Interactive, accessible, affirming, informative
Thank you for a really informative couple of days. The first day was a good basis, although mostly things I already knew, it was a good catch and preparation for day two. It was very interactive, the trainer was very knowledgable and helpful and made time to answer questions as well as keeping a good pace and fitting a lot of learning in to a short time.
I think it would have been helpful to have the course materials earlier than 7 days before, as I did not have time to read up as much as would have been useful or to make time to do so. I also think it would be helpful to perhaps mix the breakout groups up on the second day perhaps, as if you are in a group which is not working so well together, it is good to have a change!
All in all though, really good training, would highly recommend the trainer and the course.
Jennifer Willson
Simon is an experienced lector with a…
Simon is an experienced lector with a track record leading Agile courses. During the Professional Scrum Product Owner Training I learned a lot about the role of a product owner. I feel confident to immediately apply gained knowledge in my current role. Highly recommended!
Lenka Kyjacova
Really good teacher and great topics
Really good teacher and great topics. I took a lot of value from this course that I am already applying to my job.
Leticia
PSM + PSPO courses
I've taken two courses with Simon Kneafsey (PSM and PSPO) and couldn't be happier with the courses.
The first one was in 2019 when we could still meet f2f and the course was a great learning and sharing experience. He made it easy for attendees of different backgrounds and experience-levels could interact and learn from each other.
The second course I took was during early December 2020, so it was online. On this one I was a bit more impressed by his ability to teach and structure the course in a way that it was easy to learn and stay engaged throughout both days. I could tell right away that there was a lot of thought and preparation put to every detail from the materials, the video conference tool, and the workshop tools. This made it easy and very interactive. Of all the online courses or training I have been part of this year, this one really stood out.
Nabil Abraham Nassar Velásquez
Professional Scrum Master with Simon Kneafsey
I took the Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) training course with Simon Kneafsey and the overall experience of the course was excellent. The trainer was well-prepared and the course material was comprehensive and easy to follow and understand. I recommend this course to those who are looking for adopting the Scrum framework in their work.
Abdullah
Excellent!
Simon was great. Really enjoyed the session. Excellent pace and coverage during the two days. Learned a lot.
Dan H
Great class
Great class, Simon is great, learned a lot. Definitely one of my favorites.
Aleksandar Katalina
Great experience
Great experience, very useful content and presentation. Simon was supportive, understanding and his expertise makes him a very good communicator and presenter. Two days passed in no time. Thanks for your energy!
Cristina Iacob
Excellent Trainer in PSU
I did the Professional Scrum with User Experience Class with Simon. He is a really good teacher. I gained a lot of insights and help around all UX and Scrum questions that I had. He is confident and experienced in both topics and a very good mentor. Thank you for the effort of preparation, teaching and guiding us. Especially in the remote learning times at home. You did a tremendous job! All the best. :)
Aliena L
Scrum is about more success than failures
Interactive and made me think of how to go about leading!
Sidney
Brilliant PSU I class
Brilliant PSU I class! I didn't know what to expect as the whole thing was being run remotely, but our instructor Simon gave us access to a few tools which meant that the learning experience didn't suffer in the slightest. He paced the course really well, making sure it never dragged by including lots of class participation and group exercises. The course content was informative and prepared me well for the assessment to achieve PSU I certification. Anyone thinking about doing the assessment or just wanting to learn more about Scrum and UX in general should absolutely do this course!
Theo Matthews
Excellent Trainer
Simon is an excellent person and an exceptional trainer. His comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and Agile frameworks along with his extensive experience was more than evident throughout the two-day class. As a fine professional he was always happy to answer our questions however, his high quality as a trainer was demonstrated by the thought provoking questions he asked that aimed at providing a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and its core principles. Being an energetic and passionate mentor, he kept our interest alive until the last minute. After two days, we all left having learned a lot about Scrum and most importantly, its principles and values as described in the Scrum guide. I highly recommend to attend one of Simon's public classes or contact him to arrange a private training course. You will not regret it, he is excellent
Vasileios Papadopoulos
Thanks to Simon Kneafsey for making the content clear, understandable, and enjoyable.
