Course Summary
ScrumMaster Certification:
Increase productivity, improve quality, & adapt to change better
Scrum Master Course Summary
In our interactive and hands on Scrum Master Certification course, you will learn the Scrum framework, how to apply Scrum to your projects, and how to navigate the cultural changes necessary to implement Scrum. During the two day course, taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer, you will earn 14 PDUs and become a Certified ScrumMaster through the Scrum Alliance. For commonly asked questions about our CSM course please read our Certified Scrum Master FAQ.
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| San Francisco Area |
February 9-10 | SOLD OUT |  |
| Los Angeles Area |
February 16-17 | $995 before 2/7/2012 |
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| San Francisco Area |
February 21-22 | $995 before 2/7/2012 |
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| Los Angeles Area |
March 5-6 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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| Austin Area |
March 5-6 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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| San Francisco Area |
March 8-9 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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| Phoenix Area |
March 12-13 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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| San Francisco Area |
March 20-21 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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| Los Angeles Area |
March 22-23 | $895 before 2/7/2012 |
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More CSM Course Details:
What you will get from our Certified Scrum Master
- 2-day Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course earns 14 PDUs
- Interactive curriculum from our experienced Certified Scrum Trainer (CST™)
- Flexible schedules and convenient locations
- Fully catered classes with breakfast & lunch!*
- 2-year membership in the Scrum Alliance ($50 value)
- Increased productivity, faster ROI, and improved value to your end customers through Scrum
Why You Should Take the CSM?
If you are interested in being taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer about the fundamentals, terminology, practices and principles of the role of the Scrum Master or a Scrum Team Member, then this course is right for you. If you have already been using Agile to manage your projects and feel you are versed in Scrum, we would recommend reading about our PMI-ACP course.
Take this CSM Course if:
- You are beginning to explore using Scrum at your company and want to learn the fundamentals.
- You want to demonstrate your knowledge of the Scrum Role to advance your career.
- You are required to receive Professional Development Units (PDU’s) through the PMI (14 from our CSM course).
Schedule
From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Daily for the two days of the course.
Duration
2 days.
Audience
Project & Program Managers, Product Owners, Business, and IT managers, and Sr. Developers interested in learning about Scrum and Agile Methodologies.
Prerequisites for Scrum Certification
Course attendees are encouraged to have basic knowledge of the Scrum process obtained from books, journal articles, and online content. Prior experience with Scrum a plus. The Scrum Guide is a required reading. You can also download The Scrum Guide in MP3 audio format as well. We highly recommend that you also read Agile Project Management with Scrum by Ken Schwaber.
For a great reference guide of key Scrum techniques and concepts, download our free Scrum Cheat Sheet!
Certification
After taking the 2-day Certified Scrummaster course, students are eligible to take the CSM Exam through the Scrum Alliance. All those who take the CSM exam through March 31, 2012 will pass. Starting April 1st, the Certified Scrum Master Exam will become a Pass/Fail exam, regardless of when a student completes their CSM course.
The new CSM exam will have 35 questions and no time limit in which to complete the exam. Candidates may bookmark questions, change answers to questions, and even stop the exam, returning to it to complete the questions at a later time within the 60-day period.
What happens if I fail the CSM Exam?
Students who do not pass the CSM exam the first time may re-take the exam immediately (no "cooling off" period required) or take it again any time within the 60-day period at no additional charge. After the 60-day period, CSM candidates must pay $25 to re-take the exam. After three (3) attempts it is recommended that the CSM candidate take another CSM course before being permitted to re-take the exam.
Please note, it is required that students attend the full 14 hours of this class to be eligible for certification. Frequently asked questions about the exam can be found on our Scrum Master Certification FAQ. Exam questions are based on The Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber.
Why us?
Learn how our training sets us apart from our competition.
Cancellation Policy
Registrants who fail to cancel at least 10 business days prior to the class start date are subject to payment of the full registration fee. Registrants who cancel or roll into another class more than 10 days before the class start date are not subject to any fee. If registrants request to roll into another class within 10 days of the course start date, they are subject to a $150 course change fee.
Scrum Master Instructors
All of cPrime's CSM instructors are Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) through the Scrum Alliance. cPrime takes pride in the fact that our CSTs meet the high standards of today's Agile project management training market and only deliver the most beneficial and interactive courses. To learn about an instructor for a particular course, click on the "Next Step" button in the table above.
Read our CSM Instructor's experience and certifications here.
Testimonials
"This is a must-have for someone struggling to introduce Scrum to their organization/team. One comes out so much richer with ideas and solutions. Kudos to Roger!" - Barclays Global Investors
"The CSM course exceeded my expectations for content, delivery, team dynamics, and fun! I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from this experience!" - Anonymous
"Roger turned me from a skeptic to a firm believer in Scrum and Agile, eager to effect change in my organization" - Raptr Inc
"Roger made it fun to learn!" - Independent Consultant
Additional Notes
Outline
- General Knowledge
- Agile Manifesto
- Scrum Foundations
- Sprint
- Scrum compared to Waterfall
- Significance of "Done"
- Scrum compared to Waterfall
- Scrum Values
- Applicability of Scrum
- Scrum Roles
- Overview of Scrum Roles
- ScrumMaster: Responsibilties & Authority
- Product Owner: Responsibilities, Authority, Contraints...etc.
- Product Owner: The Team: Responsibilities, Authority, Teamwork & Characteristics.
- Impact on Traditional Roles.
- Scrum Meetings
- Sprint Planning Meeting
- Daily Scrum Meeting
- Sprint Review Meeting
- Sprint Retrospective Meeting
- Release Planning Meeting
- Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog
- Product Increment and the Definition of Done
- Sprint Backlog
- Burndown Charts
- Integration
- ScrumMaster Responsibilities and Skills
- Scrum Simulation
- Class Retrospective
*Note: Please see full course details for catering information as not all locations are fully catered. Click the more info button to see full course details.
