Metrics seem to be important so I'll check that out for sure...
Oct 10, 2022
Very pleasant experience
The course was very well prepared and well run by Paul. He is very skilled at guiding the conversation and providing clear answers when needed.
Oct 10, 2022
Very complete and professional training…
Very complete and professional training from an experienced trainer (Paul Ralton)! I highly recommend it.
Oct 8, 2022
I had a great time in this class
I had a great time in this class. Paul was really patient, and empathetic and most importantly he is very knowledgeable. His classes were really interactive and we had good opportunities to discuss real-life situations and use tools. I recommend!
Oct 7, 2022
Top Training
Very good course and expert trainer
Oct 5, 2022
Fun and engaging
I had a fun, 2 day learning experience with Paul on PSM I. He was very engaging and always happy to answer questions during the session.
Oct 5, 2022
Great learning experience
Paul provided a great learning experience based on very well structured material, great exercises, and his ability to create an inclusive, fun, and relaxed context in which we learned a lot.
Oct 4, 2022
Top notch
Top notch! Very visual, fun and VERY informative.
Oct 3, 2022
Highly recommended
The class had followed the scrum values... Paul really brought dynamic to the course and left no question unanswered.
Oct 1, 2022
Paul is a great trainer
Paul is a great trainer, very professional and very well organized. He is very experienced and he manages to teach in a very insightful way. I really enjoyed the class and most importantly, I learnt a lot. What you learn with Paul really sticks into your mind. I fully recommend his trainings.
Oct 1, 2022
Fantastic PSM I Course
The course was fantastic , Paul is very professional Trainer and help me to lear too much , the course was fully interactive and for me it was exactly same as face to face course.
Sep 9, 2022
Great class from Paul Ralton!
I really enjoyed this course! Enough room for sharing real life experiences and a lot of interactions and hands-on exercises.
Thanks Paul!
Aug 30, 2022
Outstanding Class PSM I
Simply put, a very interactive and informative class. It was very well hosted, subject knowledge was outstanding and real world scenarios helped to put all the education into context.
Couldn't recommend enough and cant wait to start looking at PSM II
Aug 11, 2022
Brilliant Coach
Brilliant coaching provided with lots of examples and team collaboration.
Aug 11, 2022
Highly recommended course!
I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work with Paul and gain an insightful and knowledgeable experience! His techniques enable you to further develop your knowledge, challange opinions and collaboratively work with other participants.Paul is a highly experienced instructor that has taught me very valuable aspects that I can take forward in my career. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and highly recommend Paul’s course. It has been a pleasure!
Aug 5, 2022
Interactive and engaging PSM 1 Training
Interactive and engaging class. We solved several scenarios and real time exercises and used state of art tools(like Miro). Paul coached us really well and with a lot of practical examples.
Aug 3, 2022
PSM 1 Course Really Enjoyable and Valuable
Paul was a really fantastic trainer, the training was interactive and engaging and the time went really fast as a result
Jul 28, 2022
Amazing class with an interactive way…
Amazing class with an interactive way of learning all the necessities to learn SCRUM 1. Would recommend this to anyone who truly want to master the scrum framework. Paul was an amazing and very experienced teacher who worked as a scrum master himself. That way he provided us with the right tools and his own real life experiences.
Jul 25, 2022
Excellent course that was well…
Excellent course that was well presented and kept you interest with good interactions. Instructor was knowledgeable and was able to explain the subject when a student was struggling to understand.
Jul 19, 2022
Enjoyed the course and learnt a lot
Enjoyed the course and learnt a lot. Paul has a great understanding of the subject material and wasn't fazed by any of the tricky questions.
Jul 19, 2022
Thanks for this great workshop
Paul has facilitated an amazing two-day-workshop where he not only introduced the Scrum Master role but made Scrum easy and understandeable.
Jul 19, 2022
Learning and having fun at the same…
Learning and having fun at the same time :)
Jul 11, 2022
PO course enjoyable & passed first time
Well presented course in digestible chunks. Material available afterwards. Trainer brought the class together & was enjoyable. Great to be with other POs to hear of their experiences. All seemed to fit well together & flow, with just the right amount of exercises & quick quizzes to keep us all fully engaged. Good advice on what to do after the course, reading etc, before attempting the test.
