Scrum · CSM
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Get a proper grounding in the Scrum framework and the full scope of the Scrum Master role — servant leadership, coaching, and impediment removal — not just running the ceremonies. You'll learn to facilitate effective Sprints, Reviews, Retrospectives and Planning sessions, protect your team's focus, and coach teams through the early stages of Scrum adoption. Whether you're new to the role, moving from traditional delivery, or have been doing Scrum informally and want to close the gaps, CSM is the world's most recognised Scrum certification and the standard entry point into the Scrum Master career track.
- Level
- Practitioner
- Duration
- 2 days · 4 x ½ days
- Certification
- CSM
- Languages
- English
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See full training schedule →Who is this course for?
- New team members stepping into the Scrum Master role for the first time
- Developers, testers, and analysts who want a proper grounding in the Scrum framework
- Project managers and team leads transitioning from traditional delivery approaches
- Team members who have been doing Scrum informally and want to close the gaps
- Managers who want to understand what the Scrum Master role involves and why it matters
- Anyone preparing for the Scrum Alliance CSM certification examination
What you'll learn
- The principles behind the Scrum framework and why it is structured the way it is
- The full scope of the Scrum Master role — servant leadership, coaching, and impediment removal
- How to run effective Sprints, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Planning sessions
- How to protect the team's focus and manage stakeholder expectations constructively
- How to coach teams through the early stages of Scrum adoption
- The path to CSM certification and the next steps in the Scrum Master career track
- How to identify and remove organisational impediments that block team progress
- What distinguishes a great Scrum Master from someone who simply runs the ceremonies
How to take this course
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