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Are you a seasoned software developer aiming to elevate your skills and lead your team to new heights in agile development? Welcome to the Advanced Certified Scrum Developer class. Certified Scrum Developers (CSD®) have demonstrated — through a combination of formal training and a technical skills assessment — that they have a working understanding of Scrum and agile principles, and have learned specialized agile product development skills. The Advanced Certified Scrum Developer℠ course is designed to up-level the skills of growth-oriented CSDs by immersing you in practice and practical application. The goal is to expose students to advanced tools and collaboration techniques needed to build good products in the iterative and incremental fashion that Scrum requires. Advanced Certified Scrum Developer class is the pivotal step for ambitious developers committed to mastering their craft and driving innovation within their teams. Here's what awaits you in this transformative class: Advanced Agile Development Practices: Delve into advanced agile development practices, including test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD). Learn how to apply these practices to write clean, maintainable code and deliver high-quality software increments. Agile Architecture and Design: Gain insights into agile architecture and design principles, including emergent design, evolutionary architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD). Discover techniques for designing scalable, resilient, and maintainable software systems that can adapt to changing requirements and business needs. Continuous Integration and Delivery: Master the art of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD), learning how to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Explore tools and practices for ensuring code quality, automating tests, and deploying software to production with confidence and reliability. DevOps Collaboration: Embrace the DevOps mindset and learn how to collaborate effectively with operations teams to streamline the software delivery pipeline. Discover how to implement infrastructure as code (IaC), monitor application performance, and troubleshoot production issues in real-time. Agile Team Collaboration: Enhance your collaboration skills and learn how to work effectively within agile teams. Explore techniques for pair programming, mob programming, and code reviews that promote knowledge sharing, code ownership, and collective code ownership. By completing the Advanced Certified Scrum Developer class, you'll not only expand your technical skills but also earn a prestigious certification that validates your expertise in agile software development. Stand out as a developer committed to delivering superior software solutions and driving innovation within your organization. Prerequisites -Hold a Certified Scrum Developer® certification with Scrum Alliance. **In order to receive the A-CSD℠ certification, Scrum Alliance must be able to validate at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Scrum developer/team member (within the past five years) -Attendees should have some programming experience and must use a computer during the class. -Watched pre-class videos supplied by your instructors prior to class.

(A-CSPO℠) ADVANCED CERTIFIED SCRUM PRODUCT OWNER
AdvancedProductProduct OwnerEarly bird: save $100 USDAdvance your skills and distinguish yourself with the Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO℠) certification. This course prepares you to tackle complex challenges, drive maximum business value, boost return on investment, and create exceptional customer experiences. Course Overview The A-CSPO is an in-depth immersion into the Product Owner role. You'll take a deep dive into how Product Owners identify and collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate product discovery, test assumptions, and ensure their team builds the right thing in the right order. The course is packed with real-world examples and practical tools and techniques you can implement immediately in your workplace. Virtual activities and exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the next level of Scrum firsthand. Topics Covered -Product Owner Core Competencies -Advanced Purpose and Strategy -Empathizing with Customers and Users -Advanced Product Assumption Validation -Advanced Techniques for Working with the Product Backlog Prerequisites & Requirements To receive your A-CSPO℠ certification, you must: Complete the two-day Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification through the Scrum Alliance Validate at least 12 months of work experience specific to the Product Owner role within the past five years Have reliable internet access Who This Course Is For Product Owners with at least 12 months of hands-on role experience IT Leadership (Managers, Directors, VPs, CIOs, CTOs) Project Managers looking to deepen their agile expertise Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: Examine the Product Owner role to develop and strengthen your core skills Explore strategies for identifying stakeholders so no key voices are missed Facilitate stakeholder discussions to build consensus and alignment Understand technical debt and how to partner with your development team to maximize value Explore ways to scale your product and agility to maximize stakeholder value Develop and evolve a product strategy that meets changing customer expectations Work iteratively with stakeholders to build and release products that meet expectations Explore product discovery to identify the most important things to build Test product assumptions to ensure you're building the right thing Distinguish outcome from output to focus on maximum value with minimum waste Refine your Product Backlog so items are consistently ready for the team Identify organizational challenges and brainstorm solutions collaboratively Certification & Career Benefits The A-CSPO is backed by the globally recognized Scrum Alliance, known for delivering employer-demanded certifications held to rigorous standards worldwide. Stand out in the job market as a highly trained agile professional with a globally recognized credential Gain skills that are immediately applicable in your current role Join a worldwide community of Scrum Alliance professionals The A-CSPO also serves as the prerequisite for the Certified Scrum Professional® – Product Owner (CSP®-PO), which equips you to launch new Scrum teams and play a pivotal role in your organization's agile transformation.

