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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Rickard Jones, John Barratt
Discover advanced scrum master techniques and problem-solving while renewing your membership with Scrum Alliance. Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® is delivered by Scrum Alliance-certified trainers whose coverage and exploration of advanced facilitation, coaching, and teaching are unmatched.
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12 Dec, 2024 |
 12:00 EST |
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$550
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Agile Affinity LLP

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Become a Great Scrum Master with this ONLINE Certified Advanced ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®) Self-Paced Program

A FREE Certified LeSS Basics Course is included, worth $400 (£350)!

Limited Special Price of $550, €500, or £400 (+VAT UK only)

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®)

You're a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), familiarising yourself with the Scrum Values, practices, and application. You have coached people, teams, and organizations to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems using Scrum.

The next step in your Agile journey is distinguishing yourself as an experienced Scrum Master by obtaining the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification and learning the next-level skills and techniques necessary to excel. This might also help you get your next promotion or a new job!

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Career Advancement

Improve your career and job prospects with a leading industry-recognized agile certification.

Deepen Your Knowledge

Enhance your understanding of Agile and Scrum principles.

Become Invaluable

Equip yourself to support and lead your Scrum teams effectively.

Real-World Solutions

Gain practical answers and insights from industry experts.

Leadership Skills

Develop your leadership abilities to become a true Scrum Master.

Community Access

Join a network of professionals for ongoing support and growth.

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How does the self-paced program work?

Through the mentorship of this program, you'll self-develop and self-validate your learnings to:

  • Facilitate better dialogue between the Product Owner, Scrum Team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
  • Respond when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
  • Increase engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in.
  • (De)Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.

This is a mentorship program towards your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification.

It is not a multi-day course and is not validated through one-on-one coaching sessions. Read on to see how that works for you. We think you will like it :)

The learning objectives will be self-learned and validated in multiple mentorship sessions with Scrum Alliance-approved educators to obtain this certification.

Do I really get a free course worth $400 or £350 for FREE? 

Certified LeSS Basics

Yes, that's right, an optional free, Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is included in addition to this A-CSM program just for you!

To help you even more on this journey of self-learning, the Certified LeSS Basics—Large Scale-Scrum (CLB) course (spread over two consecutive half-days) will be included at no extra cost as part of this A-CSM certification registration.

You can learn how to use Scrum for descaling rather than scaling alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to attend the online program?

Attending the online version of this program is simple. You just need access to a laptop/PC with a stable internet connection, audio/video and microphone capabilities. We will send you a digital version of the program notes as and when needed, which you can print off if you like, but this is not mandatory.

Full details of the tools we use during the program will be sent with your joining instructions shortly before the program start date.

Is there an exam?

No. The accreditation is achieved by completing the program requirements.

Where can I contact the organiser with any organisers?

Get in touch with us directly by emailing us at [email protected] if you have any more specific questions, and one of the team will be happy to help.

When can I start the program? How long do I have to finish?

Once you register, you can start your program immediately. (If you see a program “start” date on the Scrum Alliance website, those are only marker dates because of how their website is currently set up.) You have one year to complete the program. You go at your own pace.

How long will it take to complete the program?

Your availability will likely govern your pace of progress to complete all the work. Our programs are deep and challenging by design.

We recommend taking your time to find the right opportunities to practice what you learn, reflect on that experience and look for ways to improve.

If you are looking for a 2-day class, this program is not for you.

Can I take a break from the program if something comes up?

Sure!

Is there a test at the end of the program? Will my work be graded?

There are NO tests to obtain the certification you can achieve with this program.

Our educators will be looking for evidence that you can practice what you have learned in the program with a Scrum/Agile team.

What is the best way to complete this program?

This program should be a learning experience you can complete at your own pace.

You will need to record your learning in a log. How you do this is up to you. Be as creative as you like.

Write them out, do a slide presentation, record a video, draw or whatever best enables you to learn and communicate that learning. The hope is that everything you learn in this program will be something you can repeat with your teams so your work can be your proven ground.

What about additional courses?

As part of this A-CSM certification registration, you will receive the Certified LeSS Basics - Large Scale-Scrum (CLB) course at no extra cost.

This optional course, spread over two consecutive half-days, will teach you how to use Scrum for descaling rather than just scaling alone.

Yes, that's right, an optional free, at no extra cost, Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is included in addition to this A-CSM program just for you!

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Agile Affinity's vision is to enhance organisations with world-class Coaching and Training.

We do this not only by talking about Being Agile but also by Doing Agile coaching with Scrum.

