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Jun 17, 2022
Amazing
Amazing! This by far has been the best Agile training I have ever taken. Erik was a great trainer and the content was very relevant to actual challenges companies face. Highly reccomend.
Erik Weber
May 20, 2022
Pawel is Amazing
Pawel is Amazing! He did a great job of teaching remotely and utilizing Mural to get through a massive amount of material. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get their scrum certifications.
Clinton Kassen
May 12, 2022
Excellent training
Ryan was one of the best, if not the best, trainer I have experienced since working here. He was very direct and succinct in his answers and gave the reason behind his answers to support. As a result, I took away a much better understanding than I may have otherwise.
CatHerders
Apr 27, 2022
A masterclass full of tips & tricks for agile leaders.
It was a masterclass full of real-life stories and experiences from the trenches. As a manager and experienced agilist, I learned a lot from Ryan & Todd during this highly interactive course. I strongly recommend you take the PAL-E class with Agile For Humans, you won't regret it.
Alex Gbaguidi
Apr 26, 2022
Terrific class, eye-opening!
Terrific class! Get ready to do some critical thinking on difficult topics. We had some really eye-opening discussions!
Margaret Miller
Apr 22, 2022
Packed with Value
Packed with Value
This class has a ton of good information in it. Not enough organizations focus on running actual experiments. A lot of people think they do, but they don't formalize them, develop hypothesis, and then measure the results in a reasonable time. This class will help you learn why you want to do that and give you the tools to start.
Michael Broadwater
Apr 21, 2022
Step up your game!
Absolutely amazing class that I've enjoyed so much. This duo rocks and kept me (and my brain) entertained for whole 2 days.
Packed with insights and knowledge sharing from others made me to take away a lot of stuff to digest.
I'd recommend this class to any Scrum Master that wants to step up their game.
Thank you Todd & Ryan!
Richard Ross
Apr 21, 2022
the training class was awesome!
the training class was awesome!
Colette Burke
Apr 18, 2022
I learned a lot!
I learned a lot from this course and I like Ryan's view on things that made me rethink what I had known about Scrum.
Adil Constantine
Mar 31, 2022
Very Educational
Very educational. Coming from no Scrum knowledge and forced into a working environment called "Scrum", this really brought me up to speed and alignment with how the team functions and should function.
Fun course with these instructors!
Matthew Howard
Mar 31, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Would love to have more days with them :)
Thank YOU Ryan and Todd! Was amazing!
Nina Takagi
Mar 23, 2022
I give this class an A++ rating!
I really enjoyed this class. Ryan and Todd have a great collaborative approach to the facilitation of this class/topic. It made the learning process extremely effective.
rrapier1
Mar 17, 2022
The Trainers really focused on the…
The Trainers really focused on the Topics of discussion. they are a good back and forth training to keep you focused.
Brian Smith
Mar 14, 2022
Learn to measure what matters with the PAL-EBM course
This class with Ryan & Todd was simply amazing!
We learned a lot about the EBM framework and it's 4 KVAs. We had many opportunities to apply those concepts to our real context and industries. We even used collective intelligence (with Liberating Structures) to work each other's challenges. A great class that I would absolutely recommend to any (agile) leader. Thanks again guys!
Alex Gbaguidi
Mar 14, 2022
review on instructor and class
instructor stayed focused.. engaged the class .. in the begining I took time to get adjusted with this way of learning but later I really appreciated the way class was taken and tought
Jyothsna Sirasanameti
Mar 11, 2022
Best Online interactive class
Best Online interactive class. I highly recommend it for anyone with or without prior knowledge on scrum to attend.
sumana sindhu thugur krishnaia
Mar 3, 2022
PAL-E Training - So valuable and immediately useful
The PAL-E class was awesome. This was one of the best trainings I've attended. It was perfect for where I am in my agile journey as a leader. I was able to immediately use some of my learnings. Thank you.
Audra Tormala
Feb 27, 2022
Great instructors
Great instructors! Both Ryan and Todd create a class that they are both involved with everyone in the class and answer any questions and want everyone to succeed! They provide all information you may need for the class and exam.
Shaila
Feb 25, 2022
Ryan and Todd did a great job…
Ryan and Todd did a great job facilitating the class. The content was comprehensive and the exercises helped to reinforce the learning. The group was very interactive, which also added to the positive experience.
Leo Laskowski
Feb 25, 2022
Todd and Ryan EBM class
Todd and Ryan class was fun, positive, and full of unknown know they were able to provide. I loved the breakout room sessions and they promoted teamwork among the class.
Please thank the two of them.
Derek W. Wright
Feb 25, 2022
Liked the virtual experience and group…
Liked the virtual experience and group activities. Session was very insightful. Awesome job Todd and Ryan!
Raj Kapadia
Feb 16, 2022
Great PSK I Course!
Todd, Dan, and Ryan’s PSK I course was a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking introduction to applying flow principles to the Scrum framework. I appreciated how they broke down the content from Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams, carefully explaining each idea while emphasizing how Scrum’s empirical tenants of inspection and adaption are enhanced by the transparency provided by flow’s metrics and mindset.
James Black
Jan 27, 2022
Todd & Ryan's interactive style and use…
Todd & Ryan's interactive style and use of mural made the 2 days fly by. The discussions were rich and thought-provoking. Would highly recommend this for any Product Owner.
Maureen Becker
Jan 25, 2022
Great class
The class was fun and engaging. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided a lot of useful information. I definitely recommend this class.
Lena
Jan 21, 2022
This class is incredible
This class is incredible! The learning is so engaging. Excellent management of the class. Outstanding!!
julie miller-steffen
Jan 12, 2022
PSM II by Todd and Ryan - Course Review
Todd and Ryan, again and again I'll tell you, best agile (Scrum) training I've had! Thanks again! It was Fun, and Exciting, You both are extremely Knowledgeable and always Professional - Mike
Mike Dionne
Jan 11, 2022
Excellent class
Excellent class, great content, great team management, phenomenal dynamic.