Unlock the power of AI to streamline your work as a Product Owner, saving time while enhancing your strategic and tactical capabilities. This workshop will equip you with practical techniques to integrate AI into your daily tasks, from planning and analysis to execution and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: AI for Product Owners: Learn how AI can automate repetitive tasks, bridge gaps in customer understanding, and prioritize effectively. Efficient Planning: Use AI to predict market trends, streamline investment horizon planning, and speed up customer journey mapping with sentiment analysis. Faster Competitive Analysis: Automate SWOT analyses, feature benchmarking, and pricing reviews to stay ahead in your industry. Vision and Goal Setting: Leverage AI to craft product vision statements and align them with strategic goals effortlessly. Tactical Execution: Discover how AI tools can identify high-impact backlog items, track dependencies, and align cross-team efforts efficiently. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you harness AI to simplify your workflow, enhance decision-making, and achieve your goals faster. Part 1: Laying the Foundation Understand the Role of AI for Product Owners Explore how AI can complement the Product Owner’s role by automating repetitive tasks. Identify areas where AI can bridge gaps in customer understanding and prioritization. Streamline Investment Horizon Planning with AI Use AI to predict market trends and identify where products or initiatives fall within investment horizons. Speed Up Customer Journey Mapping Leverage AI tools to analyze customer interactions and generate journey maps. Use sentiment analysis to identify pain points at touchpoints. Part 2: Advanced Analysis and Strategy Conduct Faster SWOT Analysis Using AI Automate data gathering for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from competitor reviews and industry trends. Save Time on Competitive Data Analysis Automate competitor feature benchmarking and pricing analysis using AI tools. Example Prompt: “Summarize the top three features of [Competitor X] and compare them with ours.” Part 3: Vision and Goal Setting Craft a Product Vision Faster with AI Use AI to generate initial vision drafts based on market and customer data. Example Prompt: “Generate a product vision statement for a home loan application system targeting first-time buyers.” Part 4: Tactical Execution and Continuous Learning Align Vision and Goals to Execution Using AI Use AI tools to identify backlog items that contribute most to strategic goals. Automate dependency tracking and cross-team alignment Prerequisites: -Internet Access is the only requirement for this class.

Make sure all voices are heard. Establish psychological safety. Create better meetings. The Certified Agile Facilitator (CAF) certification gives you the mindset, knowledge, and practical skills to make a real difference, for your teams, your organization, and your career. Course Overview Facilitation supports groups of people as they collaborate, create, and make decisions. The CAF course provides training for anyone interested in developing their facilitation mindset and skills while learning from experienced agile practitioners. Going beyond technique alone, this course explores what it truly means to think and act like a facilitator. It also serves as a foundational step for those pursuing the Certified Agile Coach® designation, as facilitation is one of the essential tools in a coach's toolkit. Prerequisites & Requirements There are no prerequisites for this course. Reliable internet access is the only requirement. Who This Course Is For -Anyone who believes in happier teams and better meetings -Anyone who wants to become an empowering and impactful facilitator -Scrum Masters on the path to Certified Scrum Professional® – ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) -Agilists pursuing the Certified Agile Coach® (CEC or CTC) designation -Anyone looking to grow their career with in-demand facilitation skills Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: -Define facilitation and recognize when a facilitation stance is appropriate -Define the characteristics and mindset of an effective facilitator -Identify the purpose, intended outcomes, and environmental context before a facilitation session -Identify the key components of psychological safety and develop a plan to restore it when needed -Create facilitation plans for team forming, conflict, psychological safety, and designing agreements -Demonstrate effective, ethical facilitation while holding to the group's agenda -Create a facilitation agreement and foster psychological safety during a session -Identify elements of a collaborative space and experiment with techniques to establish your facilitation presence -Explain the three orientations of a facilitator and how each serves the group -Employ listening techniques, feedback methods, and approaches that amplify the wisdom of the group -Explore emotional intelligence models and practice techniques for increasing self-awareness -Explain how conflict is common and necessary, and identify ways to maintain group safety within creative tension -Foster the group to carry decision-actions forward after a session -Reflect on facilitation experiences through personal and event inspection and adaptation -Co-facilitate a session and identify concrete improvements based on your experience Certification & Career Benefits The CAF certification is backed by the Scrum Alliance, delivered by approved agile instructors, and recognized within a global professional community. -Gain a deep dive into an in-demand skill that goes beyond technique to explore the facilitator's mindset -Build your skills through live, immersive facilitation practice -Earn membership with a globally recognized agile organization -Generate evidence of facilitation experience to support your application for CEC or CTC designation Completing this course is also a meaningful step forward for those pursuing the Certified Agile Coach® path, equipping you with one of the most essential tools in a coach's repertoire.

