This course is for those with agile experience, and specifically for those that have their Certified Scrum Master® (CSM), from the Scrum Alliance, and who have real world experience applying agile.

Via the CSM you were introduced to Scrum values, roles, ceremonies and artifacts. Through your life and work experience you have learned that making agile work effectively is not easy. This session will help you expedite your journey to true agility.

In this session we will briefly review the basics, then go deeper into agile at scale, empiricism, coaching (active listening, facilitating, powerful questions, handling impediments, root cause analysis, open space, introspection), Extreme Programming (XP) Engineering while also exploring the Product Owner role in detail so you can better support them.

After the session you will be registered with the Scrum Alliance. You will need to enter information about your work experience. If you have more than one year of agile work experience, have the CSM Certification, and complete this session, you will achieve the A-CSM designation, and be one step away from CSP-SM.

There are number of discounts set aside for each session for Grow-Lean Training alumni, those registering early, groups of three or more, for the unemployed, and in a limited number of cases, for those paying on their own.

Make your request early as there are specific number of discounted seats per each session. We will respond to your request in 24 hours. You can request a discount directly from the class list.

Discount Types

Save money by registering early, with great rates applying when you register five or more weeks prior to the session.

• Early-bird can be combined with an alumni discount, but does not combine with any other discount.
• You do not have to request an early-bird.
• Early-bird discounts expire, so use them while they are available.

Previous attendees of Grow-Lean Training Certified Training can get a discounted price that can be combined with the early bird.

• Available to prior attendees of Grow-Lean Certified Training.
• Cannot be combined with discounts other than early-bird.
• Can be combined with early-bird, so it benefits you to register in advance.

A group discount is available for three or more people registering together for the session.

• Grow-Lean will evaluate the request based on the number of attendees.
• The more attendees, the larger the discount.
• Cannot be combined with other discounts.

A limited number of self-pay discounts, worth up to $200 off, of regular registration rate (I.E. full price).

• Cannot be combined with other discounts.
• For use by those that work for an employer that does not reimburse for training.
• Early-bird rate is usually lower, so check that first.

Up to 40% off, of regular registration price, for those collecting unemployment benefits.

• Not combinable with any other discount.
• Submit a copy of state unemployment compensation document.
• Register early as supplies are limited.

Find Out About Discount for a Class

Discounts are specific to a session.

• Find your session of interest on the class list.
• If you want to register at the regular or early bird rate, click the "REGISTER" button for the class you are interested in and then on the next page click "CLICK TO REGISTER NOW".
• If you want a discount, other than early-bird, click the "REQUEST" button for the class you are interested in.
• Review the discounts for the session.
• Click the link for the appropriate discount (or find another class).
• Provide the data required for the discount.
• Click the "submit" button.

You can call us or email us at Training@Grow-Lean.Com if you need help registering. We recommend that you use the online interface for requesting discounts.

This course is for those who have agile experienc and who also have their Certified Scrum Master® (CSM), from the Scrum Alliance.

Our course is compliant with the Scrum Alliance learning objectives and per the Scrum Alliance you will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas.

• Facilitate dialogue between the Product Owner, team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
• Respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
• Help your company adopt Scrum and support executives committed to Agile values.
• Remove impediments that prevent long-term, deep adoption of Scrum and Agile practices by all parts of the business.
• Explain the value of Scrum and Agile processes to skeptics.
• Increase developer engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in.
• Extend the impact of Scrum throughout the organization.
• Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.
• Leverage your learning to gain recognition and status as the local Agile expert in your company.

• Facilitate dialogue between the Product Owner, team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
• Respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
• Help your company adopt Scrum and support executives committed to Agile values.
• Remove impediments that prevent long-term, deep adoption of Scrum and Agile practices by all parts of the business.
• Explain the value of Scrum and Agile processes to skeptics.
• Increase developer engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in.
• Extend the impact of Scrum throughout the organization.
• Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.
• Leverage your learning to gain recognition and status as the local Agile expert in your company.

Exercises, real-world discussions, simulations, games, case studies, examples and fun, are interwoven throughout the course to illustrate the principles in an immersive, engaging manner so that you learn, while enjoying yourself.

The A-CSM is a step on the path to great agility and towards the Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM). There is no test for this class, but you do have to have a year of agile work experience and you must hold the Certified Scrum Master (CSM)® certification.

If you meet the criteria above and participate actively in the session, missing no more than 30 minutes of class time, you will become a A-CSM after the session.

• What are the prequisites for attending?
  Anyone with agile experience can attend, but in order to progress towards the Certified Scrum Professional-Scrum Master (CSP-SM) you must have the CSM Certification and have one year of agile experience.
• Is ther pre-work for the session?
  This is an advanced session, so there is pre-work. We recognize that not everyone will have time for the prework but we also recognize that if you do, it will improve your learning outcome.
• How do I get the Certified Scrum Professional-Scrum Master (CSP-SM) Certification?
  To achieve the CSP-SM you need the CSM, one year of agile work experience, the A-CSM, and then you can take a CSP-SM session.
  
• How does the progression from CSM, to A-CSM, to CSP-SM correlate to work competencies?
  The CSM is the start of your journey and allows you to execute Scrum effectively. The A-CSM will help you better facilitate and grow team based Scrum, and the CSP-SM will help you as you assist your organization in the use of Scrum and agile.
• Is there a test?
  No, there is no test! But, you do have to participate in the session, stay engaged, and you can't miss more than 45 minutes of class time.
• Why would I take Grow-Lean Training
  Our training is based on real world, actionable, experience. We keep the class fun and engaging, and our trainers have many years of hands on experience as a practitioner as well as a trainer.