PSM – Professional Scrum Master - Flipped Learning Format

Course Description

This training is intended for individuals who wish to become effective Scrum Masters or are responsible for ensuring a software development team’s efficiency and effectiveness.  The class is split into four blocks over four weeks. Each block consists of a self-study part where students use provided material (videos, articles, and quizzes) to learn and reflect on the theory of Professional Scrum, and then get together afterward on Zoom once a week for four hours with their peers and their Professional Scrum Trainer to deepen the learning via group exercises and discussions.

Specific focus is centered around the Scrum Master role, including advanced tools for servant-leadership, behavioral shifts, working with people and teams, coaching, facilitation, and scaling Scrum.

Flipped Learning Format

This class is based on the Flipped Learning delivery format. The class is split into four blocks over four weeks. Each block consists of a self-study part where students use provided material (videos, articles, and quizzes) to learn and reflect on the theory of Professional Scrum, and then get together afterward on Zoom once a week for four hours with their peers and their Professional Scrum Trainer to deepen the learning via group exercises and discussions.

Benefits of Flipped Learning:

  • Consuming content in small iterations helps learning stick
  • Multiple reflection cycles make the practical application of learning more impactful
  • Variations of learning environments cater better to personal learning styles
  • Lifetime access to all study materials

Learn more about Flipped Learning from Scrum.org Read more.

Course Topics

  • Scrum theory and principles
  • The Scrum framework: roles, rules and artifacts
  • Working with people and teams
  • Coaching and facilitation
  • The role of the Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master Certification

Objectives

Students are challenged to think in terms of Scrum and the Scrum principles to
better understand what to do when they return to their workplaces.

  • Students will have a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and their coherence from the empirical foundation of Scrum.
  • Students can act as a Scrum Master for Scrum Teams and stakeholders from an  in-depth understanding of servant-leadership.
  • Students can effectively start up Scrum or increase its effectiveness if already  underway.

Prerequisites

Attendees make the most of the class if they:

  • Have studied the Scrum Guide (required)
  • Have passed the Scrum Open assessment
  • Have a solid understanding of Scrum either through working on a Scrum Team,  or through having taken part in a Professional Scrum Foundations or similar course
  • Have been on or are closely involved in building or enhancing a software product  or application using Scrum
  • Have read one of the Scrum books of Ken Schwaber or the book “Scrum – A Pocket  Guide” by Gunther Verheyen

Target Audiences

The Professional Scrum Master course is targeted to Scrum Masters and anyone else responsible for the successful use and/or rollout of Scrum. Specifically the flipped learning format is designed for students who are looking for an opportunity to use the classroom time for the application of concepts and to engage creatively in how a Scrum Master can effectively serve the Agile Team and the organization.  Any team member, team manager, or person who is looking to know how to lead in an agile organization can benefit from this course. We have found this very valuable for:

  • Project and Product Managers
  • Development and QA Managers
  • Marketing Professionals
  • Existing Scrum Masters who want to improve their skill set
  • Business Analysts
  • Product Owners
  • Developers, QA / Testers
  • Team Leads and Architects

Assessment and Certification

The Professional Scrum Master course has two associated credentials: Professional Scrum Master level I (PSM I) and Professional Scrum Master level II (PSM II).

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Master course receive a password to take the PSM I assessment and are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment.

These industry-recognized certifications require a minimum passing score on the associated rigorous assessment. Scrum.org maintains a public list with everyone holding a PSM I and PSM II credential.