Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - San Diego, CA

Why take this CSM course? 
That’s easy: The Scrum Alliance provides a list of core concepts that must be covered in the class, but the quality of the training depends on your instructor. Agile For All trainers are top-rated instructors and expert coaches. Since 2008, 99% of all attendees recommend Agile For All trainers. (Guess we can’t please everyone.)
Beyond learning the Scrum framework our trainers will inspire, challenge, and motivate you.

Learn the underlying Agile principles, practices, techniques to succeed as a ScrumMaster®.
Gain insights on how to facilitate, coach, resolve conflict and lead a team.
Benefit from real world industry experiences so the course material remains relevant to your needs.

 After completing this course you can opt-in to become a Certified ScrumMaster® by passing a short exam on the Scrum Alliance website.
 
Course Length: 2 days  
We guarantee our CSM workshop will be a one-of-a-kind experience, instilling confidence to engage successful Agile practices right away.
 
OUR CSM WORKSHOP INCLUDES

Continental breakfast, lunch and beverages
Two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, a $50 value
Bound copy of the course materials
CSM Exam Prep Review booklet
Access to free Scrum and Agile resources

 
Learning Objectives 
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

Describe the Scrum framework to others
Explain the difference between the Scrum framework and other processes and systems 
Be a successful ScrumMaster for a Scrum team
Help a Scrum team plan successfully
Create a personal plan for the future

 
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What Participants Say
  
“I expected to get a ‘pre-recorded’ and ‘scripted’ class. Instead, I got a collaborative experience, which was worlds better than the typical trainings I’ve sat through.” 
“Very practical and helpful information. It actually applies to more than just in the workforce. This class was very interactive, which helped our team significantly in learning and applying the material.”
 

 
Other Advantages 
HIGH RETENTION: Agile For All trainers use accelerated learning techniques like Training From The Back Of The Room to present the course material in brain-friendly ways that help you maximize learning and retention. 
NO BOREDOM: Rather than death by PowerPoint and long lectures, Agile For All courses are designed to be highly interactive.
FUN: Every part of this course is designed to keep you engaged and having fun while learning the material.
WHYS BEFORE HOWS: Beyond the basic Scrum framework, you’ll learn the underlying principles and values that drive success before getting into successful practices, allowing you to understand the practices at a much deeper level.
LEARN BY DOING: Multiple creative exercises and simulations give you the opportunity to practice core skills necessary to be a successful Certified ScrumMaster® — skills like facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and leadership.
     
About the Course Facilitator

John Miller is a Certified Enterprise Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer. As Chief Empowerment Officer of Agile Classrooms, he is pioneering Agile in schools to empower teachers and students to thrive in 21st-century learning, life, and work. John’s work and ideas are not only reinvigorating education; his work is also revitalizing ways to engage in agile transformations through his Agile Resonance Coaching method. John has helped organizations from Fortune 500 companies to at-risk schools in pivoting their culture to achieve in a fast-changing, competitive world. 

 
Onsite Courses
 Want the training to come to you? Agile For All does onsite training workshops at reasonable prices with some of the top Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster® Coaches and Trainers. 
Contact us for information on private workshops, group discounts or questions.  303.766.0917
 

  
 
 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
 PMPs: You can receive 14 PDUs for this course.Need to convince someone else?Download a PDF brochure you can send to others.
 
 
All CSM courses are taught by Certified Scrum Trainers. Taking a CSM course, passing the CSM test, and accepting the license agreement designates you as a Certified ScrumMaster, which indicates that you have been introduced to and understand the basic concepts you need to perform as a ScrumMaster or team member on a Scrum team. This course also satisfies two elements of the CSD track: Scrum Introduction and Elective.
 

 
Who This Course is Designed For
If you work in an organization that creates any sort of product, then you are an ideal CSM candidate.  While the course is primarily designed for people filling the role of ScumMaster, anyone who wants to help their organization be more successful is encouraged to attend. 
If you are already on a Scrum team you will learn how to become a change agent to help your team achieve a higher level of success.

Architects
Business Analysts
DBAs
Developers
Directors
Documentation Specialists
Executives
Managers
Marketing People
Product Managers
Project Managers
Testers
Team Members
Sales People
Operations and Support
Technical Writers
Trainers

  
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Course Topics
We go into detail on how to facilitate, coach, resolve conflict and lead a team, as well as share our industry experiences so our course material remains relevant. Some of the material covered during the 2-day workshop: 
SCRUM THEORYThe three legs of Scrum theory: transparency, inspection and adaptation are examined in detail. 
SCRUM FRAMEWORK BASICSThe meetings, artifacts and roles which make up the Scrum process. 
SCRUM PRACTICESEstimation, planning and other practices which are commonly used in Scrum. 
SCRUM LEADERSHIPWhat is it and why is it important for a ScrumMaster?  
COACHING AND FACILITATIONCoaching scenarios and facilitation techniques commonly used by ScrumMasters. 
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND BUILDING TRUSTHelpful hints and techniques for building strong teams even if conflict exists. 
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