The course was well-structured, with interactive sessions and comprehensive resources. Bernie facilitated engaging discussions and exercises, making the learning process enjoyable. The training emphasized community building and inviting participants for ongoing support. Overall, the training was valuable, providing effective learning and networking opportunities, making it a worthwhile investment for enhancing skills and becoming Scrum certified.
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Bernie's class was very well taught. I thought the pacing was fantastic and he was able to effectively convey the basics of Scrum in the time allotted. The high interactivity also helped the class further engage and understand the concepts.
Review
Great class all material covered was relevant and well presented.
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I really enjoyed the class with Bernie. He taught it in a great way that kept everyone interested for all 5 days. Lots of group interactions, many stories that helped apply the knowledge , and a brief amount of lecture. I’m excited to apply these new lessons I learned in my current environment. Looking forward to taking more of these classes in the future.
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Bernie’s class was exceptional. His approach to the content was very engaging and the smaller class size provided excellent opportunity for interaction and collaboration while learning the material. His real world examples, case studies, and proven techniques for facilitating Scrum were of incredible value. Highly, highly recommend Bernie’s class to anyone looking to build their knowledge of Agile and Scrum and understand how to apply it in real world scenarios.
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Bernie's method of using the class to demonstrate the techniques and concepts is effective and engaging
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Bernie is a first-class instructor whose passion truly showed throughout the course. It was immediately evident that he was both knowledgeable and experienced on the material. Moreover and possibly more extraordinary, he was invested in each student's success. I know there are other opportunities available to receive this content, but if prospective students are looking for one that will leave them not only certified, but with the confidence to apply the material immediately, then I highly recommend taking Bernie's CSM class. It was a true pleasure working with him and I am already searching for the next opportunity to take his CSPO class as I trust it will be a similar experience. Very grateful he was recommended to me!
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Very good, thank you Bernie Maloney and Alexander Frumkin for teaching a valuable course!
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Bernie Maloney did an amazing job at incorporating the course material with real life examples. The class exercises helped reinforce the material and helped keep individuals engaged. Lastly, the smaller class size helped build psychological safety and openness to participate.
Review
Bernie's class was very engaging and informative. I learned a lot with each session and he does a great job of thoroughly answering questions and teaching in a practical way that helps you fully understand how to adapt teams to the scrum mindset. Thank you Bernie for your time and education!
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Certified ScrumMaster®
Taught by: Bernie Maloney
RELATABLE style, REALITY BASED content. HALF DAYS. Sample video + reviews below. Get well BEYOND SW with a Stanford CSP Instructor. CREATE twice the VALUE and CUT STRESS by half. Fuel your ability to THRIVE in change.
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ScrumMasters - a heartbeat of effective Teams
Impactful Agile isn't just applying theory or process - it's about creating space for a Team to collaborate and deliver value, effectively. Not just in person, but even when the interactions are virtual and online.
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 a virtual environment and avoid "Zoom fatigue."
Ignite high performance, deliver value, & unlock creativity
A great Scrum Master skillset spans:
facilitating team & stakeholder interactions & decision-making
launching teams & organizations towards high performance
coaching team members to deliver more valuable customer outcomes & impacts
ensuring teams & stakeholders exercise frequent feedback cycles to guide plans
building psychological safety in the organization to unlock creativity & resilience
Get Hands-On Experience with Scrum
Such skills are hard to learn via lecture alone - so this workshop is hands-on and interactive. This is no Powerpoint snoozefest. Short presentations cover concepts. Immersive team-based exercises are interwoven into each lesson to get you hands-on practice. You'll find the engaging and impactful sessions turn complex topics into easy to understand concepts and techniques, leaving participants eager for more.
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.
BONUS TOPICS (time permitting) span:
Conflict Mitigation
Effort / Value Estimation
Projecting Progress
Influencing Stakeholders and Groups
Basic AI literacy for Scrum Masters
...and more!
Something else to know: about 20% of workshops from other trainers have more than 40 people enrolled. That's not our style.Our public class enrollments are generally below half that size. This helps you get rich feedback and interaction from other participants and your trainer.
Workshop Hours:
4h Sessions
19 May: 2 - 6p ET / 11a - 3p PT
20 May: 2 - 6p ET / 11a - 3p PT
21 May: 2 - 6p ET / 11a - 3p PT
22 May: 2 - 6p ET / 11a - 3p PT
All sessions include breaks of about 10 minutes each hour. Whole day sessions also include a mid-class break of about 45 minutes.
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Schedule doesn't fit? See this link for other dates / times.
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 instruction style you'll experience with this counterintuitive tip to accelerate the arrival of high performance in your teams:
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.
Here's what students say about these online workshops:
"Bernie made this class fun and entertaining. The class flew by everyday. In my situation, I came from an HR background and ZERO scrum experience. Bernie was excellent about relating the class to me in ways that I would better understand what he was teaching." -- Cara Consadine
"This class is worth EVERY PENNY! Bernie is a great instructor that keeps the class entertaining but also provides useful application for real world scenarios." -- Jascelyn Gause
"Multi hour sessions are undeniably daunting, but within the first 15 minutes I was interacting, laughing, and learning. ... I can feel myself using some of the techniques of your flavorful delivery with my team already - and it's making a difference." -- Craig Cochran
"If you're taking this course, "you're in the right place"... Thank you for providing a safe environment to learn new skills. It's crazy how a good teacher can help you learn new things without making it feel like a chore. Take this course, you won't be disappointed." -- Christina Monti
Two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, the largest, most established and influential professional membership and certification organization in the Agile community
14 PMI PDUs for PMPs
14 of the 21 contact hours needed for a PMI-ACP credential
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."
