Certified ScrumMaster®

Certified ScrumMaster - Certification

Having attended a 2-Day CSM training course you are then required to pass the online, multiple-choice exam that is set and administered by the Scrum Alliance. The entrance fee for this exam is included in the overall course fee.

Completion of the course also means 2 years of membership of the Scrum Alliance, also included, which brings access to exclusive member-only information, resources and material.

Full details of the exam process at the end of the RedAgile course can be found here.    Please also see the Scrum Alliance Certification Requirements

Certification Renewal

Your certification will be active for a 2-year period, at that time you will be asked to follow the Scrum Alliance renewal process.

To renew the certification, individuals must achieve and record 20 SEUs (Scrum Education Units) and pay a renewal fee of $100 US. 

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

The course earns you 14 PDUs (Category A) within the PMI. PDUs can be used toward PMP, PMI-ACP and other certifications.

To learn how to claim PDUs for RedAgile training courses please see the RedAgile 'How To"  Guide 

What Will You Learn?

This course combines the theory and practice required to make sure you pass the CSM exam and are then able to apply what you've learned to real life scenarios when you're back at work.

If you're worried about not understanding the language, about being overlooked as your organisation pivots towards Scrum, or about simply being left behind, the contents of this course will put your mind at ease. 

If you are starting out in a working environment in which Scrum and Agile are simply expected to be part of your toolbox, this course will set you on the right path from the outset.

If you're experienced in Scrum and are looking to gain your certification as a CSM before moving on to Advanced levels of qualification, this course makes sure you will be building on the best possible foundations.

The Curriculum Of The Certified Scrum Master Training Course

Understanding Agile

• Lean and Agile Principals
• The Scrum Framework
• The Theory of Empirical Processes

Scrum Roles

• The Scrum Master Overview
• The Product Owner
• Cross Functional And Self Organised Teams, and, Creating Effective Teams

Product Backlog Fundamentals

• Product Vision
• Creating a Product Backlog
• Product Backlog Management
• Definition of Ready and Done(DoD)
• Estimating

Sprint Planning

• Prioritisation and the Sprint Goal, and, Sprint Planning
• Managing the Sprint Backlog
• Sprint Execution
• Sprint Retrospective
• Sprint Review

The Sprint

• Potentially Shippable Product
• Technical Debt
• Abnormal Termination
• Progress Tracking

Scrum Events

• The Daily Scrum
• Sprint Review
• Sprint Retrospective

Service to The Organisation

• The SM as Agile Facilitator
• The SM as Agile Coach
• Value of Engineering Practices

Hands-On Scenario

Simulation of the experience of working in a Scrum Team 

Who Is This Course For?

As a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master, you will hold an invaluable and world-wide recognised qualification in Scrum that will boost your professional standing and prospects.  

It’s equally excellent for beginners, those working in non-software Scrum and Agile roles and for managers and executives who interact with Scrum teams and who want to learn the language and to understand the framework.   

Learning with a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) guarantees that you don’t miss out on the key knowledge and skills used by the very best practitioners in Scrum. This is the best way to make sure projects are implemented effectively while  maximising your impact within a high performing Scrum team.

Core to the learning is the most solid possible grounding in the practice of Scrum based on the trainer’s own experience. The proven outcomes for this course make us 100% confident that you will return to work with all the practical skills needed to match your new qualification as a Certified ScrumMaster.

The style of training is completely adaptable to all pre-existing knowledge levels. Those with a limited background in Agile will by fully supported and those with a bit more experience will be given the learning and hands-on skills needed to become a truly exceptional Scrum team member. 

Sam  Bowtell is a highly accomplished Scrum practitioner who has worked within some of the biggest organisations in Australia.  He has also been a Project Manager and has particular sympathy for those making the transition to a new role in Agile and Scrum.

The CSM Course Is For Anyone Looking For Success Using Scrum

• Anyone involved in a Scrum Project across the full range of Scrum roles
• Those newly setting out on their Agile journey in the work force
• Those already using Agile or Scrum but now want to consolidate their knowledge or address questions that have arisen based on their experience
• Those with the following roles within their organisation:
  • Agile Coaches
  • Scrum Masters
  • Team Leaders
  • Development Team Members
  • Human Resources
  • Marketers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Educators
  • Innovators
  • Start-up Founders
  • Project Stakeholders In All Sectors
  • People seeking a career pivot
  • Analysts, Architects, Designers, Coders, Testers
  • Project Managers
  • Product Owners
  • Product Managers
  • Process Owners and Managers
  • Functional / Departmental Managers