Jul 11, 2022
Paul is a really good trainer
Paul is a really good trainer, professional, respectful and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the course and learned a lot of new things, thank you!
Jul 3, 2022
Great class
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Paul kept us constantly engaged, and talked through the topics really well so we could grasp the concepts.
Jun 28, 2022
Paul was an excellent coach
Paul was an excellent coach.
He was attentive to everyone's needs and he clearly knew what he was talking about.
His sessions were very enjoyable with a mixture of theory, real world (practical) examples, and breakout/teamwork exercises that made the entire experience firmly great.
I would definitely recommend Paul as a coach.
Jun 17, 2022
Really good interactive course driven…
Really good interactive course driven by a great use of Miro. Good conversations and Paul was an excellent trainer.
Jun 16, 2022
I absolutely loved this course
I absolutely loved the the PSPO 1 course. The materials were awesome and the classes always went smoothly. The team at Xebia were always helpful and answered all my questions super quick. Definitely recommend. Scrum on!
May 26, 2022
Look no further.
Paul runs some of the best workshops I have ever attended. He is exceptionally good at finding the right ways for people to engage with subject matter without ever losing pace, and has a genuinely pleasant delivery throughout.
His affinity for teaching is quite special, and I would strongly recommend his services.
May 26, 2022
Paul is an amazing trainer!!
Paul is an amazing trainer!!
I really enjoyed the sessions, it was so engaging and interactive. The course delivery was so good that you look forward to the next one.
We used lots of real life case studies and breakout rooms were helped a lot.
Thank you very much Paul!
May 23, 2022
Paul is a fantastic trainer
Paul is a fantastic trainer. He is a great communicator with a relaxed, interactive teaching style, and is clearly passionate about all things 'Scrum'. I would happily attend any course he was teaching.
May 23, 2022
Paul's Scrum Master training was brilliant!
Paul's Scrum Master training was brilliant! The classes were extremely engaging and have provided me with all of the tools I need to feel confident going into the PSM1 exam. Thank you Paul!
May 23, 2022
The best training course I've been on!
Definitely the best training course I have been on in a long time! really engaging and inclusive.
Apr 8, 2022
Paul Ralton PSMPO course
Trainer was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Great use of resources such as Miro and Kahoot as well as group activities to reinforce what we have learned. I have been equipped with all the tools needed not only to pass the online assessments but also to succeed in my role by applying an agile mindset to complex tasks on an everyday basis
Apr 4, 2022
PSMPO Training Course Feedback
Having completed a wide number of training courses, I found Paul Ralton's PSMPO training to be of the highest quality in terms of delivery, materials and engagement of the trainees.
Paul's knowledge of the subject was immense and each session ended with an excellent summary of the sessions training and feedback on what worked well and what could be improved.
Overall rating: Excellent, highly recommended
Mar 6, 2022
Paul was a great trainer
Paul was a great trainer - so glad to have been taught by him. The course was well structured, informative and engaging with the use of Miro, group discussions and quizzes. He was great at making concepts and information easily-digestible and memorable.
Feb 8, 2022
Enjoyable and worthwhile PSM course
Enjoyable and worthwhile PSM course. Good foundation and I learned a lot.
Feb 8, 2022
Paul recently led a PSM 1 course that I…
Paul recently led a PSM 1 course that I attended. Paul was an excellent trainer with extensive knowledge of the scrum framework and teaching methods that ensured everyone participated in the sessions.
Feb 8, 2022
Paul's teaching methods are great and…
Paul's teaching methods are great and very enaging, he provides both a great mix of listening and practical learning activities within a supportive learning environment.
Feb 3, 2022
Very interactive and informative class…
Very interactive and informative class by Paul. Thanks for all the knowledge
Feb 1, 2022
Paul is excellent trainer who gave me a…
Paul is excellent trainer who gave me a very good idea what Scrum is and how it work and how it is beneficial in our professional life. A lot of interactive exercise really good and Kahoots .
