great course - helpful to drive the middle leadership in large organizations
Content was relevant. Instructors provided terrific insight and thought leadership
David Ulrich
Lots of breakout sessions and…
Lots of breakout sessions and opportunities to share your opinions and listen to others feedback. Great content and well experienced trainer
Deepa Doraiswamy
The class for was very informative and…
The class for was very informative and help be with understand the Persona of the Product Owner and the EBM methodology. Russell was very engaging and made the time fly by.
Steve Livermore
Russell had very good command of this…
Russell had very good command of this topic, and he has a lot of real world practical examples to share from his professional experience to give additional context. I felt as if the training also helped not only with the practicalities of being a product owner and scrum master but also the correct mindset.
Bryan Benecke
I'm recommending this to everyone
I wish everyone in my organization could take this course! I have never taken any professional course like this so I was a bit anxious spending the money but it was definitely worth it. I think its also worth mentioning that I don't have any project manager/coordinator experience. I took this course in the hopes of making a career change so I felt especially green. Still, I feel I got so much out of this course.
Russell is a brilliant instructor. Engaging, informative, approachable - I am extremely grateful for the time he spent with us. I could tell he tailored the material to our experience - especially me with little experience. I can't wait to take more of his classes!
Armand Arana
Thank you Russell
Hi Russell -
Thank you so much for the valuable training, I really enjoyed it and appreciate you and your time that you spent with me and the rest of the class. You are an excellent trainer who has a strong industry knowledge of Scrum, plenty of experience, your patient, kind and was very flexible during the workshop.
I thought the mural that we collaborated in daily was an excellent idea for the class and extremely interactive sessions with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss examples.
I will now read all the recommendations that you have provided as well as the assessment preps and hope soon to use the Scrum framework in my day to day as Product Owner.
Best regards,
Roe
Rosemarie Kempner
Great course!
Russell did a great job. The material was easy to understand and interactive. Russell took extra time to answer people's questions, to make sure they got the answers they needed.
Andrew Matson
Russell was a phenomenal teacher!
Russell was a phenomenal teacher!
Jake Babcock
Excellent
Russel was great. The class was good given the time constraint and ZOOM requirement. Russel did everything he could to engage the group. I would suggest shorter sessions over longer days to accommodate Zoom fatigue during Covid-19 work from home. It would have been nice to have the materials, access to the PowerPoint during class to supplement the class while it was happening. It would be nice to point out how organizations use Scrum in a separate session. Many of our questions where formulated based on our existing structure for the organization our class is employed which doesn't use Scrum yet.
Sophia
I was looking to connect real life…
I was looking to connect real life experiences and theory, attending this class fulfilled my expectations.The trainer brought to life real life experiences that cemented what he taught.
Nchimunya Kabunda
This is a great interactive class
This is a great interactive class, led by highly experienced professional with amazing IQ and EQ skills (Russell Miller). I really enjoyed very much the 2-days experience - the class was small (7 persons), so everyone could enjoy personal attention and ask questions. It is highly recommended for all who are planning to prepare for certification at Scrum.org.
Borislav Belinski, P.E., PMP
Super informative and an excellent…
Super informative class with great practical team exercises! Scrum was super professional and transparent when they informed me that my original class didnt have enough participants so they asked me if I was willing to move to the following weekend. Of course, I did which I was glad since I got an excellent facilitator, Russell Miller ! I thoroughly enjoyed the class and I am super excited to take the PSM assessment! I feel confident that I will pass with no issue! I highly recommend taking a course with him!
Taylor Vazquez
Awesome experience
Awesome experience. The course was filled with so many real-life case studies and examples. I really liked the pace of the course. Martin and Russel were complementing each other which made the class very engaging and fun, which was really important if you are attending the class after a full day job.
Mr Gautam
I enjoyed the class because it was very…
I enjoyed the class because it was very insightful and helped me have a clear understanding of what a Scrum Master's role is.
Russell made sure each and every participant was engaged in the activities/exercises during the training. He also did a splendid job at answering our questions and highlighting common scrum mistakes and myths.
One thing that stood out was the amazing 75% discount I got as someone who is coming from Zambia. This gesture did come in really handy as the original fee was expensive on my part.
