This was a really fun course! It was highly interactive and engaging, and there are many things we learned that I will remember for a long time because of the way it was taught. I knew I wanted an in-person course because I learn better in person, and this was well worth the money. We learned a lot in two days, but Anil also left plenty of time for specific discussion of our use cases and needs.
I took the exam two days after the course, and I passed easily.
Thanks Anil!
Review
Obtaining my Scrum Master certification was an invaluable journey. The program was well-structured and covered Agile principles and Scrum practices in depth. The content was engaging, practical, and easy to apply. The support resources, including supplementary materials and community, were extremely helpful. I highly recommend this certification for anyone looking to master Scrum and enhance their Agile skills.
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Feedback on Trainer: Anil Jaising (CSM Course)
• The course was highly interactive, fostering active engagement throughout.
• The teaching approach, based on Agile/Scrum principles, was unique and effective, making the learning experience both practical and relatable.
• Course timings and breaks were well-structured, allowing for a comfortable pace.
• The trainer demonstrated exceptional knowledge and provided valuable examples that enriched the learning process.
Overall, the course was excellent, and I would highly recommend it to others.
Review
If I could add 10 stars I would! I am sooooo happy I went with Anil. He is an EXCELLENT Scrum trainer. His class was very engaging and interactive, I was never bored! Anil’s approach works for everyone beginner or not. Plus, his rates are really reasonable considering the value you get.
I’m definitely coming back for the A-CSM and CSPO training! Highly recommend Anil to anyone looking to learn Scrum from a true expert who's working in the field.
Review
The Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Course taught by Anil Jaising is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Scrum principles and practices, preparing individuals to become effective Scrum Masters. Under Anil's expert guidance, the course covers a wide range of topics.
Review
Anil's Scrum training was insightful, engaging, and highly recommended!
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A necessary class for anyone in the software development. The instructor did a great job of conveying ideas and answering questions.
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Really enjoyed this course!
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Anil did a great job physically and visually demonstrating the Scrum Guide. I feel very prepared to pass the test, but also feel I have practical knowledge to enact immediately on the job!
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very good course and very interactive
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Certified ScrumMaster®
Taught by: Anil Jaising
Learn how to apply scrum and gain practical agile skills to drive results in any role, whether you want to work as a scrum master or grow your capabilities. CSM® courses are delivered by Scrum Alliance-certified trainers who possess deep scrum knowledge. When you complete the course, you will receive a two-year Scrum Alliance professional membership.
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Ignite High Performing Teams with Scrum
ScrumMasters - a heartbeat of effective Teams
Effective Scrum isn't just applying theory or process - it's about creating space for a Team to collaborate and deliver value, effectively.
If you're ready to learn Scrum in a fun and engaging way via pragmatic techniques you can apply immediately, this course is for you. From deep study of brain science and adult learning, we've learned what it takes to be effective in an in person class
Get Hands-On Experience with Scrum
The workshop includes all the material required by the Scrum Alliance for its Certified ScrumMaster CSM® certification, along with stories, tips, tricks and practices to take the theory of Scrum and put it into effective action in your organization.
This course is not a PowerPoint snooze-fest. Short presentations cover concepts. Immersive team-based exercises are interwoven into each lesson to get you hands-on practice.
Something else to know: About 20% of all public CSMs & CSPOs have more than 40 people enrolled. That's not us. Our workshops are designed to be interactive in nature. Our public class enrollments are generally below the average course size. This helps you get rich feedback and interaction from other participants and your trainer.
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Beyond the basics, we also explore Scrum in action - facilitating team interactions, working with the team's Backlog of work, and getting work "Done" (or perhaps it's Done-Done)!
Get a taste of the engaging teaching style. Watch the video to learn how to conduct sprint planning with your scrum team
By the conclusion of this dynamic workshop - you will be prepared with the skills, knowledge, and experience to not only explain Scrum to colleagues, clients or interviewers, but also to put Scrum into action with your team. Become a catalyst for change by helping your teams and programs apply these concepts to become resilient, learning organizations able to thrive in today’s emerging markets.
Sample of companies in recent cohorts: Focus brands, lumen, Amazon, JP Morgan Chase, MIT, Microsoft, Atlassian, Factset, marketaxess, wesco, Oracle, Walmart, Equitable, Trustage, bluwave, Strategy&ICAgile, Cigna, US Bank ...