Today's rapidly evolving business environment demands leaders who are adaptive, visionary, and empowering. The Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1™) certification equips you with the mindset, tools, and strategies to lead high-performing teams, shape organizational culture, and drive sustainable agile transformation. Course Overview Agile Leaders exhibit flexibility and proficiency in leading across diverse cultures, generations, and geographical locations. This program delves into the mindset shifts required for effective agile leadership, exploring ways to influence organizational culture and nurture teams on their journey toward becoming high-performing. Trained by experienced leaders, the CAL 1 covers various aspects of leadership, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management- providing a well-rounded understanding of agile leadership principles and practices. Topics Covered -The Case for Agile Leadership -Agile Leadership in Action -Leading Agile Teams -Leading Agile Organizations Prerequisites & Requirements There are no prerequisites for this course. Reliable internet access is the only requirement. Who This Course Is For -Organizational Decision Makers & Change Leaders: Embrace the agile values, practices, and metrics that drive agile decision-making and take an active role in sustainable business agility -Executives: Accelerate your agile learning curve and discover the meaningful, active role you can play in a sustainable agile transformation -Managers: Gain practical tools to grow as an agile practitioner and leader while building champions for change across your organization -Agile Team Members & Aspiring Agilists: Learn what agile leaders do differently to prepare teams to pivot powerfully in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world -Coaches & Consultants: Acquire the defined knowledge of an agile leader to help clients navigate transformation with a focus on people, mindsets, and culture -Anyone interested in personal leadership growth: Discover your leadership style, build empathy, and enhance both your career and personal life Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: -Understand the fundamental principles and characteristics that define agile leadership -Articulate the positive impacts of effective leadership on teams and organizations -Explore how enhanced leadership skills contribute to improved team performance, organizational success, and employee satisfaction -Identify the essential mindset shifts required for effective leadership in complex and uncertain conditions -Explore the leadership skills that contribute to the success of agile leaders -Understand tools and techniques that leaders can use to support high-performing teams -Explore how to enable teams to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to create value -Investigate how organizational culture impacts team effectiveness and overall agility -Identify techniques to explore, understand, and influence culture within your organization -Recognize ways to evolve organizational structures, processes, and policies to better align with the organization's purpose Certification & Career Benefits The CAL 1 is backed by the Scrum Alliance and delivered by experienced agile leaders, giving you a globally recognized credential with immediate real-world applicability. -Build a strong foundation for effective leadership that contributes to a more positive and productive work environment -Gain tools to improve team performance, organizational success, and overall employee satisfaction -Learn how to create and sustain a culture of excellence within your teams -Develop the ability to influence organizational culture and align it with leadership objectives -Apply real-world insights and examples across a wide range of leadership scenarios -Agile Leaders exhibit flexibility and proficiency in leading across diverse cultures, generations, and geographical locations. They concentrate on cultivating self-organizing, self-managing teams, articulating a clear vision, and providing unwavering support to enable the team to achieve remarkable results. This program delves into the necessary mindset shifts for effective Agile Leadership, exploring ways to influence organizational culture and nurture teams on their journey toward becoming High Performing teams. It also delves into strategies for active engagement with your team and offers support in navigating our ever-changing environment. The Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1™) covers 4 key elements: -The Case for Agile Leadership -Agile Leadership in Action -Leading Agile Teams -Leading Agile Organizations The course covers various aspects of leadership, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management, providing a well-rounded understanding of Agile leadership principles and practices. Trained by experienced leaders, this course covers various aspects of leadership, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management, providing a well-rounded understanding of Agile leadership principles and practices.

Today's organizations must understand agile capabilities to dominate the market, deliver maximum value to customers, and achieve their goals. The Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) builds on the foundation of CAL 1, helping you apply agile leadership skills directly to organizational strategy, value delivery, and your own professional growth. Course Overview In CAL 2, you'll deepen the connections between agile leadership capabilities, behaviors, and practices and learn how to enable rapid adaptation, customer focus, and responsiveness to change across your entire organization. The course focuses on three core areas: organizational structure and design, value and metrics, and leadership competencies, giving you the tools to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver more value to customers. Topics Covered -Organizational Structure and Design -Value and Metrics -Leadership Competencies -Vision, Mission, and Values -Organizational Strategy -Change Management -People Management and Delegation -Feedback, Conflict Management, and Difficult Conversations -Influencing and Decision Making Prerequisites & Requirements Completion of Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL 1™) is required to receive your CAL 2 certification. Reliable internet access is the only additional requirement. Who This Course Is For -Organizational Decision Makers & Change Leaders: Embrace the agile values, practices, and metrics that drive agile decision-making and take an active role in sustainable business agility -Executives: Accelerate your agile learning curve and discover the meaningful, active role you can play in a sustainable agile transformation -Managers: Gain practical tools to grow as an agile practitioner and leader while building champions for change across your organization -Agile Team Members & Aspiring Agilists: Learn what agile leaders do differently to prepare teams to pivot powerfully in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world -Coaches & Consultants: Acquire the tools to help clients navigate transformation with a focus on people, mindsets, and culture - Anyone interested in personal leadership growth: Discover your leadership style, build empathy, and enhance both your career and personal life Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: -Explore common challenges leaders face related to organizational strategy and delivery and their underlying causes -Discuss how vision, mission, and values influence organizational culture and performance -Examine how organizational strategy fosters agility and the structural constructs that support its execution -Evaluate organizational design principles and how they impact autonomy, collaboration, and team structure -Propose changes to organizational structure based on current challenges and potential benefits -Discuss approaches for delivering end-to-end value to customers and analyze how structure facilitates or hinders that delivery -Compare appropriate and inappropriate uses of metrics and their impact on organizational agility -Outline what change management is, address common misconceptions, and summarize approaches leaders can use to support it -Develop a personalized leadership approach focused on continual learning, collaborative relationships, and team growth -Identify common obstacles in personal leadership development and strategies to overcome them -Explore delegation models and decision-making frameworks that support a shift from expert-centric to collaborative leadership -Apply feedback models to effectively deliver and receive feedback -Use a conflict model to resolve disputes and foster cohesive team dynamics -Explore communication strategies for conducting difficult conversations -Describe how to use an influencing model to guide others toward desired organizational outcomes Certification & Career Benefits The CAL 2 is backed by the Scrum Alliance, one of the most globally recognized agile credentialing bodies and delivers knowledge that is immediately applicable in your role. Understand how mission, vision, and values empower teams and drive organizational success Learn how to design team and organizational structures that execute strategy effectively Deepen your understanding of change management as a critical component of transformation Elevate your leadership skills and stand out in any role or industry Scrum Alliance certifications are among the most requested credentials in agile job descriptions. Research shows that 55% of organizations report paying more for candidates with relevant certifications, and 77% of hiring managers rank certifications as important when evaluating candidates. CAL 2 positions you as an agile leader prepared to help your organization reach its goals and outperform the competition.

