Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) is an interactive, activity-based course where students gain a strong understanding of Professional Scrum and the accountabilities of the Scrum Master.  Through a combination of discussion and exercises, students develop a deep understanding of the underlying principles of Scrum and the Agile mindset while learning the practices applied by successful Scrum Teams. The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification exam. 

Who Should Attend this class?

This course is appropriate for students in any industry where teams are working to solve complex problems. The Professional Scrum Master course is for:

• Practitioners that are interested in starting a career as a Scrum Master
• Scrum Masters, Agile/Scrum Coaches and consultants looking to improve their use of Scrum
• Anyone involved in product delivery using Scrum

Course Learning Objectives

• Help Scrum Teams deliver value to their organization
• Understand the theory and principles behind Scrum and empiricism
• Understand how each part of the Scrum framework ties back to the principles and theory
• Understand uncertainty and complexity in product delivery
• Understand the meaning and importance of the Scrum values
• Learn what Done means and why it is crucial to transparency
• Know how to use the Product Backlog to plan with agility
• Understand the importance of self-managing teams, interpersonal skills needed, and the Scrum Master role
• Clarify the leadership role a Scrum Master plays on the team
• Learn the skills and traits and behavior shifts required to be a Scrum Master

Certification & Assessment

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. PSM class participants who attempt the PSM I 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.

Students of official Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master classes are also entitled to a 40% discount on the PSM II assessment once passing PSM I.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the price?
The price includes official course materials, up to 2 attempts at the PSM I assessment, lifetime certification from Scrum.org and a 40% discount on the PSM II assessment.

How do I take the assessment?
The assessment is taken online in your own time following the course. It can be taken from any internet-connected computer.

What is required to achieve certification?
The assessment comprises 80 multiple-choice questions that must be completed in 60 minutes. The pass mark is 85%. We provide practice assessments and a full eLearning version of the course to help you prepare.

Why learn with TheScrumMaster.co.uk?

• We have helped 25,000+ people learn Scrum since 2012.
• We have 950+ LinkedIn recommendations and are 5-star rated on Trustpilot & Google!
• We provide extensive practice assessments to ensure you gain certification.
• We provide an eLearning version of the course for reference and revision.
• Join our Community for ongoing coaching, events & resources.
• Join our Affiliate program and earn free courses. 
• Receive regular chances to attend another course at no cost.

What are the course hours?
The course hours are shown further up this page.

Can I attend from my country?
Yes. Everyone is welcome at all of our courses. You can attend from anywhere!

Can I attend on a different date?
Yes. We run courses regularly, and you can find all our upcoming dates on our public course page.

How many people will attend?
Our courses are kept small to ensure a premium experience.

How should I prepare for the course?
The only preparation required is to read the Scrum Guide. We provide a range of free additional resources to help you learn more in advance if you wish.

I'm not sure if I have enough experience to take the course. What should I do?
Email us at Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk, and we will advise you.

Can I claim PMI PDU credits for attending the course?
Yes. You can claim 14 PDU's for attending a course.

Do I need to pay VAT?
It depends on where you live. If you are outside the UK then usually not! Find out more.

Do you offer discounts?
We usually offer discounts for group bookings, not-for-profit organisations, and hardship cases. Find out more at our Discounts page.

Can I pay via credit/debit card?
Yes. Please select the 'Register now and pay via Credit Card' option when you register.

Can I register now and pay via invoice later?
Yes. Please select the 'Register now and pay later via Invoice' option when you register. Find our company information and contact us to request a quote or invitation letter.

Where can I find more answers to common questions?
Visit our full FAQ page for more answers to frequently asked questions.

Where can I contact the trainer with further questions?
You can email us at Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk

About The Trainer

Samuel Adesoga is a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), dynamic Agile practitioner and Coach.

Sam’s first encounter with Scrum and Agile was in 2007. Previous clients include Barclays, HSBC, BP, Ministry of Justice, UBS, Channel4, BBC Worldwide and a number of startups from around the world.

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"Sam is visibly passionate about coaching people and organizations to adopt Scrum principles. He didn't coach us just to pass our assessments but to be fully grounded with a clear understanding of our accountabilities."
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