It is why we coach more than we train to bring real experience to the classroom, run the highest-quality courses at a price people can afford, and invest in the agile community.

Scrum Alliance Courses Agile Affinity delivers:

CSM BadgeCertified Scrum Master® (CSM)

Gain practical knowledge and certification as a Scrum Master.

A-CSM BadgeCertified Advanced Scrum Master® (A-CSM)

Enhance your skills and advance your Scrum Master certification.

CSP-SM BadgeCertified Scrum Professional Scrum Master® (CSP-SM)

Achieve the highest level of Scrum Master certification.

CSPO BadgeCertified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO)

Experience unique content and learnings by starting your Product Ownership certification journey.

CLB BadgeCertified LeSS Basics - Scaled Scrum (CLB)

Understand the basics of Large Scale Scrum (LeSS).

Whatever your needs, we have a team of experienced experts ready to support you on your Agile journey. Our professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience across various industries, ensuring tailored guidance that aligns with your unique challenges and goals. Whether you're just beginning your Agile transformation or looking to enhance your existing practices, our experts are equipped to provide the insights and support necessary to achieve lasting success. From comprehensive assessments to hands-on coaching and strategic consulting, we are committed to empowering your teams and leaders to thrive in an Agile environment.

Private Training Private Training

We offer bespoke private training solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Agile Coaching Agile Services

We provide a full range of Agile coaching and consulting services, including team and programme coaching, Scrum Master Academies, Product Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Agile Transformations, and LeSS adoption.

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What Topics Are Covered?

The A-CSM certification program will help you take that next step in your growth as a ScrumMaster and Agile Coach. By the end of this program, you will have deepened your knowledge on:

  • Agile and Lean Values, Principles, and Worldview
  • Empirical Process Control
  • Agile Facilitation
  • Agile Coaching Stance
  • Self Organisation
  • Team Dynamics
  • Definition of Done
  • Value of Engineering Practices
  • Coaching the Product Owner
  • De/Scaling Scrum
  • Organisational Change
  • Servant Leadership

What is the Program Schedule?

People want to know more about Scrum and Agile but simply do not have time to spend 14 hours straight (or more!) in a classroom. If that's your situation, this rolling mentoring program could be for you. As it is rolling, you can join at any time and gain certification when you are ready.

The certification program can be completed in as little as four weeks or up to 6 months—you decide, working at your own sustainable pace. You're in control!

By being empowered to learn in your own way and in the field of your actual work, practical Scrum Mastering, you can enjoy the freedom of getting certified when it’s convenient and works for you.

When do we meet?

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday between 5 pm and 6 pm UK time.

Between sessions, the group uses online chat to stay focused and often arranges additional sessions with each other to accelerate their certification.

Learn by Doing!

Unlike classroom-based training, we offer the chance to try out new skills and techniques during your day-to-day work.

You can then discuss these learnings in our regular mentoring sessions with leading industry experts doing Scrum in the field themselves from years of real-world practical experience.

All our educators coach in the field more than they train. We are on the journey with you.

Agile coaching growth wheel

 

Validation

During your first mentoring session, we will discuss the required self-learning log, review the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and agree on what outcomes you desire from gaining the certification.

You can then attend peer events, workshops, conferences, and mentoring sessions while working individually to complete the validation log (a brief record of your learning).

Once the self-learning log is complete and checked by a peer, we will spend some time with you, reflecting on the difference the program has made to you. We will do this by reflecting on the updated agile coaching growth wheel and the agreed outcomes.

You must attend at least four mentoring sessions to validate your competency against the program learning objectives.

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Is This Course Right for You?

The A-CSM program can be taken any time after completing your CSM certification. However, you must have at least 12 months of Scrum Master experience logged into your Scrum Alliance profile and an active CSM before you are eligible to receive your A-CSM certification.

  • Scrum Masters who desire to grow their skill set and become more confident in the concepts and techniques necessary to progress their career through an industry-recognised certificate.
  • Agile coaches, consultants, program and project managers, facilitators, and technical leaders can tremendously benefit from incrementally building upon their CSM certification with the A-CSM.
  • HR, People, Learning and Development departments that want to develop their staff to the next level of Scrum Mastery without disrupting work schedules.

By attending, you will:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of Scrum practices and principles
  • Learn how to lead teams effectively and facilitate Scrum events
  • Enhance your career prospects with a globally recognised certification
  • Gain an additional FREE Certified LeSS Basics Certification 
  • Make new, long-lasting learning connections 
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