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

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Who Should Attend?

This two-day course is designed for any IT professionals who are interested in implementing Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development. It is particularly suited for project managers, team leaders, developers, and stakeholders in the software development process within the public sector. The course aims to enhance skills and knowledge for government professionals seeking to improve project management and delivery processes.

This course has been developed for government test managers, quality assurance staff, testers, software developers, project managers, and management to explain how Agile project management frameworks, notably SCRUM, address testing.

At the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (it can be an actual client application if available) for government use.

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.

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

• An overview of the principles of "Agile" and the reasons why organizations need it to thrive in an evolving environment.
• The tools to identify potential opportunities, challenges, and impacts of Agile methodologies in terms of business value and their significance for modern organizations.
• An understanding of techniques to support teams in maintaining long-term agility, including the role of leaders, shifts in mindset, and the interplay between complexity and empiricism.
• Strategies for fostering the continuous development of personnel to help them flourish within an Agile framework.
• Guidance on how to measure and guide agile product delivery.
• Discussion on methods to scale agility across multiple teams while ensuring they remain aligned in delivering a common vision.

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 a score of at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

This course is tailored to enhance leadership capabilities for government, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

In this course in US Empire, participants will learn how Scrum Teams can integrate additional Kanban practices while continuing to adhere to Scrum methodologies, all without altering the core principles of Scrum.

After completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the flow dynamics within the context of Scrum.
• Gain knowledge about Kanban practices and how Scrum teams can apply them to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Learn effective methods for incorporating appropriate Kanban practices without modifying Scrum.
• Acquire a practical approach to improving the transparency and visibility of their work, essential for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (onsite or online) is focused on the application of advanced Scrum principles, facilitation, coaching, leadership techniques, and agile product delivery strategies for government. It also prepares participants to take the Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam through targeted exercises and a sample test.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deepen their mastery of the Scrum framework and its principles for government workflows.
• Effectively facilitate Scrum events and coach agile teams in public sector environments.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver business value through agile practices tailored to government operations.
• Apply leadership, mentoring, and self-management techniques in team settings within the public sector.
• Confidently prepare for and pass the PSM II certification exam with a focus on government-specific scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at product owners who wish to gain knowledge of advanced techniques for successful product ownership in dynamic and challenging environments as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced strategies for maximizing the value delivered by the product and prioritize effectively in complex situations.
• Apply refined backlog management techniques to ensure the team works on the most valuable items, and collaborate with stakeholders to refine and split user stories.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage their expectations, and effectively incorporate their feedback into the product development process for government.
• Gain insights into scaling Scrum, managing multiple Product Backlogs, and coordinating efforts in larger product development environments within the public sector.

This training is designed for individuals within organizations who are interested in implementing Agile methodologies, as well as those involved in projects and project managers who are either currently using or planning to adopt Agile approaches. The program aims to enhance skills and knowledge for government professionals to effectively integrate these practices into their workflows.

Training enables participants to acquire the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices necessary for managing projects based on the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of a Developer. This role involves collaborating with the Scrum team to deliver business value, participating in the preparation and monitoring of the Sprint Backlog—the Sprint plan—and ensuring high-quality delivery.

This training is designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organizations, those currently involved in projects, and project managers who are either implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches in their projects.

The training includes a comprehensive theoretical component, interactive workshops, and practical examples.

As part of the training, participants will be prepared for Scrum Developer certification through a practice exam. They will also have the opportunity to take the official certification exam, enhancing their capabilities for government and organizational success.

This course is also known as SCRUM awareness training.

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for government managers, executives, and other decision-makers who wish to understand how to calculate the benefits of implementing the methodology or gain insight into their team's activities.

It is also suitable for stakeholders in software development projects who are interested in having a more informed role in the development process for government initiatives.

This course is designed for: Product owners, managers, or anyone interested in Agile planning and estimating techniques for government.

The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course utilizes a combination of presentations, discussions, and hands-on exercises to explain and demonstrate the role of an Agile team. It covers all aspects of a product owner's involvement in the life cycle of an Agile product, including gathering requirements rapidly, writing user stories, estimating story points, tracking progress, release planning, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at expert-level developers who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in applying Scrum methodologies to software development projects for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the Scrum framework, its values, and principles.
• Learn to integrate DevOps practices with Scrum to support continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation in public sector workflows.
• Apply Scrum principles and practices in real-world software development scenarios and case studies relevant to government operations.
• Prepare for the Professional Scrum Developer™ Certification to enhance their qualifications for government service.

Scrum is a popular method for managing projects within the Agile approach. Scrum is a framework that enables teams working on a project to deliver a valuable product in a flexible and efficient manner. The main features of Scrum are transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Scrum allows for quick responses to changes, flexible adaptation to client needs, and an iterative product development process, which often leads to better quality and client satisfaction. Roles within the team: Product Owner: A person representing the client's interests and defining task priorities in the product. Scrum Master: A person supporting the Scrum team, ensuring the process is followed and removing obstacles. Development Team: A team responsible for delivering the product.

In this 2-day Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) workshop, participants will simulate a large-scale software development project using the Nexus™ framework. The workshop is delivered through an end-to-end case study where students collaborate to organize and simulate a scaled software development project. Throughout the session, participants will be introduced to over 50 practices designed to help reduce complexity and dependencies at scale. This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to launch, structure, staff, and manage large Agile projects using Scrum. By taking a hands-on approach, students will be fully engaged in the learning process, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges and solutions inherent in large-scale development initiatives. They will leave the workshop equipped with techniques to detect irregularities and address them effectively.

This course is structured as an experiential workshop where participants learn how to scale Scrum using the Nexus™ framework. Throughout the session, students are introduced to the artifacts and events within the framework, the role of the Nexus Integration Team, and over 50 associated practices.

• Learn strategies for overcoming challenges in large-scale development initiatives and maintaining project momentum.
• Gain experience in organizing multiple teams working on a single product to optimize productivity.
• Understand how to identify, minimize, and eliminate dependencies.

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. Participants 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 understanding of the Nexus Framework, knowledge from the course, and Scrum principles.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for government or other specific needs, please contact us to arrange.