Scrum Master

Preparation for the Professional Scrum Master I and II (PSMI and PSMII) exam.

Description

The Professional Scrum Master training is designed for both aspiring and experienced Scrum Masters who want to strengthen their skills and prepare for the Professional Scrum Master I and II (PSMI and PSMII) certifications. This course provides a solid foundation in the Scrum Framework and is ideal for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the Scrum Master role within a Scrum Team.

Who is this training for?
This training is suitable for:

• Scrum Masters who want to deepen their knowledge and increase their impact.
• Future Scrum Masters preparing for the PSM I and PSM II exams.
• Agile Coaches, Product Owners, Project Managers, and other professionals who want to better understand Scrum and collaborate more effectively with Scrum Teams.

What makes this training valuable?

• The strength of this training lies in the combination of theoretical insights and hands-on practice.
• You’ll learn not only the core principles of Scrum, but also how to guide teams, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• You’ll also discover how to measure and enhance team effectiveness.

What sets this training apart?
This training stands out from other Scrum Master courses due to its focus on:

• Targeted preparation for PSMI and PSMII: The content is tailored to help you succeed in the official assessments. While exam vouchers are not included, you will receive a voucher for the e-book “The Professional Scrum Master.”
• Practical application: In addition to theory, the training includes realistic case studies and exercises that you can apply directly in your work.
• Comprehensive scope: From facilitating Scrum Events to coaching teams and removing blockers — all essential aspects of the Scrum Master role are covered.

With this training, you’ll be well-equipped to take on the challenges of the Scrum Master role and help your teams deliver high-value products successfully.

Learning Goals

• Predict best answers to questions for the Professional Scrum Master I and II certification exam (PSM I and II) [Understand]
• Explain how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to agile principles and theory [Analyze]
• Clarify what you win and what you loose when customizing Scrum [Understand]
• Classify the stances of a Scrum Master most suitable for a given situation [Understand]
• Clarify the structure and steps of a well executed retrospective [Understand]
• Explore ways of dealing with uncertainty and complexity in product delivery [Analyze]
• Explain how to measure value using Key Value Areas and Metrics [Understand]

Subjects

• Agile Manifesto
• Empiricism and Stacey
• Question Backlog
• Scrum Values and Principles
• Scrum Framework
• Definition of Done

• Agile Coach Competency Framework
• Facilitation
• Powerful Questions
• Liberating Structures
• Leadership Styles
• Scrum Master Stances (and Misunderstood Stances)
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Agile Fluency Model
• Moving Motivators

• Forecasting and Release Planning
• Product Value
• Value Metrics
• Using Value for Planning
• Product Backlog Management
• Output, Outcome, Impact
• User Story Splitting

• Emergent Software Development
• Emergent Architecture
• Managing Technical Risk in Scrum
• Technical Debt
• Continuous Quality
• Test First
• Code Coverage
• Agile Testing