Meet Bernie, Your Instructor:
Bernie's career started with a flash and a bang. Literally. His first position was designing devices that protect telephone networks from lightning strikes. A few career pivots later, he had a flash of insight: it was possible to tap into latent potential in every person, every team, and every organization.
The teams he’s worked with have grown businesses to beyond $100 million, delivering products from consumer electronics to network infrastructure to services & payments at firms including TiVo, Cisco, Wells Fargo and more. He consults and teaches workshops including Agile Product Development and Agile Leadership at Stanford Continuing Studies.
As an Agile Leadership Coach, Bernie helps clients achieve performance breakthroughs with their teams, their organizations and themselves. More, he believes that Accelerating Genius℠ is possible in every person and business, and leads both to outrageous effectiveness, and a whole lot more fun.
Take a peek into how we prepare so you can learn Scrum by practicing Scrum:
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 certiification 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. Because Scrum Alliance requires 16 hours of instruction, 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.
Can I Make Up Missed Material by Attending Part of Another Workshop? No. Amongst other factors, each class moves through the material at different paces. This means it's unreliable to predict a clear window where a set of previously missed LOs will be covered. There are further complicating factors in partial attendance. For the smoothest experience for all, you're welcome to make up missed material by attending a future workshop in full at no charge.
What do I need to bring to class? You'll need a computer with microphone, camera & speakers. Use https://fast.com to test your internet connection. After the download numbers stop, use the "more" option to calculate your upload speed. You'll need 5 down / 1 up - and more is better. Now, while in class, you'll be actively using your computer to participate in exercises, so plan to peek at your email only during a break or at lunchtime.
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 5 business days before the start of the workshop and we'll arrange a refund or transfer to a future date. Cancellations received within 5 full business days of the start of the course will receive a credit (no cash value) towards a future workshop. Please request changes by emailing [email protected].
Participants who complete the full course will be enabled to take the test for the CSM® credential. The course also includes tips for test taking and access to a practice test.
This course is appropriate for Scrum Masters, as well as Product Owners, Scrum Team Members and Managers interested in understanding and applying 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."
Roles which benefit from this course include:
Project managers
Program managers
Product managers
Coders
Testers
Ops engineers
Team leads
Organizational leaders
Something to know: about 20% of all public CSMs & CSPOs have more than 40 people enrolled. That's not our style.
Our CSM and CSPO workshops are designed to be interactive in nature. There are breakout exercises roughly each 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 20. 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 what you've learned into practice.
Reviews
4.90 out of 5.0 stars
(108 ratings)
The course was well-structured, with interactive sessions and comprehensive resources. Bernie facilitated engaging discussions and exercises, making the learning process enjoyable. The training emphasized community building and inviting participants for ongoing support. Overall, the training was valuable, providing effective learning and networking opportunities, making it a worthwhile investment for enhancing skills and becoming Scrum certified.
Bernie's class was very well taught. I thought the pacing was fantastic and he was able to effectively convey the basics of Scrum in the time allotted. The high interactivity also helped the class further engage and understand the concepts.
Great class all material covered was relevant and well presented.
I really enjoyed the class with Bernie. He taught it in a great way that kept everyone interested for all 5 days. Lots of group interactions, many stories that helped apply the knowledge , and a brief amount of lecture. I’m excited to apply these new lessons I learned in my current environment. Looking forward to taking more of these classes in the future.
Bernie’s class was exceptional. His approach to the content was very engaging and the smaller class size provided excellent opportunity for interaction and collaboration while learning the material. His real world examples, case studies, and proven techniques for facilitating Scrum were of incredible value. Highly, highly recommend Bernie’s class to anyone looking to build their knowledge of Agile and Scrum and understand how to apply it in real world scenarios.
Bernie's method of using the class to demonstrate the techniques and concepts is effective and engaging
Bernie is a first-class instructor whose passion truly showed throughout the course. It was immediately evident that he was both knowledgeable and experienced on the material. Moreover and possibly more extraordinary, he was invested in each student's success. I know there are other opportunities available to receive this content, but if prospective students are looking for one that will leave them not only certified, but with the confidence to apply the material immediately, then I highly recommend taking Bernie's CSM class. It was a true pleasure working with him and I am already searching for the next opportunity to take his CSPO class as I trust it will be a similar experience. Very grateful he was recommended to me!
Very good, thank you Bernie Maloney and Alexander Frumkin for teaching a valuable course!
Bernie Maloney did an amazing job at incorporating the course material with real life examples. The class exercises helped reinforce the material and helped keep individuals engaged. Lastly, the smaller class size helped build psychological safety and openness to participate.
Bernie's class was very engaging and informative. I learned a lot with each session and he does a great job of thoroughly answering questions and teaching in a practical way that helps you fully understand how to adapt teams to the scrum mindset. Thank you Bernie for your time and education!
Bernie
(108 ratings)
Sat May 17 - 18, 2025
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