Professional Scrum Master - Advanced

Course Overview

The Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM II) course is a thoughtfully curated advanced training program designed to build on the foundation of Scrum principles and practices. This two-day course focuses on empowering Scrum Masters with the essential tools, strategies, and insights to effectively serve and guide Agile teams. Participants will delve into the nuances of servant-leadership, team dynamics, problem-solving, and scaling Scrum to ensure successful Agile implementations.

Who Should Attend

Regardless of what industry to work in, The Professional Scrum Master course is for:

• Experienced Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches
• Team Leads
• Project Managers
• Agile practitioners seeking deeper Scrum knowledge

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 improves 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 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

Professional Scrum Certification

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master-Advanced course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master-Advanced (PSM-A) assessment. PSM-A class participants who attempt the PSM-A 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 40% discount on the PSM III assessment. These industry-recognized PSM certifications require a minimum passing score.