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Oct 2, 2022
Well delivered and enjoyable course
Simon delivered the course really well and there was a good balance between powerpoint information and group exercises. The venue worked well, food was nice, however the chairs could be improved.
Jamie Smith
Sep 23, 2022
Highly recommend Simon
Thoroughly enjoyed the two days training provided by Simon. There were lots of interactive sessions and Simon was very helpful with his tips on the assessment. Highly recommend his classes!
Somi
Sep 21, 2022
Great teacher
Great teacher knowing his subject very well. Very interactive and pleasant SPO course with a lot of exercises/anecdotes.
I would highly recommend any SCRUM courses with Simon Kneafsey.
Guillaume Guillermin
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent Scrum Instructor
Really enjoyable couple of days learning about Scrum with Simon, he is a brilliant scrum instructor and was kept engaged throughout. I would highly recommend Simon as a trainer if you want to learn more about the Scrum Guide.
Megan Whitehead
Sep 20, 2022
Very good 2 day training course
Very good 2 day training course, I had no previous involvement in scrum beforehand. Good mix of participants, with varying level of knowledge. This helped bring experience and context to the discussions over the exercises.
John Mckenna
Sep 20, 2022
I attended a course ran by Simon for…
I attended a course ran by Simon for PSMI - a fantastically lead course by Simon. He is knowledgeable and puts you right at ease. A great couple of days learning about the scrum framework and Simon uses his real life expertise to help get the material across. A great teaching style and makes it easy to learn.
Fiona M
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent course
Really enjoyed the course I thought the training was excellent and was ran very well
Daniel Foskett
Sep 19, 2022
A truly practical workshop!
Simon gave an excellent class on the practicalities of the scrum framework that will certainly improve the way we thought about the scrum at our company!
Tamas Marosvari
Sep 19, 2022
PSM1 Training was great
I enjoyed the 2 day training with Simon a lot! He is very professional trainer and Scrum Master. Helped develop knowledge lots! Thanks Simon :)
Dilek Arslan
Sep 18, 2022
Great course
Excellent course covering the basics of the Scrum Framework. I enjoyed Simon´s style of teaching and the group was also a good mix. Highly recommendable.
Marc E. Kümmel
Sep 18, 2022
Excellent PSM 1 course
Great course with a lot of engagement to get you started on Scrum. Passionate teacher, great teaching style, highly recommendable.
Rick
Sep 18, 2022
Great class
Great class , well-structured and with a perfect pace to be able to touch all the main points regarding the Scrum
Sergio Castro
Sep 17, 2022
Experienced and patient tutor
I attended the Professional Scrum Master 1 course with Simon Kneafsey. It was a two-day course packed with information and interaction and I found that the experience gave me enough confidence to tackle the exam almost immediately. I passed with 92.5%. Thanks Simon and scrum.org! Scrum on.
Andrew Dawson
Sep 16, 2022
Great and informative course
Thank you Simon for such a great course! It has covered all the necessary aspects one should know to become a professional scrum master. I would recommend this course to anyone who is planning to be a PSM. It was also a nice surprise that the questions to prepare for the assessment come free of charge :) I have bought this course previously /courses/ultimate-scrum-master-psm-i-practice-assessment/. It would be nice of you if I can get a refund. Thank you for all Simon!
Sviatoslav Grygoriv
Sep 15, 2022
Simon is a great tutor
Simon is a great tutor! He has my highest recommendations.
Adnan Ahmić
Sep 14, 2022
Great course
Very useful training in preparation for assessment.
Timea
Sep 14, 2022
The perfect choice for Non-native…
The perfect choice for Non-native speaker.
There are lots of online PSPO training class. I was a bit lost which class to take at first. Then I decided to take Simon's course not only because of the time zone and the course run in English. It is also his style of speaking and presenting. Before I register the courses, I watched the video about this course, the narrator speak very clear English and the style looks promising. So I made the decision.
After I took the course, I am very happy that I took Simon's course. I can guarantee you Simon speak very clear English with no accent, that's very important to me because I am a non-native English speaker.
Here I have summaries the points that I enjoy:
- Simon speak clear English with no accent
- He explains complex topic in simple terms
- He repeats important points, so that you won't miss it, especially if you are non-native English speaker
- He give 15mins break for every hour, that makes me relax and enjoy the course, rather than feeling a stressful day. Don't worry about the 2 days, it will fly off quickly and you will enjoy it.
- He has all the patience for different style of students
- You can see his passion is trying to help people rather than to earn money
- He is also very experience, when students ask a question, he has lots of experience to relate to and explain to us until we are completely clear.
Thank you Simon for your help again, if you are reading this. ;)
Ama
Sep 13, 2022
Can't recommend the PSPO Training course enough
The PSPO training course hosted by Simon Kneafsey helped me better understand my role as a Product Owner and dispel the misconceptions picked up during my time as a PO learning on the job. After completing this course, I was able to complete the PSPO I scoring 95%. The wealth of resources available during and after the course was fantastic and will continue to help me in the future. Simon was an excellent tutor, making everyone feel welcome and included and delivering the material in a clear and concise way. I cannot recommend this course enough.
Matt
Sep 2, 2022
Brilliant class, very engaging!
I really enjoyed this two day Scrum PSM1 Course held by Simon. The class was really engaging and its very clear that Simon loves what he does! Cheers for the great intro to the Scrum Master world, hopefully see you again soon, Euan
Euan Bryden
Aug 29, 2022
PSM 1
Enjoyed the 2 day virtual PSM1 course held by Simon. It was very interactive and well led by Simon. The class is very well designed to only have a limited number of attendees and encourages classroom level of discussions which gives a great opportunity to learn from other professionals attending the course.
It really improved my understanding of the Scrum framework. I am looking forward to apply my learning in my role.
Minoska Gomes
Aug 25, 2022
Virtual Professional Scrum Master Class
I attended the virtual Professional Scrum Master Class with Simon Kneafsey. The class was well managed, interactive and had lots of tasks to keep everyone engaged. I was new to scrum and it has provided a very good clear understanding of scrum for me.
Claire Eason
Aug 24, 2022
Simon's PSM 1 course
I attended Simon's PSM 1 course - great course. Material is well organised and focuses on providing a solid understanding. Highly interactive, engaging and lots of practical examples. I especially like Simon's 1 pager. Simon is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the framework. If your after a PSM 1 course, would highly recommend Simon.
Nina
Aug 23, 2022
Simon is an experienced teacher
Simon is an experienced teacher, he gave good understanding of what scrum is all about and after his course I just read the scrum guide once more and successfully passed the certification in my first try! Looking forward to deepen my knowledge in future courses given by Simon!
Sofie Jalonen
Aug 22, 2022
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As a beginner, and having few/no knowledge on Scrum and its application, I found this course very relevant on giving the fundamental understanding of what a Scrum framework is and how is applied, the role of the Scrum Master role and how it can be professionally applied.
What I found very useful from the training class were:
- The expertise of the lecturer in the matter and proper sharing of it
- The practical approach to gain the knowledge
- The Program and the approach for its execution
I found myself at the end having fixed quite well in my mind the Scrum framework and the proper role of a Scrum Master.
Beata Cuka Janku
Aug 22, 2022
Very professional training and content
Simon is communicates ideas very clearly without oversimplifying. The course is well split in smaller blocks and contains good examples and several exercises. Simon is extremely well-prepared and very professional.
F.S.
Aug 21, 2022
Fantastic two day course
Fantastic two day course learning scrum in a fun and engaging way. Really enjoyed the workshop questions and breakout rooms
Alice
Aug 21, 2022
Great online class!
Great online class!
