Professional Scrum Master - Advanced

The PSM-A is an advanced, follow-up course after the Professional Scrum Master (PSM). PSM-A offers in-depth insight, expert knowledge and the opportunity to finetune your skills. Scrum.org certificate included.

Advance your Scrum Master skills!

As a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, you have a thorough understanding of Scrum. Along the way you have encountered some challenges though, which left you wondering: how can I maximize my impact? That's exactly what PSM-A sets out to teach you! Let's take a deep dive into your role and learn how to better serve the Development Team, Product Owner and the organization.

PSM-A is perfect for

The Professional Scrum Master Advanced training is perfect for Scrum Masters looking to step up their game. PSM-A is an advanced training following the Professional Scrum Master (PSM). To take part in the course requires at least 1 year of working experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Completing the PSM training first is not required, just recommended.

What will you learn during the Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A) training?

The PSM-A training focuses on your experience as a Scrum Master. We use your own practical examples to explore how you can become a more effective true leader and apply Scrum in particular circumstances. After that we switch our focus from your role to your place in the Agile organization. We will provide tips and techniques for you to work with the rest of the organization and best support the Scrum Team. You will learn the skills to facilitate the right kind of conversations within your organization and how to use them to become a better Scrum Master. PSM-A teaches you to coach your team to reach its full potential, even when circumstances are challenging!

Program

• Understand and apply Scrum: how Scrum principles and values guide you in decision-making.
• Develop people and teams: how to support the Scrum Team to become more effective.
• Manage products with Agility: supporting the Product Owner.
• Develop and deliver: overcome issues through stories, exercises, and facilitation techniques like Liberating Structures.
• Evolving Agile: learn how to create an environment for Agility to thrive.

PSM-A Trainers

Our trainers are Scrum.org-certified experts. They are gurus in their field. Gurus with an impressive track record. They are happy to share their experiences, for you to better understand the PSM-A learning objectives stated by Scrum.org. The perfect way to prepare for your PSM II exam!

PSM II Certification

The PSM II exam (plus one retake) and Scrum.org certificate are included in the training. The exam is taken online at your moment of choice. Please note, only if you take the exam within two weeks of completing the training will you receive a free second chance. After passing the PSM II exam, you will:

• Receive a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master certificate.
• Become a lifelong member of the Scrum.org community.
• Become included in the global Professional Scrum Master database.

Professional Scrum Master Learning Journey

The Learning Journey of a Professional Scrum Master starts with an interest in Scrum. We offer you the basics in a one-day Scrum Foundation training. If you have some Scrum knowledge, you can also start directly with the Professional level PSM training.

Yes, I want to become a Professional Scrum Master

After registering for the PSM-A training, you will receive a confirmation email with practical information. A week before the training, we will ask you about any dietary requirements and share literature if there's a need to prepare. See you soon!

What else should I know?

• The Scrum.org PSM II exam is included in the price of the training course.
• All literature and a delicious lunch are also included.
• Travel & accommodation expenses are not included.

Xebia Office
Laapersveld 27
1213 VB, Hilversum
Netherlands

Conveniently located from A27/exit 33 Hilversum.
Free parking available.
Train station Hilversum Sportpark is at walking distance.

Lunch, snacks and drinks are included in the training.