Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Raleigh, North Carolina
Event on 2014-02-18 09:00:00
Why this specific workshop?
That's easy: This is a unique, simulation and exercise based workshop rather than death by PowerPoint. Most attendees notice these differences from other courses they have taken:
No boredom: fewer than 50 PowerPoint slides are used during the two days (and most of those are a picture and a few words!)
Learn by doing: there are approximately 20 different exercises and simulations used during the workshop
High knowledge retention: Using accelerated learning techniques the workshop material is presented in ways designed to maximize learning AND retention
Whys before hows: workshop explores the principles and values which drive success before getting into successful practices – which allows attendees to understand the practices at a much deeper level
Fun: every part of the course is designed to keep attendees engaged and having fun while learning the material
Special Discount: Agile Austin members can email info@agileaustin.org to get a promo code good for a 25% discount on this workshop!
Add all this up and this workshop is one you shouldn't miss.
Upon completing the course attendees will receive an email instructing them to set up a profile on the Scrum Alliance website and optionally take a short CSM exam. Upon completion of those items a participant will be recognized as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) by the Scrum Alliance.
Learning Objectives
You will learn more than the basic Scrum framework. You will also leave understanding the underlying principles, basic practices and common techniques ScrumMasters (and others – see Who Should Attend below) need to know to help their teams achieve project success in a fast-changing world. The workshop covers all of the basics of Scrum as well as a significant amount of material devoted specifically to the skills necessary to become an excellent ScrumMaster. Facilitation, coaching and conflict management skills will be explored. Leadership and being a change agent will also be topics covered during the workshop.
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
describe the Scrum framework to others
roles and responsibilities
use of each artifact
purpose of each meeting/ceremony
explain the difference between the Scrum framework and other methods
compare with waterfall
compare ScrumMaster role with traditional roles
compare the Scrum product backlog with traditional requirements
be a successful ScrumMaster for a Scrum team
facilitate each type of Scrum meeting
know how to detect and correct potential impediments to Scrum success
help a team adopt Scrum or improve their use of Scrum
have difficult conversations about process, structures and values
use several different conflict resolution techniques
help a Scrum team plan successfully
plan a release
plan a sprint
use different estimating techniques
create/maintain a prioritized product backlog
create a personal plan for the future
list 3 immediate action items for personal change
pass the Scrum Alliance CSM test
become a Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) one year after becoming a CSM
Agenda
Scrum history, principles and values - Basic Scrum background as well as the principles and values which help ensure success when using Scrum.
Scrum theory - The three legs of Scrum theory: transparency, inspection and adaptation are examined in detail.
Scrum framework basics - The meetings, artifacts and roles which make up the Scrum process.
Scrum practices - Estimation, planning and other practices which are commonly used in Scrum.
Scrum leadership - What is it and why is it important for a ScrumMaster?
Coaching and facilitation - Coaching scenarios and facilitation techniques commonly used by ScrumMasters.
Conflict resolution and building trust - Helpful hints and techniques for building strong teams even when conflict is rampant.
Stretching Scrum - Scaling, use of distributed teams and other topics as required by the attendees' situations.Plus You Get All This:
High quality training based on accelerated learning techniques for better retention
Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks
A USB drive containing a PDF of the course materials and other useful Scrum related content
Scrum Alliance certification included in price
A two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, a value
A printed and bound copy of the course materials
Eligible for Agile For All client contests for one full year (we give away awesome prizes several times per year)
Eligible for 0 discount on future Agile For All workshops (including 0 off of early bird prices!)
Who Should Attend
Do you work in an organization which creates any sort of product? If so, then you are a candidate for this course!
The course is primarily designed for people who will be placed in the role of ScrumMaster. However, because the course gives a great foundation in Scrum and the people skills necessary to make Scrum successful anyone who wants to help their organization be successful is encouraged to attend.
If you are in any of these roles and your organization could use Scrum to create products then consider yourself one of those "who should attend!"
Architects
Business Analysts
DBAs
Developers
Directors
Documentation Specialists
Executives
Managers
Marketing People
Product Managers
Project Managers
Testers
Team Members
Sales People
Operations and Support
Technical Writers
Trainers
The list is lengthy because a good knowledge of Scrum and associated people skills needed for success can be helpful to everyone in an organization.Optional Certification
Not everyone wants to become a Certified ScrumMaster and that's ok! You can opt out of the certification by telling the instructor ahead of time, or you can simply choose to ignore the messages sent by the Scrum Alliance after the course has been completed.
However, if you want to become a Certified ScrumMaster you can do so by passing a short certification exam after the course. Simple as that!
Workshop Facilitator
This workshop will be facilitated by Bob Hartman (www.agilebob.com), one of only a few people who is both a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer and Certified Scrum Coach. Bob has extensive experience in both training and coaching Scrum teams at organizations including HP, Pearson Education, Starz Entertainment Network, Western Union, Weyerhaeuser, Siemens, Arapahoe County and the University of Iowa. He draws on this broad experience to help attendees leave the workshop with the confidence they can start a project right away. If you are already on a Scrum team you will leave knowing how to do it well and how to help your team achieve a higher level of success.Onsite Workshops
Don't see a date or location which works for you? Have a team which needs to be trained? Want training to come to you? Don't sweat it! Agile For All does onsite training workshops at reasonable prices. Contact us at 1-303-766-0917 or via email at info@agileforall.com to see what we can arrange to meet your needs.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
PMPs: You can receive 14 PDUs for this course.
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