I definitely do feel more confident to take the PSM I assessment now.
Cynthia Mulenga
Fantastic Scrum Instructor
Russell was extremely knowledgeable and informative. He was helpful and gave us all the time and attention we needed. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in talking one of his courses.
Kamren Smith
Insightful and Engaging Agile Leadership Class
The class gives a great perspective on being an Agile Leader. It was very insightful, interesting and engaging. Martin and Russells’ vast knowledge was shared with students easily.
Nchimunya Kabunda
Awesome class
Really eye opening, informative and engaging.
David Hinshelwood
Very engaging and informative
Very engaging and informative! I really appreciated the approach of doing first and then being coached to the right solution. That helped to avoid blind spots and be honest with myself about what concepts I needed to brush up on and habits I needed to retire. Would definitely attend another of Russell classes again.
Erika McNabola
Russell is a very knowledgeable Scrum…
Russell is a very knowledgeable Scrum trainer, this is my second course with him and it has been a really enjoyable and educating experience. Highly recommend his courses.
Rocio
Loved to class
Loved to class. Russell is a great and well experienced trainer who is flexible in his schedule to make room for questions and enriching discussions. I did learn a lot and it was super fun!
Marie
Down to earth instructor who really cares for his students
Russell does a fantastic job of explaining complex topics in a way that everyone can understand. His tempo is great. His stories and references are spot-on. You can really tell that his number one goal is to provide a great learning experience, and knowledge transfer, to his students.
Richard Hundhausen
Russell was perfect
Russell was perfect! I was astonished that he taught this class on the weekends for those with a busy weekday schedule. His class setting was intimate, which fostered students the option to express and engage in conversation. He kept me engaged and attentive the entire time. If you had a question, he answered it fully, and even asked us questions as well. Russell had a great sense of humor, not dry at all! I am so happy that I took the leap and chose him as my instructor. Can't go wrong with Russell!
Raven Pritchett
Great stuff
The class was a true eye opener and quite educative. Both facilitators did a great job.
Dele Daniel
This is one of the most engaging
This is one of the most engaging, fun learning and enlightening class I have ever attended.
Grace Johnson
PSM-1 training
Amazing tutors.!!!
kapil dobariya
Professional Scrum Master Training
I really enjoyed the Professional Scrum Master training class. Martin and Russell were awesome teachers. They didn't just teach to the test but used real world issues they have faced in the past and were more than willing to talk through issues we face in our own organization.
Andy Kendle
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Instructors
The instructors were very knowledgeable about the topics of the course and did a good job of keeping things interesting by relating the topics to real-world scenarios.
Michael Kilgore
Great class
Great class! Russell was a fantastic teacher. I really enjoyed the real-life context and situational learning that was provided. This allowed me to not only get the foundation of Scrum but also understand how to use it in real world situations. I also appreciated him taking the time to answer questions, making us all feel heard. After the course I was able to pass PSM I and feel I have a great foundational education to be a successful Scrum Master.
Shelby Crosby
Russell was great and had time to…
Russell was great and had time to answer questions and explained the context to my understanding, he is a top notch teacher and coach and a mentor, I find his work ethic exemplary, am blessed to have him as my coach and would not hesitate to recommend him to the world. thank you.Mr. Miller.
EMMANUEL ANTWI
Great training
This was an in-depth training in two days time. I felt like I learned and lot and Russell did not waste our time or money. It gave me a greater understanding of the scrum framework and how the role of product owner fits into the process.
Moriah OKelley
Awesome experience
The class was very interactive and exciting. Russell shared all his knowledge in a kind and motivated way. The class methodology was fantastic.
Wille Marcel
Russell is a great instructor with…knowledge and energy.
Russell is a great instructor with industry knowledge of practical application of the Scrum Framework. He keeps the class flowing and has great energy to keep everyone focused.
Kumar Chellappa
Russell engaged the class in thought…
Russell engaged the class in thought provoking team exercises that gave the class a deeper understanding of the principles of scrum and how to apply it.
Melissa Voights
I loved the Class the instructors were…
I loved the Class the instructors were fun and very knowledgeable!