James Herren
Jan 11, 2022
Great Discussions!
Great Discussions!
I learned a lot from Ryan and Todd. They have a great way to facilitate discussion and the exercises are great visuals.
Erik Burton
Dec 22, 2021
Todd and Ryan are excellent trainers
Todd and Ryan are excellent trainers. They made the class very entertaining while covering complex topics in fun and engaging ways. They encourage the students to keep in touch even after the course, which is something I look forward to doing. I have lots to learn from these two for years to come. Thank you Todd and Ryan!
Jenn Rakestraw
Dec 17, 2021
Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful! They have really mastered how to make remote learning engaging and fun. I can't recommend Ryan and Todd enough and I'm excited to take more classes with them in the future.
Jenn Molyneaux
Dec 15, 2021
Ryan and Todd are true leaders in the…
Ryan and Todd are true leaders in the Agile world. They were able to not only teach but also empower and push our group to really think about the practice and application of the knowledge we learned. Thank you both so much!
Nicole Osterhout
Dec 1, 2021
Expanded My Understanding of Kanban within Scrum
As someone who's got some knowledge of both Scrum & Kanban, I figured I already had a good handle on ways to apply Kanban practices effectively within Scrum, but it turns out, there was still more to learn! I appreciated Todd & Daniel's guidance on how to think about complex flow problems & I especially appreciated the chance to look at and review Kanban boards from other participants in the class as this solidified my understanding & helped me better identify good questions to ask to encourage improvements within my own organization and teams. This class is very activity-based and interactive, so I would suggest having some real-world experience before coming in as you'll get more out of it when you have real-world challenges you're looking to solve. I am excited to go back and apply flow metrics more consistently with my teams and feel empowered to run more data-driven retrospectives and inspection activities.
Madeline Sall
Nov 18, 2021
Outstanding class with great discussion…
Outstanding class with great discussion and fun activities. Very informative!
Mary
Nov 4, 2021
Really liked the class
Really liked the class. It provided constant hands-on activities that helped reinforce the topics. Instructors are great.
Peter Kearney
Nov 3, 2021
Exercises were tough but fun and representative of real world
The instructor was quite knowledgeable and made the class fun and interesting. It was not simply endless slides that were read to us, but was an interactive, collaborative experience. Parts of the exercises were very challenging - we had a very short amount of time to get ourselves organized and apply scrum principles to plan and execute a successful sprint. This was not easy but very much simulated the complexity and constraints that we face in the workplace every day.
Bracken Neff
Oct 22, 2021
Great class & trainers
Professional Agile Leadership Essentials is a fantastic experience for anyone that wants to understand how to improve as an agile leader. If you're looking to improve your skills and gain insights this will help you. Likely you'll be in a class with other great people to learn from as well. Todd and Ryan are fun and knowledgeable trainers who are deeply invested in helping attendees learn and succeed.
Reggie Gardner
Oct 20, 2021
Experienced trainers who value my time
The instructors brought their experience and many supporting stories to emphasize the points they were making. I highly recommend attending an Agile for Humans class.
Richard Hundhausen
Oct 19, 2021
Amazing Virtual Class with interactive group and teachers
With a solid group of 15 or so participants, Todd and Ryan walk us through the importance of Goals, how Key Value Areas need to be viewed in a balance way to ensure the viability of product and an organization.
The session was well pace, with great topic of conversation. I left the training with great information and a solid tool to add to my belt.
Thank you.
Eric Bélisle
Oct 15, 2021
Great PSM Ii 2 day class
Ryan and Todd kept the class rolling and interactive. Learned a lot and reinforced many Scrum guidelines.
Robin F
Oct 15, 2021
Great Class
Really enjoyable class and great instructors
Theresa Snyder
Oct 15, 2021
Ryan and Todd are very knowledgeable…
Ryan and Todd are very knowledgeable about Scrum and the Scrum Master role. I really liked how they used Mural and most importantly the class can use a key takeaway notes and actionable case studies.
Linda G. Butler
Oct 14, 2021
Not just for Developers!
This has already improved how I approach a new project. Thank you! I look forward to continuing my SRUM journey!
Lienn Swearingen
Oct 11, 2021
Learn through experience!
Excellent class that teaches through actual experience of the students involved rather than simply telling students what is "correct". Learning through experience is best!
Isaak Cherdak
Oct 7, 2021
Awesome class!
This was an awesome class! It's worthwhile if you are a Scrum newbie or even a veteran looking to pick up a few bits of wisdom from a Scrum expert.
It was well organized, engaging and most of all, the content was presented in an easy to understand manner.
Thanks Todd (and Agile For Humans)!
Sean
Oct 5, 2021
I really enjoyed the class Ryan and…
I really enjoyed the class Ryan and Todd kept it interesting by injecting activities and a quiz throughout the training. Outstanding job!
The only suggestion I have is to maybe start with a preparatory series of targeted process questions for the attendees before the class that would allow to look at some real life situations where Kanban could help.
Yuri Kazarov
Oct 5, 2021
Fantastic, as usual
As always, Todd and Ryan are great co-teachers. Lots of great content and engagement. Makes the class informative and a lot of fun.
Chris Overpeck
Oct 5, 2021
Excellent session led by very…
Excellent session led by very experienced agile thought leaders. Bravo
Oluwaseun Famosinpe
Sep 29, 2021
This Course is More than Worth it
This course is more than worth it. If your organization needs help implementing Scrum, don't bother trying to just learn it yourself as it is very commonly misunderstood very easily to be turned into something it is not. Also, Ryan and Todd are amazing.
Joel Johnson
Sep 28, 2021
Great interactive class and Todd and…
Great interactive class and Todd and Ryan gave great answers for questions brought up! Thank you!
