Our two-day Scrum Certification Training classes are designed to help busy individuals like yourself get certified and begin their journey towards agile transformation.
You can earn 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) from Scrum Alliance® and 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from PMI with these courses.
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The Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training course gives you an in-depth understanding of the Scrum framework, and equips you with the tools and techniques to apply these in practice.
What you will learn:
In this course, you will learn the basics of Scrum, including Scrum values, team roles and responsibilities, events and artifacts, and how to guide your team through Scrum processes.
Who this course is for:
Scrum Masters are responsible for the team’s effectiveness, and for guiding the team and the organization in the adoption and implementation of Scrum practices.
Anyone looking for a better way to solve complex problems will gain from earning a Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) certification, including:
- Scrum Masters
- Software Engineers
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- New Scrum Team Members
Scrum is applicable across industries where teams are made up of members with cross-functional skills. So, marketing executives, data scientists, HR managers, and other professionals looking to adopt an agile way of work will also benefit from Certified Scrum Master training.
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
The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) training course teaches you the framework, principles, and values that make up Scrum, as well as key skills and tools you need to be an effective Product Owner.
What you will learn:
In this course, you will learn the basics of Scrum roles and responsibilities, how to communicate customer expectations, define the product vision, prioritize the product backlog, and manage the release cycle.
Who this course is for:
Product Owners represent different stakeholders, like the end-user, the customer and the organization they work for. They decide what the team will create, prioritizing the work to ensure that a working product reaches the customer at regular intervals.
Anyone who wants to represent or understand the business side of projects can gain from earning a Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) certification, including:
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Product Managers
- Data Analysts
- Scrum Team Members
Dave Silberman
CSM, CSPO Certified
Dave Silberman, PhD, writes, researches, trains, and speaks to help change the stories of working life. Guided by a passionate concern for unleashing human potentiality, Dave taps into the relational dynamics between people, places, and…
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
- Authorized Training Partner Instructor - PMP.
- Birkman Certified Professional (BCP).
- Certified Agile Leader.
- Certified Leadership Agility 360 Coach.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)..
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
- Certified Trainer in Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Leadership.
- ChangeWise-Authorized Leadership Agility Coach.
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
- MBTI Master Practitioner.
- NeuralPlan NPPQ Master Planner Credential.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Prosci Experienced Practitioner Program.
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
- RADAR & LIDAR Maintenance Certification.
- RADAR/LIDAR Instructor Certification.
- Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM).
Jeff McKenna
CSM, CSPO Certified
I got my first paycheck in 1962 as a tester testing functions such as sin and cosine, which were used in satellite tracking. I was captured by the magic of software and its potential to help people. I found myself studying technology, microprocessors…
- Certified Scrum Trainer with Scrum Alliance.
- Certified Enterprise Coach.
- Certified Team Coach.
- Certified Large Scale Scrum Practitioner
- LeSS-friendly Scrum Trainer.
- Certified Scrum Master.
- Certified Facilitator.
- Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner.
- Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner.
- Scaling Scrum: Scrum@Scale, LeSS, SAFe.
Robert Briese
CSM, CSPO Certified
Robert Briese is a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) and Certified Large-Scale Scrum Practicioner (CLP). He coaches companies and organizations…
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- Certified Scrum Professional
- Certified Large-Scale Scrum Practitioner
- Certified LeSS Trainer
Sergey Dmitriev
CSM, CSPO Certified
I empower business owners and senior executives to transform their company’s culture, organizational
framework, and operational processes, enabling businesses
to adapt to evolving customer demands, maintain market resilience…
- Certified Scrum Trainer With Scrum Alliance
- Certified Large Scale Scrum Practioner
- Accredited Business Intermediary with American
- Association of Business Brokers
- Less-Friendly Scrum Trainer
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- ICAgile Certified Professional
- Kanban Train the Trainer Certified
- Co-Active Coaching
- Non-Violent Communications
Bonsy Yelsangi
CSM, CSPO Certified
Bonsy Yelsangi is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and an Agile Coach with overall 17 years of experience. She has helped organizations and individuals attain agility in industries including media, remote managed services, luxury real estate, aviation…
- Certified Scrum Trainer.
- Certified Scrum Master.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner.
- Certified Scrum Professional.
Alexander Frumkin
CSM, CSPO Certified
My name is Alexander Frumkin and I am a scrumoholic. Having my first program written in Algol 60 in high school, I had a long and successful technical career. It included 18 years in different technical roles at Autodesk and leading software development departments…
- Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) aspirant with the Scrum Alliance.
- Certified Agile Coach (CAC) with the Scrum Alliance.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) with the Scrum Alliance.
- Certified Scrum Professional - Developer (CSP-D) with the Scrum Alliance.
- Certified Large Scale Scrum Practitioner (SA).
- Release Train Engineer (RTE) with Scaled Agile institute.
- ICP Agile Certified Coach (ICP-ACC).
