You would like to learn about the Scrum Framework practically and prepare for the exam to become a certified Professional Scrum Master? In this compact package you will get to know the most important success factors and advantages of Scrum, transfer them to your project reality and systematically prepare for certification as a Professional Scrum Master (PSM I of Scrum.org). The exam takes place online and can be taken at any time after the workshop for a fee of 150 US $.

Module 1: Fundamentals

You will learn:

• how to deal with complexity in projects.
• the essential elements and processes of agile working methods.
• the difference between classic and agile project management.

What is the content?

• VUCA World
• Cynefin Model
• Project life cycle
• Agile vs. Classical Project Management
• Agile values and principles
• Overview of the Scrum process

Duration: 3 Hours

Module 2: Roles and artifacts

You will learn:

• about the roles and responsibilities in an agile team and how to transfer them to your practice.
• what it means to work in increments and iterations.
• how to apply the basic elements of agile planning methods.

What is the content?

• Product Owner
• Scrum Master
• Development Team
• Product Backlog
• Sprint Backlog
• Increment

Duration: 3 Hours

Module 3: Events

You will learn:

• how the most important events and meetings are structured in a Scrum process.
• what the function and meaning of these events are.
• how you can transfer these formats to your own practice.

What is the content?

• Sprint
• Daily Scrum
• Sprint Planning
• Sprint Review
• Retrospectives

Duration: 3 Hours

Module 4: Techniques

You will learn:

• the most important techniques for designing your Scrum process.
• to reflect on the impact of these techniques on the progress of the project using practical examples and exercises.
• by discussing application examples with colleagues.

What is the content?

• Definition of Done
• Burndown Charts
• Refinement
• User Stories
• Priorities
• Planning Poker

Duration: 3 Hours

Module 5: Exam preparation

In this workshop, you will transfer the success factors and advantages of Scrum to your project reality and systematically prepare yourself for certification as a Professional Scrum Master (PSM I of Scrum.org). The exams are online and can be taken at any time after the workshop for a fee of 150 US $.

You will learn:

• how you can best prepare for the exam.
• how the test is structured.
• what types of questions you can expect.

What is the content?

• Importance of Scrum for projects
• Hybrid PM approaches
• Registration process
• Procedure of the test
• Test questions for the exam
• Tips and tricks for the exam

Duration: 3 Hours

Der Trainer

David Nitescu has over 10 years of experience as an Agile Trainer and Coach. He systematically prepares the participants for certifications (PMP®, PSM1, and PSPO1 according to scrum-org).