Nicholas Leclerc
Sep 24, 2021
Fun and Interactive way to learn about PO
Class was very interactive and eye opening to everything I've done was wrong. Really great hosts to keep the material relevant and fun to learn over 2 days. Would definitely take another course taught by Todd and Ryan.
Anonymous
Sep 2, 2021
well thought-out intro to EBM
well thought-out intro to EBM, adding more detail and plan to implement would help.
PRAVEEN
Sep 1, 2021
Great course!!
Great course. Super interactive and very focused on the practical application of EBM.
Evan Cook
Aug 20, 2021
the PSM 2 class was Excellent!
the PSM 2 class was Excellent!
I feel this class will directly impact my growth as a scrum master. Agile for humans are great trainers!
Mark Crispen
Aug 20, 2021
Excellent class
Excellent class! Loved that there were no power point presentations, lots great conversations and very interactive.
Jim Beale
Aug 18, 2021
Best course I have been to
Great structure. Excellent trainers. Tons of engagement and new network of people on similar journeys.
Adrian
Jul 30, 2021
excellent content and delivery
excellent content and delivery - highly recommend!!
Daniel Agold
Jul 26, 2021
The class was very informative and…
The class was very informative and engaging. While I have taken Scrum Master training in the past I believe this class will help me prepare for the PSM I exam.
Courtni G.
Jun 8, 2021
Useful Info
Useful Info
The info presented was approachable, relevant, and clear. This was the best online training I have taken and the instructor was able to facilitate meaningful engagement that helped solidify the concepts presented.
Chad Colby
May 17, 2021
Good class
The class was very informative. I had a SCM from 2013 and wanted to refresh my skills. I have been in the "Scrum Master" role (I use quotes because I play multiple roles SM). I recall Scrum being much more inflexible. The recent updates empower the Scrum team. I also have more insight on enabling the PO to provide the team backlog items that are defined and actionable.
My only recommendations for improving the class are to add more case studies and spend more time on the exam. Some sample questions and explaining the answers as per Scrum.org's perspective would be very useful.
TC
May 12, 2021
The class was great
The class was great. Both days were filled with activities that can be immediately applied to current work.
I will call out that there were some technical issues with zoom and mural at times. This is just the way it is.
Rick Kleindienst
May 6, 2021
Well organized and Well Instructed…
Well organized and Well Instructed Class.
The Mural interactions worked well and with the breakout room discussions, it was easy to engage. Several of the breakout room segments were a little hard to understand the objective, but the teams all worked together and found the benefits of the conversations...I think we just needed a little more guidance as we were going into those breakouts sometimes.
Steven Crandall
Apr 28, 2021
The class was awesome
The class was awesome. Very entertaining and interactive.
I learned a lot from instructors. I would recommend this class to my friends and recommend people follow them on youtube.
andrea walker
Apr 22, 2021
Nice job!
Very comprehensive and kept my interest for 3 full days Nice job!
Kyle Sadlon
Apr 22, 2021
Great content and format!
Ryan and Todd are well versed in their experience about scrum framework and they are strongly opinionated about best practices instead of giving answers with lot of gray areas.
Rajat Sharma
Apr 21, 2021
Worth your time!
Very clear and concise instruction. Good examples and lively discussions!
Guru
Apr 21, 2021
Great course by two very knowledgeable…
Great course by two very knowledgeable SCRUM practitioners. Applicable for both new and experienced team members
bhanu palakodete
Apr 15, 2021
Engaging and learned a lot!
The facilitators were great! Very engaging and the course was very interactive! Wish we could have gone a little deeper in some of the areas, maybe even do a third day.
Jessee Williamson
Apr 15, 2021
Great class!!
Great class!!! I had my doubts about taking a virtual class but the instructors did a great job keeping all participants engaged and included. Instructors were knowledgeable and relatable. Love the fact that we can take the information we've learned in the class and apply it to real-world scenarios.
Suzie Morton
Apr 8, 2021
Excellent session on "Applying Professional Scrum model"
Excellent session on "Applying Professional Scrum model" - learnt all insights about SCRUM, before attending this training i heard lot of scrum artifacts/terminologies but after this training got to understand clearly about each of those terminologies what are those and what they meant. Very interactive, fun learning session by Ryan and Todd Miller
Muthuvadivel Balasubramanian
Apr 2, 2021
Take SCRUM classes from scrum.org!
Having taken another Scrum Master course at another institution I can only say that the classes offered as scrum.org classes are far superior. Ryan and Todd keep the class moving with plenty of exercises to provide a true hands-on experience with the lessons. Highly recommend.
Spring Velazquez
Mar 30, 2021
The class was fun and engaging
The class was fun and engaging. It gave a good grounding in Scrum and I learnt alot
Christopher Logan
Mar 26, 2021
Excellent Learning Experience
Punit is an excellent trainer. It was a enjoyable learning experience and I have a long list of takeaways from it. I would recommend this to all Product Owners and PO aspirants.
Apoorva Rastogi
Mar 26, 2021
Nice training and trainer
Nice training and trainer
Avinash Kukkuthady
Mar 26, 2021
Thanks Punit
Thanks Punit for all the best activities. You kept us all engaged even if the session is virtual. Thank you.
Yaswanth Rao Jhade
Mar 26, 2021
It was okay
It was okay, could have had more practical situation activities
Nagaraj Honkote
Mar 17, 2021
Excellent course!
This was an excellent course. Well done online. Ryan and Todd were great about receiving feedback as well to consider tweaks. Thanks!
Anthony Casiano
Mar 17, 2021
Superb!
I thought and felt the class was superb. It helped expand, clarify, and solidify my understanding of Scrum. I am quite enthusiastic about finishing my self study and writing my PSM2. This course has given me much more confidence in my plan! I highly recommend this course!
Kevin Langlais
Mar 12, 2021
Great training
Great training, more interactive than any in person training I've ever attended.
