Scrum Master Certification Training in Chicago

Our live online Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner training program in Chicago, IL is designed to help busy individuals like you get certified in Scrum and begin your agile journey. We offer two-day training courses designed to help you become CSM® or CSPO®. 

UC Agile’s Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) and Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) training courses are hands-on learning experiences. Our panel of experienced trainers uses the latest learning theory and insights to teach adults. Our scrum training will feature movement, group work, and games.

The CSM Scrum Master training in Chicago, IL provides you with the core knowledge you need to lead a successful cross-functional team. In contrast, the CSPO training in Chicago assists you in better understanding the business side of projects.

Our Scrum Certification Courses Include:
  • 2 Days of Live Online Training + Certification
  • Exam fee + 1 retake fee
  • Training by Scrum Alliance approved Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
  • Two-year membership in Scrum Alliance
  • Earn 16 PDUs from PMI and 16 SEUs from Scrum Alliance
  • Post-class mentor support

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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Training Chicago

The Scrum Master certification course will provide you with a thorough understanding of Scrum methodology and implementation. Our CSM training in Chicago, IL is designed to help you become a Certified Scrum Master®. After completing the 2-day course and passing the CSM exam, you can earn your CSM certification in Chicago, IL.

Eligibility

Everyone is welcome to the world of Scrum. While the CSM certification course was developed with IT professionals in mind, anyone looking to get more agile in their work and personal life is invited to join the course. This course is beneficial for developers, scrum team members, project managers, business analysts, testers, project sponsors, team leads, HR and finance managers, and so on.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for the Certified Scrum Master certification course.

Benefits
  • This Scrum certification training in Chicago will give you all the functional skills and practical knowledge you need to serve in a Scrum Team and help your team members thrive.
  • During the 2-day live online sessions, you will learn about the challenges of implementing this methodology in a team or organization, and how to navigate and clear them.
  • The CSM certification from Scrum Alliance is highly rated across diverse industries. You will learn how to utilize your Scrum certification to advance your career goals and open up more opportunities.
  • CSM professionals also get exclusive access to Scrum Alliance’s local groups, networks, and resources.
Course Outline
Scrum Theory
  • Definition and Basic Principles
  • Scrum Values
  • Empirical Process Control
  • Framework vs Methodology
  • Iterative and Incremental Process
Roles in Scrum
  • Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
  • Responsibilities of the roles and interaction between them
  • Cross-functionality and self-organization
Scrum Events
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Product Backlog
  • Refinement Meeting
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospective
Scrum Artifacts
  • Product Backlog
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Product Increment
  • Definition of Done
Scrum Master Core Competencies
  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Servant Leadership
  • Service to Product
  • Owner, Organization, Development Team

Certified Scrum Product Owner Training Chicago

You learn about the numerous responsibilities of a Product Owner in the Product Owner certification course. We offer CSPO training in Chicago, IL to assist you in earning your Certified Scrum Product Owner® designation. You can receive your CSPO certification in Chicago, after finishing the 2-day Scrum Alliance-mandated curriculum.

Eligibility

Anyone who wants to understand the business aspect of projects is welcome to attend the CSPO course, including (but not limited to) scrum masters, product managers, entrepreneurs, investors, business analysts, project managers, program managers, management teams and senior leadership in charge of product development.

Pre-requisites

While a basic understanding of the Agile Manifesto and Scrum Guide will help you grasp the concepts taught in CSPO certification a little better, they are not mandatory prerequisites.

Benefits
  • In this Product Owner certification training in Chicago you will learn the basic Scrum framework, principles and values, as well as key skills and techniques you need to be effective project leaders.
  • During the 2-day live online sessions, you will discover how to manage multiple stakeholders’ expectations, get hands-on practice generating a product vision, and learn new ways to understand your customers’ needs so that you can choose the right product to develop next for them.
  • The CSPO certification from Scrum Alliance is the most recognized product owner credential in the industry. Getting certified as a Product Owner will help you tap new avenues of opportunities and help you advance your career goals.
  • CSPO professionals also get exclusive access to Scrum Alliance’s local groups, networks, and resources.
Course Outline
Know Yourself
  • Product Owner and Product Manager Roles
  • Responsibilities, skills and experience
  • Communication Ability
  • Conflict Management
  • Productivity and Negotiations
Know Your Team
  • Difference between leadership and management
  • What does cross-functional team mean
  • How to organize the work of a self-organized team
  • How to scale the development of a product to hundreds of people
Know Your Product
  • How to create product vision
  • Build product strategy and product roadmap
  • Find out where in the product life cycle you are
  • How should product management change
Know Your Customers
  • User surveys and behavioral surveys
  • Quantitative and qualitative surveys
  • Lean startup, customer development
  • Design thinking and customer segmentation
Know Your Business Model
  • Evaluation market size, analyzing competitors
  • Monitoring trends and finding product-market fit
  • How to describe the business model
  • How can we quantify the value of a product to a customer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Everything you want to know about our agile and scrum certification training

How do I apply for Scrum Master certification?

There are 3 steps to apply for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
Step 1: Complete the mandatory 2-day training requirement of Scrum Alliance. See our upcoming certification courses.
Step 2: Register with scrumalliance.org and take the one-hour online test. With the guidance of our expert trainers, you are sure to ace the test!
Step 3: Pass the test with a minimum score of 74%, download your certificate and you’re all set for Scrum Mastery!

How do I apply for Product Owner certification?

There are 3 steps to apply for Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.
Step 1: Complete the mandatory 2-day training requirement of Scrum Alliance. See our upcoming certification courses.
Step 2: Your trainer will update your details on scrumalliance.org. You will receive an email to sign in and accept your CSPO license.
Step 3: Accept your license and download your certificate. That’s it! You’re now ready to deliver more value to your customers.

What is the duration of the Scrum certification course?

Both the CSM and CSPO courses run for 16 hours over two days. With each course you take you earn 16 PDUs for PMI certification and 16 SEUs for Scrum Alliance certification.

How much does Scrum certification training cost?

UC Agile offers the most competitive course rates for Scrum Certification!
The CSM and CSPO courses each cost $449.
Our course fees include:
- 2-days of live interactive training with some of the best trainers in the industry;
- CSM exam fee + one retake;
- 2 years of Scrum Alliance membership;
- and many more perks!
We offer combo discounts if you choose to do both CSM and CSPO courses with us. Select a class schedule and register here.
We also offer group rates for more than 5 people. Learn more here.

What are the options available for class formats?

UC Agile currently offers live, instructor-led online training classes for individuals and teams. Find upcoming sessions here.
We will shortly be commencing in-person classes and releasing self-paced learning videos.
To request private on-site team training, please apply here

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