Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master

The Grow-Lean Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM) builds on the A-CSM to complete the Scrum Alliance Scrum Master Path to CSP. After completing this workshop you will be able to pursue Guide level certifications like the CST, CTC or CEC.

Our CSP-SM is 100% live, completely interactive and slide-free. It is delivered online using the tools Mural and Mentimeter. You will learn from the industry’s most experienced CSP-SM Trainer, Arlen Bankston, as well as other advanced attendees.

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100% live with no work outside of class required. Learn with peers, through engaging exercises, simulation, problem solving, and deep discussion.

Don't get lost in the crowd. Many companies pack 50 students into a class, we keep sizes small for more attention, interaction, and deeper learning.

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Key Details

The richest CSP-SM course taught by a deeply experienced and engaging expert

Live and Interactive

Unlike other companies where you mostly study alone, this is a live online class, with deep interaction, numerous exercises and the opportunity to learn from your peers.

  • You leave with practical techniques to address your work challenges.
  • You are positioned for journey to guide level certifications including the Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Team Coach (CTC) and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC). These certifications are highly respected in the agile community and at present, less than 1,000 people worldwide have reached the Guide level.

Engaging and Practical

  • Experience a blend of exercises, real-world case studies, engaging games, short videos and more.
  • Oscillate between theory and application to illustrate the wide gulf between what is possible in truly agile teams and organizations and the way that they often perform in today’s business environments.

What You Learn

How to become a great ScrumMaster and Coach.

  1. Lean Thinking: Apply lean principles to real-world situations ranging from product design and portfolio management to team structures and organizational change management.
  2. Advanced Agile Facilitation: Learn different facilitation techniques to foster effective team interactions.
  3. Team Dynamics & Effectiveness: Support the development of self-managing teams and adaptive organizations.
  4. Starting New Agile Teams: Understand how team structures impact effectiveness and learn how to launch projects with alignment.
  5. Software Craftsmanship: Introduce and promote agile engineering techniques within teams.

Earning Your Certification

Taking the session earns you the coveted CSP-SM Certification if you meet the requirements.

  • Attend class (at least 14 hours).
  • Have a Scrum Alliance® A-CSM Certification.
  • Can validate at least 24 months in the role of Scrum Master over the last five years.