Scrum Master
Certified
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training is a two-day course that addresses the theory and principles of Scrum. The focus of this course is not only on knowing Scrum but also on living it to encapsulate the true power of the framework. Connecting theory to practice is therefore very important. After this course, you will understand what Scrum is (and isn't) and how to start applying it in your organization and team.
People with a lot of different (current) roles find value in this course. You don’t have to be a Scrum Master per se. You could be a project manager, team lead, IT development manager, Product Manager, Test manager, business analyst, architect, developer, tester, marketing or content specialist and so on. Having some experience with Scrum is useful, but not necessary. For people new to Scrum the Professional Scrum Master training is an excellent starting point.
Delivery method
In-Person classes
When the in-person takes place in the UK the default language is English. However, when in-person training is located in the Netherlands the default language is Dutch unless participants request otherwise. In that case, we will check with all the participants if it is ok for them to default to English.
Who should take this course?
Whether you're a Manager, Team Lead, Business Analyst, Architect, Developer, Tester, Marketeer, UX Designer, Content Specialist, etc., this course is for everyone interested in learning the Scrum framework. The Professional Scrum Master ("PSM") is THE cutting-edge course to deepen your understanding of the Scrum framework and the accountabilities of the Scrum Master in it.
The focus of this training lies within the theory behind Scrum and the basic principles within this framework. The training is a mix of theory and practical assignments, mostly formed into a workshop to maximise learning.
After this training:
- It will be clear what Scrum is;
- You will understand the principles and values of Scrum;
- You will know more about servant leadership as Scrum Master to your Scrum Team, Product Owner and organisation;
- You will be able to start with Scrum within your team, to increase effectiveness and collaboration;
- You will be able to facilitate different Scrum events;
- You will know what roles and responsibilities are important and how they should be applied within Scrum
The training is divided into different modules. Of course, we will inspect and adapt based on your questions and experiences. The training consists of:
- Introduction
- Theory and principles of Scrum
- Scrum Framework
- The importance of Done (and undone)
- Product Delivery
- People and teams
- The role of the Scrum Master
To maximise your learning experience, we advise you to read the Scrum Guide (at least once) and write down your questions and remarks. You can also take the free online Open Scrum assessment on the Scrum.org website.
After the training, you will have access to the classroom page which will have a lot of material to be able to review and read more in-depth information.
After the training, you will receive an assessment code from Scrum.org support to take the PSM assessment. There is no expiration date on this assessment code. However, when you take your first attempt within two weeks after the training and do not pass the 85% marker, you will automatically receive a new code to do a second attempt.
Your trainers
Sjoerd Kranendonk
More infoSjoerd Kranendonk is an active Scrum practitioner who started as a full-stack software developer. In those early days, he was already trying to support collaboration and improve stakeholder interactions (circa 2012).
From there, things escalated quickly. After discovering Scrum and seeing the challenges and potential of the Scrum Master role, Sjoerd promptly grew in the role and became licensed as a Professional Scrum Trainer in 2017. From the outset, Sjoerd collaborated with(in) teams, building valuable products while collaborating with stakeholders beyond the team. Sharing knowledge and helping others share theirs is his favourite way of learning and assisting others to learn. This approach can be found in his Scrum Master and Agile Coaching assignments, his projects and the classes, like the one you are looking at now.
Sjoerd has always had a keen interest in the human side of Product Management and applying empiricism to discover what is valuable to the relevant Stakeholders involved. Scrum and empiricism help us get assumptions clear and validate or dispel them as a team. This helps us make better decisions, improve our work, and effectively create valuable products and services.
Ziryan Salayi
More infoI am an Agile professional, and scrum.org certifies Professional Scrum Trainer and passionate about getting the most out of people and teams. Helping organisations and individuals to become more agile, customer-oriented, and creating high-performing teams has become my mission over the years. I aim to help people to be fully empowered and support self-organisation. I believe in stimulating and enabling continuous improvement and am experienced in working in cross-cultural and virtual teams. Being part of international companies has allowed me to develop my social and intercultural communication skills further over the past twelve years.
