Get certified in Scrum with PSM I

PSM I™

Certification by SCRUM.org™

Starting out

Skill Level

2 Days

Duration

English

Language

Overview

Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) is an interactive hands-on course that focuses on understanding Scrum, agile product management, and the role of the Scrum Master.

The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognised Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification exam.

This course is based on the 2020 Scrum Guide and is delivered by qualified Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) certified by Scrum.org™.

Why get trained with ZXM?

Small classes

You get more time to ask questions and interact with the trainer and other attendees

Deep dive

Look at real problems facing you and your organisations with access to some of the most experienced agile practitioners in APAC

Real-world scenarios

Work through case studies from over 15 years of ZXM's experiences with agile in software and non-software organisations

No death by PowerPoint

Use Mural, brainstorm with other attendees, share your experiences, and avoid PowerPoint slides

Latest practices

Agile has evolved, so this course delivers you the latest practical and pragmatic ways to deliver with Scrum

Scrum.org™ certified trainers

Ensure you're getting the most up-to-date knowledge with certified Professional Scrum Trainers™ and the approved global curriculum

Course Overview

This course, developed by Scrum.org™, uses a combination of instructor-led and activity-based learning where students work together in teams. ZXM’s Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) bring their own agile experiences and stories to the class and use their skills as professional trainers to deliver the material. The result is an engaging, enjoyable learning experience where people gain a deep understanding of Scrum theory and principles, the Scrum Master accountabilities, and why each element of the Scrum framework is important.

Help Scrum Teams be cross-functional and self-organising
Help Product Owners with agile product management
Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism
Understand how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to the principles and theory
Understand uncertainty and complexity in product delivery
Understand the meaning and importance of the Scrum values
Learn what Done means and why it is crucial to transparency
Know how to use the Product Backlog to plan with agility
Understand the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills needed, and the Scrum Master role
Clarify the leadership role a Scrum Master plays in a Scrum Team
Learn the skills and traits and behavior shifts required to be a great Scrum Master

Completing this course will help you:

Improve your knowledge about agile product management
Understand how empiricism is the best way to combat complex product delivery environments
Understand the role of the Scrum Master, and why it's not an agile project manager
Understand Scrum's roles and responsibilities
Understand Scrum's events and how they help combat complexity anf reduce risk
Learn how to run effective events like Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum and Sprint Review
How to engage business stakeholders so they understand the benefits of agile
How to support the Product Owner to deliver value to the organisation

Who is the course for?

Agile practitioners that are interested in starting a career as a Scrum Master
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and consultants, looking to improve their use of Scrum
Anyone involved in product delivery using Scrum
Teams looking to improve their knowledge of Scrum to deliver value more effectively

Learning Path

Day One - Theory & First Principles

Complexity and Product Development
Delivery approaches that work best in complex environments
Servant leadership
Scrum vs Waterfall

Day One - The Scrum Framework

Scrum Roles and Accountabilities – Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers
Scrum artefacts – Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and the Increment
Scrum events – Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective and the Sprint
What is a Sprint
Exploring accountability
Monitoring Sprint progress

Day One - The Definition of Done

What is the Definition of Done
How the Definition of Done builds-in quality
Examples of Done from software and non-software teams
What to do with work that doesn’t meet the Definition of Done

Day Two - Product Delivery with Scrum

The “Flame” and cycles of enterprise planning for products and services
Building a Product Backlog
Methods of managing and prioritising the Backlog by value
Forecasting with velocity

Day Two - People & Teams

What motivates people?
Designing teams
Self-management
Self-organisation and cross-functionality in teams

Day Two - The role of the Scrum Master

Why “hybrid” is just s stepping stone to good agility
Using Scrum theory to explain why Scrum works to the business and to stakeholders

What people are saying

"Matthew was an extremely knowledgeable and articulate trainer. His passion for sharing the course material was evident. Very pleased I took this course."

"The PSM I class taught by Matthew Hodgson was the perfect introduction into Scrum and agile ways of working. The class provides a comprehensive overview of the Scrum framework and challenges participants with practical exercises and tasks. This is a great course if you want to understand what Scrum is and how to begin implementing Scrum in your workplace. It was a true honor to be taught by Matthew who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Scrum and in implementing Scrum. Matthew had plenty of time for questions and was always happy to explain concepts in detail."

"I really enjoyed this course and learning about the Scrum framework. Mia developed an excellent mix of information and activities to develop our understanding and skill. She went at a pace that everyone in the room could keep up with. Mia was very professional and was able to easily teach the foundations of Scrum."

CERTIFICATION

After attending the two-day course, you’ll receive a key to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. PSM II participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost.

PMI PDU Credits

When you attend this course, you’ll be able to claim 14 Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU credits. You can do this through your login for PMI and using the ‘Report PDUs’ section.