Take your Scrum Master skills to the next level
The course goes beyond the topics covered in the basic scrum master course and deepens participants’ understanding by exploring the many stances of a professional scrum master.
After this training, you will:
- Be capable of explaining the roles and responsibilities that a Scrum Master holds
- Be able to describe all roles within the Scrum framework
- Have the ability to understand and explain the qualities of an effective Product and Sprint Backlog
- Possess the knowledge of what transpires during Sprint Planning and Release Planning meetings and understand the rituals and significance of the Daily Scrum
- Have the skills to describe the facets of Scrum events including Time-Boxing, Sprints, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
- Be proficient in explaining how specific tools can assist a team in utilizing or implementing Agile to enhance the quality of the development process
- Be able to explain the strategies for managing resistance to change
- Be equipped to describe the necessary cultural and physical changes required for the implementation of Agile
- Have the ability to identify the application of Scrum in large, complex projects as well as in geographically distributed teams
- Have acquired sufficient knowledge to take the PSM II exam and earn your certification via EXIN or Scrum.org
This course is more than a mere extension of the basic Scrum Master class. It is an interactive, experiential workshop where attendees delve into topics through a series of exercises and discussions.
The Scrum Master’s role is multifaceted, necessitating the practitioner to engage in behaviors and adopt mindsets that extend beyond the core of Agility and the Scrum Framework. The Scrum Master Advanced training brings these behaviors to light by challenging students to adopt various Scrum Master stances. This advanced training leads up to a unique certification that combines Agile principles and Scrum practices with an enriched understanding of team development, Agile product management, and the evolution of Agile organizations and culture.
Those who pass the assessment will receive an industry-recognized certification, attesting to their mastery of the content.
Who should attend this training?
This training is invaluable for anyone seeking to validate their advanced understanding of the Scrum framework and the delivery of valuable products.
Prior knowledge or training
Participants should have at least one year of Scrum Master experience and a practical understanding of Scrum to participate in and benefit from these exercises.
Over the course of this two-day training, you will explore topics such as:
- Comprehending and applying the Scrum framework
- Developing individuals and teams into self-managing entities, facilitating teams, understanding leadership styles, and coaching and mentoring
- Managing products with Agile: backlog management, stakeholder management, and customer focus
- Professional development, product delivery, and risk management
- Further developing an Agile organization, understanding organizational design, and culture
The exam is demanding and has a duration of ninety minutes. It is scheduled for the last hour of the training, but can be taken at a later time if desired. Upon successful completion, the Scrum Master (PSM-II) certificate from scrum.org will be automatically issued.
Possibilities in-house training
Improve provides this training in-house and tailored to your specific situation and needs upon request. For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@improveqs.nl.
Training information
- Location and dates: check the training calendar
- Schedule: 9:15 – 17:00 (two days)
- Fee: € 1.295, excluding VAT, excluding examination fee € 210
- Includes coffee, tea, lunch and training material
- Three months of free e-coaching
For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@improveqs.nl
Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.
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