Certified Scrum Master® (CSM)

The CSM® course delivers a deep dive into Scrum and the key behaviors of an effective Scrum Master plus a complimentary Visual Thinking Microcredential

Summary

The Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) course offers an immersive two-day experience, blending the fundamentals of Scrum with key ScrumMaster behaviors. Learn how to navigate agile development, adapt to shifting market conditions, and eliminate waste.

The course also includes the unique advantage of visual thinking skills, empowering you to communicate complex ideas with clarity. Perfect for anyone practicing or looking to practice as a ScrumMaster, this training equips you to lead teams through evolving product requirements and drive impactful results.

This course goes beyond certification—it’s a transformative next step in your journey to becoming a masterful ScrumMaster, equipped to lead, guide, and empower teams to deliver exceptional results.

Are you looking for more than just another training class?

Included Bonus: Visual Thinking for Effective Collaboration Microcredential

If you’re beginning your journey as a Scrum Master through a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) class, you’ll also receive a complimentary seat on the Visual Thinking for Effective Collaboration Microcredential.

Learn how to use simple, powerful visuals to communicate complex ideas and reach alignment effectively. This course equips you with practical visual thinking skills that turn conversations into shared understanding and real progress.

As a Scrum Master, these skills can help you facilitate conversations more effectively, support collaborative problem solving, improve team alignment, and make ideas easier to understand and act upon.

Included free with your CSM® registration.

Registration Includes

• CSM Exam Fee Including Retake
• Gain 14-16 PDUs and 16 SEUs
• 2 Days of Live Training
• Scrum Alliance Membership
• Complimentary seat on the Visual Thinking for Effective Collaboration Microcredential

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) Learning Areas

• Scrum Theory
• The Scrum Team
• Scrum Events and Activities
• Scrum Artifacts and Commitments
• Scrum Master Core Competencies
• Service to Scrum Team, Product Owner and Organization
• Visual Thinking Skills

Prerequisites 

While prior experience in project or product management can be helpful, it is not a prerequisite—this foundational course is open to anyone ready to learn and initiate their Scrum Master Journey.

• Please note: This is a certified class with the following requirements..
• Full Attendance throughout the course. The instructor will verify each student's attendance and participation to ensure course completion.
• Webcam usage is required by all students

Who Should Attend?

This foundational two-day class is ideal for anyone involved in or transitioning to roles related to product, design, development, or testing. It’s designed to benefit a wide range of professionals, including but not limited to:

Current Scrum Team Members not certified:

• Business customer, user or partner
• Product Owners
• Team Members
• Acting ScrumMasters who currently are not scrum certified

Positions within organizations that are interested in moving to Scrum:

• Project Manager
• Project lead
• Project sponsors
• IT Manager/Directors
• Business Analyst
• Developers/Programmers

Delivery Method and Timing

• This virtual course has been designed to be truly interactive and engaging
• Participants will have access to collaborative tools and breakout activities to increase interaction and learning
• Your instructor will present information in a visually compelling way
• This course has 16 hours of trainer-to-student contact time (including reasonable breaks)

Exam

Once you complete the course, you will have everything you need to take and pass the CSM exam. Registration also includes 1 retake. There is no cool off period so the retake can be completed immediately. 

Are you ready to Power-Up? Bonus free book for all registered students.

By attending this course you will receive a free copy and first-hand insights from your instructor and co-author of a book packed with the timeless human skills you need to thrive.

In this book Stuart Young and Dave Prior share the hacks, mash-ups, and cautionary tales forged through years of real-world experiments—learned through trial and error (and error, and error, and error). They’ve stumbled, failed, and figured some things out the hard way, so you don’t have to.

​This book is your call to action. Personal growth and progress are up to you—because no one is coming to save you.

Meet The Instructor

Stuart is a Certified Scrum Trainer, coach, and facilitator with deep expertise in Scrum, Agile methodologies, product development, business acumen, and the art of visual storytelling.

His training blends product experience, visual storytelling capabilities, and a passion for nurturing human skills, making each class informative, engaging, and energizing.

Stuart meticulously crafts each class to be memorable and interactive, maximizing opportunities for learning and growth. He fosters a truly inclusive environment where attendees feel empowered to collaborate, learn, and unlock their full potential to continue their learning journey.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in Visual Storytelling.