Implement your strategy and deliver better results to your customers, faster. Scaling agile may be the right way to get there, and this course is designed to help you decide if scaling is the best path forward. Understand the definition of scaling agile product delivery Find out why agile scaling so often fails Align scaling efforts with your enterprise strategy Achieve multi-team, multi-site agile product development to drive sustainable, lasting transformation Prequisites Internet Access is the only requirement for this class. Who Should Attend? This course is right for managers, directors, leaders, and anyone who is part of scaling agile capability to be quicker to market, customer-focused, and more innovative. Make smart decisions about whether to scale in pursuit of your goals and, if so, how to scale. Transformation Leads. See the common challenges that lead to failed transformations and learn how to evaluate agile scaling approaches. Supercharge your efforts no matter where your organization is in its journey to scale. People Managers. Help your teams scale their agile delivery by guiding people to understand agile principles, values, and practices. Leadership. Drive transformation success, reach your organizational goals, deliver results to your customers, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Business Analysts. See how a flexible approach to scaling can improve your organization's ability to execute strategy faster and more effectively. PMO Leads. Learn and assess methods for scaling agile product delivery across multiple teams and products. See how to apply the principles and patterns underlying various approaches to scaling so you can adopt a flexible approach for your company. Scrum Masters. Be an integral part of an adaptable, sustainable approach to expanding agile across multiple scrum teams. Find out why your scaling efforts may have faltered in the past and how to take a new, tailored approach going forward. Agile Coaches and Consultants. Break free from stringent frameworks and leverage the patterns within those frameworks that help your clients realize the benefits of agile teams. Team Leads. Find out how you can support multi-team development, with teams working iteratively and incrementally. Learning Objectives What is scaling? What is scaling? 1.1 Define ‘scaling’ in the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 certification. 1.2 Describe the relationship between scaling and business agility. Why scale? 1.3 Explain the cause for urgency to scale your organization. 1.4 Describe what a future state of your organization might look like from both a high level vision and goals perspective. 1.5 Summarize how effectively scaling an agile approach can improve flow/relationships across an organization. 1.6 Summarize how effectively scaling an agile approach can enable better delivery of work that may be too complex for one team and could enable more capacity. The philosophy of this course and scaling: ScalED vs ScalING vs DEscaling 1.7 Clarify between Principle-led, practice-led (Framework), practice-led (Methodology), practice-led (toolbox), and pattern-led approaches. 1.8 Analyze the risk of using a methodology-based approach. 1.9 Discuss the difference between a pre-configured, static, scaled approach and a changing, evolving, and growing one. 1.10 Explain how a static approach can lead to failure, whereas an evolving one can increase the chance of success. 1.11 Recognize that there is an element of descaling to scaling. 1.12 Describe the “Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1” certification philosophy of scaling. 1.13 Define key terms of this certification as described in the Glossary of Terms. What makes scaling so challenging? 1.14 Identify the difference between clear, complicated, complex, and chaotic work in product development. 1.15 Predict the increased risk associated with chaotic work. 1.16 Recognize there are no universally applicable approaches, but there is a range of context sensitive practices/approaches to scaling. 1.17 Clarify that in areas of large organizations there may be clear work that may not need an agile mindset or approach. 1.18 Describe how a systems-thinking approach could give a holistic understanding of the organization, rather than a focus only on possible sub-optimizations. 1.19 List possible pre-conditions that could catalyze or need to be in place with scaling agility. Using Patterns to Overcome Challenges at Scale Patterns defined 2.1 Explain what patterns are. 2.2 Describe why patterns can be beneficial and principles are often not enough. 2.3 Explain how a pattern might be used. 2.4 Identify the common attributes, underlying principles, and advantages and disadvantages of a pattern. 2.5 List at least one example of a pattern related to scaling. Anti-patterns defined 2.6 Explain what anti-patterns are. 2.7 Clarify why anti-patterns should be avoided. Frameworks and their relationship to patterns 2.8 Define an agile framework to help scale. 2.9 Identify the relationship between patterns and frameworks. 2.10 Recognize several limitations of frameworks. Finding and selecting a pattern 2.11 Identify at least three sources of patterns, both external and internal to an organization. 2.12 Discuss how to use agile principles to scale agile. 2.13 Explore one or more patterns to use for a specific scaling situation or scenario. Logistical scaling challenges 2.14 Classify at least three challenges, from a logistical point of view, that many organizations face when attempting to implement scaling. 2.15 Predict how logistical challenges increase based on the complexity of challenges the organization faces. Examples of applying patterns to overcome scaling challenges 2.16 Identify at least three pain points and challenges encountered when scaling for a specific scaling scenario. 2.17 Select appropriate patterns to apply in a specific scaling scenario based on the elements of the patterns. Scaling Successfully and Sustainably Identifying and prioritizing scaling challenges 3.1 Identify common change management mistakes, challenges, and anti-patterns when scaling. 