I did the course online, where Simon presented the course in a very clear manner, and at a pace that was comfortable to follow. Simon was very approachable throughout, kept it interactive, and enjoyable for all. His knowledge and experience of SCRUM is clear to see. Thanks Simon.
Glenn Pearson
Super training
Super training, beautiful examples, clear language, just enough breaks to keep your mind sharp!
Thanks again Simon!
Tom Laperre
Excellent training!
Excellent training!
Roberto
I attended a virtual PSM course led by Simon Kneafsey.
I attended a virtual PSM course led by Simon in November 2020. It was my first live virtual class but I had a great time and impressed about the organisation of the course.
I really enjoyed the 2-days course and the experience I got. Simon prepared the course and the information very good and understandable. There was nothing missing.
I can only recommend the course PSM and Simon as trainer.
K. Barstadt
Really good and informal introduction…
Really good and informal introduction to Scrum. Simon kept the class moving and the interactive format prevented the topic from becoming too dry.
Outcome is a good grounding on the Scrum framework and how to introduce this in the workplace.
Mathew Middleton
PSF Training Review
Attended the PSF training by Simon and it was great. Simon gave a good introduction to scrum basics with real life examples. The Training itself was designed on scrum framework which aligned perfectly with the knowledge required to understand.
Prashant Panikkar
Amazing training PO course
The trainer Simon is really cool and good instructor and guide the training course pretty smooth and great. I do enjoyed the class with his path. I also enjoyed a lot with the practices with my group mates; they're amazing.
Yuchun Chen
The class exceeded my expectations.
The class exceeded my expectations.
Simon managed to keep the time frame which sometimes hard when we are online. But he managed it in a professional way. There were enough breaks.
Every session contained a group exercise which made it very, very interesting. It made us ellaborate on Scrum and get to the answers by ourselves. Thus, we managed to get deeper into the framework.
We had to produce a product as a team which was very helpful, especially in this online way of learning and a timeframe.
Simon explained very well and gave lots of examples. He also urged us to share our experiences and we discussed them, which helped us understand the framework even better.
Overall, the class was extraordinary as was Simon! I would love to join another class with him!
Thank you!
Miroslawa Kirilova
The course was very helpful for…
The course was very helpful for understanding the basics of Scrum and I highly recommend it to anyone interested.
Marina Kirkova
Very good instructor
Very good instructor, balance between theory and practicing is good, time management very good, a lot of information to absorb but very well sliced with the necessary breaks. If you step into the world of SCRUM, this is definitely a good start!
Patrick Aartsen
This was a great course
This was a great course, a wonderful opportunity to share with and learn from other Scrum Masters.
Emmanuel Valentine
PSM 2 Virtual Course
Great course content and trainer, transitioned to virtual with great support.
Measson
High level of experience
High level of experience coupled with an excellent training style made this training so much fun and worthwhile.
Michael Bell
Excellent training!
Excellent training!
Ideal to understand in practice what a SCRUM Master is meant to do.
Alberto G
Fantastic job - great SCRUM trainer!
Simon did a fantastic job during the Professional Scrum Master Training. He was excellently prepared, extremely knowledgeable about SCRUM and also about virtual meeting settings (e. g. breakout sessions, presentations, Mural whiteboard etc.).
It was a real pleasure having him as the trainer during these 2 days!
I absolutely recommend him!
Christina H.
Excellent class
Excellent class . Great content . Well thought out group exercises to facilitate thinking and understanding of key concepts. Simon was a fantastic and knowledgable instructor , striking the right balance between being part of discussions and letting the group find its way. Really enjoyed the two days and I now have a lot of ideas about what I coils do better.
Meena
PSM II with Simon Kneafsey
Simon is knowledgeable and gave us a lot of insights on how to deal with the real life situations. The participants are experienced Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who are passionate in mastering scrum. Great sessions!
WT
Great class
Great class, although it was online they managed to keep our attention and had enough breaks to keep the knowledge coming in without feeling so tired and using different tools to keep all the content interesting allowing us to share knowledge. The instructor took the time to answer all of our questions, give us insights and examples.
