Professional Scrum Master

Join Us for a Professional Scrum Master Class in Cape Town!

Scrum.Org is Officially Back in South Africa!

Welcome to the premier Scrum.Org, Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training experience. The course will be led by Andy Spence, a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) with over 15 years of diverse Agile and Scrum industry experience as well as over 25 years in the IT space. This is your opportunity to learn from a highly experienced coach, dedicated to his craft and knowledge of the game to help you further elevate your career and unleash your potential in the world of Scrum.

About Your Trainer – Andy Spence

Andy brings a wealth of worldwide knowledge and experience from various industries including Financial Services, Audit, Risk, Automotive, Retail, Charity, Pharmaceutical, Broadcast, Government, IT, and Operations. With a passion for making a difference in South Africa's organizations and communities, Andy combines Scrum.org’s core material with his practical experience to ensure you are in good hands on your learning journey as you seek to unlock the power of Scrum, Product Development and Value Delivery.

See Andy's latest blog, co-authored with colleague and fellow PST Alex Crosby, on complexity and the importance of agility: https://articles.merapar.com/agile-is-dead-complexity-isnt

Come and join Andy for this 2 days experience to see how Scrum can help you navigate complexity!

What You Will Learn

• Scrum Theory and Principles
• The Scrum Framework
• Definition of Done
• How Scrum can elevate your product delivery
• Working with People and Teams
• Scrum in Your Organization
• The Role of the Scrum Master

Course Details

• Dates: Tuesday, 10th September – Wednesday, 11th September
• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton, Cape Town
• Language: English
• Price: ZAR 13,500 (Early Bird Rate: ZAR 11,000 - expires 31/08/2024)
• Group Discounts: Available for bookings of 5 or more. Contact us for details.

What You Get

• Comprehensive PSM course with Andy Spence, PST
• Two attempts at the PSM I assessment
• Future discounts on advanced courses
• Earn PDUs for PMI certification holders
• Earn SEU’s for Scrum Alliance members

Who Should Attend?

• Project Managers
• Product Owners
• Developers
• Architects
• Software Testers
• Team Leads
• Business Analysts
• Anyone interested in enhancing their Scrum knowledge and skills

Why Choose In-Person Training?

Face-to-Face is Back! Online training is convenient and accessible, but nothing beats the richness of in-person interaction.

• Engagement: In-person training sessions encourage active participation and interaction, making it easier to grasp complex concepts.
• Networking: Meet like-minded professionals and expand your professional network, creating real connections.
• Immediate Feedback: Get real-time answers to your questions and immediate feedback on exercises. Those quick questions you just need to ask, that quick lunch time chat, body language, focus and no more “I think you’re on mute, Dave!”.
• Stickier learning: Research by the National Training Laboratories in Bethel, Maine, suggests that in-person training with interactive methods (such as "learning by doing" and group discussions) can result in retention rates as high as 75% (as opposed to the large variation of 30-60% in online classes).
   

While virtual training offers flexibility and convenience, in-person classroom training provides a more engaging, interactive, and immersive learning experience. It fosters better connections, hands-on practice, and personalized attention, all of which contribute to a deeper and more effective learning journey.
 

About Merapar:

Your trusted partner for digital transformation

Your priority is to deliver high-quality products and services to the market swiftly. Merapar empowers you to accomplish this with:

• Deep Industry Expertise
• Experienced Cloud Native Engineering
• Agile Enablement and Training

Merapar’s approach paves the way for revenue-generating solutions, delivering value for your clients, partners, and workforce alike.

We specialise in crafting tailor-made strategies that help businesses to harness the power of data and the cloud, to drive growth, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition.

With a team of seasoned experts, Merapar delivers innovation, efficiency, and results that propel your business to new heights.

Lagoon Beach Hotel – A Perfect Venue

Situated right on the beachfront in Milnerton, Cape Town, the Lagoon Beach Hotel offers a stunning backdrop for your training. Enjoy the serene environment, perfect for learning and relaxation, with easy access to the city’s attractions.

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and take your career to the next level. Register now to secure your spot and be part of a transformative experience in one of Cape Town’s most picturesque locations.