Simon gives a hell of an online class. Well prepared, highly interactive and, most importantly, far from boring.
The discussions are great, and his explanations extremely helpful. Definitely worth my recommendation!
Bernhard Burger
Aug 19, 2022
Highly recommended trainer
Simon is a very experienced trainer and the training was well prepared and organised. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot via Simon's sharing from his personal experience.
Ken Choy
Aug 19, 2022
The Course is structured, dynamic and interactive
The Course has a very good structure. It is dynamic, interactive and has the right amount of "breaks" so you will be focused the whole time. You learn a lot.
Alejandro Salazar
Aug 17, 2022
Great course!
The course was really interesting and useful!
Many useful notions, highly interactive course with many practical exercises.
Ramona
Aug 17, 2022
Engaging & Super Helpful Course
Absolutely brilliant course, well constructed & engaging from the get-go! Simon has the day laid out brilliantly that the time absolutely flies and the information can be absorbed. His brilliant examples and knowledge of Scrum and the role of PO engages and helps relay back to my own position in my organisation. Definitely recommend Simon's course
Yvonne Walsh
Aug 17, 2022
Great course with a great teacher, totally recommended
I took the course with minimum knowledge of Scrum and thanks to Simon's great explanations I feel like I know much more about it now. The course pace is high, which makes the participants to be engaged all the time. Simon allows participation, but also knows how to keep the class focused on the matter, guiding people away of personal situations, which I appreciate.
It is easy to see how knowledgeable and passionate is Simon about Scrum and he has an amazing way of teaching. 100% recommended.
Sandra Espinach Castellvi
Aug 8, 2022
Simon was an excellent trainer of Scrum
Simon was an excellent trainer of Scrum to me - he took the time to really engage the class, and allow everyone else to collude and share their ideas on things too. The course covered the correct things also that allowed me to pass my exam first time - definitely worth the time in a face-to-face session if you want to learn Scrum!
Chinonso Eze
Jul 29, 2022
Excellent PSM1 Course
Excellent PSM1 course and I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn Scrum or about being a Scrum Master. It was a great introduction and a testament to Simon’s depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to teach others.
Jason Hiles
Jul 27, 2022
Been doing scrum all my professional…
Been doing scrum all my professional dev career was nice to see how it has changed and improved over the years and remove the myths that i have accepted as truths.
This was the perfect refresher course.
Mr Ibrar Mumtaz
Jul 25, 2022
Fantastic course
Simon’s course was fantastic. He manages to create an interactive environment where people learn not only from his expertise but also from one another. Simon helps you understand the technical fundamentals of Scrum and brilliantly conveys its mindset, all the while maintaining a good pace and a relaxed atmosphere.
Patrick
Jul 19, 2022
Simon's course was fantastic
Simon's course was fantastic, I learnt a lot and he kept the group moving at a good pace. Thank you!
Cassandra Ross
Jul 18, 2022
Simon is a great trainer and coach
Simon is a great trainer and coach. The atmosphere in the PSM training was friendly and respectful, which inspired me to share my opinion even though I was not always sure it was right. Besides the well structured and visualized materials, there was always time for all the questions. Important for non-native English speakers, Simon's English is very comprehendible.
Anastasia Bulyga
Jul 16, 2022
Very Engaging
Very engaging, oscillating between exercises, ppt, scenario playing and discussions. Consistent pace with frequent breaks. Professional and experienced instructor, allowing for questions any time
MK
Jul 15, 2022
Fantastic and engaging session
Simon was absolutely brilliant, very engaging, informative and despite a late Friday afternoon brought energy into the room!
Thank you Simon for your teachings, really enjoyed the session and looking forward to completing my PSM II.
Chris Batey
Jul 15, 2022
Best utilization of my time. Highly Recommended.
This course was the best utilization of my time. I have gained a lot of information on the Scrum framework and where and how it should be applied as a Scrum Master.
Our trainer Simon Kneafsey made the course highly interactive and fun to learn, giving us several opportunities to apply our learnings and knowledge throughout the course period.
This course has made me confident in my first steps toward the Scrum Master journey and I highly recommend it.
Payal Poojari
Jul 15, 2022
PSPO Level1- Fantastic Course
The course from Simon was great. It was well delivered and had a great structure. I really enjoyed breaking out into rooms with other attendees and learning from their experiences. Simon was extremely knowledgeable and explained the content with great clarity and provided interesting and relatable case studies and examples.
The experience reaffirmed for me that I am in the right career path!
Candice Sharp
Jul 13, 2022
An amazing course
An amazing course. The class combined it all, diving deep into all the scrum parts, providing real life examples to every theoretical subject, with a clear separation of do's and don'ts, and a collaborative experience together with other "classmates" in breakout rooms. The content was excelent and Simon is a great trainer. I would definitely give a huge "+" for the way he organised and structured both days.
Vlad Tomsa
Jul 12, 2022
Good comprehensive course at a good pace
The course was very comprehensive but also not too slow going. It was littered with practical examples and breakout into groups to do exercises. Simon was very enthusiastic about the subject matter and really knew his stuff. He factored in enough breaks to ensure the audience stayed engaged.
I had originally booked for an in person course however due to poor take-up I was offered the online course instead. I would say that although the online course does cover everything and Simon used all the best tools to facilitate and allow us to work in groups, the aspect that was missing was the ability to speak to others about their current experiences and share those learnings as we didn't get to mix with everyone in the group.
M Butler
Jul 12, 2022
Great PSPO course
Thanks to Simon Kneafsey & TheScrumMaster.co.uk for the great PSPO training days. The course was as always very well organized and you get a lot from Simon's real life examples. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about this SCRUM accountability!
Carlos Z
Jul 12, 2022
Fantastic course
Fantastic course, Simon was great. A lot of useful insight into vision and value and what it takes to be a succesful product owner
Zachary Hodkinson
Jul 8, 2022
Excellent course Simon - Thank you!
Excellent course. Delivered with passion and energy by Simon. Tailored perfectly for our leadership team. I came away knowing a lot more than I did on arrival but also enthused as to how I will apply my learning back in the office. Great work Simon - thank you! Mitchell
Mitchell Johnson
Jul 5, 2022
Recently attended a Professional Scrum…
Recently attended a Professional Scrum Master course with Simon and the scrummaster.co.uk team. It was brilliant. Came away with robust and strong knowledge of the philosophy of scrum, its participants and its structure. In addition the course gave me the ability to start over mapping this with my existing scrum team to either improve the way follow scrum or to bring our daily work task back into line with the framework and accountabilities. I intend to do the PSM II course with these guys and would highly recommend them and Simon as a training provider.
Greg Argent
Jul 4, 2022
The course was one of the best I've…
The course was one of the best I've been to. We were constantly engaged and with a lot of group discussions it was difficult to not learn about Scrum and it's benefits. Simon was a great trainer and I look forward to having further Scrum training with him
Dylan Page
Jul 3, 2022
Thank you Simon for a great two days
Thank you Simon for a great two days! Simon made sure we were engaged in the course, there was a lot of interaction within the group, which I believe is a great way of learning. He explained things very clearly and was very approachable. I would definitely recommend others to take this course. I will be looking into taking the PSM II course in future with Simon.
Jeanette Jensen
Jul 1, 2022
A very well-structured and clear…
A very well-structured and clear introduction to SCRUM.
Having never run or participated in a SCRUM project, I was extremely pleased with the depth of knowledge Simon Kneafsey shared with us over the 2-day in-person course.
His teachings were clear and enjoyable, resulting in my passing the PSM I exam!