Eric Pfaeffle
Scrum Fundamentals review
I took the Scrum Fundamentals training and overall, it was a great experience. Very professional instructors and the follow up and website are also very useful
Maricarmen Medrano
The class was great
The class was great, Russell and Greg were very patient, helpful and explained the terms, answered all our questions as many times as needed to ensure we fully understood. One aspect I would change is the 1st day. I felt that we spent too much time on introducing ourselves and preparing for the learning experience. One aspect I would keep: the working agreement and revisiting it at the start of every day.
Iza Magyari
PSPO Training
The PSPO I class was excellent it expanded my general knowledge of what a Product Owner is and there responsibilities. I clearly understand the Scrum Framework. Russell provided wonderful instruction that I am sure will help me be prepared to take my certification.
Michelle Mack
Great Instructor/Class with Useful Preparation for the Assessment
Russell Miller's great knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm for the material made the class both informative and fun. Also, his communications were always organized and clear. Finally, his Assessment Preparation materials were very helpful and appreciated.
A Poulos
Thank you, Russell!
An excellent training course. The trainer is fluent in the material, applies teaching practices that allow the trainees to remain involved in the learning process at all times. The atmosphere at the training is open, working and fun! Cool!
Gennady Fardeev
Very knowledgeable trainers
Very knowledgeable trainers, good atmosphere of fun and learning, good pace. Excellent opportunity to experience theory in action.
Rashad Bayramov
Great and useful training
Great and useful training, with fun practical exercises. Russell is very knowledgeable (and Doug knows what he wants!).
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! That was 3 intense but interesting days!
Estelle Bailly
Russell really guided us into the Scrum…
Russell really guided us into the Scrum values by using different techniques and meaningful examples, it was really interesting and engaging
Elisa C.
Concise and friendly
Concise and friendly, this was a great step towards better understanding the role of Product Owner and preparing for the CSPO assessment.
Jeremy Hodges
Good time spent
Russell did an excellent job explaining scrum foundations and explaining nuances that came up in classroom questions. I felt that the two days were well spent because I now have a solid understanding and had fun meeting other students.
Lynn Gariepy
This class exceeded my expectations
This class exceeded my expectations. Our trainer was experienced and dynamic. This class was very informative and participative. I really enjoyed it!
Joelle Bergeron Poudrier
Great class
Great class, small group. Knowledgeable teacher.
Veronique Levert-Boyer
Was great engaging course
Was great engaging course
Mohammad AL-Banna
Russell was an amazing teacher
Russell was an amazing teacher and I feel I have everything I need to take the assessment and really start implementing scrum in my organization
Marie Meghan Marcoux
Fantastic course
Fantastic course - Russell was excellent and modulated the course depending on the knowledge of the students for that particular topic. It was interesting and engaging. Many thanks!
Devlin Kostal
Thank you Russell for providing a great…
Thank you Russell for providing a great interactive session. I am happy with the quality of the materials, exercises and length of time. It was informative and engaging.
Malathi Damera
Russell was an excellent Scrum trainer…
Russell was an excellent Scrum trainer with in depth understanding of processes as well as real world examples. The training was useful and engaging. I would recommend this training to any aspiring or current Scrum masters.
Gopal
Loved the course. Glad I signed up.
The online course was informative and challenging. I felt at home very quickly and our group got along well. Russell was very knowledgeable and delivered the coursework in an enthusiastic way. He was also available for questions after the class ended.
Alfred
Great Intro
The course used real world website creation to reinforce and introduce the Scrum method. The instructor was clear and engaging and made the course really enjoyable.
Zac
I loved having Russell Miller as a…
I loved having Russell Miller as a trainer.
His excitement and openness made the class highly enjoyable.
Julian-felipe Gonzales
The class was very informative and easy…
The class was very informative and easy to follow.
Kwame Garcia
Professional Scrum Master Assessment
Russell did an excellent job facilitating the course to engage those with some knowledge of the framework and addressing practical questions, whilst not allowing the course to deviate or take time away from the fundamental training.
Vida Palma
Great experience!