Here's what students say about our workshops:
"I recently obtained the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance. My class was a great mix of professionals who joined me in collaborative discussions to learn Scrum fundamentals. Concepts and Beyond was the training organization and the trainer was Anil Jaising. Anil is a Certified Scrum Trainer and seamlessly helped us learn about Scrum within an engaging and fun environment. " -- David Cohn
"Many thanks to Anil Jaising, for his great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real-life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative session. He was easy to understand, and the class flows very well. His explanations were easy to understand and the material he presented was very helpful in the exam." --Pushpanjali
"Anil, gave us everything we needed to know for the exam and more! I found this course really helpful as someone who already had familiarity with Agile. It clarified some existing confusions, gave me extra resources to look into, helped me network with some amazing people, and earned me a certification!" -- Amanda Smithson
"I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance! Thank you Anil Jaising, CST®, Certified TBR-VE and DevOps Trainer for putting together a great course and learning environment. I passed!!!" --Portia Oliver
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Two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, the largest, most established and influential professional membership and certification organization in the Agile community
16 PMI PDUs for PMP (16 of the 21 contact hours for a PMI-ACP credential)
16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Who Should Attend
This course is appropriate for Scrum Masters, as well as Product Owners, Scrum Team Members and Managers interested to understand and apply the fundamentals of how Scrum and Agile work at the team level. It's equally valuable for folks new to the world of Agile/Scrum, as well as people whose organizations have been practicing some form of Agile for a while and need a "reset."
Anil Jaising, Your Instructor:
Anil’s career had an explosive start in the early 1990s, he worked on a messaging product that sent messages across the world in 3 seconds with a team that aligned with the Values and Principles of Agile. The product won the best Open Systems Award in 1994. From the beginning of his career, he has been tinkering with code, infrastructure, product development, and consulting in various industries.
His deep expertise in financial services and startups in developing business models has resulted in multiplying revenue and avoiding risk. He recently led a cloud transformation program for 250 application teams that saved one of the world’s largest bank over $25 million. His deep Agile, DevOps, and leadership experience have guided multiple organizations to achieve high throughput, market focus, productivity, and quality in building products. He has a deep interest in instructional design and is a certified Training from the BACK of the Room Trainer.
He is a Certified Scrum Trainer with Scrum Alliance and a Certified DevOps Trainer with DevOps Institute. Anil is also adjunct faculty teaching “transforming organizations” in the project management graduate program at New York University. Anil is well regarded in the industry as an Agile, Executive, and Technical Coach. He has helped several organizations successfully implement continuous integration, continuous testing, continuous delivery, and SRE practices. He is currently guiding the product marketing and development of a telemetry dashboard for Atlassian products.
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The Fine Print
FAQ
How soon can I get my CSM® certification? On completing your participation in the full workshop, a link will be emailed to you from the Scrum Alliance to access their online certification exam. We often see workshop participants complete their certification exam and become Certified Scrum Masters within 24 hours of completing the workshop.
Can I Miss Several Hours of the Workshop and Still be Certified? No. If you miss more than 15 minutes of the workshop, you will not be eligible for certification, and you will be welcome to attend the rest of the workshop. Don't worry - if something big comes up, we'll move you to a future workshop at no cost.
What do I need to bring to class? Appetite for good food and learning. You will be provided with all the material needed for group activities. We recommend you bring a notebook to write on. Although food is provided, you might consider bringing with you some light snacks and a sweater if it gets cold for you in the room
Learn more about the certification process, exam taking tips and future journey of the scrum master
Cancellation Policy
We understand that things can change, and we strive to be as agile as possible with respect to registrations. Please email us no later than 14 business days before the start of the workshop and we'll arrange a full refund or transfer to a future date. Cancellations made 14 business days to 5 full business days prior to the start of the course will receive a credit (no cash value) towards a future workshop. If you cancel within five calendar days from the start of a class, or if you do not attend the class, you will not be eligible for a refund or credit. Please request changes by emailing [email protected].
Anil is a passionate Certified Scrum Trainer CST® whose focus is to design and deliver an immersive experience in both in-person and virtual training. Anil is a certified Training from the BACK of the Room trainer and is part of the design team that developed the virtual edition of TBR. His training focuses on leaners being able to discover and learn by doing instead of boring lectures or use of slides.
