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Certified ScrumMaster®

Taught by: Patrick McConnell
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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22 - 23 May, 2025 |
  9:00 AM EDT |
 8 hrs/day
$749
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[email protected]
703-656-9717

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Online

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Price increases to $995 after 05/07/2025

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Our Approach

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NextUp Solutions' Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) training class is a two-day learning experience that provides students a full immersion into Agile principles and the concepts and practices that define the Scrum framework.

This course allows students to take the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam after training to become Certified ScrumMasters. This course also allows students to claim 16 Scrum Alliance Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and 14 Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Development Units (PDUs) which can be applied to Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certifications.

Special discounts are available for this class. Reach out to [email protected] to see if you are eligible. 

CSM Exam

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the Scrum Alliance's Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam to become Certified ScrumMasters. The exam is an open-book, hour-long, 50-question test that requires a passing score of 37 correct answers. Students who complete the CSM course receive two prepaid exam attempts. Any student who does not pass the exam after two attempts may retake NextUp's CSM course for free. Since 2018, 98% of NextUp's students pass the exam on their first attempt, and 100% have passed by a second attempt.

 
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NextUp Solutions Experience

There's a reason NextUp Solutions is DC's go-to company for training. We do more than just teach you about Agile and Scrum; we put everything into a business context so there's a clear link between what you learn and how you can use it to improve your business. Learn more at www.nextupsolutions.com.

 

 

 

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Teaching Style

The class is presented in a highly interactive and collaborative format with elements of lecture, classroom discussion, exercises, games, simulations, and video interwoven throughout the class. Students will have the opportunity to hear real-world examples of Agile application from their instructors.

 

 

 

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Location Details

This is an online (virtual) class. Both days of training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. EST, with breaks throughout the day. After registering, students will be given the proper Zoom weblink with which to join the meeting. We recommend that students download the Zoom web-based application prior to joining class.

 

Training that Works

What is included?

  • Two-year membership to the Scrum Alliance
  • High-quality digital copies of all class materials and templates
  • Certification and exam fees
  • Dedicated customer support and scheduling flexibility
  • Access to NextUp's original content like blogs and webinars as well as trainer's office hours

What happens after?

This course gives you a deep dive into Agile and Scrum concepts that you can begin to apply immediately to your organization and teams as soon as you leave class. You are encouraged to refine the techniques to suit your needs and we encourage you to reach out at any time with questions.
 
Mentoring and coaching are helpful when adopting or expanding Agile practices. You are always free to email and call our instructors with questions after the class or engage us with continued mentoring and coaching. Learn more at www.nextupsolutions.com.
 
 
Testimonials  

Thanks for a great class. I just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam and am now a Certified ScrumMaster. I am starting a new project and we have elected to run it using Scrum. I am excited to apply my new skills to this project.”

– Lisa P.

“I also wanted to thank you for teaching us today. The training was very helpful. I posted a picture of my Scrum Alliance profile on this email (just for fun). And the video’s we saw in class was very funny. I have already begun to look at information on the next steps for CSP. Thanks again.”

– Marbella M.

“I’m pleased to report that after taking the CSM exam almost immediately after today’s class I passed with an almost perfect score. I only missed two questions out of a total of 35 and after reading them I realized it was only because I rushed through them. I just want to thank you again for all of your help as I continue on the CSP path.”

– Antwane S.

“Your training is still one
of the best I've been to over the past few years!”

– Dave K.

 

 

“I was in your Blacksburg CSM class this week. I  passed the CSM exam last night, so thank you for the excellent classroom preparation. One thing I forgot to add the course feedback was how innovative I thought it was for you to use Scrum to teach Scrum. Very well done!”

– Josh

 

Training that Works

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Course Description

The NextUp Solutions' CSM course uses Scrum to teach Scrum. Listed below is the ordered product backlog for the class learning objectives. The class is run using sprints. We use sprint planning to identify the sprint goals and key learning modules for each sprint. We work with the task board and burndown charts to create transparency and track progress to completion. Sprint reviews and retrospectives ensure students are engaged in a great learning environment.
 

Course Overview

  • Agile overview
  • Developing solutions using iterative and incremental concepts
  • Inspecting and adapting via empirical process
  • Scrum framework
  • Scrum roles
  • Product backlog
  • Requirements management and backlog refinement
  • Product backlog items and user stories
  • Product increment and
    definition of done
  • Estimation
  • Sprint planning
  • Task board and daily Scrum
  • Sprint review and retrospective
  • Scrum across multiple teams

    Training that Works

    Who Should Attend

    This course is appropriate for anyone interested in a deep dive into Agile concepts and the Scrum framework. This includes:

    • Project managers
    • Product managers
    • Analysts
    • Developers
    • Testers
    • Scrum Masters
    • Agile coaches
    • Stakeholders

    This course is also great for functional managers and executives who are interested in Agile methodologies and process improvement.

    Our Students

    We provide training, coaching, and mentoring to federal, commercial, and non-profit associations, including:

    1. Department of Defense (DOD)
    2. Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU)
    3. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
    4. University of Cincinnati
    5. Department of State
    6. United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
    7. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
    8. Catalist
    9. Toyota Research Institute 
    10. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)
    11. Sprightbulb

     

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