Professional Scrum Master – Flipped Learning [Evenings]

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Scrum Mastery – Predictability – Team Dynamics – The Scrum Framework

This is a Flipped Learning Course – What does that mean?

Flipped learning courses require a greater commitment of time and engagement throughout the duration of the course as it involves doing work between sessions, including:

• Mandatory self-study
• Practical assignments
• Trainer 1-2-1s (Optional, but encouraged)

The benefits of this increased committment include:

• Deeper learning
• Work absence is minimised
• Ability to learn from practical assignments between sessions
• Ability to learn from the groups experiences througout the course

The course runs on Wednesday evenings 5 PM – 9 PM BST (British Summer Time).

Course Overview

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course is the flagship course of Scrum.Org. It is designed with the aspiring professional in mind, and is suitable for both the beginner and expert practitioner.

If you are want to learn more about Scrum this is the course for you. You will learn about why we use Scrum, how to navigate complexity using empiricism, the Scrum framework and all its moving parts, and what it means for a Scrum Master to be a true leader that serves.

Whilst the course is framed around the point of view of a Scrum Master, the learning is just as valuable and relevant for any leader or professional that needs to navigate the world of product delivery.

You will leave the course with an understanding of Professional Scrum, the importance of the Scrum Values, and an appreciation for the ‘simple-but-not-easy’ nature of practising empiricism.

Who should attend?

Anyone looking to solve complex problems, regardless of industry, will benefit from attending. The Professional Scrum Master Flipped Learning course is designed with:

• Practitioners looking to start their Scrum Master journey.
• Scrum Masters, Coaches, and consultants looking to deepen their knowledge about Scrum.
• Anyone who works within, or interfaces with, product delivery.

Flipped Learning is especially beneficial to those who:

• Struggle to free up time during the day, or learn better in the evening
• Prefer a mix of learning in the classroom as well as in your own time
• Enjoy self-paced learning during self-study
• Want more time for deep-dive discussions as theory is covered outside the classroom.

Learning Experience and Format

The course is delivered either virtually via Zoom as well as using self-study in your own time, over the course of five weeks with four classroom sessions.

The self-study occurs in your own time between sessions and you then get together in a classroom, once a week, to engage in a mix of collaborative exercises, liberating structures, and group discussions – as facilitated by your trainer.

Whilst I do follow a curriculum, the exact delivery differs from course to course to ensure the experience meets your needs and sets you up for success!

The basic structure looks like this:

Before course start [21st June]:

• Classroom: 1-2-1 chat with Trainer
• Self-Study: Setting up & Scrum Theory

Week 1 [28th June]:

• Classroom: Theory & First Principles
• Self-Study: Scrum Visual & Definition of Done

Week 2 [5th July]:

• Classroom: Scrum Framework & Done
• Self-Study: Value & Forecasting

Week 3 [12th July]:

• Classroom: Product Delivery with Scrum
• Self-Study: Scrum Master Choices & Great Leadership

Week 4 [19th July]:

• Classroom: Scrum Master, People, and Teams
• Self-Study: Pass Exam & Level-Up your Scrum

Assessments and Certifications

The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course is associated with two globally recognized credentials, the PSM I and PSM II. Attending the course comes with a free attempt of the PSM I assessment, and a discount for the PSM II assessment.

These credentials, in the form of Credly certifications, are recognized in the industry as demonstrating a good understanding of Scrum, and Scrum.Org prides itself on their rigorous assessments.