Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) course is a globally recognized foundational program designed to develop a deep understanding of Scrum theory, values, practices, and the Scrum Master accountability. The PSM I certification is administered by Scrum.org and validates a professional's ability to apply Scrum effectively in real-world situations, support Scrum Teams, and enable continuous improvement. Unlike role-based or prescriptive training, this course emphasizes empiricism, Scrum principles, and practical application. This course aligns fully with the Scrum Guide and prepares participants to pass the PSM I assessment, while building a strong foundation for Scrum leadership in product development and delivery environments. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand Scrum theory, values, and principles Explain Scrum roles, events, and artifacts clearly Apply Scrum in real-world scenarios Support Scrum Teams and Product Owners effectively Identify and remove impediments to team progress Coach teams toward continuous improvement Prepare confidently for the PSM I certification assessment
Course Curriculum
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- Agile values and principles
- Scrum framework overview
- Empiricism and Lean thinking
- Scrum theory and pillars
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- Scrum Master
- Product Owner
- Developers
- Accountability vs traditional roles
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- Sprint
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Purpose, timeboxes, and outcomes
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- Product Backlog
- Sprint Backlog
- Increment
- Commitments: Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done
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- Scrum Master responsibilities
- Coaching and facilitation
- Serving the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and organization
- Removing impediments
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- Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage
- Building trust and collaboration
- Self-management and accountability
- Handling conflict
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- Incremental and iterative delivery
- Value-based prioritization
- Transparency and inspection
- Quality and technical excellence
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- Applying Scrum in different contexts
- Common Scrum anti-patterns
- Scaling considerations (overview)
- Scrum myths and misconceptions
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- Organizational impediments
- Supporting Agile transformation
- Coaching leaders and stakeholders
- Promoting Scrum adoption
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- PSM I assessment structure
- Scrum Guide review
- Sample questions and scenarios
- Exam strategies and tips
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and practical exercises
- Scrum simulations and case studies
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- Aspiring and practicing Scrum Masters
- Agile coaches and team facilitators
- Product Owners and Developers
- Project and delivery managers
- Professionals transitioning to Agile roles
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- No formal prerequisites required
- Familiarity with Agile concepts is beneficial
- Reading the Scrum Guide is strongly recommended
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- Knowledge checks and interactive exercises
- Scenario-based discussions
- PSM I certification assessment (online, via Scrum.org)
This course includes
- 14+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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The facilitator’s wealth of experience was both striking and beneficial. He really helped translate concepts to real life.
The practical session where step by step of the lecture is broken down in visual and practice
I enjoyed the interactivity. It was also very direct, pointing out to us the key things to look for in the bidding, tender and proposal administration process, while also ensuri...
The practical session of the class which helped in giving a live run through of the necessary bidding and tender platform
The atmosphere was very pleasant, as it was an interactive and engaging session, which I personally enjoyed.
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