APS-SD Training | Professional Scrum for Software Developers
Build high-quality software using Scrum, Agile Engineering, and DevOps practices.
Learn to deliver quality software using modern engineering practices
Experience real collaboration between Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters
Master technical practices like TDD, Pair Programming, and CI/CD
Includes two attempts at the official APS-SD assessment
Certification
PSD I assessment included
Interactive
No PowerPoint! Live interaction and discussion to optimize learning
Two trainers
To maximize your learning experience
Bridge the Gap Between Code and Process
Scrum has matured, but process alone isn't enough. Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development (APS-SD) is a 3-day hands-on course where you experience how to deliver quality software using Scrum combined with Agile and DevOps practices.
Formerly known as the Professional Scrum Developer course, this training challenges you to work as a real Scrum Team. You will build, test, and deploy code on a realistic software stack, learning how technical excellence enables agility.
What You Will Learn
We move beyond theory to "learning by doing." You will work in Sprints to build a working product, facing real-world challenges like technical debt and integration issues.
Course Topics
- The Framework: Applying Scrum in a technical context.
- Code Quality: Mastering Test Driven Development (TDD) and managing Technical Debt.
- Collaboration: Effective Pair Programming and Swarming techniques.
- Architecture: Designing emergent architecture that adapts to change.
- DevOps Integration: Using CI/CD pipelines to deliver a "Done" increment every Sprint .
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is essential for the entire Scrum Team. It is designed for anyone involved in building software:
- Developers & Architects
- Testers & QA Specialists
- Scrum Masters with a technical focus
- IT Operations & DevOps Engineers
Certification & Assessment
This course includes the official Applying Professional Scrum - Software Development (APS-SD) assessment.
- Assessment: Password provided after the course.
- Free Retake: If you attempt the assessment within 14 days and score less than 85%, you get a second attempt for free .
Practical Details
Preparation
Although focused on technical practices, non-technical team members are welcome. We advise reading the Scrum Guide beforehand. The most important requirement is a willingness to collaborate and learn.
Language
By default, all our classes (in-person and virtual) are conducted in English to ensure a consistent learning environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to be a master coder to attend? No, but having some experience in software development is helpful. The APS-SD Training focuses on practices like TDD and CI/CD, which are valuable for the whole technical team.
- Is this different from the standard APS course? Yes. The standard APS focuses on the general Scrum framework. APS-SD Training focuses specifically on the engineering practices (coding, testing, deploying) required to build software professionally within Scrum.
- Can non-technical Scrum Masters attend? Yes! It is highly valuable for Scrum Masters to understand the technical challenges their teams face, even if they don't write code themselves.