Michael Hellinikakis
Jun 30, 2022
professional and thoughtful product owner training, run with virtual attendance at its core
This product owner training was very professionally run and gave me a great opportunity to consider aspects of scrum I had not previously come across. The interaction with a range of participants with really varied experiences and ways of working, all within the scrum framework, was particularly beneficial.
All sessions started on time, with no technical hitches in service provision. Simon was knowledgeable and assured in his presentation. He kept sessions to manageable ‘chunks’ of activity, with plenty of breaks to allow for physical, and mental, stretching
Helen Snaith
Jun 24, 2022
Just completed my second course with…
Just completed my second course with Simon. His approach makes for a very relaxed an open conversation around course content. Simon's experience and knowledge of the SCRUM framework is very deep. The way Simon presents the course content makes it clear that the SCRUM framework can be applied in order to find a way forward with any complex problem. Really informative, and enjoyable at the same time.
Glenn Pearson
Jun 23, 2022
Such a great course
I was really happy with the course. It was facilitated properly, included a lot of practical examples and group work and offered a lot of important information. Thank you.
Mikael Malkamäki
Jun 22, 2022
Excellent content, excellent delivery
I recently attended the PSPO-I course, provided by Simon Kneafsey, TheScrumMaster. It was a really enjoyable and content packed 2 day course delivered by an excellent trainer. Simon's training style and use of collaborative materials in an on-line environment is by far the best I have ever experienced. I believe that the breadth of material covered in this course will really help me in my role as Product Owner. Highly recommended.
Dan S
Jun 22, 2022
A big step up on Scrum know-how
I was very happy with the training on Professional Scrum Master by Simon. The course helped a lot consolidate what I already knew about Scrum, Simon is very good at explaining and answering any question regarding real-life situations or theory and principles.
Bilgé Kimyonok
Jun 22, 2022
Recommended course and trainer
I recently took the PSPO-1 course with Simon Kneafsey. Simon is a very experienced trainer who explained everything in a clear way so that all experience levels could benefit. I appreciated the approach Simon took in making it clear that Scrum is a framework and there isn't a defined way to approach it. He wants you to understand its benefits and then ensure you can interpret the framework to maximise its potential.
Andy Wilson
Jun 21, 2022
Great Training (PSPO-I)
I recently attended an online PSPO-I course with The Scrum Master and Simon. Despite difficult conditions in the heat and delivering the course online, it was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone. There was a good mix of taught content, real world examples and group exercises. The online delivery was the best of many I have experienced, well structured and disciplined. The content was useful for people who are already Product Owners or just interested in the role or the practice. I'll certainly be looking to book more courses led by Simon in the future.
Joel Smith
Jun 21, 2022
Great course on Professional Scrum…
Great course on Professional Scrum Master lead by Simon, managing to somehow deliver all the information to an entire group of people in just a couple of days, while also clarifying any questions and concerns we had along the way.
Lucian Dachman
Jun 21, 2022
Simon is a excellent teacher
Simon is a excellent teacher. At first I was hesitant about learning the POSO course via the live classroom method, but Simon made it feel as we were right there. His knowledge within this subject is excellent is so detailed, he is able to answer and explain any question. I really enjoyed learning about Scrum Master course I would highly recommend any one of Simon's class that he teaches. Thank you Simon.
Anit Patel
Jun 21, 2022
Engaging and knowledgable
Simon is clearly a very knowledgeable trainer, and made the course very engaging which is hard to achieve remotely. Excellent organisation of all the materials and tools in the course too.
Emma
Jun 21, 2022
I attended the Professional Scrum…
I attended the Professional Scrum Master I with Simon Kneafsey. I totally recommend attending this course.
Two things that stand out for me are:
1. The level of engagement for an online 16-hour course was terrific.
2. I was surprised by the trainers' experience required to answer questions about advanced real-life situations and at the same time not go into too many details and keep the course at the level is intended.
George Dragan
Jun 21, 2022
Great Course
Course was well thought out and structured over the 2 days. Good mix of teaching/break out sessions and covered the basics of scrum/product ownership.
Adam Gray
Jun 20, 2022
Engaging online PSPO training
This is the second class of Simon's I have attended and I can highly recommend him as a engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor. The two days course contained a great mix of theory and practical activities, as well as some useful materials that will help when preparing for the assessment. Thanks Simon!
Claire Richards
Jun 19, 2022
Simon is a superb trainer
Simon is a superb trainer, capable of delivering complex concepts in a simple way and keeping a fast pace without overwhelming the students.
The bonus is that, thanks to his extensive professional experience with Scrum, he is capable of giving practical examples of how the Scrum concepts are translated in different types of organizations. You will gain a deeper understanding of the product owner role compared to a purely theoretical training.
Sara Girau
Jun 19, 2022
Insightful and Enjoyable.
Thoroughly enjoyed completing the PSM1 course with Simon. Simon was very knowledgeable about the framework and it's real world use cases. The course was very interactive and this greatly benefitted my learning.
Yomi
Jun 18, 2022
Excellent Trainer and Class - PSPO 1
Simon was an exceptional and brilliant trainer and facilitator. His approach, method, tools, content and structure of the class was excellent. It was a very engaging class with lots of short tasks and break out rooms with team members creating a platform for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing. He created a safe space to ask questions and provided insightful answers and discussions within the class. I would definitely recommend anyone who wishes to go on a Professional Scrum Product Owner I course to attend Simon's class.
Somtochukwu Igwe
Jun 17, 2022
Excellent PSPO training
PSPO-I is the second course I’ve taken with TheScrumMaster.co.uk and it did not disappoint! Simon is a great trainer and the virtual course delivery was superb - an exemplar of how to do this in an enjoyable, engaging and pacy way. Whether you’re new to Product Ownership or you’ve been doing it for some time you’ll find much to learn, reflect upon and put into daily practice. Though the course focuses on Scrum you’ll learn a lot about complementary product management practices which was an added bonus. Thanks again, Simon.
Nicola Meenan
Jun 17, 2022
Had a great session with Simon
Had a great session with Simon. The course is engaging and practical. It was nice to meet and work with other people taking the course.
Alexandru Andrasoni
Jun 16, 2022
Engaging refresher
This course (PSM) was very interactive and engaging. Perhaps not as fast paced and intense as the other course I took (PSD) but still learned a great deal.
All the questions I had prior to the training were answered either with the course contents or when asked
Alejandro
Jun 16, 2022
Simon has a lot of experience with…
Simon has a lot of experience with Scrum and I learnt so much on the course. Along with theory from the Scrum Guide, there were loads of real life examples, which was a good way to test our knowledge. I feel more confident to apply what I have learnt about Scrum in the workplace and also know the proper way to apply this, thanks to Simon. I will definitely be back from more courses by Simon
Vincenzo Saligari
Jun 15, 2022
Great course, friendly teacher, very well paced and and well structured.
This was, overall a very excellent course. Simon was incredibly knowledgeable about Scrum with lots of real world examples of issues and resolutions used throughout the course. Not having had training for quite some time, the relaxed and inclusive teaching method Simon brings to the course meant that the time not only really flew by, but you actually learn lots of things as well. I would thoroughly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn Scrum, irrespective of your level of Scrum knowledge.
Chung Cheng
Jun 15, 2022
This was a fantastic and very user…
This was a fantastic and very user friendly course for one that had little experience or knowledge of Scrum. Would thoroughly recommend!
James K
Jun 15, 2022
This was a fantastic and very user…
This was a fantastic and very user friendly course for one that had little experience or knowledge of Scrum. Would thoroughly recommend!
Jim
Jun 14, 2022
Simon was really dedicated and helpful…
Simon was really dedicated and helpful in clarifying my questions regarding Scrum. I really enjoy the exercises that we complete during the workshop and I felt that pace was good
Chris Daniel
Jun 14, 2022
This was a really engaging and…
This was a really engaging and interactive course which covered all the material we needed to effectively lead a Scrum Team, in addition to answering all questions the team had.
