CSM^® Training in Pune

We have listed below the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master:

• Act as a facilitator and servant leader who encourages self-organization
• Remove obstacles so that the team can focus more on work and follow practices of Scrum
• Protect the team from internal and external distractions
• Ensure a good relationship between the product owner and the team along with the members outside the team
• Set up an environment where the team can perform more effectively
• Manage the scrum process in coordination with the scrum team
• Conduct retrospective meetings
• Address team progress

Scrum is a popular framework that is used across the globe by SMEs and multinational companies like Spotify, Microsoft, Ericsson, and so on. If you are new to Scrum, a CSM certification will help you learn the Scrum terminology, practices, and principles. This will help you to effectively fulfill the role of ScrumMaster or Scrum team member.

A Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) has been taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) the Scrum terminology, practices, and principles that will enable him or her to act as a Scrum Master or Scrum team member. This credential is a first step on the Agile path. To become a true, practicing Scrum professional requires enough experience and continuing education.

No, Scrum Alliance mandates that the CSM course can be delivered in a face-to-face classroom environment only.

With this 2-year membership with Scrum Alliance, you can create your identity in various local user groups and online social networks. You can also get discounts on meetings and additional member-only resources. Additionally, Certified Scrum Masters can use a specially designed logo to highlight their credentials.

According to Scrum Alliance, a Certified Scrum Master course helps to increase the likelihood of a project’s overall success by applying Scrum principles and techniques. By understanding the values, practices, and applications, you can act as a ‘servant leader’ rising above and beyond an average project manager and helping your organization achieve meaningful goals.

Scrum, a type of Agile framework that originated in the software and IT industry more than a decade ago, has been gaining momentum in creating innovation and facilitating disruptions. According to State of Scrum latest survey, Agile and Scrum practitioners have started experiencing the following benefits after implementing Scrum in their organizations:

• 85% Scrum continues to improve the quality of work life
• 71% Delivering value to the customer is the outcome most valued by executives
• 81% Certification improves practice
• 97% will continue to use Scrum in the future

For organizations facing challenges in implementing the Scrum framework for the first time, a Certified ScrumMaster can act as a guiding force in making a smooth Agile transition. After the Scrum Master certification, an individual can opt for the positions like  Business Analyst, Lead Software, Engineer, Project Manager, Information Technology, Staff Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, Agile, Scrum Master, Technical Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Agile Coach, QA Automation Engineer, Software Project Lead in IT or non-IT companies.

As the job opportunities are continuously increasing, it is generating ample opportunities for Certified Scrum professionals. Our CSM training will provide you with several opportunities to take your professional career in the right direction. Also, this training helps you get a high-paying job in Agile organizations.

Agile has benefitted numerous organisations and companies in the last 15 years. This has led to an increased demand for qualified Scrum Masters as more companies are hiring them, creating greater job opportunities.  

Based on the 2017-2018 State of Scrum report by Scrum Alliance, 63% of the respondents are experiencing the success of executing Scrum framework for delivering projects successfully.   

Here is a list of the top companies that have hired Certified ScrumMaster professionals in Pune:

• Capgemini- a multinational professional services and business consulting corporation offering management consulting and professional services.
• Amdocs- a multinational corporation which specializes in software and services for communications, media and financial services providers and digital enterprises.
• Hitachi Vantara- a multinational company that is an analytics, industrial expertise, technology and outcomes rolled into one great solution provider.
• UBS- a multinational diversified financial services company which is involved in all financial activities, including retail and commercial banking.
• Vodafone- a British multinational telecommunications conglomerate who owns and operates networks in 25 countries, and has partner networks in 47 further countries.

As the Scrum framework is used beyond the IT sectors, organizations require generic Scrum tools that can be relied upon to deliver the project within time. Given below are the Scrum tools that will ease your Scrum project tasks:

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM℠) certification is the next step after earning your CSM certification and a year of experience working as a CSM.

The Certified ScrumMaster® training covers all the Scrum topics essential for Scrum team members or a professional Scrum master.

Interested candidates can take up this course. A degree of course completion certificate from our Certified Scrum Trainer makes you eligible for CSM test by Scrum Alliance.

The right audience to take this course is:

• Anyone who would like to build a career as a Scrum Master
• Teams transitioning to Scrum
• Managers of Scrum teams
• Scrum team members such as product owners and developers

If you are a Scrum implementor, then achieving this certification course will be a valuable add-on to your resume.

Our Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs) are:

• Professionals licensed by Scrum Alliance to teach the official Scrum Alliance curriculum.
• Masters in Scrum who have immense experience in leading, applying, coaching, and teaching it.
• Skilled in product management and software development.
• Subject experts who are active in software development and local Agile communities, along with the broader global Scrum and Agile movements.

The training conducted by our expert team of CSTs is at par with the standard of excellence as set by the Scrum Alliance, resulting in every candidate receiving the same high-quality content without any consideration of the trainer and the location. Additionally, they help you develop the skills and knowledge required to make your organization achieve business success.  

