Scrum, an Agile framework has been picking up momentum in creating innovation and improving productivity across organizations. A high-performing Scrum team always contributes to the success of an Agile project and the Scrum Master is the main person responsible for steering the project in the right direction. The Certified ScrumMaster course boosts your confidence in implementing the Scrum framework effectively in organizations.
As a Certified ScrumMaster, you will be known as being part of an elite group engaged with Scrum Alliance. The members of Scrum Alliance are meant to be Scrum specialists, guiding the project teams to success. Here is why CSM® certification should be a part of your skill set:
Today, most of the IT as well as non-IT industry majors are hiring candidates who are familiar with the Scrum framework. A Certified ScrumMaster® can upscale an organization in the following ways:
Scrum framework believes in ‘self-organization’. Making a career in Scrum as a Scrum Master will help an individual to-
The CSM Certification Course is approved under the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Singapore Standards and is qualified for subsidies under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS).
For CSM courses commencing from 1st July 2022 onwards:
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Unfunded Course Fee with GST
Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
Individuals
Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
Course Fee (Before GST)
IBF Subsidy
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
Course Fee (Before GST)
IBF Subsidy
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
Corporates
Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
Course Fee (Before GST)
IBF Subsidy
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
Course Fee (Before GST)
IBF Subsidy
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
Self-Sponsored Individuals
Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore.
From 3rd October, 2022:
- Funding of training courses under the Critical Core skills and Future-Enables skills categories will only be available to locals (Singapore
- Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents) employed in the financial sector (i.e. by financial institutions or SFA certified FinTech firms).
GST funding support will no longer be applicable for all courses.
Company-Sponsored Individuals
Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. Please note:
- The company must be a Financial Institution regulated by MAS or a FinTech firm certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
- To register, please email your company name and your name to reachus@knowledgehut.com.sg.
For more information on the IBF subsidies and eligibility, please visit:  https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP
The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)
Steps to apply for the IBF Subsidy, SFC and UTAP Support
IBF Singapore aims to maintain and strengthen financial skills in the Banking and Financial Services sector in the country. Individuals and corporates can take advantage of the IBF-STS scheme to get future-ready. NTUC Union Members can also enjoy a further 50% unfunded course fee support up to $500 under UTAP.
Not sure how to get started with applying for the IBF subsidy and UTAP support? Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Get enrolled
- Enrol into our IBF-approved CSM course.
Step 2: Apply for the IBF subsidy
- Once you enrol, your KnowledgeHut Course Counsellor will attend to your interest and help you verify your IBF subsidy eligibility.
- Guiding you through the enrolment process under the IBF subsidy scheme, the Course Counsellor will advise you on your maximum subsidy eligibility.
Step 3: Apply for the SFC claim
- Check out KnowledgeHut’s upcoming schedules and select a workshop on a date convenient to you. An invoice will be issued to you with the fee breakdown.
- Follow this step-by-step process in the MySkillsFuture portal:
a. Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling into and enter course date and schedule
b. Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim
c. Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’
For more details on SkillsFuture Credit and the various approved skills-related courses, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
Step 4: Apply for the UTAP Support
- Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
Step 5: Enjoy your course
- Get the IBF subsidy, utilize your SFC credits, UTAP support, and skill up!
Need help with checking your funding eligibility?
Learn from the real-world experience of accredited industry experts and advance your knowledge with in-class activities and simulations.
Interact with accredited CSTs who also have years of experience as active Scrum practitioners.
Learn directly from active practitioners engaged in implementing Scrum principles in real projects.
Get access to a wider community of active Scrum professionals and enhance your practical knowledge of Scrum.
Access to latest resources like Scrum tutorial, articles, Scrum Master interview Q&A, & case studies prepared by the industry experts.
450,000+ professionals trained across 100+ countries globally.
Step 1: It takes only 2 min to register on KnowledgeHut.
Step 2: Take the 2-day CSM course and get instructed by Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs).
Step 3: SA will send you a link to create login credentials on successful completion of course.
Step 4: Click on the link received from Scrum Alliance and create your own login credentials.
Step 5: Take the 1hr online CSM® test which comprises of 50 MCQs by using those credentials.
Step 6: Score a minimum of 74% to pass the CSM® test, after completing the course.
Step 7: Once the test is cleared, you will be requested to accept a license agreement.
Step 9: You have to renew the certification once every two years.
Understand the foundation of Agile and Scrum concepts and help Scrum teams in using Scrum effectively.
Acquire knowledge of Scrum terminologies, various concepts, and the complete Scrum process.
Understand various roles involved in Scrum and the scope of the Scrum Master role in Scrum.
Learn key Scrum Master core competencies and protect the team from internal and external distractions.
Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Definition of Done.
Facilitate the Development Team, Product Owner, and the organization while responding to change.
Inspect and adapt and increase transparency in each of the Scrum events and make the team’s work visible.
Learn to help the team members work collaboratively and follow every Scrum process involved in it.