Wendi Miller
Mar 12, 2021
5 Stars for Todd and Ryan
Todd and Ryan did a terrific job delivering great content in a clear, effective and engaging manner. I've been to many in-person trainings that were less engaging than their zoom class. The mixed content with exercises and used technologies to their advantage.
I highly recommend Todd and Ryan's virtual Professional Scrum Product Owner class
Robin W Rast
Feb 26, 2021
Great content and facilitation of a…
Great content and facilitation of a very complex topic.
Christopher Delaporte
Feb 22, 2021
Great Training!
I thoroughly enjoyed this two day training! In the 'Era of Covid' having to re-imagine a traditionally in person training to a completely web-based training can be hit or miss. Todd and Ryan nailed it and created a great interactive learning experience that provided tons of value.
Amanda Sutton
Feb 18, 2021
The Ryan Todd team combination is a powerhouse...
The Ryan Todd team combination is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience. The exercises and short trainings make the time fly. They pack a lot in 2 days and make sincere connection to the questions and needs of group.
I'm particular about who I go to for training. I went to Jeff Sutherland for CSM & CSPO training. When I decided to pursue scrum.org certifications, I knew I wanted to take classes with Ryan and Todd. I'm so glad that I did.
Jodie Kane
Feb 17, 2021
Very fast moving
Very fast moving, interactive class. Ryan and Todd both are energetic, the class was enjoyable and had a lot of information relevant to the PSM assessment.
Mark Eckert
Jan 25, 2021
Great instructors and great content.
Great instructors and great content.
Thank you!
Daniel A.
Jan 21, 2021
4.9 stars, highly engaging ang informative
I really appreciated the engagement, I do wish it could have been a 3 day course to fit in all the materials, although they did a fantastic job of fitting it all in for all of us. If I could give this class 4.9 stars, I would.
Suzanne Beer
Jan 19, 2021
PAL-E Training - Wonderful thought-provoking course
I loved this course! A great mix of material to really get you thinking what it takes to be agile leader. The course is crammed full of hands-on exercises and breakout discussions so it keeps the engagement levels high. Todd and Ryan are fantastic hosts with plenty of interesting tales to illustrate the lessons. They've clearly spent a lot of time ensuring the course works smoothly as a remote experience, and there's plenty of opportunity for even the quietest attendee to join in. Highly recommended for agile leaders of any experience.
James Radford
Jan 16, 2021
Situational discussions
My only regret is that I wish it had included more situational discussion. Since a portion of the assessment will include questions of that nature, there should have been more “what would you do if...” conversations. The class was really good, though. The facilitators did a good job making it feel personable and less like an online class. I liked their use of breakout rooms and taking turns running each segment.
Jessica Miller
Dec 23, 2020
Great course
Great course, a lot of good discussion and study materials for the exam
Jennifer O'Neill
Dec 17, 2020
New to scrum
I came in with almost no experience working with the Scrum framework. Our team decided to implement recently and I decided I needed to better understand the concepts so I can be more productive within the framework. Ryan and Todd did a great job presenting the information and engaging even over zoom.
Matt Cochran
Oct 31, 2020
Instructive and interactive
Class was informative and interactive, the instructors kept it interesting the whole time.
Elena
Oct 28, 2020
Always a solid review …
Always a solid review of the management perspective of scrum. It is also a bit of a general business patterns class since it reminds you what to do and not do as a management team.
Eric Snell
Oct 15, 2020
New perspective and Engaging
Class was very helpful and introduced new ideas for streamlining work. Todd made it fun and allowed us to collaborate and engaged us in conversation to help see different perspectives. Time flew through this class! Loved the 80's music too!
Michele Tarrence
Oct 7, 2020
PSM-II: Dynamic, engaging, challenging and thought-provoking
Dynamic, engaging presentation of information. Lots of good information, excellent emphasis on key points (but there are so many!). I especially appreciated a lot of the vocabulary and definition clarifications -- for instance, committing to sprint goals rather than just "the sprint."
I came out of this feeling that several assumptions and practices in which I currently engage have been tilted, and I'm re-evaluating. This is a good thing! And I learned several new (to me) methods of communication and collaboration.
Claire Abt
Sep 26, 2020
As one of the two people who created…
As one of the two people who created this class, I thought Ryan Ripley presented the material really well and kept our class focused on it's most important lessons. The added bonus was that he, like many of the trainers at Scrum.org, is a master facilitator. He makes it look easy but it's not. In addition to teaching the material, he modeled some great facilitation techniques as well.
Michael McPadden
Sep 25, 2020
Highly recommend
Todd and Ryan did a great job in running the class and explaining things. I really enjoyed the conversations with Todd and Ryan and with the other people attending the class. I feel like e renewed scrum master after taking this class :-)
Krista van de Wetering
Ryan's Certifications
Ryan's Bio
Ryan Ripley is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) and co-founder of Agile for Humans, LLC where he and Todd Miller (PST) are committed to helping teams and organizations uncover better ways of working together.
Ryan and Todd co-authored FIXING YOUR SCRUM: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS to COMMON SCRUM PROBLEMS and together they co-teach the Scrum.org catalog of courses globally.
Todd and Ryan believe that two trainers are better than one. Check out our classes below and experience the difference that two trainers can make for you and your teams without the additional cost of a second trainer.
As part of their commitment to uncovering better ways of working together, Ryan and Todd provide daily and weekly YouTube videos, blog posts, and podcasts to help inspire Scrum Teams all over the world to inspect their work, adapt their practices, and deliver valuable products that delight their customers.
Prior to becoming a PST, Ryan worked as a Software Developer, Scrum Master, and Executive in the Fortune 500 at companies in the medical device, wholesale, data analytics, and financial services industries.
Ryan lives in Indiana with his wife Kristin and three children.
Languages
- English
Courses taught by Ryan
See What My Students Say
Jun 17, 2022
Amazing
Amazing! This by far has been the best Agile training I have ever taken. Erik was a great trainer and the content was very relevant to actual challenges companies face. Highly reccomend.
