Our Training Approach

Agile isn’t a methodology, it’s a mindset.

In 2001, a group of forward-thinkers saw clearly that “the way we’ve always done it” wasn’t going to work anymore, and The Agile Manifesto was born. Shifting an organization to an Agile approach is extraordinarily rewarding, but like any real progress, it’s also quite difficult.

The most important part of transitioning to Agile is having a team who understands the concept of “being” Agile. It’s not a process you can put in place or a list of tasks you can perform… Agile is a mindset, and that’s why comprehensive training is a crucial prerequisite for success.

Our Scrum Certification courses are designed to teach Agile while instilling the thought processes required to adopt an Agile mindset, and we’re proud to offer our courses in three different formats to maximize accessibility for the next generation of Agile leaders.

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Our Approach to Training

Responsibilities

ScrumMasters are servants to their team FIRST. As a servant leader, you have a responsibility to promote and support others needs. We will show you how to help everyone understand what interactions are the most helpful, and which ones to avoid.

Values

When we talk about “values,” a lot of folks lose interest. “Values?” they say, “Why should I care about values? Just show me what to do!” Values such as focus, openness, respect, commitment and courage come into play in Agile Development and Scrum. It’s an effort where the team determines what they will work on during that sprint and how to complete those items.

Three Pillars of Empiricism

Scrum is based on the principle of empiricism, which is a big word that just means ‘we learn through experience’. It’s important to understand that, while planning makes “what’s going to happen next” more clear, only through the examination of what really happened can we determine what needs to happen next.

Application

Empiricism is KING. It might sound simple, but is far too often ignored. Empiricism is so important that every aspect of Scrum is based on it. For example, if the Sprint Review is not done properly, the product will NOT be properly inspected and what the team builds next will likely be more based on what was planned, than what makes the most sense.

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Certification Guarantee

We’re so confident in our training techniques that if you don’t pass the Certification Test on either of your two attempts that are included with your course, we’ll work with you to help you understand where you went wrong, and we’ll pay for you to re-take the test again and again until you pass.

We’ve offered this guarantee for several years, but nobody’s ever had to take us up on it!

Our Course Formats

We offer three different ways to complete courses:

Traditional

Attend live in-person courses at specified venues throughout the nation to learn while experiencing the benefits of group synergy and camaraderie.

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Live Virtual

Attend live virtual courses via Zoom and enjoy real-time interaction with the instructor and other students without having to travel.

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Testimonials

Here’s what some of our clients had to say about us:

Ruthy P.

17:22 03 May 23

Jim is a fantastic instructor! The two-day Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification Course with him was challenging and rewarding. He had an incremental way of teaching the course that starts with the fundamentals of Agile and Scrum, perfect for beginners! I enjoyed the group projects of creating a product that helped us to get a feel for what it would be like in this space. He is passionate and super knowledgeable about these topics and cares about his students, ensuring that you understand the material. I highly recommend Jim for all your certification, training, and consulting needs!

Vinita Jetley

01:01 23 Mar 23

The trainer Jim is very knowledgable. He was able to answer all out questions and kept us engaged in the 2 day training.

yeoda

16:16 26 Dec 22

Learned so much about the Scrum principles and roles for an effective Scrum team. The two day training course was a great use of time and I have already begun sharing with other friends in different organizations. Thanks Jim and Artisan Agility!

Leila Kayl

15:36 02 Nov 22

Jim was an excellent instructor.The course content was thorough and the interaction with Jim and the others taking the course was great. I was very well prepared after this course to pass the certification.

Christopher Smith

19:02 11 Aug 22

Attended remote training session. Instructor Jim Schiel was knowledgeable and made the subject timely and interesting. I will be attending future events.

DougFromSales (TheItalian)

15:45 22 Jul 22

Jim was my instructor through this course. He was outstanding and everything he taught was compared to real life examples. This Company and their Instructors are worth the price of learning.

Michelle Frazier

13:11 16 Jun 22

Artisan Agility provided excellent training. The content was great and he provided real life scenarios that help align how SCRUM can help move concept to realization

Amanda Mason

19:57 30 Mar 22

I just took the Certified Scrum Product Owner course virtually and it was super organized and informative. I'm able to take what I've learned and apply it to my daily responsibilities for better success of my project, team members, and customers.

R Grant

14:13 26 Feb 22

Jim was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Pacing of the class time was great. Content was applicable at work. Would definitely take another class with Artisan in the future.

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