Great experience! I took a virtual class and was impressed with the interaction between the instructor and the group. Even though the class was held remotely, the technology allowed us to work effectively in small groups. Russell`s experience and teaching methods added value to learning the Scrum framework.
Elisa Alcofra
Very informative class!
Very informative class!
Joshua Alfred
Very informative
Very informative. The class is kept interactive so everyone can participate. A lot of good information and practical application.
Gretchen Catalfamo
Review of Russell Miller: Professional Scrum Master Training
Russell's approach to training is top-notch! I sincerely enjoying the PSM Training course he facilitated. What elevated this conduct of the course was (1) the balancing of the theory of Scrum and the practical reality of applying Scrum; (2) The book references; (3) course pacing and (4) excellent use of techniques and tools used for virtual online training. I would highly recommend Russell Miller training courses to anyone desiring to successfully pass the Scrum.org certification exams and practice Scrum in a real-world setting!
Andre Duncan
Very informative class
Very informative class. Instructor was knowledgeable and promoted interaction among participants.
Mario Vaccari
Slow start but once we got rolling it…
Slow start but once we got rolling it was great. I've been able to make immediate change in organization around executing scrum. I now feel like I really know what I'm doing as a scrum master lol. Something important occurred to me during the course though. There is so much content to cover in the two days. It's hard for the instructor call out the finer details that scrum masters will certainly need when "in the trenches" (ie. how to handle insights gained from retrospectives). It really benefited me to have been in the role for 6 months before attending the class. I was able ask key questions to enrich my experience. Without it the course would have been less valuable. So maybe there should be a suggestion that students spend some time in the role before taking the course. Or there can be a more poignant effort to provide absolute essential "nuggets" in addition to teaching scrum.
Shann Bernard
Russell is an outstanding trainer
Russell is an outstanding trainer. I really enjoyed learning from him!
Hugh Kelly
Excellent Trainers
I found this class very interactive, fun and the trainers are awesome.
Pankaj Modi
The Product Owner Course with Russell Miller
The Product Owner Course with Russell was a sea change.
I mistakenly thought it would take years to implement a methodology necessary to make a large turnaround.
I found the strategic array of tasks with tight feedback loops and the potential for accurate forecasts instantly helpful.
The class was enjoyable, well taught and perfectly relevant, but the interaction with the instructor put it through the roof.
Whether you are nearing the terminal edge of creativity or helming a massive vessel, product ownership could clear the fog.
A cooperative, multi-front, blitzkrieg of an approach smashes stagnation, analysis paralysis and the competition.
Russell's real-world application of material made crystal clear the depth of his understanding and field experience.
Take the plunge and in two days your rewired neurons will have an increased ability to produce consistent value in your company.
Brandon Poulton
Awesome Experience!
Course was well developed and the instructor was passionate about the topic. Instructor did an amazing job engaging class on Scrums theories and framework.
Brett S.
Enjoyed my time over the two days
Enjoyed my time over the two days. Our trainer lead us through many useful and exercises that helped me understand my role within our organization and how to be a better leader.
Christopher
I've been working in Agile and Scrum…
I've been working in Agile and Scrum environments for 10 years, this is the first time that all phases and roles of the Scrum process are truly clear to me. The class is designed extremely well to be able to quickly dissect and understand all the parts of this framework. Russell is a fantastic instructor, and took the time to not only connect me to the material, but also to speak directly to the challenges that I will face in guiding my organization to going beyond a Mechanical Scrum.
Josh Harrisking
Enjoyable class
The class was fun and highly informative. Mr. Miller was an excellent teacher throughout the two days.
Brittaney Jackson
Excellent!
The experience was helpful and engaging. I appreciated the variety of techniques employed to teach both the content and the application of the material.
Jack Park
Russel was fantastic
Russel was fantastic, a great instructor. I give the class four stars because I did not like how the course material was organized. Too many exercises to my taste and not enough real-life examples, things to bring home.
I would still recommend this class to anyone. I passed the PAL 1 exam within one week after the class. A bit of study is necessary as the course material does not address much the cert exam.
Ismaine Ayouaz
Great course
Great course. Russell facilitated the class well and the team had a lot of meaningful dialogue as a result.
marco leon