Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

About The Course

Length

2 Days
Led by an expert, experienced Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST)

Average Class Size

15-20 Students

Artisan Approach

Using hands-on exercises and real-world stories to teach Scrum application, our students leave class ready to implement practices immediately. We don’t just teach Scrum, we motivate and inspire you to use it to the full extent.

Attendees

We’re looking for anyone in a leadership position who wants to simplify the way you things get done. No prerequisite courses.

Certification

Yes, CSM Certification includes 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) & 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs). This course will certify you with the Scrum Alliance®, a nonprofit organization that’s the largest, most established and influential professional certification and membership association in the Agile community. Learn more at scrumalliance.org. Certification Guaranteed!

*BONUS: Two attempts at the Scrum Alliance certification exam, detailed course handouts and lifetime electronic access to ALL materials, two-year Scrum Alliance membership (a $100 value).

Prerequisites

None.

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What We Will Cover

Here’s a few things you’ll learn during our Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) training course:

What is Agile Development and what does it mean to me?

What is Scrum and what is the difference between Agile and Scrum?

What are the primary goals and values of Scrum?

How does Scrum change software development and teamwork?

What is an Inspect and Adapt feedback loop?

What are the roles on a Scrum team and how do they work together?

What is a Sprint and how does it work?

How to improve productivity and product quality AT THE SAME TIME!

How to acquire your CSM certification.

It Takes A Village!

We shot a private CSM class with 27 students building a Lego village. Check out our “movie trailer” version of the class that gives you an idea of how much fun we had doing the work. Enjoy!

Certification Guarantee

You WILL Earn Your Certification!

For some students, no matter how hard they try, tests (like the one you have to take after the classroom training to earn the Certified ScrumMaster certification) can make people really upset. You know the information, but you sit down to take the test and you just can’t do it. Well, if you give it your best shot and still you don’t pass the test on either of the two attempts we pay for when you sign up for the course, we’ll help you understand what you did wrong and pay for the test up to TEN more times until you pass.

We are SO confident in our ability to teach you Scrum that, even though we’ve been offering this guarantee for a number of years, no one has ever had to take us up on it.

Who Benefits?

ScrumMasters

ScrumMasters

ScrumMasters earn a respected certification in a popular field with a growing number of career opportunities. At the beginning of October 2019, thousands of ScrumMaster job openings were available with a median salary of $100,000 in the United States alone!

Employers

Employers

ScrumMasters can use advanced knowledge to create an amazing team improving the efficiency of any organization. 81% of all businesses using Agile Development agree that a certified Scrum Master makes their teams better and improves the work/life balance.

Artisan Approach Quick Sheet

Download this quick reference sheet that will help you understand Scrum and our Scrum Master Training.

Maintain Your Scrum Alliance® Certification

To maintain your certification, you are required to earn Scrum Education Units® (SEUs), which are earned by completing learning opportunities. It’s easy, and will help you stay relevant and competitive in the market.

Want Us To Visit You?

If you’re interested in hosting a private or public training course and would like for us to come to you, please contact us to discuss scheduling, logistics, and our phenomenal group rates.

Testimonials

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

Ruthy P.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 JetleyVinita 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.
yeodayeoda
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 KaylLeila 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 SmithChristopher 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.
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 FrazierMichelle 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 MasonAmanda 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 GrantR 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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