3.2 Predict likely scaling challenges within at least one organizational structure. 3.3 Discuss two ways scaling challenges become visible. 3.4 Explore the scaling effort from a value-delivery perspective. Using scaffolds to work in a safer space 3.5 Define scaffold as a tool in scaling. 3.6 Identify at least three transitional structures that help make an organizational transformation safer. 3.7 Summarize how good practices, such as scaffolding and patterns, have a birth, life and death lifecycle in the context of growing and evolving organizations. OCM (Organizational Change Management) 3.8 Explain why ignoring Organizational Change Management is a risk. 3.9 Demonstrate how an Iterative and Incremental model with reversible trials and safe-to-fail experimentation offers advantages. 3.10 Clarify why it is important to measure the success of any organizational change, including measuring before the change begins. 3.11 Identify aspects that are critical to building the right OCM team, including leadership coalitions, coaches, and the mass of volunteer change agents needed. 3.12 Describe the role of agile coaches in scaling. Worked Examples 3.13 Discuss an example of scaling, moving from a more defined “Agile Framework” model to one based more on agility. 3.14 Analyze an organizational structure to create a backlog of scaling challenges to address.

Are you a software developer looking to level up your skills and deliver high-quality products in an agile environment? Look no further than the Certified Scrum Developer class. This immersive program is designed to equip developers like you with the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to excel in Scrum teams and deliver value with confidence. CSD is a game-changer for ambitious developers seeking to thrive in agile software development. Here's why you should join us: Master Agile Development Practices: Dive deep into agile development practices, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), and pair programming. Learn how to apply these practices effectively to improve code quality, speed up delivery, and enhance team collaboration. Collaborate Effectively in Scrum Teams: Gain practical insights into how developers collaborate within Scrum teams to deliver working software increments. Explore techniques for effective sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews, ensuring alignment with product goals and customer needs. Deliver Value with Confidence: Learn how to deliver value to customers early and often by embracing iterative and incremental development. Discover how to break down complex requirements into manageable user stories, estimate effort accurately, and deliver shippable increments at the end of each sprint. Drive Continuous Improvement: Embrace a culture of continuous improvement by reflecting on your development practices and seeking opportunities for growth. Explore ways to optimize your development process, identify bottlenecks, and leverage feedback to iterate and improve over time. Earn a Valuable Certification: By completing the Certified Scrum Developer class, you'll not only enhance your development skills but also earn a valuable certification that demonstrates your proficiency in agile software development. Stand out in the competitive job market and showcase your commitment to delivering high-quality software in agile environments. Prerequisites -Internet Access is the only requirement for this class. Who Should Attend? Software Engineers QA Testers Technical Architects IT Managers and Directors Hardware Engineers Database Administrators Business Analysts Project/Product Managers

Whether you want to serve as a scrum master, are adopting scrum, or just need the tools to be more agile, our Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) course is the right place to start. You’ll gain a solid understanding of scrum and learn practical ways to apply it on your team and throughout your organization. Considered the gold standard of certification, Certified ScrumMaster is an interactive and engaging learning experience. Are you ready to embark on a journey towards becoming a proficient Scrum Master and leading your teams to success in agile projects? Welcome to the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class. This immersive program is meticulously designed to equip aspiring Scrum Masters like you with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in the dynamic world of agile software development. Certified ScrumMaster is the perfect starting point for individuals aspiring to thrive in the role of a Scrum Master. Here's what you can expect from this class: Foundational Agile Principles: Dive deep into the core principles of Agile and Scrum frameworks, understanding their significance in fostering collaboration, adaptability, and iterative development. Learn how to apply Scrum values, roles, and ceremonies to guide your team towards success. Mastering Scrum Practices: Gain practical insights into the Scrum framework, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Discover how to facilitate these ceremonies effectively, ensuring team engagement, transparency, and accountability throughout the sprint cycle. Servant Leadership Skills: Embrace the role of a servant leader and learn how to support and empower your team members to achieve their goals. Explore techniques for removing impediments, facilitating collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Enhance your communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster a culture of trust and transparency. Learn how to facilitate productive discussions, manage conflicts, and align stakeholders' expectations to drive project success. Earn Your Certification: By completing the Certified ScrumMaster class, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to pass the Scrum Alliance's Certified ScrumMaster exam. Earn your certification and validate your proficiency as a Scrum Master, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in agile organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey towards becoming a Certified ScrumMaster and unlocking a world of opportunities in agile software development. Join us on this transformative journey and become a catalyst for success in your organization. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering Scrum and leading your teams to greatness. Prerequisites: Internet Access is the only requirement for this class. Who Should Take This Class -Scrum Masters -Software Engineers -Business Analysts -Project Managers -New Scrum Team Members - Anyone new to the agile way of work will find value from the concepts covered in the CSM course. Scrum is applicable across industries and potentially cross-functional teams, so marketers, data scientists, HR representatives, and other professionals looking for a better way to solve complex problems are encouraged to attend. The CSM Learning Objectives fall into the following categories: The Scrum Team 1.1 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Scrum Team. 1.2 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Scrum Master. 1.3 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Developers. 1.4 describe the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Product Owner. 1.5 discuss at least two reasons why the Product Owner is a single person and neither a group nor a committee. 1.6 discuss how and why the Product Owner maintains authority over the Product Backlog while working collaboratively with Developers and stakeholders. Scrum Events and Activities 1.7 identify at least one example of how a Scrum Team could inspect and adapt to increase transparency at each of the Scrum events. 1.8 perform a Sprint Planning. 1.9 perform a Sprint Review. 1.10 perform a Sprint Retrospective. 1.11 describe at least three possible effects of skipping the Sprint Retrospective. 1.12 explain how Developers conduct a Daily Scrum. 1.13 discuss at least three ways the Daily Scrum differs from a status meeting and why the various constraints exist to support the Developers. 1.14 explain under what conditions a Sprint could be terminated prematurely. 1.15 explain at least three advantages of a strong Definition of Done. 1.16 outline at least one way to create a Definition of Done. Scrum Master Core Competencies 2.1 describe at least three situations in which the Scrum Master could serve the needs of the Scrum Team or organization through facilitation. 2.2 demonstrate at least three techniques for facilitating group decision making. 2.3 discuss how facilitating, teaching, mentoring, and coaching are different. Service to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and Organization 3.1 describe three scenarios where the Scrum Master acts as a leader for the Scrum Team. 3.2 explain the impact of accumulating technical debt. 3.3 list at least three development practices that could help their Scrum Team deliver a high-quality Increment and reduce technical debt each Sprint. 3.4 explain at least three ways the Scrum Master could support the Product Owner. 3.5 describe at least three organizational impediments that can affect Scrum Teams. 3.6 discuss at least two ways that the Scrum Master assists the Scrum Team with impediments. 3.7 apply at least one technique that could help resolve an impediment. 3.8 summarize at least one organizational design change caused by adopting Scrum. 3.9 discuss why Scrum does not have a project manager. As a Certified ScrumMaster, you have the opportunity to: -Demonstrate your knowledge through the gold standard of agile certification. -Guide your team to effectively use Scrum and understand why Scrum values are so important. -Increase career opportunities and expand your professional community. -Improve leadership skills and influence organizational change.

Are you eager to take the helm in shaping innovative products that delight customers and drive business success? Welcome to the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) class. This comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to equip aspiring Product Owners like you with the essential skills, knowledge, and tools needed to excel in the dynamic world of agile product management. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is the ideal choice for individuals aspiring to lead product development efforts in agile environments. Here's what awaits you in this class: 1. Foundational Agile and Scrum Principles: Dive deep into the foundational principles of Agile and Scrum, understanding how they underpin effective product development and delivery. Learn how to leverage Scrum values, roles, and ceremonies to maximize product value and ensure customer satisfaction. 2. Mastering Product Ownership Practices: Gain practical insights into the role of a Product Owner, including crafting and maintaining a compelling product vision, managing the product backlog, and prioritizing features based on value and customer feedback. Discover how to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align product goals with business objectives. 3. Customer-Centric Mindset: Embrace a customer-centric approach to product development and learn how to gather, analyze, and prioritize customer feedback to inform product decisions. Explore techniques for understanding user needs, conducting market research, and iterating on product features to deliver maximum value. 4. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Enhance your communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Learn how to facilitate productive discussions, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts to ensure alignment and drive project success. 5. Earn Your Certification: By completing the Certified Scrum Product Owner class, you'll earn your certification and validate your proficiency as a Product Owner, setting yourself apart in the competitive landscape and opening doors to exciting career opportunities. Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your journey towards becoming a Certified Scrum Product Owner and shaping the future of product development in your organization. Join us on this transformative journey and become a driving force for innovation and success.