Mercedes Martinez Delgado
It was a fast two days full of content
It was a fast two days, full with content, lots of interesting discussion. Simon was great, he explained what scrum is clearly, with good examples. I recommend his training.
Adam Kercza
The best Scrum training!
I recently took part in the Scrum Master course on 15th and 16th October with Simon Kneafsey and all I can say is that it was the best course I've been on. Obviously, due to the current situation it was all Virtual but it was organised and run so professionally, without any problems. Simon was a great presenter, he made me feel at ease and comfortable to talk in the group, he had organised all material on Mural and Zoom rooms efficiently and everything run smoothly. The course content was great, he covered absolutely everything and answered any questions we had. Simon made sure we were having regular breaks from our screens and always hung around after in case anyone had any further questions. I would highly recommend Simon for training courses and I will definitely be back in future to take part in more. Thanks again, Simon. It was a pleasure.
Amanda H
Interesting Course
It was a very interesting course where an overview of Scrum framework was discussed along with other scrum concepts. look forward to apply what I've learned in my daily job.
Maha
Enlightment on Scrum Master Role
For these last two days, it has been an enlighten training via online space due to this Corona situation. However, Simon was able to keep our focus and deliver the learning with fun included!
We were able to know each other very well and from the start we became engage with this training.
Moreover, a lot of exchange experience and exercises with small groups throughout the course with a lot of breaks in between to be able to freshen up and get back to action!
Thank you so much for this experience and for all the advises/tips! :)
Thank you very much again.
Diogo R.
Great content....great structure
Great content for those out there looking to spark some light into Scrum/UX dimensions
Ricardo Silva
Deep dive into being a better scrum master
Although I also want to further my accreditation’s as I’m becoming a contractor/consultant the first time after years of full time employment. The main reason for taking this course was because it was designed by scrum masters for scrum masters and using a number of liberating structures. Instead on focusing on what’s needed to pass an exam the courses focuses on making you a better scrum master.
Did this course achieve this? Yes I felt it did. It focused on areas that really make a difference, facilitation and use of some coaching techniques. I’ve been lucky enough to have had exposure to learning some lib structures before but for those who haven’t this is a great way of seeing how to use them in an environment where people are looking to be involved.
As participants we got time to hear others background, current problems as a SM and help share knowledge with each other.
Simon was a great facilitator and the times he was answering questions, he never sounded patronising or bored or monotone as some trainers can when being asked something they prob been asked hundreds of times before. His manor was relaxed and he would share his experiences but mostly facilitated the group to share there’s. Overall a great bunch of participants and a supportive trainer. Would recommend course if you want to prob deeper into being a better scrum master and learning seeing liberating structures in use and how quickly they can get to the bottom of real issues.
If the content was going to be added to the servant leader aspect could be explored more.
Melinda Marsh
Amazing instructor with an absolute…
Amazing instructor with an absolute wealth of knowledge but also allows the individual and other members of the course to really give accounts of their real world experiences and that niggling issue we all need help with. This allows for a greater understanding of being a Scrum Master, interactions with the scrum team members, plus the organisation. It displays real world issues from the day to day. You will relate to your own experiences and will definitely leave with ability and confidence to take further steps in your journey. Cannot rate this enough. Thank-you very much Simon.
Yaw Poku
I really appreciated how Simon was able…
I really appreciated how Simon was able to virtually engage with us all and deliver interesting and relevant content.
Silje Aubert
Simon is an amazing teacher
Simon is an amazing teacher. I can't recommend his classes enough. His teaching style simplifies the most dificult concepts with ease.
R Frew
Remote Product Owner course !
I've just finished Product Owner course with Simon. I really liked of the opportunity to do it remotely. Create content and informative.
I strong recommend him as a great instructor that can help you and your company to get the right path os scrum
Francisco Souza
Great course, highly recommended!
The PSU training with Simon Kneafsey is really good. We learned a lot in the two days. The training was clear and easy to understand. The group work was also very well possible online. Afterwards we received a lot of materials. All in all, you are well prepared for the exam.
Josephine Schumann
Comprehensive & actionable UX training
The course covers practical techniques that guide you through the Lean UX process in the context of Scrum.
