Professional Scrum Master - Advanced

Professional Scrum Master -Advanced (PSM-A) is an advanced course helping students to understand the stances that characterize an effective Scrum Master and servant-leader while diving deep into how they serve the Developers, Product Owner and organization. The course teaches students about related practices and skills to enable them to have the right types of conversations and how to apply them to become better Scrum Masters. 
The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam.

Course Learning Objectives

• What practices, tools, skills and stances make an effective Scrum Master
• How the Scrum principles and values help guide Scrum Masters in the decisions they make
• How the Scrum Master acts as a servant-leader and improve their ability in this role
• What the Scrum Master can do to support Developers and Product Owners to become more effective
• Ways that the Scrum Master can help to change the environment, making it more conducive for Scrum Teams to be successful with greater agility
• Provide tips and techniques for the Scrum Master to work with the rest of the organization in support of their Scrum Teams
• Improve the effects on the organization of a successful Scrum Master
• Dealing with team conflict
• Removing impediments
• Communicating the importance of a "Done" Increment
• How to support the Scrum Team
• Understanding the challenges of middle management

Who Should Attend this class?

The Professional Scrum Master - Advanced course is an advanced course specifically designed for experienced Scrum Masters who have a thorough understanding of the Scrum framework. It is particularly beneficial for those people with at least one year of Scrum Master experience.

What you get

• Access to official training materials and additional resources to help you become an effective Scrum Master
• All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) assessment.
• The industry-recognized PSM II certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%.
• PSM-A class participants who attempt the PSM II assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost.
• You are also entitled to a discount on the PSM III assessment once passing PSM II.
• Students of Scrum.org courses can claim Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU credit: 14 PDUs after attending a two-day Professional Scrum Master-Advanced (PSM-A) course.
• Option for attending a free 1-hour online session where you can follow up, ask questions, clarify topics and receive guidance - first 14 days after the course
• Option to adhere to Scrum Wanderers Slack community - share, discuss, learn and meet other peers

About the trainer

Florin Manolescu is a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, Agile Coach and Scrum Master with exhaustive experience in the IT software industry. With a robust background spanning technical, managerial, and leadership roles, he has led large-scale, technology-driven projects for public and private sector clients across diverse cultural landscapes. Florin’s early career as a developer, business analyst, and consultant laid the foundation for his expertise in project and program management, operational leadership, and business development. Passionate about finding better ways and continuous improvement, Florin actively contributes to Agile communities and empowers professionals through training, workshops, and a commitment to personal growth.

Contact the trainer here

This is a live virtual remote/online course. 

The course is specially designed to run online and includes frequent breaks and an hour for lunch. Details on how to participate will be sent to you by email before the class.

Live Virtual Remote/Online Course Requirements:

• A Computer with an internet connection, a Microphone, Speakers & Webcam.
• Free install of Zoom
• We can assist you with the set-up on the days before the class if required.
• The Trainer will be available for 15 minutes before the course to offer assistance.