Professional Scrum Master I | PSM I (accredited training course with Scrum.org exam and certification) Training Course

The training "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who want to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true leaders in an agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial for the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about comprehensiveness, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

Who Should Attend?

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals who are interested in implementing Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development. It is particularly appropriate for project managers, team leaders, developers, and stakeholders in the software development process, including those from government agencies looking to enhance their project management practices for government.

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is a two-day course designed to teach Scrum through highly practical, hands-on instruction and team-based exercises. Participants will be immediately engaged in real-world scenarios.

Throughout the course, teams of students work on building a software application over several Sprints, encountering and addressing common real-life challenges. The mechanics, roles, principles, and empirical process of Scrum are demonstrated, with discussions on common missteps and misunderstandings to enhance awareness of potential issues.

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is ideal for teams and individuals looking to experience the Scrum methodology in action. The course provides a foundational understanding necessary for role-specific training for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers, as offered through Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, and Professional Scrum Development classes.

The class introduces the mechanics of Scrum and highlights the importance of complexity, team-based collaboration, and self-organization in mastering the framework. Students will gain insights into how Scrum can improve product development efforts for government projects.

By emphasizing practical application, the course exposes common pitfalls, increases awareness of associated symptoms, and provides actionable guidance to stay on track.

Participants are challenged to apply Scrum principles in real scenarios, leaving with a deeper understanding of how to enhance collaboration and teamwork for government.

• Students will gain a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and their interconnections.
• Students will learn to utilize visual information radiators effectively.
• Students will leave with practical tips for identifying common pitfalls and dysfunctions.
• Students will be better equipped to participate in a Scrum Team and increase their effectiveness.
• Students will learn how to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing Scrum implementations.

Professional Scrum Certification

All participants who complete the Applying Professional Scrum course will receive a password to take the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. APS class participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not achieve at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

You are also eligible for a discount on the PSM II assessment upon passing PSM I.

The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials is a two-day workshop designed to equip leaders and managers of Agile teams, along with their Product Owners and Scrum Masters, to facilitate organizational change. This workshop provides participants with:

• An overview of the principles of "Agile" and the reasons why organizations need it to thrive in an increasingly dynamic environment.
• The tools to identify potential opportunities, challenges, and impacts of Agile methodologies in terms of business value, emphasizing its importance for next-generation organizations.
• An understanding of techniques to support teams in maintaining long-term agility, including the critical role leaders play, necessary shifts in thinking, and the interplay between complexity and empiricism.
• Strategies for fostering the growth and development of individuals within an Agile framework, ensuring they can flourish in this new way of working.
• Guidance on how to measure and guide agile product delivery effectively.
• Methods to scale agility across multiple teams while maintaining alignment with a common vision and ensuring cohesive collaboration.

Professional Agile Leadership Certification

All participants who complete the Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) certification assessment. Participants in the PAL-E class who take the PAL I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not achieve at least an 85% score will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

This training is tailored to enhance leadership capabilities for government organizations, ensuring they can effectively navigate and implement Agile practices in alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

In this course, students will learn how Scrum Teams can integrate additional Kanban practices while continuing to adhere to Scrum principles, all without altering the core framework.

Upon completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the flow dynamics within the context of Scrum.
• Gain knowledge of Kanban practices and how they can be applied by Scrum teams to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Learn how to effectively incorporate suitable Kanban practices without modifying Scrum methodologies.
• Acquire a practical approach to improving the transparency and visibility of their work processes, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance for government applications.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted onsite or online) is designed to enhance participants' understanding of advanced Scrum principles, facilitation techniques, coaching methods, leadership strategies, and agile product delivery practices. The training also prepares attendees to successfully take the Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam through targeted exercises and a practice test.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deepen their expertise in the Scrum framework and its core principles.
• Effectively facilitate Scrum ceremonies and provide coaching to agile teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver business value through the implementation of agile practices.
• Apply leadership, mentoring, and self-management techniques in team environments.
• Confidently prepare for and pass the PSM II certification exam.

This training is tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies seeking to enhance their agile methodologies and align with best practices for government operations.

This 2-day Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) workshop is designed to simulate a large software development project using the Nexus™ framework. The workshop employs an end-to-end case study where participants collaborate to organize and simulate a scaled software development project. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to over 50 practices aimed at reducing complexity and dependencies in large-scale projects. The workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of how to launch, structure, staff, and manage large Agile projects using Scrum. Participants will gain insights into the infrastructure, tools, and practices necessary to scale Scrum effectively, thereby maximizing the value of their software development initiatives. Through hands-on activities, students will be fully engaged in the learning process, experiencing firsthand the challenges of large-scale development and discovering practical solutions to keep projects on track. They will also learn techniques for detecting irregularities and addressing them appropriately.

• Learn strategies to overcome challenges in large-scale development initiatives and maintain project alignment.
• Gain experience in organizing multiple teams working on a single product to optimize productivity.
• Understand how to identify, minimize, and eliminate dependencies within projects.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Certification Assessments

All participants who complete the Scaled Professional Scrum course will receive a password to attempt the Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) assessment. Those who take the SPS assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost. The industry-recognized SPS certification requires a minimum passing score of 85% and assesses knowledge of the Nexus Framework, course content, and Scrum principles.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training program tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.