- ICP Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF).
- ICP Enterprise Coach (ICP-ENT).
- Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) Certified Trainer.
- Scrum@Scale Practitioner.
- Co-active coaching foundation.
- ORSK foundation.
Aleksei Groshenko
CSM, CSPO Certified
As a Leadership META Coach PCC ICF, Soft Skills Trainer, and Business Consultant with a Master’s in Psychology, I bring over 20 years of experience in people development. With expertise as a Spiral Dynamics practitioner and a proven …
- Professional Certificate Coach (PCC ICF) - International Coaching Federation,
- Conscious Business Coaching Certificate – BetterUP.
- Spiral Dynamics Integral – Methods of Integral Development.
- Project Management Certificate – SanDiego Continuing Education.
- Small Business Planning Certificate – SanDiego Continuing Education.
- Small Business Growth Certificate – SanDiego Continuing Education.
- Kanban for Business - Unusual Concept.
- Scrum Master Certificate – Unusual Concept.
- Training for Trainers Certificate - Erickson Int’l Coaching College.
- Freedom of Love - Erickson Int’l Coaching College.
- Coach Mastery – Development of Professional Skill of the Coach Certificate - Erickson Int’l Coaching College.
- Science and Art of Transformational Coaching Certificate - Erickson Int’l Coaching College.
- Training Manager - School of Policy and Business.
- Master’s degree in Social Psychology - Psychological and Pedagogical University.
Alexander Domanitskiy
CSM, CSPO Certified
Managed Apple’s business in several countries within the CEMEA (Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, as well as operated the largest European network of mono-brand retail stores for Apple, Sony, Lego, and others…
- Lomonosov Moscow State University — Master’s Degree, Maths and Computer Science (System programming).
Christina Carlson
CSM, CSPO Certified
Christina Carlson guides you to become unstuck through collaboration, creativity, and how to apply inspired agility research. She finds personal success and purpose through creative and collaborative projects that help people achieve their dreams…
- Certified Agile Leadership (CAL).
- Certified Agile LEadership Essentials (CAL-E).
- Certified Agile Leadership for Orgs (CAL-O).
- Certified Practice Leader.
- Certified Leadership Agility 360 Coach.
- Lean Six Sigma BlackBelt.
Brad Swanson
CSM, CSPO Certified
Brad Swanson is a Leadership and Organizational Coach who guides organizations to achieve sustainably better results using Lean & Agile principles. He has been a trusted advisor for executives and organizations across the globe…
- Certified Leadership Agility® 360 Coach
- Certified Agile Leadership® (CAL) Educator®
- Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST)
- Certified Enterprise Coach® (CEC)
- Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
- Certified LeSS Practitioner (Large Scale Scrum)
- Certified Scrum Professional-Product Owner
- Certified Scrum Professional-Scrum Master
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
Are there any prerequisites for doing the Scrum certification training?
There are no prerequisites for CSM training. Having some basic knowledge of Scrum in a real-world setting is useful, but not compulsory.
There are no prerequisites for CSPO training. However, having a solid foundation in Scrum basics will give you an advantage in understanding the Product Owner’s role at an organizational level.
Do I need to have CSM certification before doing the CSPO course?
No, both courses are mutually exclusive. But those with CSM certification might find it beneficial to take the CSPO course to advance their career.
Who can attend the Scrum certification course?
Everyone’s welcome! While the agile philosophy and its various methodologies like Scrum were indeed developed for the software development fraternity, Scrum certification courses will benefit anyone looking to find a better way to solve complex problems and achieve more agility in their work and personal life.
Is prior knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or any other methodology necessary?
Prior knowledge of Scrum is useful, not mandatory.
Is prior work experience mandatory?
No, you don’t require prior work experience to take the Scrum courses.
What are the options available for class formats?
Can I get Scrum certified without taking the course?
No, you need to complete the mandatory 2-day training course from an authorized trainer and take the online exam (for CSM) in order to get certified.
What is the format and duration of the Scrum certification exam?
The Scrum certification exam is a multiple-choice, closed-book test conducted online. The duration of the test is 60 minutes.
Is there a separate fee for taking the Scrum certification exam?
No, our course fees include the cost of the Scrum certification exam.
What is the passing score for the Scrum certification exam?
You need to get a minimum score of 74% to pass the exam.
How do I get my certificate once I pass the exam?
Once you pass the exam you can download the certificate directly from Scrum Alliance.
Do I have to pay extra for my certificate?
No, our course fees include the initial fee for Scrum certification.
Which certifying body will I get my certificate from?
We only conduct Scrum Alliance accredited CSM® and CSPO® courses so you will get your certificate from the premier certifying body in the agile space.
What is the validity of my Scrum certification?
Your initial Scrum certification is valid for 2 years. To maintain your certification after that, you will need to earn 20 hours of SEUs over two years and pay a renewal fee of $100 ($50/year).