Jan 31, 2022
The course was very interactive and…
The course was very interactive and informative, Paul ensured everyone voiced their opinions freely and you weren't bombarded with pages of power-point slides.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would definitely consider joining another course with Paul.
Jan 31, 2022
PSM I - Paul Ralton
Paul Ralton taught this course brilliantly and I was excited to come to training in the morning. He presented the information covered in a variety of different interactive formats which made the learning process efficient and enjoyable. Ordinarily complex topics where broken down in ways that were easy to understand and absorb, with the help of group discussions and quizzes. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and can't wait to learn more on one of Paul's next Scrum courses!
Jan 28, 2022
Paul nailed it!
I was a bit sceptical of doing a remote training session over 4 mornings, as I'm used to the more traditional ways of training i.e. in person, solid 2 days, etc... but by god, Paul smashed this training, made it really engaging, used breakout rooms effectively and loved the music in between. I will 100% attend another training session hosted/ facilitated by Paul if this is the structure/ format... who says remote training can't be successful, needs to attend a Paul masterclass :) Thank you and Well Done Paul :)
Jan 28, 2022
Informative | Collaborative | Fun class
Informative | Collaborative | Fun class
Fun and collaborative class run by Paul and his interactive style made it enjoyable. Great class and learned a great deal about Product ownership.
Jan 24, 2022
Engaging virtual training!
Paul did a really great job of keeping the training engaging, collaborative and relevant - always allowing for interesting conversations to evolve, while still linking them back to the course. Paul offered lots of support and varied content from fun Kahoots to additional reading, which made the training very educational and enjoyable.
Jan 17, 2022
Great course
Great course, well paced and presented. I've been working in product for 20 years and still managed to learn a thing or two!
Dec 8, 2021
Excellent Virtual Training PSM and PSPO
Paul knows this subject matter inside out. He runs these sessions in a very engaging manner with lots of interactive group collaborations to encourage discussion and learning. Would highly recommended.
Dec 6, 2021
Very engaging virtual training
I attended a virtual training for PSM conducted by Paul. It was the best virtual training I have ever attended. Paul ensured that there was plenty of interaction among the group. He kept the content very interesting by excellent use of tools like Kahoot and Miro. He ensured that the course prepped us very well for the exam while ensuring that we understood the concepts well and how they would apply to real life scenarios. Attending the session made me really look forward to applying the principles in real life.
Dec 1, 2021
A fantastic Scrum training
A fantastic Scrum training
I can say that after only a few days with Paul, I now feel confident in my understanding of Scrum and the best ways to implement it in my team. Not only did I learn a lot, but I genuinely enjoyed the sessions and was excited for the start of every one. Paul delivered engaging and interactive lessons which were enjoyed by the whole group.
Dec 1, 2021
Paul is wonderful guide in the Scrum world…
Paul is a full of knowledge and makes sure his students get the best.
His classes are interactive and using real world examples he guides with enthusiasm.
The use of Miro and organized sessions are part of the fun.
Paul is always ready to help with queries, preparation sessions to make sure all is possible. He arranged a complimentary sessions for students who could not make it to the regular sessions.
Thank you Paul for being the best in your field and loving to share the Scrum knowledge.
Nov 29, 2021
Paul Ralton was a superb trainer
Paul Ralton was a superb trainer, working with the class to extract out relevant experiences from participants and engage the group with interactive exercises that bring the material to life. He skilfully applies the agile principles to inspect and adapt the sessions themselves. I was impressed how the Scrum framework has been adapted over to time to retain relevance and optimise the value it can offer to organisations.
Nov 29, 2021
Making it real and relevant.
Making it real and relevant. Paul did an excellent job in bringing the Scrum master training to life, making it interesting, enjoyable and thought provoking. I would go as far to say it was one of the best training courses I have attended. Extremely good flow, content, exercises and regular tests and quiz's.
Nov 26, 2021
Well organised and fun
Paul's PSMPO classes were super well organised and fun, he made great use of Miro as an interactive tool. I thoroughly enjoyed each session and hope to come back for more in the future.
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Professional Scrum Product Owner
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Professional Scrum Master II
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Simon Kneafsey
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Professional Scrum Product Owner
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May 11-14, 2021