Maintaining engagement on remote training is no easy task. Simon managed this through excellent use of the technology with remote breakout rooms and good timekeeping.
There's lots to learn within the 2 days, my only recommendation for improvement would be having a little more time to spend on each of the exercises.
Delivery Managers and Product Managers will find many techniques to take back to their Scrum teams.
Gareth Thomas
Excellent and very organised
I initially had some worries about how effective the delivery of the PSM I course would be after it became virtual due to current circumstances, but it actually went very well, and I managed to pass the assessment in the first attempt!
Similar to many, I had no background in the Scrum framework, but Simon Kneafsey eased us into this new concept with practical advice and scenarios that are relatable to your own field of work. The delivery of the class was excellent and very organised, and introduced me to great people.
Muadh Al Kalbani
The Scrum with UX course was a truly…
The Scrum with UX course was a truly good investment of 2 days. I took part in a virtual course. The tooling used to deliver the course virtually was perfect. The instructor (Simon) guided us as a group through numerous exercises. A good blend of theoretical knowledge backed up with real world examples aided my learning. Both the pace and content were perfect from my perspective.
David
Learning begins at the end of the comfort zone
This class really got me out of my comfort zone. And that's a wonderful thing when learning. I was so used to do UX work outside scrum and now I am really thinking how to incorporate all the ideas presented by Simon Kneafsey. Thank you!
Alex Ene
Another excellent delivery by Simon
As usual, Simon has excellently delivered an excellent course.
Temitope Awere
Great class delivered remotely
Great class with a small group. Simon has a wealth of experience and having groups to work with on exercises helped speed up the learning. The tools used were really great too.
Gemma Singleton
Great experience.
I prepared for PSPO I with Simon. He’s very experienced and a great communicator. The class was highly interactive and engaging with a range of group activities and learning-discovery sessions. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for Scrum training.
Ewan Buckingham
PMPO class June 2020 - highly recommended
The class was excellent, particularly given the added challenges of not being physically together in a room. The logistics were very well thought through, with breakout (zoom) 'rooms' for the smaller groups to go into and the provision of a virtual whiteboard where we could post stickies. The content was well structured and explained in a clear format, Simon was a relaxed and confident educator and the class was suitable for both newbies and experienced POs. Lots of useful info, with much additional info provided post-class to help prepare for the assessment. Top notch and highly recommended.
Mike Baird
For the first time in years
For the first time in years, I've attended a course not focused on passing exams, but focused on learning. It was very interactive with loads of real life examples/exercises. Fun too.
Thanks Simon!
Alex Bodi
Educational and Enjoyable course
This was a very educational and enjoyable course. The structure, tools and discussions were all very helpful and well thought out and I was particularly impressed at the way it ran in a very similar classroom style, despite restrictions caused by Covid. I would recommend Simon Kneafsey as well. He took the time to answer specific questions and provide helpful guidance. Thanks for a great course!
Haydn
Excellent facilitator, excellent course
I had the chance to take the SPS course with Simon in 2017 and now just finished the PSPO course.As always his style of teaching was outstanding. He made us to think deeper about every topic , he made clear the learning objectives and made sure we understood the most important topics. Most importantly, the training was super-smooth and easy to relate with. I would definitely recommend Simon to anyone looking to take this course or any other scrum course, I recommend him enough that I am taking another course with him in 2 days time.
Temitope Awere
Simon was engaging and passionate about…
Simon was engaging and passionate about the subject, he was able to answer any questions with with deep insight.
He managed to keep everyone engaged throughout a difficult two days due to only being able to virtually attend the class and had obviously adjusted his delivery to most approppriately fit the new format.
Enjoyed my two days and will be recommending to others who are interested in learning more about scrum.
Jordan Brown
Excellent, highly recommended
The course offered by Simon was incredible, the content was rich and delivered at just the right pace. I couldn't ask for more from Simon as an instructor and his experience with scrum as well as time served coach is clear. If anyone is interested in this subject, I would strongly suggest they look into Simon's course offerings.
Stephen Townend
Fantastic learning experience
Simon was a fantastic trainer for this course. His style of teaching was outstanding. He managed to relate scrum to real life scenarios, pushed us to think deeper about every topic and is always open to better his methods. Most importantly, the training felt smooth and easy to absorb. I would definitely recommend Simon to anyone looking to take this course!
