Institute of Project Management PSM Scrum Master Institute of Project Management
Price: USD 613
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
  • Duration / Course length: 2 Days
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    Course details

    As you develop as a Certified Scrum Master who can successfully accelerate a team to contribute to project success, these modules will assist you in adopting a flexible approach to managing change and producing positive results.
     
    Why Agile Project Management
    Overview of Predictive PM Approaches
    Effective Project Management
    Benefits of Agile Project Management
    Project Uncertainty & Complexity
    Project Resilience
     
    Lean Principles & Practices
    Lean Thinking & Principles
    Lean Project Management
    Value Stream Mapping
    Servant Leadership
    Expertise
    Measurement
     
    Agile Values, Principles and Practices
    What is Agile
    Agile Manifesto Values & Principles
    Common Agile Practices
    Iterations & Incremental
    Predictive & Iterative
    Agile Approaches
    Value Delivery
    Benefits & Value
    The Agile Mindset
    Being Agile
     
    The Scrum Framework
    Why Scrum?
    Agile in Use
    The Scrum Guide
    Scrum Origins and Definitions
    Scrum Teams
    Using the Scrum Framework
    Scrum Values
    Empiricism
    Transparency, Inspection, and Adaption in Scrum
    Implementing Scrum
     
    Scrum Teams
    Generalising Specialists
    T-Shaped People
    Backlog Management
    Scrum Master & Team
    Scrum Master & Product Owner
    Scrum Master & Organisation
    Team Sizing
    Team Communications
     
    Scrum Events
    Scrum Events & Shu Ha Ri
    Cadence
    The Sprint
    Burnup & Burndown Chart
    Daily Scrum
    Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective
     
    Scrum Artifacts
    Product Backlog
    Product Goal
    Sprint Backlog
    Sprint Goal
    Increments
     
    Definition of Done
    Definition of Done vs. Acceptance Criteria
    Definition of Done vs Definition of Ready
     
    Scrum Leadership
    Team Dynamics
    Team Competencies
    Tuckman’s Model
    Maxwell’s Curve
    Organisational Theories
    Hertzberg – Motivation/Hygiene
    Maslow – Hierarchy of Needs
    McGregor – Theory X and Theory Y
    McClelland – Human Motivation
    Self-Managing Teams: Competence, Autonomy and Relatedness
     
    Leadership Styles
    Management vs Leadership
    Leadership Styles, Skills & Qualities
    Coach & Mentorship Updated on 13 May, 2025

    Eligibility / Requirements

    There are two certification exams students can take after completing this course:

    1) IPM Scrum Certification
    The Institute of Project Management (IPM) provides this examination and certificate. It happens four days after the course’s final day and is included in the course fee. You will receive the IPM Scrum Certification after passing the exam.
    This test also prepares you for the optional Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) certification test.
     
    2) Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) is Optional
    PSM I is a widely accepted certification showing a basic Scrum mastery level. This exam’s completion is optional.
    Those who also want to earn this certification must submit a separate application and pay the exam fee ($150 USD per attempt) directly to IPM does not administer this exam, so the course fee does not cover it.

    With more than 671,000 people certified, Professional Scrum Master™ certifications are widely recognised as proof of the highest level of knowledge.

    About Institute of Project Management

    The Institute of Project Management (IPM) stands as the premier global authority in project management certifications, standards, and member services. Since 1989, we have trained over 40,000 professionals and more than 500 organisations worldwide. Our industry-recognised certifications are designed to elevate your career and help you achieve your ambitions. By partnering with a distinguished faculty of seasoned practitioners and leading academics, IPM delivers innovative learning, cutting-edge practices, and a pathway to professional growth, enhancing your potential with project management skills and applied knowledge. See all Institute of Project Management courses

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