About the Course

Learn Scrum From Those Who Created and Maintain It

Scrum.org's Applying Professional ScrumTM (APS) is a hands-on course that provides the foundational knowledge needed to work with Scrum in a highly practical way. The course is a combination of instruction and team-based exercises. During the exercises, students work in Scrum Teams over a series of Sprints to learn Scrum while using Scrum. They experience first-hand how the Scrum framework improves their ability to deliver value compared to traditional methods.

During the class, students experience Professional Scrum. They experience new, agile ways of working that enable teams to deliver more value, satisfy stakeholders and work better together. Students work together as a team in a series of Sprints to build a product, facing the same problems they face outside of class and learning how to use Scrum to address them.

Through a combination of instruction and exercises, you’ll learn the underlying theory and principles of the Scrum Framework with a focus on the role of Scrum Master and how Scrum can help manage changing priorities, increase productivity and accelerate product delivery. In addition, you'll be provided techniques and tools to facilitate behavioral change and cultivate servant leadership.

APS is designed to be industry and domain agnostic, and no software development experience is necessary. During the simulated Sprints students will build a product unrelated to software development.

Three Day Part-Time Course

What is the difference between a two-day full-time class (whether in-person or virtual) and a three-day part-time class?

We cover ALL the same materials, and the class is consistent with the high-quality standards set by Scrum.org. Because the class is delivered virtually, many students appreciate the shorter days. At the end of the three days you receive:

• The same high-quality content;
• A manageable schedule that creates higher engagement and learning for you;
• An opportunity to accommodate other commitments you might have at home or at work;

Zoom and Mural will be used to facilitate the activities. You'll receive a wealth of materials and dozens of techniques you can take back and use with your Scrum Teams right away to be an effective Scrum Master.

Target Audience

The Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is appropriate for anyone working on or with a Scrum Team. The course is especially well-suited to companies, teams, or individuals investigating Scrum, those who are currently struggling with Scrum, or those beginning to utilize Scrum. We also welcome those managing Scrum Teams to learn how to help them be more effective,

Prerequisites

There is no required prior certificate, educational background, or work experience needed to participate in this APS course or to take the PSM I exam. The APS course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of the Scrum framework. As such all backgrounds are welcome to join the APS course and achieve Professional Master Certification (PSM) I.

Attendees will be able to make the most of the class if they:

• Have read the Scrum Guide (required)
• Want to know more about how Scrum works, how to use it, and how to implement it in an organization
• A webcam, web browser, and audio are required

Certification

After participating in this class, you'll receive a free password to attempt the PSM I assessment and earn the industry-recognized PSM I Certification. Earning your PSM I Certification makes you part of an elite community of 525,000+ PSM I badge holders from around the globe, and unlike other Scrum training and certification organizations, your certification will never expire nor require future renewal fees.

Scrum.org selects only the most qualified instructors to deliver this course. Each instructor lends his or her individual experience and expertise to the course, but all students learn the same core content. This improves their ability to pass the Professional Scrum Master assessments and use Scrum in the workplace.

What's Included:

• Three intense part-time days (5 hours) of experiential learning.
• One free attempt to earn your PSM I certification (a $150 value).
• If you attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days and do not score at least 85%, you will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost (additional savings of $150).
• Unlike other certifications, there is never an additional fee or need to renew your PSM certification once you pass.
• Access to the full slide deck and complementary materials used during the course.
• 40% discount on an attempt to earn your PSM II certification (a savings of $100).
• Lifetime Scrum.org profile and membership.
• 14 PDU credits for course attendance with Project Management Institute;

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Course Objectives

Students are challenged to think within the Scrum Framework and the underlying values and principles to better understand what to do when returning to the workplace and facing complex decisions.

Theoretical and experiential training to provide:

• The “WHY” and rules of Scrum through the empirical foundation of Scrum
• The ability to effectively start up Scrum or increase its effectiveness if already underway.
• The ability to navigate the “grey areas” of a Scrum implementation

Course Topics

The APS course is a mix of lectures and interactive exercises within a case study as you collaborate with other students through a series of Sprints:

• Fundamentals of Scrum
  • The Complexity of Product Development.
  • Definition of Scrum.
  • Scrum Values.
• Exploring the Scrum Framework
  • Empiricism in Product Development.
  • Accountability of Scrum Roles.
  • Purpose of Scrum Artifacts.
  • How Scrum Events Serve.
  • Definition of Done.
• Deeper into the Scrum Framework
  • Activities & Responsibilities of Scrum Roles.
  • Self-Organizing Teams.
  • Handling Impediments.
  • Helping Scrum Teams Achieve their Goals.
  • Effective Use of Scrum.
• Planning with Scrum
  • Guiding Principles.
  • Estimation Techniques.
  • Managing Product Backlogs.
  • Types of Release Planning.
• Getting Started
  • What’s Needed for Scrum.
  • Getting Started or Tuning Up.
  • Developing Backlog for Change.

Course Refund Policy

• Refunds will be made in full if the event is postponed or canceled (course cancellations are rare).
• Refunds will be issued for cancellations greater than 14 days from the start of the course and are subject to a $125 processing charge.
• For cancellations made 14 days or less from the start of the course, registrants may change to another course of equal or lesser value.
• All other sales are final.

Course Transfer Policy

• You may transfer to a future Scrum On LLC course of equal or lesser value if you cannot attend this course at no additional charge (if tickets are available).
• You may transfer your course ticket to another student before the course's start date at no additional charge.
• You must inform us about the transfer before the course's start date.