What to Expect in the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Workshop

Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you must hold a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance. You may enroll any time after completing your CSM, however, you must validate at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Scrum Master (within the past five years) to obtain your A-CSM.

What We Will Cover!

• Deepen Your Scrum Knowledge: Build on your foundational knowledge with advanced Scrum techniques and frameworks.
• Enhance Facilitation Skills: Learn how to facilitate better dialogue and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Conflict Resolution: Master the art of resolving conflicts and creating a harmonious team environment.
• Agile Coaching: Develop your coaching skills to guide, mentor, and support your Scrum Team towards continuous improvement.
• Service to the Product Owner: Expand your ability to support the Product Owner in effective backlog management and value delivery.
• Service to the Organization: Empower your organization in its Agile journey by understanding and implementing Scrum at a broader level.

Who Should Attend?

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) workshop is ideal for a variety of professionals looking to deepen their understanding and effectiveness in Scrum roles. Here are some groups who would greatly benefit from attending this workshop:

1. Current Scrum Masters: Individuals already certified as Scrum Masters who are seeking to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of Scrum practices.
2. Agile Coaches: Agile practitioners who are guiding teams in the implementation of Scrum methodologies can gain advanced insights and techniques to improve their coaching skills.
3. Project Managers: Project managers working in an Agile environment can benefit from understanding the Scrum framework at a deeper level to more effectively manage and support their teams.
4. Product Owners: While the course is specifically tailored for Scrum Masters, Product Owners can also benefit from learning about the advanced Scrum concepts to better collaborate with Scrum Masters and teams.
5. Team Leaders: Leaders or managers of Agile teams who want to understand the challenges faced by Scrum Masters and how to support them in facilitating team success.
6. Agile Team Members: Members of Agile teams who are interested in transitioning into a Scrum Master role or simply want a better understanding of advanced Scrum practices to contribute more effectively to their teams.
7. Business Analysts: Professionals who work closely with Agile teams and need a deeper understanding of how to align business needs with Agile practices.
8. Anyone Interested in Agile Practices: Individuals who are planning a career move into Agile environments or looking to enhance their resume with advanced Scrum qualifications.

It's important to note that attendees should have a foundational understanding of Scrum principles and ideally some practical experience in a Scrum role. This workshop is designed to build on existing knowledge and experience, taking participants to the next level of expertise.