We were able to work as smaller teams on realistic cases to test our understanding of how to be a good Scrum Master and the sorts of situations we will be faced with.
Maria
Jun 2, 2022
PSPO 2 day course with Simon Kneafsey
The PSPO two day course with Simon Kneafsey was informative, useful and great fun. So good to attend in person and make some new connections
Kate
Jun 2, 2022
Absolutely amazing and useful class…
Absolutely amazing and useful class packed with real life examples, tips and everything you need to know to pass the assessment after. This course will help you to be the best Product Owner you can be. Simon is simply the best trainer I have ever had-can't wait to learn from him again!
B B
May 31, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Really drilled home the components of Scrum, as well as delving into the soft skills needed to be a successful product owner!
Jamie Galloway
May 30, 2022
Great course with a teacher who has…
Great course with a teacher who has real practicable experience of delivering scrum and product ownership.
Wesley Thomas
May 27, 2022
I really enjoyed the class with Simon
I really enjoyed the class with Simon, the materials, resources and his approach was very suitable and adaptable for me needs.
George
May 25, 2022
Completed the PSPO course given by…
Completed the PSPO course given by Simon. Very informative, interesting, clear and straightforward to follow.
Simon clearly knows his stuff and delivers the content well, would recommend.
Matthew Billyard
May 21, 2022
Great instructor and course
Simon was very knowledgable and the course was run smoothly with plenty of opportunities for questions and collaboration.
Gareth
May 19, 2022
Highly Recommend!
Great training, well organized, could answer and explain all questions the group had, liked the level of engagement that was pushed on us in this virtual setting. Really fantastic tips and resources and links share too. Thank you for this great training and hopefully speak soon!
Shakira
May 17, 2022
Great course
Great course! Fully recommend for organizations wanting to use scrum.
Emma Slater
May 16, 2022
Highly Recommend!
Excellent course. Very engaging and great to collaborate with other people from different industries. I really liked the structure of this course as it had a mix of group activities which helped increase my understanding alongside the trainer-led explanations.
JH
May 16, 2022
Professional Scrum Product Owner Course
Loved Simons professional scrum product owner course. Well structured sessions with a good balance between theory and interactive practical training. Simon was really upbeat and definitely knows his stuff when it comes to Scrum! Would highly recommend.
Gill Worrall
May 16, 2022
Strongly recommend!
The Course was excellent! Simon took time to explain all the major Scrum concepts in depth. All the class activities were engaging and educational. I recommend this class if you are a beginner, intermediate or seasoned PO, there is always something new to learn!
Zlatin Ivanov
May 16, 2022
Product Owner Scrum Training
Simon is a great instructor - very clear, knowledgeable, and has alot of experience with scrum. I really enjoyed his class, it was well structured and Simon provided many examples throughout whilst also tailoring his course to the needs of everyone. There was plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn more if needed. I highly recommend!
Stephanie Morley
May 13, 2022
I really enjoyed spending two days on…
I really enjoyed spending two days on the PSPO course with Simon. He is incredibly knowledgable, but also his pace, energy and insight are infectious. I'm already looking forward to another course with Simon.
To add, he keeps to time without dodging questions, without going to fast, without avoiding breaks. I've seen very few courses that are as effective and energetic as Simon's
Neil Cooper
May 13, 2022
I highly recommend Simon and the PSPO…
I highly recommend Simon and the PSPO course - great pace, engaging and super informative. I’m sure I’ll be back again! Thanks for a great few days!!
G Stubbs
May 13, 2022
Loved the class format and Simon's style
Loved the class format - it was just the right mix of theory and practical work in teams. The 2 days flew by and I really felt they had been worthwhile. Simon brings a great combination of passion for his subject, experience and raining skills which made it thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. I would recommend Simon and Scrum.org without hesitation.
Russell
May 12, 2022
Great class
Great class.
Simon was very knowledgeable, very professional. He was clear and concise with his instructions and teachings, his class was easy to follow and enjoyable to participate in.
I will return to other offerings from Simon in the future should the opportunity arise.
I positively recommend this class
lee atkinson
May 11, 2022
Simon Kneafsey is a very knowledgeable…
Simon Kneafsey is a very knowledgeable person, who provides very clear and concise explanations on the Scrum material, supported by plenty of real world examples. It was a pleasure and privilege to have been part of the Scrum Master course, led by him!
Stefan Radev
May 11, 2022
Excellent course and delivery - virtual the way forward
I attended Simon’s PSM 1 virtual course due to an in person not being available. I initially had concerns as felt an in person may have been better for me. These concerns were alleviated quickly once the course started. Simon’s presentation, content, pace and delivery were all spot on. Simon’s knowledge and experience is evident, a professionally run course. I feel confident in my learning and the support tools available. I’d even go as far as saying that if all virtual courses were this good I’d actually prefer to an in person in future!
Simon Hird
May 11, 2022
A well paced very informative course
A well paced very informative course, very well delivered by Simon Kneafsey - would recommend not only this class but also Simon.
Gareth Thompson
May 11, 2022
PSM 1 Course really useful and engaging with Simon
Simon Kneafsey is an excellent instructor, clearly has amazing knowledge of Scrum, gave countless examples and made the learning really easy to understand. He kept me engaged and interested throughout the 2 days, which is not an easy task with online courses. Using the Mural was really easy and a good way to learn, the breakout sessions were useful and of the correct length. The pace of the course was perfect (for me at least!). I came to the course with no experience of Scrum, just a very basic knowledge, however there were others in the class with several years of experience, so a good mix of participants. I totally recommend this course with Simon... Enjoy!
NV
May 11, 2022
Gave a good overall picture of what a…
Gave a good overall picture of what a scrum masters roll is and how to use it in my day to day work environment .
Joseph O'Rourke
May 10, 2022
Simon was fantastic!
Simon was fantastic! He taught the Scrum Master course in a way that was engaging and motivating. It was accessible to all whether you're brand new to this concept (like me) or if you just wanted to fine tune a skill you've already acquired. If you're looking to do a course in Scrum, Simon is your man!
Laura Parr
Simon's Certifications
Simon's Bio
Simon Kneafsey is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org & TheScrumMaster.co.uk. He is on a mission to simplify Scrum for 1 million people. He has already helped 10,000+ people through in-person training. His learning resources at TheScrumMaster.co.uk have helped a further 250,000+ people. He can help you too!
Simon’s courses come highly recommended with 500+ personal LinkedIn recommendations. He is 5 star rated on Trustpilot & Google. His clients include Google, NASA, the United Nations, Toyota, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Roche, GSK and many, many more.
Simon has 20+ years of industry experience and has been using Scrum since 2005. He led the development of the Times newspaper iPad app and Dailymail.co.uk.
He is one of only a few Scrum trainers globally able to offer the full range of Scrum.org courses. He trains and coaches Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers and organisations in their transition to Scrum and Agile.
Simon is based in London, UK and offers Scrum training courses with certification all over the world. He is happy to provide private training, coaching and consulting for organisations.
Please get in touch to find out more. You can also book a free online consultation with Simon to discuss your needs.
Contact Simon:
Phone: +44 7547 341 301
Email: Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk
Website: TheScrumMaster.co.uk
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/SimonKneafsey
Languages
- English
Courses taught by Simon
See What My Students Say
Oct 2, 2022
Well delivered and enjoyable course
Simon delivered the course really well and there was a good balance between powerpoint information and group exercises. The venue worked well, food was nice, however the chairs could be improved.