Erik Weber
May 20, 2022
Pawel is Amazing
Pawel is Amazing! He did a great job of teaching remotely and utilizing Mural to get through a massive amount of material. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get their scrum certifications.
Clinton Kassen
May 12, 2022
Excellent training
Ryan was one of the best, if not the best, trainer I have experienced since working here. He was very direct and succinct in his answers and gave the reason behind his answers to support. As a result, I took away a much better understanding than I may have otherwise.
CatHerders
Apr 27, 2022
A masterclass full of tips & tricks for agile leaders.
It was a masterclass full of real-life stories and experiences from the trenches. As a manager and experienced agilist, I learned a lot from Ryan & Todd during this highly interactive course. I strongly recommend you take the PAL-E class with Agile For Humans, you won't regret it.
Alex Gbaguidi
Apr 26, 2022
Terrific class, eye-opening!
Terrific class! Get ready to do some critical thinking on difficult topics. We had some really eye-opening discussions!
Margaret Miller
Apr 22, 2022
Packed with Value
Packed with Value
This class has a ton of good information in it. Not enough organizations focus on running actual experiments. A lot of people think they do, but they don't formalize them, develop hypothesis, and then measure the results in a reasonable time. This class will help you learn why you want to do that and give you the tools to start.
Michael Broadwater
Apr 21, 2022
Step up your game!
Absolutely amazing class that I've enjoyed so much. This duo rocks and kept me (and my brain) entertained for whole 2 days.
Packed with insights and knowledge sharing from others made me to take away a lot of stuff to digest.
I'd recommend this class to any Scrum Master that wants to step up their game.
Thank you Todd & Ryan!
Richard Ross
Apr 21, 2022
the training class was awesome!
the training class was awesome!
Colette Burke
Apr 18, 2022
I learned a lot!
I learned a lot from this course and I like Ryan's view on things that made me rethink what I had known about Scrum.
Adil Constantine
Mar 31, 2022
Very Educational
Very educational. Coming from no Scrum knowledge and forced into a working environment called "Scrum", this really brought me up to speed and alignment with how the team functions and should function.
Fun course with these instructors!
Matthew Howard
Mar 31, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Would love to have more days with them :)
Thank YOU Ryan and Todd! Was amazing!
Nina Takagi
Mar 23, 2022
I give this class an A++ rating!
I really enjoyed this class. Ryan and Todd have a great collaborative approach to the facilitation of this class/topic. It made the learning process extremely effective.
rrapier1
Mar 17, 2022
The Trainers really focused on the…
The Trainers really focused on the Topics of discussion. they are a good back and forth training to keep you focused.
Brian Smith
Mar 14, 2022
Learn to measure what matters with the PAL-EBM course
This class with Ryan & Todd was simply amazing!
We learned a lot about the EBM framework and it's 4 KVAs. We had many opportunities to apply those concepts to our real context and industries. We even used collective intelligence (with Liberating Structures) to work each other's challenges. A great class that I would absolutely recommend to any (agile) leader. Thanks again guys!
Alex Gbaguidi
Mar 14, 2022
review on instructor and class
instructor stayed focused.. engaged the class .. in the begining I took time to get adjusted with this way of learning but later I really appreciated the way class was taken and tought
Jyothsna Sirasanameti
Mar 11, 2022
Best Online interactive class
Best Online interactive class. I highly recommend it for anyone with or without prior knowledge on scrum to attend.
sumana sindhu thugur krishnaia
Mar 3, 2022
PAL-E Training - So valuable and immediately useful
The PAL-E class was awesome. This was one of the best trainings I've attended. It was perfect for where I am in my agile journey as a leader. I was able to immediately use some of my learnings. Thank you.
Audra Tormala
Feb 27, 2022
Great instructors
Great instructors! Both Ryan and Todd create a class that they are both involved with everyone in the class and answer any questions and want everyone to succeed! They provide all information you may need for the class and exam.
Shaila
Feb 25, 2022
Ryan and Todd did a great job…
Ryan and Todd did a great job facilitating the class. The content was comprehensive and the exercises helped to reinforce the learning. The group was very interactive, which also added to the positive experience.
Leo Laskowski
Feb 25, 2022
Todd and Ryan EBM class
Todd and Ryan class was fun, positive, and full of unknown know they were able to provide. I loved the breakout room sessions and they promoted teamwork among the class.
Please thank the two of them.
Derek W. Wright
Feb 25, 2022
Liked the virtual experience and group…
Liked the virtual experience and group activities. Session was very insightful. Awesome job Todd and Ryan!
Raj Kapadia
Feb 16, 2022
Great PSK I Course!
Todd, Dan, and Ryan’s PSK I course was a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking introduction to applying flow principles to the Scrum framework. I appreciated how they broke down the content from Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams, carefully explaining each idea while emphasizing how Scrum’s empirical tenants of inspection and adaption are enhanced by the transparency provided by flow’s metrics and mindset.
James Black
Jan 27, 2022
Todd & Ryan's interactive style and use…
Todd & Ryan's interactive style and use of mural made the 2 days fly by. The discussions were rich and thought-provoking. Would highly recommend this for any Product Owner.
Maureen Becker
Jan 25, 2022
Great class
The class was fun and engaging. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided a lot of useful information. I definitely recommend this class.
Lena
Jan 21, 2022
This class is incredible
This class is incredible! The learning is so engaging. Excellent management of the class. Outstanding!!
julie miller-steffen
Jan 12, 2022
PSM II by Todd and Ryan - Course Review
Todd and Ryan, again and again I'll tell you, best agile (Scrum) training I've had! Thanks again! It was Fun, and Exciting, You both are extremely Knowledgeable and always Professional - Mike
Mike Dionne
Jan 11, 2022
Excellent class
Excellent class, great content, great team management, phenomenal dynamic.