(CSP®-PO) CERTIFIED SCRUM PROFESSIONAL®-PRODUCT OWNER
Early bird: save $200 USDTake your product ownership skills to the highest level with the Certified Scrum Professional® – Product Owner (CSP®-PO) certification. Designed for seasoned Product Owners, this program equips you with the advanced strategies, leadership skills, and real-world techniques needed to drive innovation, deliver exceptional value, and make a lasting impact across your organization. Course Overview The CSP®-PO picks up where the A-CSPO® left off, taking a deep dive into the expanded role of the Product Owner within the organization. From customer discovery and development to business models and competitive analysis, this course explores how Product Owners launch new Scrum teams, collaborate with stakeholders on planning and forecasting, and manage backlogs across multiple teams. Certified Scrum Professionals challenge their teams to continuously improve the way Scrum and agile principles are applied and this course prepares you to lead that charge. Topics Covered -Product Owner Core Competencies -Product Owner as Product Champion -Advanced Stakeholder Discussions -Launching Scrum Teams -Product Ownership with Multiple Teams -Implementing Goal Setting and Planning -Market-Driven Product Strategy Practices -Complex Product Planning and Forecasting -Product Economics Prerequisites & Requirements To receive your CSP®-PO certification, you must: -Hold a current Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO®) certification through the Scrum Alliance -Validate at least two years of Product Owner work experience within the past five years, entered in the Scrum Experience section of your Scrum Alliance profile -Complete all required homework prior to certification -Have reliable internet access Who This Course Is For This program is designed for practicing Product Owners who have completed both the CSPO® and A-CSPO® certifications and are ready to demonstrate the experience, documented training, and proven knowledge that define a Certified Scrum Professional. Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: -Deepen your understanding of Scrum principles and apply them effectively in complex, real-world scenarios -Explore advanced product backlog refinement, release planning, and sprint execution strategies -Uncover techniques for gathering and prioritizing customer feedback to create a compelling, customer-centric product vision -Enhance stakeholder management skills and develop communication strategies that align expectations and build buy-in -Develop product strategy and roadmap planning skills, including market opportunity identification and competitive analysis -Explore techniques for launching new Scrum teams and managing product ownership across multiple teams -Implement goal setting, planning, and forecasting practices for complex products -Apply product economics principles to drive smarter, value-focused decision-making -Foster a culture of accountability, autonomy, and continuous improvement within your organization Certification & Career Benefits The CSP®-PO is one of the most respected advanced agile credentials available, backed by the globally recognized Scrum Alliance and validated by demonstrated real-world experience. -Attract more recruiters and command a higher rate of pay as a credentialed agile professional -Retain more from the course through unique teaching styles grounded in the latest brain science research -Learn from real-world experienced instructors who bring stories and practical insights to every session -Gain access to exclusive CSP® events with other Scrum and agile leaders -Establish a key milestone on the path toward becoming a CST®, CEC, or CTC -Earn your certification from the convenience of your own desk or laptop

(CSP®-SM) CERTIFIED SCRUM PROFESSIONAL®-SCRUMMASTER
AdvancedFacilitationLeadershipScrumMasterEarly bird: save $200 USDCertified Scrum Professional® – ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) Take your Scrum Master expertise to the highest level with the Certified Scrum Professional® – ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) certification. Designed for seasoned Scrum Masters, this advanced program equips you with the skills, insights, and strategies needed to lead high-performing agile teams, drive organizational transformation, and make a lasting impact across your organization. Course Overview The CSP®-SM picks up where the A-CSM® left off, providing a deep dive into Lean Thinking, visual facilitation techniques, remote team dynamics, and more, all through the lens of the ScrumMaster's relationship to the Product Owner, the team, and the organization. Certified Scrum Professionals challenge their teams to continuously improve the way Scrum and agile principles are applied, and this course prepares you to lead that effort with demonstrated experience, documented training, and proven knowledge. Topics Covered -Lean Thinking and Its Application to Scrum -Advanced Facilitation and Visual Facilitation Techniques -Coaching, Training, and Mentoring -Team Dynamics and Scrum Team Formation -Service to the Product Owner and Organization -Scaling Scrum Across Multiple Teams -Driving Organizational Transformation -Advanced Scrum Mastery and Personal Development Prerequisites & Requirements To receive your CSP®-SM certification, you must: -Hold a current Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) certification through the Scrum Alliance -Validate at least two years of ScrumMaster work experience within the past five years, entered in the Scrum Experience section of your Scrum Alliance profile -Have day-to-day involvement with at least one Scrum Team and a mandate to work with the broader organization -Have reliable internet access Who This Course Is For This program is designed for practicing Scrum Masters who have completed both the CSM® and A-CSM® certifications and are ready to demonstrate the experience, documented training, and proven knowledge that define a Certified Scrum Professional. Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: - Describe the origins of Lean Thinking and explain how its core concepts apply to Scrum -Relate agile development practices to Lean practices and identify waste in product development -Differentiate facilitation alternatives to open discussion and apply visual facilitation techniques for collaborative and remote sessions -Create a coaching agreement and apply fundamental coaching assumptions and psychological concepts to transform individual behavior -Appraise models for team development and compare techniques for improving team effectiveness -Plan the launch of a new Scrum Team and propose strategies to address missing skills or capabilities -Apply techniques for moving from Product Goal to Product Backlog and structuring complex or multi-team backlogs -Compare systemic approaches for improving Scrum adoption and analyze interventions that address root causes of organizational impediments -Summarize tangible examples of how to change the culture of a team or organization -Contrast patterns for scaling the Product Owner role and experiment with techniques to improve inter-team collaboration -Plan the launch of multiple Scrum Teams -Outline a personal development strategy toward Scrum Mastery and practice mentoring others Certification & Career Benefits The CSP®-SM is one of the most respected advanced agile credentials available, backed by the globally recognized Scrum Alliance and validated by demonstrated real-world experience. -Attract more recruiters and command a higher rate of pay as a credentialed agile professional -Retain more from the course through unique teaching styles grounded in the latest brain science research -Learn from real-world experienced instructors who bring stories and practical insights to every session -Gain access to exclusive CSP® events with other Scrum and agile leaders -Establish a key milestone on the path toward becoming a CST®, CEC, or CTC -Earn your certification from the convenience of your own desk or laptop