Jamie Smith
Sep 23, 2022
Highly recommend Simon
Thoroughly enjoyed the two days training provided by Simon. There were lots of interactive sessions and Simon was very helpful with his tips on the assessment. Highly recommend his classes!
Somi
Sep 21, 2022
Great teacher
Great teacher knowing his subject very well. Very interactive and pleasant SPO course with a lot of exercises/anecdotes.
I would highly recommend any SCRUM courses with Simon Kneafsey.
Guillaume Guillermin
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent Scrum Instructor
Really enjoyable couple of days learning about Scrum with Simon, he is a brilliant scrum instructor and was kept engaged throughout. I would highly recommend Simon as a trainer if you want to learn more about the Scrum Guide.
Megan Whitehead
Sep 20, 2022
Very good 2 day training course
Very good 2 day training course, I had no previous involvement in scrum beforehand. Good mix of participants, with varying level of knowledge. This helped bring experience and context to the discussions over the exercises.
John Mckenna
Sep 20, 2022
I attended a course ran by Simon for…
I attended a course ran by Simon for PSMI - a fantastically lead course by Simon. He is knowledgeable and puts you right at ease. A great couple of days learning about the scrum framework and Simon uses his real life expertise to help get the material across. A great teaching style and makes it easy to learn.
Fiona M
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent course
Really enjoyed the course I thought the training was excellent and was ran very well
Daniel Foskett
Sep 19, 2022
A truly practical workshop!
Simon gave an excellent class on the practicalities of the scrum framework that will certainly improve the way we thought about the scrum at our company!
Tamas Marosvari
Sep 19, 2022
PSM1 Training was great
I enjoyed the 2 day training with Simon a lot! He is very professional trainer and Scrum Master. Helped develop knowledge lots! Thanks Simon :)
Dilek Arslan
Sep 18, 2022
Great course
Excellent course covering the basics of the Scrum Framework. I enjoyed Simon´s style of teaching and the group was also a good mix. Highly recommendable.
Marc E. Kümmel
Sep 18, 2022
Excellent PSM 1 course
Great course with a lot of engagement to get you started on Scrum. Passionate teacher, great teaching style, highly recommendable.
Rick
Sep 18, 2022
Great class
Great class , well-structured and with a perfect pace to be able to touch all the main points regarding the Scrum
Sergio Castro
Sep 17, 2022
Experienced and patient tutor
I attended the Professional Scrum Master 1 course with Simon Kneafsey. It was a two-day course packed with information and interaction and I found that the experience gave me enough confidence to tackle the exam almost immediately. I passed with 92.5%. Thanks Simon and scrum.org! Scrum on.
Andrew Dawson
Sep 16, 2022
Great and informative course
Thank you Simon for such a great course! It has covered all the necessary aspects one should know to become a professional scrum master. I would recommend this course to anyone who is planning to be a PSM. It was also a nice surprise that the questions to prepare for the assessment come free of charge :) I have bought this course previously /courses/ultimate-scrum-master-psm-i-practice-assessment/. It would be nice of you if I can get a refund. Thank you for all Simon!
Sviatoslav Grygoriv
Sep 15, 2022
Simon is a great tutor
Simon is a great tutor! He has my highest recommendations.
Adnan Ahmić
Sep 14, 2022
Great course
Very useful training in preparation for assessment.
Timea
Sep 14, 2022
The perfect choice for Non-native…
The perfect choice for Non-native speaker.
There are lots of online PSPO training class. I was a bit lost which class to take at first. Then I decided to take Simon's course not only because of the time zone and the course run in English. It is also his style of speaking and presenting. Before I register the courses, I watched the video about this course, the narrator speak very clear English and the style looks promising. So I made the decision.
After I took the course, I am very happy that I took Simon's course. I can guarantee you Simon speak very clear English with no accent, that's very important to me because I am a non-native English speaker.
Here I have summaries the points that I enjoy:
- Simon speak clear English with no accent
- He explains complex topic in simple terms
- He repeats important points, so that you won't miss it, especially if you are non-native English speaker
- He give 15mins break for every hour, that makes me relax and enjoy the course, rather than feeling a stressful day. Don't worry about the 2 days, it will fly off quickly and you will enjoy it.
- He has all the patience for different style of students
- You can see his passion is trying to help people rather than to earn money
- He is also very experience, when students ask a question, he has lots of experience to relate to and explain to us until we are completely clear.
Thank you Simon for your help again, if you are reading this. ;)
Ama
Sep 13, 2022
Can't recommend the PSPO Training course enough
The PSPO training course hosted by Simon Kneafsey helped me better understand my role as a Product Owner and dispel the misconceptions picked up during my time as a PO learning on the job. After completing this course, I was able to complete the PSPO I scoring 95%. The wealth of resources available during and after the course was fantastic and will continue to help me in the future. Simon was an excellent tutor, making everyone feel welcome and included and delivering the material in a clear and concise way. I cannot recommend this course enough.
Matt
Sep 2, 2022
Brilliant class, very engaging!
I really enjoyed this two day Scrum PSM1 Course held by Simon. The class was really engaging and its very clear that Simon loves what he does! Cheers for the great intro to the Scrum Master world, hopefully see you again soon, Euan
Euan Bryden
Aug 29, 2022
PSM 1
Enjoyed the 2 day virtual PSM1 course held by Simon. It was very interactive and well led by Simon. The class is very well designed to only have a limited number of attendees and encourages classroom level of discussions which gives a great opportunity to learn from other professionals attending the course.
It really improved my understanding of the Scrum framework. I am looking forward to apply my learning in my role.
Minoska Gomes
Aug 25, 2022
Virtual Professional Scrum Master Class
I attended the virtual Professional Scrum Master Class with Simon Kneafsey. The class was well managed, interactive and had lots of tasks to keep everyone engaged. I was new to scrum and it has provided a very good clear understanding of scrum for me.
Claire Eason
Aug 24, 2022
Simon's PSM 1 course
I attended Simon's PSM 1 course - great course. Material is well organised and focuses on providing a solid understanding. Highly interactive, engaging and lots of practical examples. I especially like Simon's 1 pager. Simon is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the framework. If your after a PSM 1 course, would highly recommend Simon.
Nina
Aug 23, 2022
Simon is an experienced teacher
Simon is an experienced teacher, he gave good understanding of what scrum is all about and after his course I just read the scrum guide once more and successfully passed the certification in my first try! Looking forward to deepen my knowledge in future courses given by Simon!
Sofie Jalonen
Aug 22, 2022
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As a beginner, and having few/no knowledge on Scrum and its application, I found this course very relevant on giving the fundamental understanding of what a Scrum framework is and how is applied, the role of the Scrum Master role and how it can be professionally applied.
What I found very useful from the training class were:
- The expertise of the lecturer in the matter and proper sharing of it
- The practical approach to gain the knowledge
- The Program and the approach for its execution
I found myself at the end having fixed quite well in my mind the Scrum framework and the proper role of a Scrum Master.
Beata Cuka Janku
Aug 22, 2022
Very professional training and content
Simon is communicates ideas very clearly without oversimplifying. The course is well split in smaller blocks and contains good examples and several exercises. Simon is extremely well-prepared and very professional.
F.S.
Aug 21, 2022
Fantastic two day course
Fantastic two day course learning scrum in a fun and engaging way. Really enjoyed the workshop questions and breakout rooms
Alice
Aug 21, 2022
Great online class!
Great online class!
Simon gives a hell of an online class. Well prepared, highly interactive and, most importantly, far from boring.
The discussions are great, and his explanations extremely helpful. Definitely worth my recommendation!
