Refresh your skills and knowledge with our Advanced Certified Scrum Master™ (A-CSM) programme. Revisit essential facilitation techniques, strengthen your coaching expertise, and deepen your understanding of Agile principles. Enhance your ability to lead teams confidently through complex projects and stay up-to-date with the latest best practices in the Agile community. Reinforce your value to organisations undergoing Agile transformations and continue unlocking new career opportunities.
- Public Course Options: Online
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Intermediate
- Extras: 12 months of free access to our On-demand Introduction to Coaching course, worth $179
Course Overview
If you’re an experienced Scrum Master looking to refresh and refine your expertise, the Advanced Certified Scrum Master refresher course is designed to help you stay at the top of your game. In your initial certification, you were introduced to Scrum values, practices, and applications, gaining a solid foundation beyond the typical project manager’s skill set.
This A-CSM refresher deepens your existing knowledge, enhances your leadership capabilities, and reinforces advanced skills through interactive workshops and focused coaching, ensuring you continue to thrive as a Scrum specialist and coach.
Download our comprehensive course guide for detailed information about the content covered in our Advanced Certified Scrum Master course.
Why invest in a A-CSM refresher course?
Stay Agile in a Changing Landscape:
In the fast-paced world of Agile, staying current is essential. A refresher course ensures you’re equipped with the latest strategies, tools, and insights to remain a confident and effective leader. By staying on top of evolving industry trends, you’ll be prepared to navigate complex challenges with renewed clarity and agility.
Sharpen Your Advanced Leadership Skills:
As an Advanced Certified Scrum Master, your role goes beyond facilitation to guiding teams through change. A refresher course refines your leadership abilities, helping you sharpen your coaching, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. Reinforce your capability to inspire collaboration and continuous growth within your teams.
Deepen Your Expertise in Agile Coaching:
While you’ve already mastered core Scrum concepts, an A-CSM refresher dives deeper into the nuances of Agile coaching. Refresh your understanding of advanced facilitation techniques, conflict management, and Agile mindset shifts, and learn how to apply these insights effectively to solve real-world challenges.
Boost Team Collaboration and Success:
Refresh your approach to helping teams deliver value more effectively. This course strengthens your ability to identify bottlenecks, enhance team dynamics, and implement tailored Scrum practices. Streamline processes to drive higher team performance and increased business value.
Maintain Your Competitive Edge:
Staying updated through an A-CSM refresher not only strengthens your Agile expertise but also distinguishes you as a leader in a highly competitive market. This commitment to continuous learning positions you for greater career growth and opens doors to advanced roles in Agile leadership.
Reconnect and Learn from Fellow Practitioners:
Networking is a key benefit of any refresher course. You’ll have the opportunity to exchange ideas and insights with other experienced Scrum Masters and industry experts. Collaborating with peers deepens your understanding of Agile and allows you to gain new perspectives on tackling complex challenges.
What is included?
- An immersive learning experience facilitated by a highly respected Path to CSP Educator
- Access to the training MURAL board that is worked on during the class, as well as supporting course materials after the training
- Renewal pf your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster certification
- 12 months of free access to our On-demand Introduction to Coaching course, worth $179
- 16 Scrum Education Units® (SEU’s)
- Project Management Professionals ® (PMP) can claim 14 PMI PDUs
Who is this course for?
This course is for any Scrum Master wanting to renew their A-CSM certificate.
Prerequisites
Everyone is welcome to take this course, and there are zero restrictions on registering for the class. However, to be registered for the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster certification with the Scrum Alliance, you must meet the following requirements:
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Hold the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) status
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Have one year’s experience working as a Scrum Master
This course requires a minimum attendance of 16 hours. As long as the A-CSM prerequisites are met, full attendance and participation will result in the renewal of your Advanced Certified Scrum Master certificate.
Exam
This course is accredited by the Scrum Alliance®. As long as you register with the same email address associated with your Scrum Alliance® account, you will renew your Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® certification.
What do I need?
Online Courses
- We require delegates to use a laptop, computer or device with a large screen to ensure you can participate without the limitations of using a smaller device.
- A reliable internet connection is vital.
Take a look at our video for more on the difference between online and in-person courses.
What will I learn?
Systems Thinking and Modelling
Understand the principles of systems thinking and how to apply modelling techniques to visualise and improve complex processes within your organisation. This course will help you identify interdependencies and optimise workflows for better outcomes.
