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Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) Certification

CSP-SM Certification Training

Master Scrum Leadership and Enhance Your Organization's Scrum Practices

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Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster Certification Highlights

Become a Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster

16 Hours Live Instructor-Led Sessions



Earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs



Real-World Simulations and Activities



Six Months Post-Class Career Guidance



Free 2-year Scrum Alliance Membership



Gateway to Global Scrum community



Elevate your Scrum expertise with the Certified Scrum Professional® ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) training. Rigorously drive agility by facilitating successful Scrum implementations and coaching Scrum teams. Differentiate yourself with power skills, help developers and product owners, and get ahead in your career by earning the coveted CSP credential.

In this two-day program, you will learn how to use your Scrum proficiency to coach and mentor teams to encourage and implement Lean thinking. Improve collaboration and communication across the organization and learn to launch new Scrum teams.

KnowledgeHut is a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (Scrum Alliance REA®). Certified Scrum Professional® - Scrum Master (CSP®-SM), Scrum Alliance® and Scrum Alliance REA® are registered trademarks owned by Scrum Alliance.

Why KnowledgeHut for CSP-SM Certification

The KnowledgeHut Advantage

Experiential Workshops

Scrum activities, team-based exercises, and case studies: workshops with hands-on learning.

Elite Panel of Agilists

Learn from the best Scrum Alliance-certified Agilists with experience across industries.

Expert Practitioners

Get actionable tips and techniques for your Agile toolbox from our expert practitioners.

The Largest Agile Network

2-year free Scrum Alliance membership - enter the largest Scrum and Agile communities.

Continual Learning Support

Webinars, e-books, tutorials, articles, and interview questions - we're right by you in your learning journey!

Post-Class Career Support

Six months of post-training mentor guidance to overcome challenges in your Agile career.

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About the Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster Certification

1. Who provides the CSP-SM certification? 

The CSP-SM certification is offered by Scrum Alliance, a world-renowned body dedicated to helping professionals, leaders and organizations embrace agile by understanding its principles, processes, and values.


2. Can I get CSP-SM certified without taking the course?

You cannot get CSP-SM certified without undertaking the course as per Scrum Alliance requirements.


3. What is the process to get the CSP-SM certification? 

Step 1: Take the 2-day CSP-SM course from a Global Registered Education Ally of Scrum Alliance. After you successfully complete the course, you will receive a welcome email from Scrum Alliance.

Step 2: Click on the link you received from Scrum Alliance and activate your Scrum Alliance certification account.

Step 3: You will then be requested to accept a license agreement.

Step 4: On accepting the license agreement, you will be able to instantly download your CSP-SM certification!

4. Do you provide a course completion certificate?

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate on successfully completing the course.


5. How long does it take to get a CSP-SM certification? 

To obtain the CSP-SM certification, you would need to attend two days of training under a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) and complete all educator-designed components of the approved educational offering. This may include pre- and/or post-course work to complete the learning objectives.

After satisfactorily completing the course, you would be able to download your CSP-SM certification as soon as you accept the License Agreement with Scrum Alliance.

6. Will my certificate say ‘Virtual’ if I take the certification online?

No, your certificate will not mention the course was held online. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.

7. Why should I renew my certification?

As a result of the engagement and contributions of those who share their ideas and practical experiences in the workplace, the Scrum framework continues to evolve. Scrum Alliance places an emphasis on the learning journey and requires you to take measures to keep yourself abreast of the latest best practices, tools and techniques in Scrum.

Renewal of your certification validates your Scrum proficiency and demonstrates your interest in the growth and evolution of Scrum.

Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster(CSP-SM) Certification Curriculum

Curriculum

1. Lean, Agile, and Scrum

Learning Objectives:

Refresh your understanding of Lean thinking and how it applies to Agile and Scrum concepts

Topics

  • Lean thinking origin
  • Core concepts of lean thinking
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Agile practices

2. Scrum Master Core Competencies

Learning Objectives:

Identify the core competencies of a Scrum Master, how they are different and learn how to develop them.

Topics

  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Training


3. Service to the Development Team

Learning Objectives:

Learn how the Scrum Master serves the developers in their team at different stages.

Topics

  • Team dynamics
  • New Scrum teams
  • Software craftsmanship

4. Service to the Product Owner

Learning Objectives:

Find out in what way a Scrum Master helps the Product Owner through coaching.

Topics

  • Product vision to Product Backlog
  • Structuring a multi-team Product Backlog


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning Objectives
Lean Thinking

Origin of lean thinking, applying lean thinking to Scrum and Agile practices




Core Competencies

Scrum Master competencies, facilitation, coaching, training, mentoring




Services to Development Team

Self-organization, team dynamics, developing and launching new Scrum teams




Services to Product Owner

Product vision to Product Backlog, creating a multi team Product Backlog




Services to Organization

Organizational development, tactics and strategies, Agile scaling approaches




Scrum Mastery

Coaching practices for personal development and the significance of being a mentor.




Who Should Attend This Course?

Who This Course Is For
  • Scrum Masters
  • Team Leads
  • Development Managers
  • Delivery Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Agile Coaches
  • Leadership Team Members
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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

1. What practical skills can I expect to have after completing the CSP-SM course?

You will learn the tools and techniques to advance your Scrum Master skills and be able to:

  • Apply Lean thinking to Scrum and Agile practices
  • Develop abilities of facilitation, coaching, and training
  • Launch, coach, and develop Scrum teams
  • Assist the Product Owner with developing a Product Backlog
  • Increase efficiency of Scrum adoption across the organization
  • Bring a positive cultural change to the organization
  • Improve collaboration across different teams

2. How does a CSP-SM certification help me? 

The CSP-SM certification helps you:

  • Showcase your advanced Scrum Master competence
  • Develop core competencies as a Scrum Master
  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and Agile
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with a volatile and complex business world
  • Display leadership abilities in times of change
  • Be among the highest earning C-suite professionals in the industry
  • Network with other industry leaders and Agile professionals
  • Advance your agile leadership learning towards the Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) Certification.

3. Who is the CSP-SM course for? 

This course is best suited for:

  • Scrum Masters
  • Project Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Software Development Managers
  • Team Leads
  • Leadership Team Members

4. What are the prerequisites for the CSP-SM course?

CSP-SM is an advanced course. It is meant for professionals who hold an A-CSM® certification.

To be eligible for the CSP-SM certification, you will need at least 24 months of experience as a Scrum Master within the last five years, logged in to your Scrum Alliance profile. You should have attended a certified CSP-SM educational offering to gain advanced Agile coaching skills, and learn techniques and best practices to serve Product Owners and Developers.

5. What next after CSP-SM? 

Once you have achieved the CSP-SM certification, you can further enhance your Agile leadership skills by pursuing the following credentials:

  • CST® (Certified Scrum Trainer)
  • CEC℠ (Certified Enterprise Coach℠)
  • CTC℠(Certified Team Coach℠)
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