James Herren
Jan 11, 2022
Great Discussions!
Great Discussions!
I learned a lot from Ryan and Todd. They have a great way to facilitate discussion and the exercises are great visuals.
Erik Burton
Dec 22, 2021
Todd and Ryan are excellent trainers
Todd and Ryan are excellent trainers. They made the class very entertaining while covering complex topics in fun and engaging ways. They encourage the students to keep in touch even after the course, which is something I look forward to doing. I have lots to learn from these two for years to come. Thank you Todd and Ryan!
Jenn Rakestraw
Dec 17, 2021
Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful! They have really mastered how to make remote learning engaging and fun. I can't recommend Ryan and Todd enough and I'm excited to take more classes with them in the future.
Jenn Molyneaux
Dec 15, 2021
Ryan and Todd are true leaders in the…
Ryan and Todd are true leaders in the Agile world. They were able to not only teach but also empower and push our group to really think about the practice and application of the knowledge we learned. Thank you both so much!
Nicole Osterhout
Dec 1, 2021
Expanded My Understanding of Kanban within Scrum
As someone who's got some knowledge of both Scrum & Kanban, I figured I already had a good handle on ways to apply Kanban practices effectively within Scrum, but it turns out, there was still more to learn! I appreciated Todd & Daniel's guidance on how to think about complex flow problems & I especially appreciated the chance to look at and review Kanban boards from other participants in the class as this solidified my understanding & helped me better identify good questions to ask to encourage improvements within my own organization and teams. This class is very activity-based and interactive, so I would suggest having some real-world experience before coming in as you'll get more out of it when you have real-world challenges you're looking to solve. I am excited to go back and apply flow metrics more consistently with my teams and feel empowered to run more data-driven retrospectives and inspection activities.
Madeline Sall
Nov 18, 2021
Outstanding class with great discussion…
Outstanding class with great discussion and fun activities. Very informative!
Mary
Nov 4, 2021
Really liked the class
Really liked the class. It provided constant hands-on activities that helped reinforce the topics. Instructors are great.
Peter Kearney
Nov 3, 2021
Exercises were tough but fun and representative of real world
The instructor was quite knowledgeable and made the class fun and interesting. It was not simply endless slides that were read to us, but was an interactive, collaborative experience. Parts of the exercises were very challenging - we had a very short amount of time to get ourselves organized and apply scrum principles to plan and execute a successful sprint. This was not easy but very much simulated the complexity and constraints that we face in the workplace every day.
Bracken Neff
Oct 22, 2021
Great class & trainers
Professional Agile Leadership Essentials is a fantastic experience for anyone that wants to understand how to improve as an agile leader. If you're looking to improve your skills and gain insights this will help you. Likely you'll be in a class with other great people to learn from as well. Todd and Ryan are fun and knowledgeable trainers who are deeply invested in helping attendees learn and succeed.
Reggie Gardner
Oct 20, 2021
Experienced trainers who value my time
The instructors brought their experience and many supporting stories to emphasize the points they were making. I highly recommend attending an Agile for Humans class.
Richard Hundhausen
Oct 19, 2021
Amazing Virtual Class with interactive group and teachers
With a solid group of 15 or so participants, Todd and Ryan walk us through the importance of Goals, how Key Value Areas need to be viewed in a balance way to ensure the viability of product and an organization.
The session was well pace, with great topic of conversation. I left the training with great information and a solid tool to add to my belt.
Thank you.
Eric Bélisle
Oct 15, 2021
Great PSM Ii 2 day class
Ryan and Todd kept the class rolling and interactive. Learned a lot and reinforced many Scrum guidelines.
Robin F
Oct 15, 2021
Great Class
Really enjoyable class and great instructors
Theresa Snyder
Oct 15, 2021
Ryan and Todd are very knowledgeable…
Ryan and Todd are very knowledgeable about Scrum and the Scrum Master role. I really liked how they used Mural and most importantly the class can use a key takeaway notes and actionable case studies.
Linda G. Butler
Oct 14, 2021
Not just for Developers!
This has already improved how I approach a new project. Thank you! I look forward to continuing my SRUM journey!
Lienn Swearingen
Oct 11, 2021
Learn through experience!
Excellent class that teaches through actual experience of the students involved rather than simply telling students what is "correct". Learning through experience is best!
Isaak Cherdak
Oct 7, 2021
Awesome class!
This was an awesome class! It's worthwhile if you are a Scrum newbie or even a veteran looking to pick up a few bits of wisdom from a Scrum expert.
It was well organized, engaging and most of all, the content was presented in an easy to understand manner.
Thanks Todd (and Agile For Humans)!
Sean
Oct 5, 2021
I really enjoyed the class Ryan and…
I really enjoyed the class Ryan and Todd kept it interesting by injecting activities and a quiz throughout the training. Outstanding job!
The only suggestion I have is to maybe start with a preparatory series of targeted process questions for the attendees before the class that would allow to look at some real life situations where Kanban could help.
Yuri Kazarov
Oct 5, 2021
Fantastic, as usual
As always, Todd and Ryan are great co-teachers. Lots of great content and engagement. Makes the class informative and a lot of fun.
Chris Overpeck
Oct 5, 2021
Excellent session led by very…
Excellent session led by very experienced agile thought leaders. Bravo
Oluwaseun Famosinpe
Sep 29, 2021
This Course is More than Worth it
This course is more than worth it. If your organization needs help implementing Scrum, don't bother trying to just learn it yourself as it is very commonly misunderstood very easily to be turned into something it is not. Also, Ryan and Todd are amazing.
Joel Johnson
Sep 28, 2021
Great interactive class and Todd and…
Great interactive class and Todd and Ryan gave great answers for questions brought up! Thank you!
Nicholas Leclerc
Sep 24, 2021
Fun and Interactive way to learn about PO
Class was very interactive and eye opening to everything I've done was wrong. Really great hosts to keep the material relevant and fun to learn over 2 days. Would definitely take another course taught by Todd and Ryan.