Anil collaborates with several clients on creating experiential training for several topics under the Agile umbrella as well as on technical topics like DevOps and Cloud Adoption. His focus has been on developing and inspiring teams, peers and leadership alike, truly believing that everyone has a spark in them that can be energized and developed into a passion.
Two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, the largest, most established and influential professional membership and certification organization in the Agile community.16 PMI PDUs for PMPs.16 of the 21 contact hours needed for a PMI-ACP credential.
Documented case studies for successful scrum implementations
A list of great books that will enable you to take your knowledge beyond the classroom.
Agile Overview
The Agile Manifesto
Agile Principles
Scrum Theory
Overview
Scrum Values
Empirical Process Control
Scrum Roles
ScrumMaster®
Product Owner
Developers
What about everyone else?
Scrum Events
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
Sprint Artifacts
Product Backlog
Sprint Backlog
Potentially Releasable Increment
Launching Your Scrum Project
Visioning & Chartering
Refining the Product Backlog
Release Planning
Measuring & Communicating Progress
Information Radiators
Burn-up & Burn-down Charts
Scrum Boards
Certification
Scrum Certifications by the Scrum Alliance
Next steps for your Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
The Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) course by the Scrum Alliance is beneficial for anyone who wants to implement more efficient and effective management practices into their organization.
This course is perfect for leaders working in:
Program Management and Project Management
Engineering and Testing
IT and Technical Operations
Design and User Experience
Product Management
Marketing
Business Analysis
Executives and Management
Risk and Compliance
Sales/Customer Service
HR/Operations
Something to know: About 20% of all public CSMs & CSPOs have more than 40 people enrolled. That's not us.
Our workshops are designed to be interactive in nature. There are breakout exercises roughly every hour for students to practice and apply concepts in “table teams” of a few people rather than in a plenary (whole class) session. Our public class enrollments are generally below the average course size of 16. This helps you get rich feedback and interaction from other participants and your trainer.
Our aim is that you have an engaging and practical experience - not just learn concepts and pass a test. Our intent is that the workshop leaves you feeling eager, excited, and confident about putting the tips, techniques, and frameworks into practice.
Reviews
4.80 out of 5.0 stars
(72 ratings)
This was a really fun course! It was highly interactive and engaging, and there are many things we learned that I will remember for a long time because of the way it was taught. I knew I wanted an in-person course because I learn better in person, and this was well worth the money. We learned a lot in two days, but Anil also left plenty of time for specific discussion of our use cases and needs.
I took the exam two days after the course, and I passed easily.
Thanks Anil!
Obtaining my Scrum Master certification was an invaluable journey. The program was well-structured and covered Agile principles and Scrum practices in depth. The content was engaging, practical, and easy to apply. The support resources, including supplementary materials and community, were extremely helpful. I highly recommend this certification for anyone looking to master Scrum and enhance their Agile skills.
Feedback on Trainer: Anil Jaising (CSM Course)
• The course was highly interactive, fostering active engagement throughout.
• The teaching approach, based on Agile/Scrum principles, was unique and effective, making the learning experience both practical and relatable.
• Course timings and breaks were well-structured, allowing for a comfortable pace.
• The trainer demonstrated exceptional knowledge and provided valuable examples that enriched the learning process.
Overall, the course was excellent, and I would highly recommend it to others.
If I could add 10 stars I would! I am sooooo happy I went with Anil. He is an EXCELLENT Scrum trainer. His class was very engaging and interactive, I was never bored! Anil’s approach works for everyone beginner or not. Plus, his rates are really reasonable considering the value you get.
I’m definitely coming back for the A-CSM and CSPO training! Highly recommend Anil to anyone looking to learn Scrum from a true expert who's working in the field.
The Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Course taught by Anil Jaising is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Scrum principles and practices, preparing individuals to become effective Scrum Masters. Under Anil's expert guidance, the course covers a wide range of topics.
Anil's Scrum training was insightful, engaging, and highly recommended!
A necessary class for anyone in the software development. The instructor did a great job of conveying ideas and answering questions.
Really enjoyed this course!
Anil did a great job physically and visually demonstrating the Scrum Guide. I feel very prepared to pass the test, but also feel I have practical knowledge to enact immediately on the job!
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(72 ratings)
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