Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Boost your confidence in implementing the Scrum framework/Methodology effectively in organizations. BECOME A CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER EXPERT.

By Learning Zone Inc.

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Thursday, March 27 · 9am - 5pm EDT

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Regus Business Center San Francisco Bay Area, CA 94105

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is a professional who has the ability to guide and coach teams in effectively implementing Agile principles and practices within a Scrum project, essentially acting as a facilitator to ensure the team follows Scrum guidelines and removes impediments to their progress.

Scrum, an Agile framework has been picking up momentum in creating innovation and improving productivity across organizations. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course boosts your confidence in implementing the Scrum framework effectively in organizations.

This training provides valuable insights into the three key areas of change within Scrum: Iterative Development, Self-Management, and Visibility. By deepening your understanding of these concepts, you can enhance your effectiveness as a ScrumMaster and contribute to greater project success.

Our two-day Certified ScrumMaster training is delivered by Scrum Alliance Certified Trainers (CSTs), who are highly vetted and intensely evaluated agile trainers globally.

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.

Key Features:

  • Exam fee included with the course fee
  • Enjoy 2-year membership with Scrum Alliance
  • 100% Exam-Pass Money-Back Guarantee
  • 16 PDUs which can be applied to Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) designations.
  • 16 Scrum Education Units SEUs toward the Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) designation from the Scrum Alliance.
  • Experiential learning with Case studies, Scrum Activities, and Simulations
  • Progressive learning and support to further your Scrum knowledge

Upon completion of the 2-day course, you will be eligible to take the Certified ScrumMaster examination from the Scrum Alliance and receive your Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation.

Individual Benefits:

Scrum framework believes in ‘self-organization’. Making a career in Scrum as a Scrum Master will help an individual to-

  • Gain a high degree of proficiency in executing Scrum.
  • Contribute to creating a healthy work environment.
  • Earn the skills that make an individual immune to internal and external distractions.
  • Become self-motivated to escalate the performance of the team.
  • Get more job opportunities in IT and non-IT organizations with good pay.

Organizational Benefits:

Today, most IT and 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:

  • Guide team members through the product development
  • Help the team deliver quality products
  • Participate in team activities with ease and also learn how to own a task
  • Resolve the impediments and enhance the team’s collaboration
  • Act as a change agent and enable a culture in which teams can flourish
  • Become a servant leader for Scrum teams that are involved in developing high-end products

What you will learn?

At the end of this activity, you will be able to

  • Explain the 12 principles and 4 values listed in the Agile Manifesto.
  • Demonstrate the benefits of “responding to change” in Agile over “following a plan” in traditional project management.
  • Describe how the Scrum values (courage, focus, commitment, respect, openness) relate to the Scrum artifacts, events, and roles.
  • List and explain the three pillars in Scrum ― Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.
  • Explain the differences between framework and methodology and understand why Scrum is called a framework.
  • List 5 ways to develop an Agile mindset.
  • Illustrate 2 differences between Agile and Scrum and explain why these two terms cannot be used interchangeably.

Topics Covered:

  • Lean & Agile Principles
  • Scrum Values & Principles
  • Scrum framework core elements: roles, activities, and artifacts
  • The ScrumMaster, Product Owner, and Development Team roles
  • Product Vision and long-term roadmap planning
  • Mid-range ‘Release’ Planning
  • Scaling Scrum to multiple teams
  • User Stories and the Product Backlog
  • Sprint Planning and the Sprint backlog
  • Daily Scrum (stand-up) Meeting
  • Estimating and sizing work items
  • Reporting and artifacts: burn-down charts, burn-up charts, and more
  • The Sprint Review (Demo): valuable feedback from stakeholders
  • Continuous process improvement via impactful Retrospectives

Prerequisites:

There is no set of eligibility requirements to attend this Scrum Master Certification course and it can be taken by freshers or professionals who want to:

  • Further their career in project management.
  • Deepen their understanding of Scrum.

Our experienced CSTs deliver training in such a way that is suitable for both novice and experienced professionals.

Why global corporates prefer Learning Zone Inc. as their training partner

A provider of Enterprise Learning Solutions (ELS), Learning Zone Inc. creates industry-fit talents through training, coaching, and consulting by globally acclaimed trainers. Much of Learning Zone’s repute in co-creating business value stems from:

  • Training delivered in 45+ countries.
  • 250+ industry-relevant courses.
  • Consulting and coaching to transform organizations.
  • Trainers with experience in Retail, E-commerce, Energy & Utilities, etc.
  • Best value for time & money invested.
  • Get trained at the best fee compared to other vendors
  • Discounted fee offered for 5 or more attendees

*We provide corporate training at your preferred locations and dates at no additional charge.


Contact us for more information:

Name: Debbie Riel

Email: debbie.riel@learninzone.com

Phone: +1 (302) 251-9769

Frequently asked questions

What is the career path of a Scrum Master?

A scrum master career path opens avenues to several lucrative careers, industries, and organizations. Once you gain additional skills, you can progress to senior positions such as Agile Coaches, Project Managers, Product Owners, Mentors, and Chief Information Officers (CIOs).

What exactly does a Scrum Master do?

The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. He or she is committed to the scrum methodology, agile principles, and best practices—but should also remain flexible and open to opportunities for the team to improve their workflow.

Is it worth becoming a Scrum Master?

The best benefit of Scrum Master certification is that it bears testimony to the skills the recruiter seeks in an ideal candidate. Every top organization seeks Scrum Masters as they require a dedicated person who can run Agile projects and mentor team members.

What is the average salary of a Scrum Master?

The average annual income of scrum masters is $99,492 in the United States. Their median hourly pay is approximately $46. A high demand for scrum masters has made the entry-level scrum master's salary reach $85,000 per year, while a senior scrum master earns up to $1,17,062 per year.

Who is eligible to take the CSM certification?

There are no fixed eligibility requirements for a Certified Scrum Master exam. However, aspirants must complete a 2-day CSM training in addition to having a basic understanding of the Scrum process and agile principles.

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