Anonymous
Sep 2, 2021
well thought-out intro to EBM
well thought-out intro to EBM, adding more detail and plan to implement would help.
PRAVEEN
Sep 1, 2021
Great course!!
Great course. Super interactive and very focused on the practical application of EBM.
Evan Cook
Aug 20, 2021
the PSM 2 class was Excellent!
the PSM 2 class was Excellent!
I feel this class will directly impact my growth as a scrum master. Agile for humans are great trainers!
Mark Crispen
Aug 20, 2021
Excellent class
Excellent class! Loved that there were no power point presentations, lots great conversations and very interactive.
Jim Beale
Aug 18, 2021
Best course I have been to
Great structure. Excellent trainers. Tons of engagement and new network of people on similar journeys.
Adrian
Jul 30, 2021
excellent content and delivery
excellent content and delivery - highly recommend!!
Daniel Agold
Jul 26, 2021
The class was very informative and…
The class was very informative and engaging. While I have taken Scrum Master training in the past I believe this class will help me prepare for the PSM I exam.
Courtni G.
Jun 8, 2021
Useful Info
Useful Info
The info presented was approachable, relevant, and clear. This was the best online training I have taken and the instructor was able to facilitate meaningful engagement that helped solidify the concepts presented.
Chad Colby
May 17, 2021
Good class
The class was very informative. I had a SCM from 2013 and wanted to refresh my skills. I have been in the "Scrum Master" role (I use quotes because I play multiple roles SM). I recall Scrum being much more inflexible. The recent updates empower the Scrum team. I also have more insight on enabling the PO to provide the team backlog items that are defined and actionable.
My only recommendations for improving the class are to add more case studies and spend more time on the exam. Some sample questions and explaining the answers as per Scrum.org's perspective would be very useful.
TC
May 12, 2021
The class was great
The class was great. Both days were filled with activities that can be immediately applied to current work.
I will call out that there were some technical issues with zoom and mural at times. This is just the way it is.
Rick Kleindienst
May 6, 2021
Well organized and Well Instructed…
Well organized and Well Instructed Class.
The Mural interactions worked well and with the breakout room discussions, it was easy to engage. Several of the breakout room segments were a little hard to understand the objective, but the teams all worked together and found the benefits of the conversations...I think we just needed a little more guidance as we were going into those breakouts sometimes.
Steven Crandall
Apr 28, 2021
The class was awesome
The class was awesome. Very entertaining and interactive.
I learned a lot from instructors. I would recommend this class to my friends and recommend people follow them on youtube.
andrea walker
Apr 22, 2021
Nice job!
Very comprehensive and kept my interest for 3 full days Nice job!
Kyle Sadlon
Apr 22, 2021
Great content and format!
Ryan and Todd are well versed in their experience about scrum framework and they are strongly opinionated about best practices instead of giving answers with lot of gray areas.
Rajat Sharma
Apr 21, 2021
Worth your time!
Very clear and concise instruction. Good examples and lively discussions!
Guru
Apr 21, 2021
Great course by two very knowledgeable…
Great course by two very knowledgeable SCRUM practitioners. Applicable for both new and experienced team members
bhanu palakodete
Apr 15, 2021
Engaging and learned a lot!
The facilitators were great! Very engaging and the course was very interactive! Wish we could have gone a little deeper in some of the areas, maybe even do a third day.
Jessee Williamson
Apr 15, 2021
Great class!!
Great class!!! I had my doubts about taking a virtual class but the instructors did a great job keeping all participants engaged and included. Instructors were knowledgeable and relatable. Love the fact that we can take the information we've learned in the class and apply it to real-world scenarios.
Suzie Morton
Apr 8, 2021
Excellent session on "Applying Professional Scrum model"
Excellent session on "Applying Professional Scrum model" - learnt all insights about SCRUM, before attending this training i heard lot of scrum artifacts/terminologies but after this training got to understand clearly about each of those terminologies what are those and what they meant. Very interactive, fun learning session by Ryan and Todd Miller
Muthuvadivel Balasubramanian
Apr 2, 2021
Take SCRUM classes from scrum.org!
Having taken another Scrum Master course at another institution I can only say that the classes offered as scrum.org classes are far superior. Ryan and Todd keep the class moving with plenty of exercises to provide a true hands-on experience with the lessons. Highly recommend.
Spring Velazquez
Mar 30, 2021
The class was fun and engaging
The class was fun and engaging. It gave a good grounding in Scrum and I learnt alot
Christopher Logan
Mar 26, 2021
Excellent Learning Experience
Punit is an excellent trainer. It was a enjoyable learning experience and I have a long list of takeaways from it. I would recommend this to all Product Owners and PO aspirants.
Apoorva Rastogi
Mar 26, 2021
Nice training and trainer
Nice training and trainer
Avinash Kukkuthady
Mar 26, 2021
Thanks Punit
Thanks Punit for all the best activities. You kept us all engaged even if the session is virtual. Thank you.
Yaswanth Rao Jhade
Mar 26, 2021
It was okay
It was okay, could have had more practical situation activities
Nagaraj Honkote
Mar 17, 2021
Excellent course!
This was an excellent course. Well done online. Ryan and Todd were great about receiving feedback as well to consider tweaks. Thanks!
Anthony Casiano
Mar 17, 2021
Superb!
I thought and felt the class was superb. It helped expand, clarify, and solidify my understanding of Scrum. I am quite enthusiastic about finishing my self study and writing my PSM2. This course has given me much more confidence in my plan! I highly recommend this course!
Kevin Langlais
Mar 12, 2021
Great training
Great training, more interactive than any in person training I've ever attended.
Wendi Miller
Mar 12, 2021
5 Stars for Todd and Ryan
Todd and Ryan did a terrific job delivering great content in a clear, effective and engaging manner. I've been to many in-person trainings that were less engaging than their zoom class. The mixed content with exercises and used technologies to their advantage.