Bernhard Burger
Aug 19, 2022
Highly recommended trainer
Simon is a very experienced trainer and the training was well prepared and organised. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot via Simon's sharing from his personal experience.
Ken Choy
Aug 19, 2022
The Course is structured, dynamic and interactive
The Course has a very good structure. It is dynamic, interactive and has the right amount of "breaks" so you will be focused the whole time. You learn a lot.
Alejandro Salazar
Aug 17, 2022
Great course!
The course was really interesting and useful!
Many useful notions, highly interactive course with many practical exercises.
Ramona
Aug 17, 2022
Engaging & Super Helpful Course
Absolutely brilliant course, well constructed & engaging from the get-go! Simon has the day laid out brilliantly that the time absolutely flies and the information can be absorbed. His brilliant examples and knowledge of Scrum and the role of PO engages and helps relay back to my own position in my organisation. Definitely recommend Simon's course
Yvonne Walsh
Aug 17, 2022
Great course with a great teacher, totally recommended
I took the course with minimum knowledge of Scrum and thanks to Simon's great explanations I feel like I know much more about it now. The course pace is high, which makes the participants to be engaged all the time. Simon allows participation, but also knows how to keep the class focused on the matter, guiding people away of personal situations, which I appreciate.
It is easy to see how knowledgeable and passionate is Simon about Scrum and he has an amazing way of teaching. 100% recommended.
Sandra Espinach Castellvi
Aug 8, 2022
Simon was an excellent trainer of Scrum
Simon was an excellent trainer of Scrum to me - he took the time to really engage the class, and allow everyone else to collude and share their ideas on things too. The course covered the correct things also that allowed me to pass my exam first time - definitely worth the time in a face-to-face session if you want to learn Scrum!
Chinonso Eze
Jul 29, 2022
Excellent PSM1 Course
Excellent PSM1 course and I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn Scrum or about being a Scrum Master. It was a great introduction and a testament to Simon’s depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to teach others.
Jason Hiles
Jul 27, 2022
Been doing scrum all my professional…
Been doing scrum all my professional dev career was nice to see how it has changed and improved over the years and remove the myths that i have accepted as truths.
This was the perfect refresher course.
Mr Ibrar Mumtaz
Jul 25, 2022
Fantastic course
Simon’s course was fantastic. He manages to create an interactive environment where people learn not only from his expertise but also from one another. Simon helps you understand the technical fundamentals of Scrum and brilliantly conveys its mindset, all the while maintaining a good pace and a relaxed atmosphere.
Patrick
Jul 19, 2022
Simon's course was fantastic
Simon's course was fantastic, I learnt a lot and he kept the group moving at a good pace. Thank you!
Cassandra Ross
Jul 18, 2022
Simon is a great trainer and coach
Simon is a great trainer and coach. The atmosphere in the PSM training was friendly and respectful, which inspired me to share my opinion even though I was not always sure it was right. Besides the well structured and visualized materials, there was always time for all the questions. Important for non-native English speakers, Simon's English is very comprehendible.
Anastasia Bulyga
Jul 16, 2022
Very Engaging
Very engaging, oscillating between exercises, ppt, scenario playing and discussions. Consistent pace with frequent breaks. Professional and experienced instructor, allowing for questions any time
MK
Jul 15, 2022
Fantastic and engaging session
Simon was absolutely brilliant, very engaging, informative and despite a late Friday afternoon brought energy into the room!
Thank you Simon for your teachings, really enjoyed the session and looking forward to completing my PSM II.
Chris Batey
Jul 15, 2022
Best utilization of my time. Highly Recommended.
This course was the best utilization of my time. I have gained a lot of information on the Scrum framework and where and how it should be applied as a Scrum Master.
Our trainer Simon Kneafsey made the course highly interactive and fun to learn, giving us several opportunities to apply our learnings and knowledge throughout the course period.
This course has made me confident in my first steps toward the Scrum Master journey and I highly recommend it.
Payal Poojari
Jul 15, 2022
PSPO Level1- Fantastic Course
The course from Simon was great. It was well delivered and had a great structure. I really enjoyed breaking out into rooms with other attendees and learning from their experiences. Simon was extremely knowledgeable and explained the content with great clarity and provided interesting and relatable case studies and examples.
The experience reaffirmed for me that I am in the right career path!
Candice Sharp
Jul 13, 2022
An amazing course
An amazing course. The class combined it all, diving deep into all the scrum parts, providing real life examples to every theoretical subject, with a clear separation of do's and don'ts, and a collaborative experience together with other "classmates" in breakout rooms. The content was excelent and Simon is a great trainer. I would definitely give a huge "+" for the way he organised and structured both days.
Vlad Tomsa
Jul 12, 2022
Good comprehensive course at a good pace
The course was very comprehensive but also not too slow going. It was littered with practical examples and breakout into groups to do exercises. Simon was very enthusiastic about the subject matter and really knew his stuff. He factored in enough breaks to ensure the audience stayed engaged.
I had originally booked for an in person course however due to poor take-up I was offered the online course instead. I would say that although the online course does cover everything and Simon used all the best tools to facilitate and allow us to work in groups, the aspect that was missing was the ability to speak to others about their current experiences and share those learnings as we didn't get to mix with everyone in the group.
M Butler
Jul 12, 2022
Great PSPO course
Thanks to Simon Kneafsey & TheScrumMaster.co.uk for the great PSPO training days. The course was as always very well organized and you get a lot from Simon's real life examples. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about this SCRUM accountability!
Carlos Z
Jul 12, 2022
Fantastic course
Fantastic course, Simon was great. A lot of useful insight into vision and value and what it takes to be a succesful product owner
Zachary Hodkinson
Jul 8, 2022
Excellent course Simon - Thank you!
Excellent course. Delivered with passion and energy by Simon. Tailored perfectly for our leadership team. I came away knowing a lot more than I did on arrival but also enthused as to how I will apply my learning back in the office. Great work Simon - thank you! Mitchell
Mitchell Johnson
Jul 5, 2022
Recently attended a Professional Scrum…
Recently attended a Professional Scrum Master course with Simon and the scrummaster.co.uk team. It was brilliant. Came away with robust and strong knowledge of the philosophy of scrum, its participants and its structure. In addition the course gave me the ability to start over mapping this with my existing scrum team to either improve the way follow scrum or to bring our daily work task back into line with the framework and accountabilities. I intend to do the PSM II course with these guys and would highly recommend them and Simon as a training provider.
Greg Argent
Jul 4, 2022
The course was one of the best I've…
The course was one of the best I've been to. We were constantly engaged and with a lot of group discussions it was difficult to not learn about Scrum and it's benefits. Simon was a great trainer and I look forward to having further Scrum training with him
Dylan Page
Jul 3, 2022
Thank you Simon for a great two days
Thank you Simon for a great two days! Simon made sure we were engaged in the course, there was a lot of interaction within the group, which I believe is a great way of learning. He explained things very clearly and was very approachable. I would definitely recommend others to take this course. I will be looking into taking the PSM II course in future with Simon.
Jeanette Jensen
Jul 1, 2022
A very well-structured and clear…
A very well-structured and clear introduction to SCRUM.
Having never run or participated in a SCRUM project, I was extremely pleased with the depth of knowledge Simon Kneafsey shared with us over the 2-day in-person course.
His teachings were clear and enjoyable, resulting in my passing the PSM I exam!
Michael Hellinikakis
Jun 30, 2022
professional and thoughtful product owner training, run with virtual attendance at its core
This product owner training was very professionally run and gave me a great opportunity to consider aspects of scrum I had not previously come across. The interaction with a range of participants with really varied experiences and ways of working, all within the scrum framework, was particularly beneficial.
