Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Sept 24-26, 2024 (1/2 day schedule)

Your instructor for this class will be Kim Poremski

Why Get Certified?

The Certified ScrumMaster designation is one of the most demanded certifications by employers and recruiters and  is a globally recognized certification from Scrum Alliance. Whether you want to serve as a scrum master, are adopting scrum, or just need the skills to be more agile, the CSM course is the right place to start. You’ll gain a solid understanding of scrum and learn practical ways to apply it to your team and throughout your organization. 

It's all Lecture, right?

No way!!!  During class we teach the core concepts and then immediately apply them through a fun, interactive product simulation.

What's Covered?

• Scrum Theory
• Agile Manifesto (Values and Principles)
• Scrum Framework 
• Scrum Accountabilities 
• Product Backlog and Refinement
• Scrum Events
• Increments and Definition of Done 
• Technical Debt & XP (Extreme Programming) Practices
• ScrumMaster Core Competencies

Is there Prep Work?

Not really.  It would be great if everyone would come to class having read the Scrum Guide.

What are the attendance requirements?

Full attendance on camera is required and participants must attend the entire class to qualify for certification. 

How can I be most successful in this virtual setting?

• Have a pen & paper for taking notes.
• Your computer MUST be a desktop or laptop with a good microphone and webcam. You will not be able to fully participate in class with a smartphone or tablet.
• We will be using Zoom and Miro as our primary tools during the online workshop. 
• We will send you a Miro link a few days before class. If you are not familiar with Zoom or Miro, do not worry!  We will provide you with an overview of both at the beginning of class.
• Miro will work best with Google Chrome. If you don't have it, install Chrome from: www.google.com/chrome
• Install the Zoom application; (using Zoom over a browser is just terrible).
• If possible, multiple monitors is helpful (but not required)
• Please arrange to meet 10 minutes prior to the class start time by logging in to Zoom.

Is There an Exam?

Yes.  Don't stress though.  100% of Kim's students pass the exam on the first try.  Here's some info about it:

• 50 multiple choice questions (one right answer)
• Timed: 60 minutes
• Not proctored
• You have 90 days after class ends to start the exam
• You can bookmark questions and return to them later
• You may not save your place and return to the exam later
• The questions are randomly selected
• You may refer to notes and other references
• You may not ask a Scrum Alliance certified individual for help on the exam while you take it
• You have 2 free attempts at taking the exam. After that you have 2 more chances, but you will need to pay a $25 fee to Scrum Alliance each time.

This class will be conducted in Eastern USA Timezone (9:00 am -2:00 pm)

About the CSM Class: This is a 3-day, live, instructor-led,  online class.  This class is certified by Scrum Alliance as the CSM.

The LEGAL Stuff 

This course is being provided by Agile Prowess, LLC in partnership with New World of Work. Agile Prowess is a Registered Education Provider with Scrum Alliance. This class will be taught by Kim Poremski. Kim is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum Alliance.

All Scrum Alliance branding is used in accordance with a licensing agreement between Kim Poremski and Scrum Alliance.