Nadim ElChoufani
The workshop was invaluable
Simon is an excellent coach. The combination of practical exercises with his teaching style completely demystifies the knowledge needed to pass the assessment. The workshop was invaluable. I look forward to coming back for the next one.
R Frew
Simon Kneafsey has excellent real life…
Simon Kneafsey has excellent real life experience in Scrum of different companies in different branches worldwide. I took a live virtual class. The class was well prepared and easy to follow.
Matteo Gnoss
Excellent course, highly recommended
The course was well prepared (including materials used and shared with us) and Simon is also very knowledgeable on Scrum.
I enjoyed that we were split in groups and a lot of the activities, and learning, were achieved through discussion with other participants, with moderation/ explanations by Simon at the end of each activity. This kept me very engaged during the two-day course.
I was not sure what to expect of an online course, but for me it worked extremely well. I thought the pace was quite good.
Thanks Simon!
Flavia Cammarota
I thought the course was great
I thought the course was great. Simon was extremely helpful and really engaged with everyone in the training. It has definitely helped me further my understanding of the Scrum framework.
Gareth Duncan
A masterclass in Scrum
A masterclass in Scrum, there's something to learn for those that have experience in scrum and those that are new to Scrum. Simon was an excellent host throughout our 2-day training, he was engaging, personable and clearly knowledgable.
I was a little worried before attending that the session wouldn't be as good because it was being run remotely, but my fears were unfounded and everyone in attendance made the most of this.
Leon Hassan
Excellent PSM with Simon Kneafsey
I attended a virtual class of the Professional Scrum Master with Simon Kneafsey – Simon is an excellent trainer, he is incredibly talented at explaining Scrum clearly and concisely, keeping a tight pace while managing the class dynamics very well, even in a virtual environment. He brings plenty of insights from his own IT experience and his passion is so inspiring that you already start planning the next course – I had read some of his many positive reviews and he still surprised me beyond expectations.
Viviana Piantanida
Very knowledgeable Trainer and good…
Very knowledgeable Trainer and good teaching pace. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of focused team exercises. Very good interactive tools (Zoom and MURAL)
Gianni Piolini
Two days well invested
The training was delivered in virtual mode due to the COVID19 situation. Simon did a great job facilitating in a way where everyone was fully onboarded and engaged in the session and could benefit from his knowledge / expertise of the subject matter as well as that of others in the class.
Pieter Coetzee
Engaging and enlightening class
Engaging and enlightening class. Simon ran this lecture in an informal, yet very engaging, fashion where everybody was able to express their thoughts, ideas and ask their questions. Based on his evident experience, not only about the principles but also on personal examples, Simon shed a great light onto the many applications of Scrum, with its strengths and weaknesses. Very inspiring and motivating!
Jorge Alpuim
Well worth going - virtual training works well too!
I learnt a lot through attending this course and have a lot to take away so that I can be more confident and improve in my role- I'm really glad I went! Simon is an excellent trainer, he kept it fresh and fun so it was enjoyable learning. He made it easy to connect to and share with others on the course, and there were opportunities so that everyone could get equally stuck in and contribute. This time around the course was carried out virtually, and I found how Simon set it up worked well. Lots of care and attention was paid, like joining detail info. and quick responses to my queries. Plenty of resource and contact opportunities for advice was provided, I didn't find there was anything lacking. Simon went above and beyond what I expected from the course, well worth going. He's also a very genuine and approachable person. I'll definitely be going along to another of his courses!
Vm18
I attended Simon’s virtual PSPO I training …
I attended Simon’s PSPO I training March 2020 -first one in UK done virtually (due COVID -19). I had my doubts about 2 day virtual all -ay training -but it was absolutely fantastic! Even that the training days were long , like they would be in the in-person training, they energised me -Simon provided fantastic delivery with a mixture of tools and the training was very interactive. Simon is a great trainer with wealth of knowledge and lovely very approachable attitude that added further value to the training. I passed the exam with a first go -thanks Simon!
Siru Virtanen
Informative and Insightful 2 day fully remote training...