A trusted skills transformation partner to over 500 organizations across 70 countries, KnowledgeHut is the skills solutions provider that organizations and individuals count on to innovate faster and create progress. We'll help you navigate the complexities of business agility to deliver fast and responsively, adapt your organizational structure and culture, and innovate and disrupt markets.
Here is why you should choose KnowledgeHut to help you get CSM certified:
Looking to know everything about CSM certification training with KnowledgeHut? Check out this blog!
Our energetic and dedicated trainers are your best choice. As highly skilled professionals with vast experience in delivering courses, our instructors invest their time in understanding the various challenges involved in enterprises and know what is required to succeed in the fast-paced and dynamic world.
Our instructors keep themselves up to date on developments and trends in their respective fields. With years of industry experience, they aim at delivering the training in a way that helps you build expertise in your field and get ahead in your career.
The venue will be listed on the KnowledgeHut website under the selected workshop. If it is not, then you can please contact our supporting team.
We provide the hard copy of the courseware for our classroom participants.
KnowledgeHut is the fastest growing CSM® certification training firm, with footprints in 70+ countries. We frequently conduct CSM training in all the cities across the globe and here are a few listed for your reference:
Yes, but this needs to be done at least 10 days prior to the training start date.
Note: In some instances, it also depends on the location, trainer, discounts/offers availed.
We do not provide transportation. Yes, refreshments and lunch will be provided by KnowledgeHut.
The process of enrolling for CSM classroom training is simple. The payment can be made through different options by using a debit/credit card which includes MasterCard, Visa Card, American Express or through PayPal. Acknowledgment will be issued automatically via email to the candidates once payment is done.
Any registration cancelled within 48 hours of the initial registration will be refunded in FULL (please note that all cancellations will incur a 5% deduction in the refunded amount due to transactional costs applicable while refunding). Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of written request for refund. Kindly go through our Refund Policy for more details: https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy.
To ask further questions, please send in an email to support@knowledgehut.com, and we will answer any queries you may have!
IBF is the Institute of Banking and Finance in Singapore. IBF aims to maintain and strengthen financial skills in the banking and financial services sector in the country.
IBF-FTS is the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) by IBF providing funding for financial sector-specific training programmes recognized under FTS just like our Scrum Master training course.
You can find out more about the IBF-FTS funding here.
The Training Allowance Grant helps BFSI organizations by managing their workforce costs while encouraging them to invest time in training their employees.
Please visit IBF’s page for more details about their funding initiative.
https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/pages/training-incentives.aspx
Singapore-based financial Institutions regulated by MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) as well as FinTech firms certified by Singapore FinTech Association are eligible to avail the scheme. To see if your organization.
Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are physically based in Singapore.
Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC members to minimize training costs. As a result, they are encouraged to enhance their skills and achieve a rewarding career.
UTAP support is provided to Singapore citizens and permanent resident who are NTUC members.
NTUC members can get up to 50% unfunded course fee support under UTAP support. The UTAP amount is capped at $250 for participants under 39 years and at $500 for participants above 40 years.
You can reach out to our course counsellors or Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
The UTAP support amount is paid to the training provider first and can be claimed by the learner only upon course completion.
SkillsFuture Credit is an initiative by Singapore Government to encourage Singaporeans to upgrade their skills. Singaporeans can use this credit to pay for different training courses including our Certified Scrum Master course.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can apply for the SkillsFuture Credit. For more information on eligibility click here.
No, The SkillsFuture Credit is only provided to individuals to skill up.
SkillsFuture is not a cash account and you will not earn any interest from it.
You can only use the credit to offset course fees for training programs that are approved by SkillsFuture like our Certified Scrum Master training course.
As SkillsFuture is not a cash account, you cannot withdraw cash from this account and pay course fees directly to your Training Partner.
Your course fee will be directly paid to your course provider through MySkillsFuture.
You can reach out to our course counsellor for assistance or follow the following steps:
Learning Objective: Articulate the characteristics, principles and key concepts of the Agile approach.
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Learning Objective: Describe the Scrum framework, what it consists of, and what it is for.
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Learning Objective: Elaborate on how the Scrum Artifacts are used to inspect and adapt towards a goal.
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Learning Objective: Define the responsibilities of the three Scrum roles and clearly differentiate among them.
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Learning Objective: Explain how the Scrum events are conducted to inspect and adapt towards a sprint goal.
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Learning Objective: Contrast between traditional and Agile organisations and summarise the necessary changes to improve agility.
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A good course with sufficient knowledge for beginners. The agile coach was really helpful. I loved all the class games and practices.
Good and knowledgeable trainer!
It was a very good and informative workshop. I got to learn through practical activities during the training days.
The trainer provided insightful and detailed real-life cases to run the Scrum processes. The training session was very interactive and had plenty of practical sessions for every chapter. I highly recommend it!
The trainer was excellent and conducted the training with a very good mix of different media and discussions.