All sessions started on time, with no technical hitches in service provision. Simon was knowledgeable and assured in his presentation. He kept sessions to manageable ‘chunks’ of activity, with plenty of breaks to allow for physical, and mental, stretching
Helen Snaith
Jun 24, 2022
Just completed my second course with…
Just completed my second course with Simon. His approach makes for a very relaxed an open conversation around course content. Simon's experience and knowledge of the SCRUM framework is very deep. The way Simon presents the course content makes it clear that the SCRUM framework can be applied in order to find a way forward with any complex problem. Really informative, and enjoyable at the same time.
Glenn Pearson
Jun 23, 2022
Such a great course
I was really happy with the course. It was facilitated properly, included a lot of practical examples and group work and offered a lot of important information. Thank you.
Mikael Malkamäki
Jun 22, 2022
Excellent content, excellent delivery
I recently attended the PSPO-I course, provided by Simon Kneafsey, TheScrumMaster. It was a really enjoyable and content packed 2 day course delivered by an excellent trainer. Simon's training style and use of collaborative materials in an on-line environment is by far the best I have ever experienced. I believe that the breadth of material covered in this course will really help me in my role as Product Owner. Highly recommended.
Dan S
Jun 22, 2022
A big step up on Scrum know-how
I was very happy with the training on Professional Scrum Master by Simon. The course helped a lot consolidate what I already knew about Scrum, Simon is very good at explaining and answering any question regarding real-life situations or theory and principles.
Bilgé Kimyonok
Jun 22, 2022
Recommended course and trainer
I recently took the PSPO-1 course with Simon Kneafsey. Simon is a very experienced trainer who explained everything in a clear way so that all experience levels could benefit. I appreciated the approach Simon took in making it clear that Scrum is a framework and there isn't a defined way to approach it. He wants you to understand its benefits and then ensure you can interpret the framework to maximise its potential.
Andy Wilson
Jun 21, 2022
Great Training (PSPO-I)
I recently attended an online PSPO-I course with The Scrum Master and Simon. Despite difficult conditions in the heat and delivering the course online, it was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone. There was a good mix of taught content, real world examples and group exercises. The online delivery was the best of many I have experienced, well structured and disciplined. The content was useful for people who are already Product Owners or just interested in the role or the practice. I'll certainly be looking to book more courses led by Simon in the future.
Joel Smith
Jun 21, 2022
Great course on Professional Scrum…
Great course on Professional Scrum Master lead by Simon, managing to somehow deliver all the information to an entire group of people in just a couple of days, while also clarifying any questions and concerns we had along the way.
Lucian Dachman
Jun 21, 2022
Simon is a excellent teacher
Simon is a excellent teacher. At first I was hesitant about learning the POSO course via the live classroom method, but Simon made it feel as we were right there. His knowledge within this subject is excellent is so detailed, he is able to answer and explain any question. I really enjoyed learning about Scrum Master course I would highly recommend any one of Simon's class that he teaches. Thank you Simon.
Anit Patel
Jun 21, 2022
Engaging and knowledgable
Simon is clearly a very knowledgeable trainer, and made the course very engaging which is hard to achieve remotely. Excellent organisation of all the materials and tools in the course too.
Emma
Jun 21, 2022
I attended the Professional Scrum…
I attended the Professional Scrum Master I with Simon Kneafsey. I totally recommend attending this course.
Two things that stand out for me are:
1. The level of engagement for an online 16-hour course was terrific.
2. I was surprised by the trainers' experience required to answer questions about advanced real-life situations and at the same time not go into too many details and keep the course at the level is intended.
George Dragan
Jun 21, 2022
Great Course
Course was well thought out and structured over the 2 days. Good mix of teaching/break out sessions and covered the basics of scrum/product ownership.
Adam Gray
Jun 20, 2022
Engaging online PSPO training
This is the second class of Simon's I have attended and I can highly recommend him as a engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor. The two days course contained a great mix of theory and practical activities, as well as some useful materials that will help when preparing for the assessment. Thanks Simon!
Claire Richards
Jun 19, 2022
Simon is a superb trainer
Simon is a superb trainer, capable of delivering complex concepts in a simple way and keeping a fast pace without overwhelming the students.
The bonus is that, thanks to his extensive professional experience with Scrum, he is capable of giving practical examples of how the Scrum concepts are translated in different types of organizations. You will gain a deeper understanding of the product owner role compared to a purely theoretical training.
Sara Girau
Jun 19, 2022
Insightful and Enjoyable.
Thoroughly enjoyed completing the PSM1 course with Simon. Simon was very knowledgeable about the framework and it's real world use cases. The course was very interactive and this greatly benefitted my learning.
Yomi
Jun 18, 2022
Excellent Trainer and Class - PSPO 1
Simon was an exceptional and brilliant trainer and facilitator. His approach, method, tools, content and structure of the class was excellent. It was a very engaging class with lots of short tasks and break out rooms with team members creating a platform for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing. He created a safe space to ask questions and provided insightful answers and discussions within the class. I would definitely recommend anyone who wishes to go on a Professional Scrum Product Owner I course to attend Simon's class.
Somtochukwu Igwe
Jun 17, 2022
Excellent PSPO training
PSPO-I is the second course I’ve taken with TheScrumMaster.co.uk and it did not disappoint! Simon is a great trainer and the virtual course delivery was superb - an exemplar of how to do this in an enjoyable, engaging and pacy way. Whether you’re new to Product Ownership or you’ve been doing it for some time you’ll find much to learn, reflect upon and put into daily practice. Though the course focuses on Scrum you’ll learn a lot about complementary product management practices which was an added bonus. Thanks again, Simon.
Nicola Meenan
Jun 17, 2022
Had a great session with Simon
Had a great session with Simon. The course is engaging and practical. It was nice to meet and work with other people taking the course.
Alexandru Andrasoni
Jun 16, 2022
Engaging refresher
This course (PSM) was very interactive and engaging. Perhaps not as fast paced and intense as the other course I took (PSD) but still learned a great deal.
All the questions I had prior to the training were answered either with the course contents or when asked
Alejandro
Jun 16, 2022
Simon has a lot of experience with…
Simon has a lot of experience with Scrum and I learnt so much on the course. Along with theory from the Scrum Guide, there were loads of real life examples, which was a good way to test our knowledge. I feel more confident to apply what I have learnt about Scrum in the workplace and also know the proper way to apply this, thanks to Simon. I will definitely be back from more courses by Simon
Vincenzo Saligari
Jun 15, 2022
Great course, friendly teacher, very well paced and and well structured.
This was, overall a very excellent course. Simon was incredibly knowledgeable about Scrum with lots of real world examples of issues and resolutions used throughout the course. Not having had training for quite some time, the relaxed and inclusive teaching method Simon brings to the course meant that the time not only really flew by, but you actually learn lots of things as well. I would thoroughly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn Scrum, irrespective of your level of Scrum knowledge.
Chung Cheng
Jun 15, 2022
This was a fantastic and very user…
This was a fantastic and very user friendly course for one that had little experience or knowledge of Scrum. Would thoroughly recommend!
James K
Jun 15, 2022
This was a fantastic and very user…
This was a fantastic and very user friendly course for one that had little experience or knowledge of Scrum. Would thoroughly recommend!
Jim
Jun 14, 2022
Simon was really dedicated and helpful…
Simon was really dedicated and helpful in clarifying my questions regarding Scrum. I really enjoy the exercises that we complete during the workshop and I felt that pace was good
Chris Daniel
Jun 14, 2022
This was a really engaging and…
This was a really engaging and interactive course which covered all the material we needed to effectively lead a Scrum Team, in addition to answering all questions the team had.
