The British Academy for Training and Development offers an advanced and practical Professional Scrum Master (PSM I, II, III) Course. You will experience a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and agile thinking. It develops leadership behavior to enable you to master Scrum.

The course teaches Scrum theory and principles that center upon the core values and rules of the Scrum Guide. You will learn the responsibilities of a Scrum Master, such as facilitating Scrum event works with Development Teams and eliminating impediments to productivity.

It covers Scrum roles, artifacts, and events in such a way that provides the best perspective on how much and more each contributes to product delivery. It is also an empirical process control theory, which is the lifeblood of the Scrum framework theory of transparency, inspection, and adaptation.

You will use the course contents to prepare for an aspirant PSM I, II, or III certification exam, forming the course in Scrum assessment terms, scaling Scrum, and as it pertains to complex issues. Emphasizing service leadership, Agile coaching, and team dynamics, each one concerned with real-world case study scenarios and classes using practice assessment that mimic advanced Scrum situation scenarios.

The other topics concerning Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective are thus aside from emphasizing product backlog refinement with increment delivery and continuous improvement.

Objective:

At the end of this course, attendees will:

Understand the Scrum framework, its theory, values, and principles.Apply the Scrum Master's responsibilities and mindset in an effective manner.Facilitate Scrum events and coach teams toward high performance.Manage organisational change and lead the Agile transformation.Prepare for and pass the PSM I, PSM II, and PSM III certification examinations.Use Scrum principles for solving complex adaptive problems.Encourage servant leadership and assist teams in achieving autonomy and collaboration.Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Aspiring and practicing Scrum Masters.Project managers, team leaders, and Agile coaches.Product Owners, software developers, and QA professionals.Managers and executives participating in Agile transformations.Anyone preparing to take the Professional Scrum Master certification (PSM I, II, III).How Attendees Will Benefit

Attendees of the Professional Scrum Master (PSM I, II, III) Course will gain a wide range of personal, professional, and organisational benefits, including:

Certification Readiness: Through hands-on case studies and mock assessments, we prepare attendees thoroughly and confidently to attempt passes for the PSM I, PSM II, and PSM III certification exams. Deeper Understanding of Scrum: Learn comprehensively about Scrum theory, roles, events, and artifacts, and their application in real-world projects.Improved Leadership Skills: Ability to lead teams with a spirit of serving, instilling Agile values, and solving team conflicts efficiently.Better Facilitation Skills: Enable the facilitation of crucial Scrum meetings and decision-making sessions, which can bolster team performance and alignment.Better Team Performance: Have the capability to coach Agile teams, remove impediments, and cultivate continuous improvement and collaboration.Ability to Handle Complexity: Instill the ability to apply Scrum in environments characterised by extremes of complexity and adaptable work in any industry. Agile Transformation Insight: Appreciate how to drive Agile adoption in the organisation with an understanding of Resistance to Change.

Module 1: Introduction to Scrum Framework

• Scrum theory and the Agile mindset

• Scrum values and principles

• Benefits of Scrum in a complex world

Module 2: Scrum Roles and Responsibilities

• The role of the Scrum Master

• Responsibilities of the Product Owner

• The Development Team and self-organization

Module 3: Scrum Artifacts and Events

• Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment

• Events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

• The importance of transparency, inspection, and adaptation

Module 4: Servant Leadership and Coaching

• Characteristics of a servant leader

• Coaching techniques for Agile teams

• Facilitating conflict resolution and collaboration

Module 5: Empirical Process Control and Agile Thinking

• Understanding empiricism in Scrum

• Driving decisions through experimentation and feedback

• Agile thinking vs. traditional project management

Module 6: Scaling Scrum and Organizational Agility

• Overview of Nexus, SAFe, and Scrum@Scale

• Aligning multiple teams using Scrum

• The role of Scrum Master in scaling initiatives

Module 7: Advanced Scrum Mastery (PSM II & III Focus)

• Advanced facilitation and coaching skills

• Addressing organizational impediments

• Measuring success through metrics and KPIs

• Building high-performance teams

Module 8: Exam Preparation and Practice

• PSM I, II, III assessment structure and strategies

• Sample questions and mock assessments

• Tips for exam success and continuous learning