Why is Scrum.org certification considered the “gold standard” in Scrum education?
- The trainers provide the training based on the content which is regulated by Scrum.org. Other organizations do not have a regulated course content.
- The assessments are conducted by Scrum.org and the certification is maintained by them.
- There is no duration limit on the membership nor renewal/periodic fees to remain certified.
- You get 2 free attempts to challenge your PSM certification exam.
- Each class provides 14 PDU points that can be reclaimed after the class.
About the Trainer
Pawel Mysliwiec is one of the oldest and most experienced Professional Scrum Trainers (PST) in Canada. He has PSM-I, PSM- III, PSPO-II, and SPS-II certifications from Scrum.org. He has taught over 3000 students successfully over his 7 years of trainer experience.
About the Course
Duration: 2 days (16 hours)
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) is a 2-day course that covers the principles and (empirical) process theory underpinning the Scrum framework, and the role of the Scrum Master in it. This course is a combination of instruction and team-based exercises and teaches what is at the heart of the Scrum and Agile movement.
What will you learn
Over the 2 days, students will see why PSM is the cutting-edge course for effective Scrum Masters and for anyone coaching a team toward increased efficiency and effectiveness. The course includes advanced thinking for servant-leadership and behavioral shifts. Throughout the course, students are challenged to think in terms of the Scrum principles to better understand what to do when returning to the workplace.
The PSM course is much more than just a set of slides and an instructor. In this course, students work on real-life cases with other classmates together as a team. This course is made up of discussions and hands-on exercises based upon real-life cases.
Course Topics:
The PSM course is spread across two days and covers the following:
- Scrum theory and principles
- The Scrum Framework
- The Definition of Done
- Developing products with Scrum
- Working with people and teams
- Scrum in your organization
- The role of the Scrum Master
Certification:
On successful completion of the Professional Scrum Master course, candidates will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment, and can subsequently go on to undertake level II and III. The assessments are conducted by Scrum.org and the certification is maintained by them.
The Exam
The PSM I, II and III level certifications are achieved on obtaining a minimum passing score in a rigorous assessment, which is held online.
PSM I holders understand the basics thoroughly, and are able to use globally accepted terminology and approaches to Scrum.PSM II holders have a deep understanding of the principles and processes that underpin the Scrum framework and can effectively apply Scrum in the organizational context. PSM III certification holders demonstrate a distinguished level of mastery over Scrum.
Immediately post the (Scrum.org) training, students will receive an email providing their password to attempt the certification assessment. If the student takes the assessment within 14 days and does not score at least 85%, they are entitled to a 2nd attempt at no cost. The 2nd e-mail with a new password will automatically be sent to the student.
This feature has been enabled to allow the candidate to inspect their level of knowledge and to reinforce the concepts dealt with in the Scrum.org training; viz. the importance of inspection, adaptation, and fast feedback cycles.
To learn more about each level, visit this link: https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-certifications/professional-scrum-master-assessments.
Prerequisite:
The Professional ScrumMaster course is targeted to Scrum Masters and anyone else responsible for the successful use and/or rollout of Scrum.