We were able to work as smaller teams on realistic cases to test our understanding of how to be a good Scrum Master and the sorts of situations we will be faced with.
Maria
Jun 2, 2022
PSPO 2 day course with Simon Kneafsey
The PSPO two day course with Simon Kneafsey was informative, useful and great fun. So good to attend in person and make some new connections
Kate
Jun 2, 2022
Absolutely amazing and useful class…
Absolutely amazing and useful class packed with real life examples, tips and everything you need to know to pass the assessment after. This course will help you to be the best Product Owner you can be. Simon is simply the best trainer I have ever had-can't wait to learn from him again!
B B
May 31, 2022
Excellent
Excellent! Really drilled home the components of Scrum, as well as delving into the soft skills needed to be a successful product owner!
Jamie Galloway
May 30, 2022
Great course with a teacher who has…
Great course with a teacher who has real practicable experience of delivering scrum and product ownership.
Wesley Thomas
May 27, 2022
I really enjoyed the class with Simon
I really enjoyed the class with Simon, the materials, resources and his approach was very suitable and adaptable for me needs.
George
May 25, 2022
Completed the PSPO course given by…
Completed the PSPO course given by Simon. Very informative, interesting, clear and straightforward to follow.
Simon clearly knows his stuff and delivers the content well, would recommend.
Matthew Billyard
May 21, 2022
Great instructor and course
Simon was very knowledgable and the course was run smoothly with plenty of opportunities for questions and collaboration.
Gareth
May 19, 2022
Highly Recommend!
Great training, well organized, could answer and explain all questions the group had, liked the level of engagement that was pushed on us in this virtual setting. Really fantastic tips and resources and links share too. Thank you for this great training and hopefully speak soon!
Shakira
May 17, 2022
Great course
Great course! Fully recommend for organizations wanting to use scrum.
Emma Slater
May 16, 2022
Highly Recommend!
Excellent course. Very engaging and great to collaborate with other people from different industries. I really liked the structure of this course as it had a mix of group activities which helped increase my understanding alongside the trainer-led explanations.
JH
May 16, 2022
Professional Scrum Product Owner Course
Loved Simons professional scrum product owner course. Well structured sessions with a good balance between theory and interactive practical training. Simon was really upbeat and definitely knows his stuff when it comes to Scrum! Would highly recommend.
Gill Worrall
May 16, 2022
Strongly recommend!
The Course was excellent! Simon took time to explain all the major Scrum concepts in depth. All the class activities were engaging and educational. I recommend this class if you are a beginner, intermediate or seasoned PO, there is always something new to learn!
Zlatin Ivanov
May 16, 2022
Product Owner Scrum Training
Simon is a great instructor - very clear, knowledgeable, and has alot of experience with scrum. I really enjoyed his class, it was well structured and Simon provided many examples throughout whilst also tailoring his course to the needs of everyone. There was plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn more if needed. I highly recommend!
Stephanie Morley
May 13, 2022
I really enjoyed spending two days on…
I really enjoyed spending two days on the PSPO course with Simon. He is incredibly knowledgable, but also his pace, energy and insight are infectious. I'm already looking forward to another course with Simon.
To add, he keeps to time without dodging questions, without going to fast, without avoiding breaks. I've seen very few courses that are as effective and energetic as Simon's
Neil Cooper
May 13, 2022
I highly recommend Simon and the PSPO…
I highly recommend Simon and the PSPO course - great pace, engaging and super informative. I’m sure I’ll be back again! Thanks for a great few days!!
G Stubbs
May 13, 2022
Loved the class format and Simon's style
Loved the class format - it was just the right mix of theory and practical work in teams. The 2 days flew by and I really felt they had been worthwhile. Simon brings a great combination of passion for his subject, experience and raining skills which made it thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. I would recommend Simon and Scrum.org without hesitation.
Russell
May 12, 2022
Great class
Great class.
Simon was very knowledgeable, very professional. He was clear and concise with his instructions and teachings, his class was easy to follow and enjoyable to participate in.
I will return to other offerings from Simon in the future should the opportunity arise.
I positively recommend this class
lee atkinson
May 11, 2022
Simon Kneafsey is a very knowledgeable…
Simon Kneafsey is a very knowledgeable person, who provides very clear and concise explanations on the Scrum material, supported by plenty of real world examples. It was a pleasure and privilege to have been part of the Scrum Master course, led by him!
Stefan Radev
May 11, 2022
Excellent course and delivery - virtual the way forward
I attended Simon’s PSM 1 virtual course due to an in person not being available. I initially had concerns as felt an in person may have been better for me. These concerns were alleviated quickly once the course started. Simon’s presentation, content, pace and delivery were all spot on. Simon’s knowledge and experience is evident, a professionally run course. I feel confident in my learning and the support tools available. I’d even go as far as saying that if all virtual courses were this good I’d actually prefer to an in person in future!
Simon Hird
May 11, 2022
A well paced very informative course
A well paced very informative course, very well delivered by Simon Kneafsey - would recommend not only this class but also Simon.
Gareth Thompson
May 11, 2022
PSM 1 Course really useful and engaging with Simon
Simon Kneafsey is an excellent instructor, clearly has amazing knowledge of Scrum, gave countless examples and made the learning really easy to understand. He kept me engaged and interested throughout the 2 days, which is not an easy task with online courses. Using the Mural was really easy and a good way to learn, the breakout sessions were useful and of the correct length. The pace of the course was perfect (for me at least!). I came to the course with no experience of Scrum, just a very basic knowledge, however there were others in the class with several years of experience, so a good mix of participants. I totally recommend this course with Simon... Enjoy!
NV
May 11, 2022
Gave a good overall picture of what a…
Gave a good overall picture of what a scrum masters roll is and how to use it in my day to day work environment .
Joseph O'Rourke
May 10, 2022
Simon was fantastic!
Simon was fantastic! He taught the Scrum Master course in a way that was engaging and motivating. It was accessible to all whether you're brand new to this concept (like me) or if you just wanted to fine tune a skill you've already acquired. If you're looking to do a course in Scrum, Simon is your man!
Laura Parr
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The concepts of iterative and incremental development are central to Scrum. What do they mean, and why are they important?
Sep 9, 2022
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This post is the first in an ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This post is focused on the following important principle – “Simplicity–the art of maximizing the amount of work not done–is essential.”
Aug 12, 2022
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A recent question received via TheScrumMaster.co.uk was – “How can I get my first Scrum Master role and gain experience if the available jobs require 2+ years of experience? What do you advise?”
Jul 8, 2022
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As the demand for Scrum continues to grow, more people are considering a switch to being a Scrum Master. Changing jobs and careers is a big step. How can you know if it will be the right move for you?
May 27, 2022
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Live & online training, when done well can be as effective, or even more effective than in-person training.
May 6, 2022
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To date, less than 1500 people have passed the Scrum.org PSM III or PSPO III assessments and gained the associated certifications. This has always struck me as a low number. The post will explore why that might be, why the number should not be so low and why you might want to consider gaining one of these advanced certifications.
Apr 1, 2022
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Some people love certifications, others, not so much! I am firmly in the promoter camp when it comes to certification Let’s explore the arguments for and against. I freely admit to my bias in this evaluation.
Mar 4, 2022
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Since I first started working with Scrum in 2005, I have wondered what would eventually come along to replace it. Scrum has now been around for over 25 years, so surely something else would emerge?
Feb 11, 2022
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Automation is a vital practice for Scrum Teams. The best Scrum Teams I have been part of automated early and often.
Dec 23, 2021
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In my recent post, I told the story of the time I was fired as a Scrum Master. This time I will tell you about a time I decided to quit (probably shortly before I would have been fired!).
Nov 22, 2021
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