The final venue will be listed on the website of KnowledgeHut in the selected workshop. Feel free to reach out to the customer support team if dealt with any issues. All training sessions of CSM are held with industry-recognized learning paths at numerous locations in Pune:

• Radisson-Kharadi Nagar Bypass Road, Pandhari Nagar, Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411014.
• Park Ornate Park Ornate, Nagar Rd, Mahindra Society, Shastri Nagar Junction, Pune, Maharashtra 411001.

• Crowne Plaza CTS No. 37 & 37, 1, Bund Garden Rd, Next to Jehangir Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra 411001.

Training location will be decided after the preferences are made by the individual, trainers available, venue available, etc. Be quick to decide on your choice of location and gain an industry-recognized credential!

CSM online test cannot be taken without undergoing the Certified Scrum Master training as Scrum Alliance strongly believes in face-to-face learning gaining practical knowledge on Scrum. Also, you should know that the CSM exam is not a substitute for formal training.

No. It is not a mandatory rule that a candidate should be a member of the Scrum Alliance before attending a CSM course.

It is advisable to go through the basics of Scrum. You can increase your knowledge with the information available on the Scrum Alliance website. This will help you in preparing for the Scrum Master Certification exam.

After completing your CSM course, Scrum Alliance will send an email containing a link to create your login credentials. After receiving this email, you have 90 days to take and finish the exam.

Our CSM training and the updated course materials created by our highly experienced trainers will help you to understand the whole Scrum framework that will lead your way to pass the exam with good numbers.

Over the previous decade, we have trained over 500 companies, comprising of small, medium and large-scale enterprises that increased our reach globally. We plan to keep up long-term relationships with our valuable clients by surpassing their expectations. Here are some of the top companies in Pune that have received customised training from KnowledgeHut:

• American Express- an American multinational financial services corporation
• DBDI-  a German multinational investment bank and financial services company
• HSBC-  a British multinational banking and financial services holding company
• Capgemini- a French multinational professional services and business consulting corporation
• L&T Infotech- a global IT solutions & services company
• NVIDIA- an American technology company
• Citibank- the consumer division of financial services multinational Citigroup
• Exela Technologies- a global business process automation ("BPA") company
• Bajaj Finserv- a part of Bajaj Holdings & Investments Limited
• Yash Technologies- a leading Information Technology Company for Corporate or Business IT Solutions
• ACI Payments- a payment systems company

Why corporates choose KnowledgeHut as their CSM training provider:

• Corporate Pricing- We offer group discounts that suit your budget and your organizational needs
• Customised Courses- Our courses can be tailored as per the specific learning needs of the employees
• Expert instructors and accredited courses- You can experience the best learning practices with our accredited curriculum and training conducted by the industry experts
• Training with current relevance- Our comprehensive curriculum is created by the experts based on the latest industry needs
• Meet and exceed industry standards- Our training will aid your employees to meet industry benchmarks and even set new standards
• Innovative learning methodology- Our learning solutions are hands-on and experiential, to fully engage learners and enhance knowledge retention

CSM is an open-book exam and is easy to pass. Instead of just passing the Scrum Master certification exam, the activity sessions in the training help in acquiring the knowledge on Scrum which is the most important factor to understand the Scrum framework.

The ScrumMaster certification exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and 1-hour (60 minutes) duration. A candidate has to score 74% in the exam to pass the Scrum Master certification exam. Also, you can take the exam only after completing the course.

The Scrum Alliance CSM certification exam fee is included in the Certified ScrumMaster training cost.

Yes, you can retake the CSM exam. As per the guidelines by Scrum Alliance, you can take the 2 attempts of the exam within 90 days at zero cost. After that, you will be charged a minimum of $25 for each attempt. Also, it is recommended to retake the course if you failed the exam for the third time.

Scrum Alliance is the accreditation body of ScrumMaster Certification course and the CSM exam fee is non-refundable.

No. There is no such sample test available on the Scrum Alliance website. But, CSM test blueprint will help you to understand the format of the Scrum Master certification exam. This blueprint outlines the percentage of questions from each domain that will be on the 50-question test. Fortunately, the training and coaching community will not need to make any changes in their materials as the new exam pattern still follows the current Learning Objectives as well as the recently published Learning Objectives.

It is highly recommended to practice Scrum Master certification exam sample questions in order to pass the final CSM certification exam in your first attempt. You can take the free Scrum Master certification sample test for practice purposes.

After completing your CSM course, you will receive an email from Scrum Alliance® that includes a link to create your login credentials. The first step will be to take the online exam. Once the exam is complete, you will be asked to accept a license agreement and set up your online profile. It could take up to two weeks after course completion to receive your welcome email.

The individuals can take the online test from any computer anywhere in the world, according to their comfort (home, work, or other location). The test will not be proctored.

No, there is no option to pause a test since you will have a duration limit of an hour (60 minutes). On the off chance, if you shut the window, you can reopen the window instantly. In case if you lose internet connection or lose access to the test for an extended period of time, you may visit support@scrumalliance.org to start a new test set up.

Scrum Alliance always strives to maintain the quality and relevance of the CSM certification by validating the best practices in the Agile industry from active practitioners in the field. The CSM curriculum incorporates the best in current knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to earn the CSM certification.  As such, the Scrum Alliance believes in involving their community to validate what is important in the role of the Scrum Master and then updates the tests to reflect these key areas.