For the first fully remote session I thought the class was excellent! Very informative, a very good balance of interactive activities, formal presentation and case studies from personal experience. Thanks to Simon Kneafsey.
Stephen White
Couldn't recommend TheScrumMaster enough!
I attended the UK's first online PSPO course taught by Simon and it was everything I was looking for.
I'd completed my CSM training years ago and the majority of my experience is as an Agile PM or PO but I wanted to take this course to get a purest view of what Scrum was and kick any bad habits I'd picked up in the past to the kerb.
I specifically chose Simon from an array of other trainers due to his extensive knowledge and years of experience as a Scrum practitioner and I was not disappointed at all.
Whether you have a beginner or advanced level understanding of Scrum I would recommend this course and Simon as a coach/teacher to anyone who would wish to learn more about Scrum.
Mohsen
Great course, excellent teacher
Great course, excellent teacher who is an expert in Scrum and treasures 15+ years experience working in agile project management with Scrum
Laura G
Excellent PSM course
Excellent PSM course with a great combination of learning and group exercises. Simon made the training interesting, informative and entertaining at the same time. Although it was a remote course, due to the corona virus I didn't feel it was less interactive or intense than it would be personally. Highly recommended!
Zsolt Balint
A masterclass in agility!
Simon successfully navigated the challenges of running the two day training course virtually. I feel that I am ready to consolidate my understanding and move forward with the PSM I assessment. Thank you
Mireille Lovejoy
Excellent
Engaging and informative
Benjamin
First PSPO I course run online - really good
This course was run online due to the coronavirus pandemic preventing us from meeting face-to-face. It was a very well run course with good class participation and the online tools worked seamlessly. Simon was really knowledgeable and guided us through the course content with a good blend of teaching and group exercises.
Petros Poullaides
online course great
I followed the online course from Simon. I enjoyed the course and the trainer made it very interesting for beginners like me but also for advanced people like the other attendee. He was friendly and very professional. thanks for the great course
elina iervolino
Great interactions on a live online course
Due to the Corona virus crisis this course was conducted as a live online class, instead of the originally planned classroom setting. Despite that, the course provided great insights and interactions, provided both by Simon and the other participants. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to get a deeper understanding of the Product Owner role.
Elina
Excellent course and highly recommend…
Excellent course and highly recommend it. Simon was a fabulous tutor who was very knowledgeable and motivating.
Ruth Fullerton
Exiting and Engaging Knowledge Session
It was an exiting, engaging and insightful knowledge session. I intend to integrate Scrum principles in the organisation I work.
Olatayo Adeoye
Hugely engaging and enjoyable
Hugely engaging and enjoyable! Despite such a varied group of participants Simon ensured this was exactly at the right level for us all. I can not recommend the course or Simon more highly!
Lara Hug
A compelling two day workshop
A very useful two day workshop from a true Scrum expert who provided a great insight into the theory and real world applications of the framework. I found Simon a compelling speaker who was easy to listen to.
Kieran Patel
Good standard
Professional, concise, great use of examples during the class, as trainer Simon Kneafsey had many relevant experiences to share.
It's the second course I do from Scrum.org, and will definitely recommend to others on my team.
Caesar
I attended the PSM1 course in February…
I attended the PSM1 course in February 2020. This course was really enjoyable, I learned a lot from Simon and the other members of the team I was working with for the two days. It was interesting and informative, and I came away with many different ideas of how to implement and embed the Scrum ceremonies at my company. It was great hearing about all the real-world experience from Simon and other people in the room. I’ve really been inspired to make sure my company succeeds at Scrum.
Simon is a great instructor; he was able to mix things up enough to keep it interesting and engaging – even after lunch!
I would definitely recommend catching one of Simon's courses if you can.
Duncan Cave
Really great teacher and coach
Really great teacher and coach, Simon facilitates Scrum framework understanding and runs courses in a really good interactive manner. I recommend without any doubt.
Florent Buisset
Great course!
Covered Scrum basics, according to the Scrum Guide and more, questions were answered by Simon, great interactive exercises in groups of five to make us understand and know how to solve a range of team problems. Great course overall!
