Professional Scrum Master Workshop (PSM) - Chicago,IL(May 4th - 5th)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a 2-day course that covers the principles and (empirical) process theory underpinning the Scrum framework, and the role of the Scrum Master in it. This course is a combination of instruction and team-based exercises, and teaches what is at the heart of the Scrum and Agile movement.

Who Should Attend

The Professional Scrum Master course is for anyone involved in software development using the Scrum framework. It is particularly beneficial for those people within an organization accountable for getting the most out of Scrum, including Scrum Masters, managers, and Scrum Team members. No pre-existing knowledge of Scrum is required to attend.

Course Objectives:

• Clear understanding of the rules of Scrum through the empirical foundation of Scrum
• Act as Scrum Masters for Scrum Teams and stakeholders from an in-depth understanding of servant-leadership
• Effectively start using Scrum
• Increase the effectiveness of Scrum underway

Course Outline

• Scrum theory and principles
• The Scrum Framework
• The Definition of Done
• Running a Scrum project
• Working with people and teams
• Scrum in your organization
• The role of the Scrum Master

The course will involve more than simple PowerPoints and lectures. Hands on, practical education is crucial to a working understanding of new materials and the ability to implement them. Students will work with classmates to complete projects and tasks that reinforce key aspects of the Professional Scrum Master course.

Students will develop a deeper understanding of all roles involved in product development and establishing communication and reasonable expectations. Product owners will be able to derive the greatest value possible from their product through metrics determining the successful implementation of development objectives.

Both Product Owners and Scrum Masters that provide coaching and guidance to Product Owners can benefit from this course to create successful, marketable products.

Includes course materials, the PSM I assessment and certification and a discount on the PSM II assessment.

How do I achieve the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification?

The PSM I certification is achieved by taking and passing an online assessment in your own time following the course. It can be taken from any internet connected computer.

What is required to achieve the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification?

The PSM I assessment is comprised of 80 multiple choice questions that must be completed in 60 minutes. The pass mark is 85%.