I highly recommend Todd and Ryan's virtual Professional Scrum Product Owner class
Robin W Rast
Feb 26, 2021
Great content and facilitation of a…
Great content and facilitation of a very complex topic.
Christopher Delaporte
Feb 22, 2021
Great Training!
I thoroughly enjoyed this two day training! In the 'Era of Covid' having to re-imagine a traditionally in person training to a completely web-based training can be hit or miss. Todd and Ryan nailed it and created a great interactive learning experience that provided tons of value.
Amanda Sutton
Feb 18, 2021
The Ryan Todd team combination is a powerhouse...
The Ryan Todd team combination is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience. The exercises and short trainings make the time fly. They pack a lot in 2 days and make sincere connection to the questions and needs of group.
I'm particular about who I go to for training. I went to Jeff Sutherland for CSM & CSPO training. When I decided to pursue scrum.org certifications, I knew I wanted to take classes with Ryan and Todd. I'm so glad that I did.
Jodie Kane
Feb 17, 2021
Very fast moving
Very fast moving, interactive class. Ryan and Todd both are energetic, the class was enjoyable and had a lot of information relevant to the PSM assessment.
Mark Eckert
Jan 25, 2021
Great instructors and great content.
Great instructors and great content.
Thank you!
Daniel A.
Jan 21, 2021
4.9 stars, highly engaging ang informative
I really appreciated the engagement, I do wish it could have been a 3 day course to fit in all the materials, although they did a fantastic job of fitting it all in for all of us. If I could give this class 4.9 stars, I would.
Suzanne Beer
Jan 19, 2021
PAL-E Training - Wonderful thought-provoking course
I loved this course! A great mix of material to really get you thinking what it takes to be agile leader. The course is crammed full of hands-on exercises and breakout discussions so it keeps the engagement levels high. Todd and Ryan are fantastic hosts with plenty of interesting tales to illustrate the lessons. They've clearly spent a lot of time ensuring the course works smoothly as a remote experience, and there's plenty of opportunity for even the quietest attendee to join in. Highly recommended for agile leaders of any experience.
James Radford
Jan 16, 2021
Situational discussions
My only regret is that I wish it had included more situational discussion. Since a portion of the assessment will include questions of that nature, there should have been more “what would you do if...” conversations. The class was really good, though. The facilitators did a good job making it feel personable and less like an online class. I liked their use of breakout rooms and taking turns running each segment.
Jessica Miller
Dec 23, 2020
Great course
Great course, a lot of good discussion and study materials for the exam
Jennifer O'Neill
Dec 17, 2020
New to scrum
I came in with almost no experience working with the Scrum framework. Our team decided to implement recently and I decided I needed to better understand the concepts so I can be more productive within the framework. Ryan and Todd did a great job presenting the information and engaging even over zoom.
Matt Cochran
Oct 31, 2020
Instructive and interactive
Class was informative and interactive, the instructors kept it interesting the whole time.
Elena
Oct 28, 2020
Always a solid review …
Always a solid review of the management perspective of scrum. It is also a bit of a general business patterns class since it reminds you what to do and not do as a management team.
Eric Snell
Oct 15, 2020
New perspective and Engaging
Class was very helpful and introduced new ideas for streamlining work. Todd made it fun and allowed us to collaborate and engaged us in conversation to help see different perspectives. Time flew through this class! Loved the 80's music too!
Michele Tarrence
Oct 7, 2020
PSM-II: Dynamic, engaging, challenging and thought-provoking
Dynamic, engaging presentation of information. Lots of good information, excellent emphasis on key points (but there are so many!). I especially appreciated a lot of the vocabulary and definition clarifications -- for instance, committing to sprint goals rather than just "the sprint."
I came out of this feeling that several assumptions and practices in which I currently engage have been tilted, and I'm re-evaluating. This is a good thing! And I learned several new (to me) methods of communication and collaboration.
Claire Abt
Sep 26, 2020
As one of the two people who created…
As one of the two people who created this class, I thought Ryan Ripley presented the material really well and kept our class focused on it's most important lessons. The added bonus was that he, like many of the trainers at Scrum.org, is a master facilitator. He makes it look easy but it's not. In addition to teaching the material, he modeled some great facilitation techniques as well.
Michael McPadden
Sep 25, 2020
Highly recommend
Todd and Ryan did a great job in running the class and explaining things. I really enjoyed the conversations with Todd and Ryan and with the other people attending the class. I feel like e renewed scrum master after taking this class :-)
Krista van de Wetering
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Why is the Scrum Master Role So Uncomfortable? Ryan and Todd discuss the hectic life of a Professional Scrum Master and their challenges when confronting complexity in an organization.
Apr 22, 2022
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Every Scrum Team, at some point, will struggle with how to facilitate the Daily Scrum. By using a Kanban Board and Flow Metrics, Scrum Teams can better collaborate on their work, visualize progress towards the Sprint Goal, and form the best plan possible for the day.
Jan 18, 2022
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In a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum, Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a general question in Scrum circles: What Does a Scrum Product Owner Do All Day?
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In a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum, Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley debunk a general myth in Scrum circles: Creating a High Performing Scrum Team is NOT the Goal!
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In a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum, Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a general question in Scrum circles: How Do You Increase the Velocity of a Scrum Team?
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On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum, Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a frequent question in Scrum circles: Why Do Organizations Fail at Scrum?
Sep 24, 2021
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Ryan Ripley and Neil Killick discuss the 3 levels of story slicing that all Product Owners can use to create great Product Backlog Items.
Aug 30, 2021
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On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum, Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a prevalent question in Scrum circles: What is the Best Scrum Master Certification Path?
Aug 18, 2021
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On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum: Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a common criticism of Scrum: Scrum isn't really agile, it's a command and control framework!
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