Ligia Stan
Great course!
I was taught by Simon in February 2020. He brought the content of the Scrum PSM1 course to life with a host of interesting examples & anecdotes. He kept the group engaged & was more than happy to answer any tricky questions that the group had. Highly recommended!
Mark Kenny
An excellent course that really brings…
An excellent course that really brings Scrum to life!!
Amanda Loakes
The course was great because there was…
The course was great because there was not too much pre required knowledge to make the most out of the sessions. As a product manager I got what I needed from the course I felt the content was well tailored for me to progress in my role.
Sam Ganly
Worth it
A well paced, and informative class that was as much depth as it was breadth
Tomi Oyemakinde
Great Trainer!
Great Trainer. Very interactive, I rarely sat down. Loved the use of Liberating Structures to get everyone talking
Alexis Baker
PSPO training with Simon Kneafsey
A really enjoyable and informative course with a good balance of Scrum theory and product / value creation. Simon is an excellent and engaging communicator and tailored the course well to the interests and needs of the attendees.
Benjamin Munday
Really great teacher and coach
Really great teacher and coach, Simon facilitates Scrum framework understanding and run courses in a really good interactive manner. I recommend without any doubt.
Florent Buisset
Just what I was looking for.
Engaging, Interactive and team work based exercises helped to understand the concepts well.
K K
PSPO course with Simon Kneafsey
Simon was my trainer on the Professional Scrum Product Owner course - me, having done ample preparation (reading the Scrum Guide, searching the internet on the subject matter), I was slightly worried what the course may add to that. With his well-built slides and their content, his presentation and training skills, Simon highly exceeded my expectations. There was an appropriate balance between him presenting and team activities. Simon frequently included his on-hand experience and real-life examples which made his course extremely valuable. I thoroughly recommend him as a Scrum trainer.
Ziggy Vladar
I came into the course knowing very little about Scrum
I came into the course knowing very little about Scrum (used by others in my organisation but I had no direct experience). I left the course much clearer on both what Scrum (and Agile in general) is and isn't. Simon was very clear in his presentation style, keeping us all engaged, and very approachable in the breaks with any questions. (As well as keeping the presentation very interactive for questions etc)
I can happily recommend both Simon and this course.
Steve Bills
Simon did a great job of making the…
Simon did a great job of making the content accessible for someone not in the IT or software development world, but rather using Agile and Scrum for other complex product delivery. Engaged the whole class to participate, allowing for great real world insight to the benefits, challenges, and potential pitfalls, to go along with the classroom theory.
Terry Robertson
Really enjoyed the class (24-25 Feb…
Really enjoyed the class (24-25 Feb 2020). Simon kept it moving along at a good pace but I never felt rushed. He kept us all engaged though a lot of discussions with the wider class as well as within our teams during the exercises. I found the review and discussion on the relationship between Product Management and Product Owner(ship) particularly useful as well as getting to know all the must dos, optionals and don'ts of Scrum.
Roger King
Simon was a great trainer and was happy…
Simon was a great trainer and was happy to keep answering random off-topic questions that were being shouted it. I highly recommend him and will be doing more courses with him in the future!
Christopher
Professional Product Owning as it should be
The course was very intuitive and to the point of what a product owner should be aware of. Simon, the trainer, was very helpful, keen on discussing and passionate on keeping the course interactive through brainstorming!
Highly recommended to anyone that is interested in following the path of Product owning or to professionals with an existing similar role that want to expand their knowledge!
Charitini Skaltsari
Simon is a professional Scrum trainer…
Simon is a professional Scrum trainer with great skills. He is on top of each and every topic and provides great examples and practical techniques to be successful in Scrum. His classes provide a great atmosphere to share ideas and team work and includes lots of fun excersizes to apply the knowledge gained in the class. Highly recommended!
Soran Seyedi
Simon's Professional Scrum Product Owner Class was great!
I took the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO 1) certification and was very impressed by Simon's teaching ability. He was very punctional, kept to the agenda and ofcoarse the most important one, was clear and concise in his teachings. I would definitely recommend Simon again to anyone wishing to do the PSPO certification or any other certification that he teaches.
Justin Shing