Professional Scrum Master - Advanced

As a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, you have a thorough understanding of Scrum. Along the way, you have encountered some challenges, though. This has left you wondering: how can I maximize my impact? That’s exactly what Professional Scrum Master – Advanced (PSM-A) (former PSM 2) sets out to teach you! Let’s dive deeply into your accountabilities and learn how to better serve the Developers, Product Owners, and the organization.

What will you learn?

The Professional Scrum Master – Advanced (PSM-A) (former PSM 2) training course focuses on your experience as a Scrum Master. PSM-A teaches you how to coach your team to reach its full potential, even when circumstances are challenging. Take the next step on your Scrum Master learning journey and deepen your Scrum knowledge!

Program

We use your own practical examples to explore how you can become a more effective leader and apply Scrum in particular circumstances. After that, we focus on your accountabilities 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.

Understand and apply Scrum

How Scrum principles and values guide you in decision-making.

Develop people and team

How to support the Scrum Team to become more effective.

Manage products with Agility

How to support 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.

Key takeaways

1. Maximize your impact as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
2. Develop effective leadership skills within an Agile organization.
3. Enhance your ability to facilitate conversations and support the Scrum Team.
4. Master techniques for developing people, managing products, and delivering results.
5. Create an environment for Agility to thrive.
6. Obtain a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master certificate

Who is it for?

The Professional Scrum Master – Advanced (PSM-A) (former PSM 2) training is perfect for experienced Scrum Masters looking to step up their game, advance their skills and maximize their impact. As PSM-A is an advanced course, it is recommended to complete the PSM 1 training course first.

Requirements

• Taking part in the PSM-A course requires at least one year of working experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

• PSM-A is an advanced training following the Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM 1) course. However, completing the PSM 1 training first is not required, just recommended.

• Basic knowledge of Scrum or experience working in an Agile environment is required. Participants should have a fundamental understanding of the Scrum framework and its principles.

• The PSM-A training will teach you nothing new about Scrum but will help you better understand your accountabilities and how you can improve your Scrum Master skills.

 Exam and Certification

After completing the Professional Scrum Master- Advanced (PSM-A) (former PSM 2) training course, you will receive an exam code from Scrum.org. This code is valid indefinitely, allowing you to take the PSM 2 exam online whenever you choose and obtain your PSM 2 certificate.

However, if you take the exam within 14 days of receiving the exam code, you will receive a new attempt for free in case you fail the exam. If you take the exam – and fail – after those 14 days, you will have to retake the exam at your own expense ($250), as those costs are not included in the training price.

If you pass the PSM 2 exam (score above 85%), you will:

• Receive the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM 2) certificate and badge.
• Become a lifelong member of the Scrum.org community.
• Get included in the global Professional Scrum Master database.

What else should I know?

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 you need to prepare.

See you soon!

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.