The History of Agile
Explore the origins and evolution of Agile methodologies, from their roots in software development to their application across various industries. Learn about the key milestones and influential figures that have shaped Agile practices over the years.
Original Agile Frameworks
Gain insights into the foundational Agile frameworks, including Scrum, XP, and Lean. This course covers their core principles, practices, and how they can be effectively implemented to enhance productivity and collaboration in teams.
Facilitating Retrospectives Effectively
Master the art of conducting impactful retrospectives to continuously improve team performance. Learn techniques to create a safe space for honest feedback, identify areas for improvement, and drive actionable outcomes.
Foundations of Coaching
Develop essential coaching skills to support and guide Agile teams. This course covers the fundamentals of coaching, including active listening, powerful questioning, and providing constructive feedback to foster growth and development.
Team Dynamics & Formation
Discover the stages of team development and how to foster a cohesive, high-performing team. Learn about the dynamics of team formation, roles, and responsibilities, and strategies for building trust and collaboration.
Psychological Safety
Learn the importance of psychological safety in creating a culture where team members feel safe to take risks and share ideas. This course provides strategies to cultivate an environment of mutual respect, openness, and trust.
Scaling Agile
Explore methods for scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and larger organisations. This course covers popular scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus and provides insights into overcoming common challenges in large-scale Agile transformations.
Our Certified Scrum Trainers® have over a decade of real-world experience and deep expertise in agile methodologies.
12 months of free access to our On-demand Introduction to Coaching course, worth $179
All of our courses are available to be delivered in-house for your team or organisation
This course is available as part of a training package to maximise your training budget
Benefits of an Advanced Certified Scrum Master
By choosing the A-CSM certification from Scrum Alliance, you’re not only gaining a credential; you’re becoming part of a global community dedicated to excellence in scrum practices. Scrum Alliance’s globally in-demand certifications are highly valued in Agile environments. Here’s how obtaining the A-CSM can benefit your career:
- Gets you into a niche group of Scrum Masters who have gone above and beyond the foundational understanding of Certified ScrumMaster
- Highlights your experience as a Scrum Master and adds a very well-recognised advanced Agile education badge to your profile
- Sets a foundation for pursuing your career not just as a Scrum Master but also as a scrum guide, facilitator, coach, mentor, and teacher
Upcoming Advanced Certified Scrum Master Training
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Our Trainers
This Certified Scrum Master course will be delivered by one of the below Certified Scrum Trainers:
John McFadyen
John started in software development in 2002 and became involved the world of Agile and Scrum shortly after, first as a developer and later and a Scrum Master.
He became a Certified Enterprise Coach in 2015, served on the first review panel for Certified Team Coach from 2015 to 2018, and a Certified Scrum Trainer in 2018. John’s area of focus is on Scrum Master and Agile Coach development, from first steps all the way through the journey to mastery.
Advanced Certified Scrum Master Training Information and FAQs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible up to two weeks before the start of a course without cost. After that point, the full course fee is due regardless of whether the registered person participates in the course. Participants can be substituted without charge.
You can find full details of our terms and conditions for our training courses, including cancellation and transfer policies on our terms and conditions page.
Why become an Advanced Certified Scrum Master?
- Enhanced Leadership Skills: As an Advanced Certified Scrum Master, you’ll develop advanced leadership abilities, empowering you to guide and inspire Agile teams towards success.
- Expanded Agile Knowledge: The certification equips you with a deeper understanding of Agile methodologies, enabling you to navigate complex project environments and drive continuous improvement.
- Advanced Facilitation Techniques: You’ll master advanced facilitation techniques, allowing you to effectively facilitate meetings, workshops, and ceremonies, fostering collaboration and maximising team productivity.
- Coaching Excellence: Gain expertise in coaching Agile teams and individuals, enabling you to empower team members, improve their performance, and create a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Career Advancement: Becoming an Advanced Certified Scrum Master opens doors to exciting career opportunities. Your advanced skills and certification will make you highly sought-after by organisations that value Agile excellence.
Training Packages
Our training packages aim to serve you. They help you define a clear pathway for your professional development with a range of training at a more cost-effective price.
If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, get in touch. We will work with you to create a bespoke training pathway that suits your or your team’s learning aspirations at a price that suits your budget.
When and where is the training?
The training runs from 09:30 to 17:30 on both days. Please be on time as there is a lot to cover.
Online Training:
Our training will be hosted on Zoom. Please ensure you are able to access Zoom prior to the start of the training if you haven’t used it before.
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