Certified ScrumMaster Class
February 19, 2013 to February 20, 2013
Bethesda, Maryland
Contact: Jim York | Link to Event
Learn how to lead your teams using Scrum and to lead change in your organization. If helping individuals and teams on a journey of continual improvement and helping customers get what they need rapidly is your passion, this class is for you.
*Description*
This highly interactive 2-day workshop provides a foundational understanding of the Scrum framework and gives participants hands-on practice applying Scrum in multiple settings and situations.
*Objectives*
Using a combination of interactive presentations, problem-solving exercises, and team-structured simulations, the CSM workshop will enable participants to:
- Understand the core principles, strategies, and practices of Scrum
- Practice applying Scrum in multiple project settings and situations
- Cultivate the Scrum mindset vital to effective use of Scrum
- Gain skills and confidence in effectively communicating Scrum principles to managers and team members alike
*Topics*
- Overview of Scrum
- Product Backlog
- Release Planning and Estimation
- Role of the Product Owner
- Role of the ScrumMaster
- Leading Self-Organizing Teams
- Sprint Practices
- Metrics and Reporting
*Intended For*
Anyone on a team who wishes to learn how to use Scrum to create or participate on high performing teams focused on rapid value delivery to customers. ScrumMasters, Product Owners, and other Scrum Team Members will benefit from this class.
PMPs can claim 14 PDUs for this class.
*About the Instructor*
For over 25 years as a management and IT consultant, Jim York has mentored and coached teams and leaders at all levels of the organization. Jim’s interactive training sessions and coaching cultivate the skills and qualities needed to lead and support the implementation of lean and agile principles and practices.