One day. ZXM’s Scrum Master foundations course. For new and developing Scrum Masters who need a grounded understanding of the role before pursuing certification.
- ZXM Certificate of Completion
- Delivered by certified Scrum.org™ and SAFe® trainers with real world government and enterprise experience
- Hands-on coaching scenarios and team exercises throughout
- In-house delivery — virtual or on your premises
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Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
The Scrum Master role, from first principles
ZXM’s Scrum Master Essentials is a one-day course exploring the Scrum Master accountability — what it means to serve the team, the Product Owner, and the organisation — using practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
Designed as a practical foundation before pursuing PSM I or PSM II certification with Scrum.org.
MORNING
Scrum and the Scrum Master role
The Scrum framework in full: accountabilities, events, artifacts, and commitments. The Scrum Master as servant-leader and coach — not project manager. How to serve the Scrum Team and support self-management. Facilitating Scrum events effectively.
AFTERNOON
Coaching, impediments, and the organisation
Supporting the Product Owner with empiricism and backlog transparency. Coaching teams through impediments, conflict, and dysfunction. How to engage organisational stakeholders and create conditions for Scrum to work. Introduction to scaled agile frameworks: SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, and Nexus.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for new and developing Scrum Masters who need a solid practical foundation in the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role before pursuing formal certification.
The new Scrum Master
Stepping into the role for the first time and needing to understand the full scope of what it demands.
The project or program manager
Transitioning into a Scrum Master role and needing to reframe how they support delivery.
The team lead or developer
Taking on Scrum Master responsibilities alongside delivery work.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After the day you'll be able to
- Describe the Scrum Master accountability and how it differs from a project manager or team lead
- Facilitate Scrum events with purpose and structure
- Coach a Scrum Team through impediments, conflict, and self-management challenges
- Support the Product Owner to improve backlog transparency and empiricism
- Engage organisational stakeholders and create the conditions for Scrum to work
- Know where to go next if you want to pursue PSM I certification
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ZXM Certificate of Completion
Issued by Zen Ex Machina on completion of the full one-day program. A recognised starting point for practitioners pursuing PSM I or PSM II certification with Scrum.org.
What's included
- One day of hands-on training
- ZXM Certificate of Completion
- Course materials and references
- In-house delivery — virtual or on your premises
Your question won't be in the textbook. Your trainer's answer shouldn't be either.
ZXM’s trainers have coached Scrum Masters at every level — from individuals stepping into the role for the first time to senior practitioners managing Scrum across large-scale government programmes.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt and Mia — are Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainers with extensive experience coaching Scrum Masters in complex, enterprise environments across federal government and corporate Australia.
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
Delivered on your premises to cohorts of 10–20 participants. Use cases, exercises, and scenarios are shaped to your team’s context and current delivery environment. Pricing from $10,000 excl. GST. Payment by invoice.
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Questions about this course
No. This is a foundations course for people stepping into or developing in the Scrum Master role. We recommend reading the Scrum Guide before attending.
No. This course awards a ZXM Certificate of Completion. It is designed as preparation for PSM I or PSM II certification with Scrum.org.
In-house, on your premises or virtually, to cohorts of 10–20 participants. Not available as a public open-enrolment course. Contact ZXM to discuss dates and group size.
This course is a one-day foundation with no assessment. PSM I is a two-day Scrum.org certification course with an 85% pass assessment. Take this first if you are new to the role; move to PSM I when you are ready to certify.
Yes. ZXM can provide a tax invoice addressed to your organisation. Contact us if you need a quote for approval.
Yes. Project and program managers are one of the primary audiences. The course specifically addresses how to reframe delivery support — moving from directing work to enabling the team.