If you choose English as your exam language, you will be able to switch to a newer version as the new test has recently got published. If you choose a different language then you may take the older version till that specific language gets published. Furthermore, according to the Scrum Alliance, the tests will be launched in other languages in the coming months, as soon as they inspect and adapt to the launch of the English version.

You will find the test blueprint at the bottom of the CSM page under ‘Resources’, on the Scrum Alliance website. This test blueprint covers the stipulated percentage of questions from each domain. The test blueprint is aligned with the latest version of 2018 LOs. Moreover, the 2018 CSM LOs matches with the November 2017 Scrum Guide. The current LOs can be found on the Scrum Alliance CSM certification webpage and also on ‘Trainer and Coach dashboards’ under “Resources”.

If you've already passed the CSM test, you will not be able to take it again to receive a better score. Your test score is only available to you. Nobody else will be able to see your score on the CSM test.

CSM was the first professional certification for the Scrum Masters awarded by Scrum Alliance, the renowned body for Scrum certifications. This certification helps to understand Scrum concepts ranging from the basics to the advanced topics. Also, holding CSM certification helps you to guide the team to align with the Scrum principles.

CSM is known as the first professional certification for Scrum Masters by Scrum Alliance. This course will help you gain a strong understanding of the Scrum Framework, Scrum activities associated with the team members activities, and related roles. By getting this certification, you will be guiding the team to work together and perform at their highest level.

Scrum is the widely used framework as it allows the team members to deliver the output in chunks which saves time and money. Leading organizations have embraced the Scrum framework, creating a lot of career opportunities for Scrum Masters. Hence, the demand for Certified ScrumMasters has increased during the past decade.

During the past decade, the demand for Certified Scrum Master has increased substantially. So earning a Scrum Master certification is a good career move, if you are working in a company where Agile is being implemented extensively.

Once you are done with the CSM certification course and pass the certifying exam, you will receive the certification from Scrum Alliance, the CSM accreditation body designating you as a Certified ScrumMaster®.

A recent Payscale salary report stated that the average pay for a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) in Pune, Maharashtra is Rs 1,187,816 per year. An individual can enhance his/her earning potential with skills like Agile, Agile Software Development, ScrumMaster, Project Management, Scrum, Business Analysis. Also, the salary of the Certified Scrum Master depends on the varying size of the organization, number of years of experience you have as a Scrum Master, skill sets you gained, certifications you earned, and the structure of the organization.

The salaries of the Certified ScrumMaster based on the experience they have are as follows:

• A Certified ScrumMaster with mid-career experience can expect an average annual salary of about Rs1,144,144  per year
• The average salary of an experienced Certified ScrumMaster is Rs 1,409,381 per year

As a Certified ScrumMaster, you can play roles like Software Engineer, Product Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader, Business Analyst, Development team member, Testers etc.

The designations a certified Scrum Master can hold in an organization are: Business Analyst, Lead Software, Engineer, Project Manager, Information Technology, Staff Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, Agile, Scrum Master, Technical Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Agile Coach, QA Automation Engineer, Software Project Lead, etc.

Collated below are the benefits of the ScrumMaster certification:

• Master the foundational concepts of Scrum and understand the scope of the Scrum Master role
• Gain access to resources, networks, and local groups available to only Scrum Alliance members
• Get ahead in your Agile career
• Prove your core Scrum knowledge to your peers.
• Fulfill the role of a Scrum Master
• Engage with a community of Scrum experts

CSM certification needs to be renewed after every 2-years. The renewal process includes the payment of $100 from the date of your current expiration to maintain the certification. In order to renew your CSM certification, log in to https://www.scrumalliance.org/login, go to your dashboard and choose the ‘Renew Certification’ option under the heading ‘Actions’.

Keep a note that starting from February 4, 2019, you will be required to have earned 20 Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) within the past two years, in addition to the $100 renewal fee that has to be paid. To validate your participation and continued proficiency in the fundamental principles and practices of Scrum, this update has made necessary. You can earn remaining SEUs by completing an educational training or learning opportunity.

You have worked really hard to acquire the certification. Don’t let it decline! Renew now and hold your certification for 2 years.

There are a number of ways in which SEUs can be earned. You can read here about how to earn your SEUs.

PDUs and SEUs are Professional Development Units and Scrum Educational Units, issued by the Project Management Institute and Scrum Alliance, respectively. Both units are used to identify your dedication to the Agile methodology by rewarding credits for educational efforts you make throughout your Agile career. You can maintain your Scrum Alliance certification by earning a certain number of SEUs every 2-years.

PDUs and SEUs are the credits awarded by the Project Management Institute and the Scrum Alliance respectively. These units indicate your commitment to the Agile world by rewarding credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. Scrum Alliance members can earn SEUs to get recertified after every two years. PDUs are offered by the PMI®, and every PMI® certification, except the CAPM®, requires to earn a certain number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.

You can get 14-16 PDUs and SEUs by attending our 2-day training program.