The SAFe® Agilist course begins by exploring the SAFe principles, derived from Lean product development, Agile development, DevOps and systems thinking. Following this, the attendees will discuss how to establish Team and Technical Agility and organize around the flow of value. The course then focuses on the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and applying Design Thinking as part of the Agile Product Delivery core competency and provides an opportunity to experience a PI Planning event. During this course, attendees learn the importance of mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the digital age and gain insight to use in order to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). The course begins by exploring the SAFe principles, derived from Lean product development, Agile development, DevOps and systems thinking. Following this, the attendees will discuss how to establish Team and Technical Agility and organize around the flow of value. Students will learn the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and applying Design Thinking as part of the Agile Product Delivery core competency and provides an opportunity to experience a PI Planning event. Attendees also gain insights and recommendations for building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and instilling a DevOps culture. Finally, the attendees will gain an understanding of Lean Portfolio Management and the steps needed for implementing this function in their Enterprise. This course prepares attendees to take the SAFe Agilist (SA) exam for certification. Prerequisites Internet access is the only requirement for this class. Who Should Attend Executives, Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management Project, Program, and Portfolio Managers Product, Product Line, and Platform Managers Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects Agile Coaches Learning Objectives Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader Establishing Team and Technical Agility Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery Exploring Lean Portfolio Management Leading the Change Practicing SAFe Takeaways Workbook with SAFe Big Picture and SAFe Implementation Roadmap One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform Course completion certificate (not the SA certification) Preparation for and eligibility to take the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam Up to 16 reportable education units after attendance (PDU)

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Boot Camp
AdvancedLeadershipProductProduct OwnerEarly bird: save $200 USDStay relevant in a rapidly evolving profession with the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® — one of the industry's most recognized credentials for agile practitioners. This course equips you with the mindset, principles, and practical skills to lead agile efforts in the real world while fully preparing you to sit for the PMI-ACP certification exam. Course Overview Agile is widely recognized as the new era of productivity, and today's organizations demand practitioners who can lead and manage outcomes in a dynamic, rapidly changing world. This course is delivered over four live, instructor-led days with PMI-ACP certified trainers, covering the full spectrum of agile principles and practices across mindset, leadership, product ownership, and delivery. Additional resources are included and available offline to support your continued learning. Topics Covered Agile Mindset and Cultural Adaptation Agile Leadership and Empowerment Product Ownership and Backlog Management Agile Delivery and Continuous Improvement PMI-ACP Exam Preparation Prerequisites & Requirements This course is open to anyone who wants to learn agile principles and practices and meet the educational requirements for the PMI-ACP certification. Reliable internet access is required. Please note: The PMI-ACP certification exam is not included with this course. PMI governs the certification process, prerequisites, and exam, and charges a separate fee. Visit the PMI-ACP Application Process page for full certification requirements. Who This Course Is For Agile practitioners looking to formalize and validate their agile knowledge Project managers and product managers adapting to agile ways of working Anyone seeking to meet the educational requirements for the PMI-ACP certification exam Professionals across industries looking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving field Learning Objectives As a participant, you will: Mindset Embrace the agile mindset and understand why it requires cultural adaptation, not just process change Apply practices that build transparency, foster psychological safety, and shorten feedback loops Promote a collaborative team environment and a willingness to embrace change Leadership 4. Empower teams by broadening levels of authority and autonomy at the team level 5. Facilitate problem resolution, conflict management, and knowledge sharing 6. Promote a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to agile principles and practices Product 7. Refine the Product Backlog and manage increments to support effective value delivery 8. Visualize work and manage value delivery in alignment with organizational strategy Delivery 9. Seek early feedback and engage customers throughout the development process 10. Manage agile metrics, impediments, and risk to keep teams on track 11. Recognize and eliminate waste while performing continuous improvements 12. Optimize flow and support team autonomy and self-efficacy PMI-ACP Exam Preparation 13. Understand the PMI-ACP application process and certification maintenance requirements 14. Apply exam-day strategies and leverage post-course support resources to maximize your chances of success Certification & Career Benefits The PMI-ACP certification is an industry hallmark that demonstrates your readiness to lead in the new age of product development, management, and delivery — recognized across a broad array of industries worldwide. Validate your agile expertise with one of the most sought-after credentials in the profession Gain skills that are immediately applicable across agile roles and industries Stand out in a highly competitive job market as a certified agile practitioner Build a strong foundation for continued growth in agile leadership and delivery