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Paul was a fantastic course leader - approachable, helpful, and non-judgmental. Plus, the courser was alot of fun!
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Great trainer, well paced and realistic models taught that I can follow at work.
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Great pace to the course; well presented and course materials were great.
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Great training, ideal for what was needed. Good pace and use of time, well delivered.
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Thank you, Paul, for the course! I enjoyed how you facilitated a diverse group of newcomers to Agile and Scrum as well as people with some experience. The quality of the course content helped me to pass the certification from the first attempt (96%). I liked your book recommendations of Scrum Mastery and Agile Retrospectives to follow.
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Great course and absolutely value for money!
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Paul was fantastic from the opening minute to the last. He's extremely knowledgeable and his interest and experience shine through in the course. His laidback yet informative and engaging style meant I was considerably more involved and focused than any previous courses I have attended. I found the time enjoyable and educational and look forward to taking my learnings and applying them into my day to day job.Thanks for your time and experience Paul
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Paul is an excellent trainer. The entire group was engaged and enjoyed all of the fun activities and visuals. Group exercises made it easier to understand the theory. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended!
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I really enjoyed the course and found the tutor easy to follow and understand.
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Certified ScrumMaster®
Taught by: Paul Goddard
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.
Understand and apply an agile framework for project management – Scrum. This course allows delegates to gain an appreciation of the Scrum framework and how to apply it in their own context. A varied mix of both theory and practical exercises, makes this a popular choice for clients wishing to start a more agile journey towards a high-quality and frequent delivery structure.
This course is aimed at all members of a delivery team, and will introduce the roles and responsibilities within an effective Scrum team with a strong focus of the ScrumMaster role.
How will the course be delivered?
This course will be delivered in-person in a large, well-ventilated conference room. The number of places available for this course is based on attendees working at a safe, social distance throughout the course.
FAQs
What do I need to attend a CSM class?
All of the learning materials you will need will be supplied for this course, including student handouts, pens and drawing equipment. You will not need a laptop or device for this course.
You may wish to bring your own hand sanitiser and/or water bottle if you prefer.
What is a CSM?
This course is endorsed by the Scrum Alliance, Inc (www.scrumalliance.org) and on completion entitles the delegate to claim a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) license, valid for two years.
Is there an exam?
Yes. The CSM accreditation is achieved by attending this two-day course and participating fully in the exercises and class discussions, and then taking an online test in your own time afterwards. The test is 35 multiple choice questions based on the course materials. Delegates must achieve 24 questions or more correctly to pass the test.
Is my booking refundable/transferrable?
Yes. However, the course fee includes a small non-refundable deposit should you decide to cancel to cover our costs. For a small admin fee, we can also transfer your booking to another scheduled course date.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Get in touch with us directly if you have any more specific questions, and one of the team will be happy to help.
Feedback from Paul's most recent courses:
“One of the best courses I've taken in anything, ever. Paul delivers the material in a practical, pragmatic and fun way that keeps your attention.” Charlie Aspinall, Balador, Bristol
“I have attended many training courses throughout my career, not all of them useful. It is fair to say that this course was well thought out, engaging, inspiring and fun! All the exercises are relevant and provide real tools for application in the workplace. I truly believe I will work more efficiently and will be able to support and guide my team better having completed it.” Wiz White, Zeta Compliance Technologies, Bristol
“Paul is an approachable, affable trainer with a vast amount of knowledge, and who was always willing to go the extra mile to help.” Lee Robson, Andrews and Partners, Bristol
“The informal and hands on approach to the subject made for a fun and educational couple of days. I came away enthused, inspired and eager to start implementing the tricks and tips I had learned.” Paul Claydon, Intermedia, Bristol
“Paul's coaching approach to the training makes it relaxed, informative and engaging. Highly recommended.” Dave Parsons, SDL, Bristol
What do I need to attend an online CSM class?
All of the learning materials you will need will be supplied for this course, including student handouts, pens and drawing equipment. You will not need a laptop or device for this course.
You may wish to bring your own hand sanitiser and/or water bottle if you prefer.
What is a CSM?
This course is endorsed by the Scrum Alliance, Inc (www.scrumalliance.org) and on completion entitles the delegate to claim a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) license, valid for two years.
Is there an exam?
Yes. The CSM accreditation is achieved by attending this two-day course and participating fully in the exercises and class discussions, and then taking an online test in your own time afterwards. The test is 35 multiple choice questions based on the course materials. Delegates must achieve 24 questions or more correctly to pass the test.
Is my booking refundable/transferrable?
Yes. However, the course fee includes a small non-refundable deposit should you decide to cancel to cover our costs. For a small admin fee, we can also transfer your booking to another scheduled course date.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Get in touch with us directly if you have any more specific questions, and one of the team will be happy to help.
The core agenda of a Certified ScrumMaster course is set by the Scrum Alliance and will cover all of the aspects of the Scrum framework and lifecycle. These elements will be augmented by the individual Trainer's experiences and specific areas of interest can be accommodated so please contact us. A standard agenda would look like:
What is Scrum? Release Planning The Product Backlog Estimating What is done? Prioritisation Sprint Planning Aspects of a Scrum Team The Daily Scrum Sprint Reviews Sprint Terminations Reporting & Managing a Release Q&A
Anyone interested in starting a Scrum project or wishing to improve their current Scrum implementation. Naturally intended for those taking on the ScrumMaster role, it is equally useful for any Scrum team member.
The course is open to anyone working as part of development team - developers, testers, designers, business analysts, project managers, architects etc. The course requires no background in scrum, all you need to bring is an open mind.
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(27 ratings)
Great course , clearly delivered with real world scenarios
Paul was a fantastic course leader - approachable, helpful, and non-judgmental. Plus, the courser was alot of fun!
Great trainer, well paced and realistic models taught that I can follow at work.
Great pace to the course; well presented and course materials were great.
Great training, ideal for what was needed. Good pace and use of time, well delivered.
Thank you, Paul, for the course! I enjoyed how you facilitated a diverse group of newcomers to Agile and Scrum as well as people with some experience. The quality of the course content helped me to pass the certification from the first attempt (96%). I liked your book recommendations of Scrum Mastery and Agile Retrospectives to follow.
Great course and absolutely value for money!
Paul was fantastic from the opening minute to the last. He's extremely knowledgeable and his interest and experience shine through in the course. His laidback yet informative and engaging style meant I was considerably more involved and focused than any previous courses I have attended. I found the time enjoyable and educational and look forward to taking my learnings and applying them into my day to day job.Thanks for your time and experience Paul
Paul is an excellent trainer. The entire group was engaged and enjoyed all of the fun activities and visuals. Group exercises made it easier to understand the theory. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed the course and found the tutor easy to follow and understand.