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CSM Certification Course Overview

The CSM certification or Certified Scrum Master certification is a globally recognized entry-level credential from the Scrum Alliance validating your Scrum expertise. Simpliaxis offers 16 hours of extensive CSM certification training led by Certified Scrum Trainers, covering Scrum Master certification curriculum essentials like core Scrum concepts, Scrum Values, Principles, Empiricism and Iteration and Incremental Delivery.

Participants gain proficiency in the roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Master, such as:

Facilitating Scrum Events
Applying Scrum Values
Removing Impediments
Maximizing Team Performance

As organisations increasingly adopt Agile methodologies, our CSM course equips you to resolve real-world scrum implementation challenges, boost team productivity, and make you stand out as a Certified ScrumMaster.

Simpliaxis is a Scrum Alliance’s Licensed Training Partner (LTP) , ensuring you pass the CSM certification exam on your first attempt. Whether you are new to Agile or looking for upskilling, our CSM Certification Course creates a successful path to earning the Scrum Master Certification. Enroll Now and join the next generation of agile leaders!

What’s Included in Our CSM Training?

Engaging and Interactive Sessions
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Mock Test Series and Quizzes
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Interview Prep Toolkit
Scrum Master Handbook
Scrum Master Resume Review
Industry Case Studies

Key Scrum Master Skills in Our CSM Course:

Agile and Scrum Practices
Agile Mindset
Product Backlog Management
Communication and Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Sprint Planning
Time-Boxing and Decision Making
Servant Leadership
Team Motivation and Coaching
Scrum Event Facilitation

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Here are some common key highlights of our course:

CSM Training given by Certified Scrum Trainers(CSTs) with 15+ years of experience

The CSM Certification grants 20 PDUs and 16 SEUs

16 Hours Of Interactive Live CSM Certification Training

Industry Experts Designed Curriculum

2-Year Membership With Scrum Alliance Included

CSM Exam Fee Is included In CSM Course Cost

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Unlimited Retake Training for 120 Days

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CSM Certification Learning Opportunities

Understand Scrum fundamentals, including roles, events, artifacts, and principles for effective project management.
Learn the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role in guiding and supporting Scrum teams.
Develop facilitation skills to conduct Scrum ceremonies and foster collaboration among team members.
Take up Agile principles, such as values and principles, to enhance responsiveness and adaptability in project delivery.
Adopt a servant leadership mindset to support and empower teams for continuous improvement.

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What are the Benefits of Getting a CSM Certification Training?

Individuals Benefits

Improved understanding and application of Agile and Scrum methodologies in project management.
Build on career prospects with recognised certification and practical Scrum Master skills.
Increased ability to lead teams effectively through facilitation and servant leadership principles.
Encouraged collaboration skills within teams, fostering a productive and positive work environment.
Personal growth in adaptive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Corporate Benefits

Faster delivery of high-quality products through streamlined Agile practices.
Improved team morale and retention with empowered and self-organizing Scrum teams.
Make better transparency and visibility into project progress with Agile metrics and reporting.
Increased customer satisfaction through iterative delivery and responsiveness to change.
Reduced risks with early issue detection and adaptation to market demands.

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Who usually attend CSM Training

Scrum Master
Business Analysts
Scrum Team Members
Software Engineers
Project Managers
Product Managers
Testers
Aspiring CSM Career individual

Prerequisites for CSM certification training

What are the Prerequisites Required for Scrum Master Training?

CSM Certification Eligibility Criteria

There are no strict prerequisites for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification. However, to increase your chances of success, it is highly recommended that you have:

A basic understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework
Completion of a two-day (16-hour) CSM Certification training by Simpliaxis

Taking these steps will help you understand the concepts covered in the course and prepare you for the CSM certification exam.

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Exam Format

Certified Scrum Master(CSM) Exam Format

Duration: 60 Minutes
Number of Questions: 50
Question Type: Multiple-choice
Passing Score: 74%
Structure: Web-based, Open book exam
Scores are calculated only for correctly answered questions
Unanswered questions will be treated as incorrect
Exam will be submitted automatically when the timer expires

Steps to Get CSM Certification with Simpliaxis

Attend live Scrum training sessions provided by Certified Scrum Trainers from diverse industry verticals.

Scrum Knowledge:

Acquire an in-depth knowledge of Scrum with the help of a curriculum designed by globally recognized Scrum experts.

Practical Skills:

Gain hands-on experience by engaging in role-play exercises, Scrum activities, and real-life case studies.

CSM Exam:

Appear for the CSM exam comprising 50 multiple-choice questions. You’ll have to obtain a score of at least 74% to pass the exam.

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Curriculum

Agile and Scrum Introduction

Topic

Agile Manifesto
12 Guidelines
Four values
5 Scrum Values: the Scrum Foundations

Learnings

Describe the Agile Manifesto's 12 principles and 4 ideals
Show how "responding to change" in Agile is preferable than "following a plan" in conventional project management
Describe the connections between the Scrum artefacts, events, and roles and the Scrum values (courage, focus, commitment, respect, and openness)
The three Scrum pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation should be listed and explained
Identify the distinctions between a framework and a methodology, and explain why Scrum is referred to as a framework
Describe 5 approaches to adopting an agile mentality
Give two examples of how Agile and Scrum differ from one another and why the two phrases should not be used interchangeably

Three Scrum Roles

Topic

Roles and difficulties of scrum masters
Obligations and tasks of the product owner
Roles and duties of the Development Team.

Learnings

Make a list of three strategies to enhance performance and turnaround time.
Describe the duties that a Scrum Master and a Product Owner have.
Explain why the roles of a Scrum Master and a product owner should not overlap by listing three contrasts between them.
Talk about the role of the product owner as a bridge between the development team and the stakeholders.
Emphasise why a Scrum Master facilitates rather than actively participates in Scrum activities and ceremonies.
List three drawbacks of having a development team of fewer than three or more than ten people.

Scrum traditions

Topic

Planned a sprint.
Daily Scrum
Reviewing Sprint.
Sprint Evaluation.

Learnings

An explanation of sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and retrospectives should be explained.
Recognize the rationale behind a sprint's fixed scope and time limit.
Give three approaches to prevent spillover from the sprint backlog.
Discuss the five advantages of having a sprint objective and define sprint goals.
Recognise the manner in which the Product Owner and Scrum Master should coordinate with the team and provide five suggestions for enhancing these interactions.
Talk about the three negative effects of sprint cancellation and how to prevent it.
List 10 sprint anti-patterns and understand how they affect delivery and turnaround time (examples: sprint cancellation, variable sprint length).

Scrum Objects

Topic

Backlog for products.
Sprint Backlog
Increment in the Products

Learnings

Examples of key characteristics of a well-formed product backlog, such as estimated and prioritized.
Talk about two duties that the development team, scrum master, and product owner have while building and maintaining a product backlog.
Purpose of having a product backlog and the best methods for refining the product backlog.
Discuss and analyze the optimal amount of time and resources to devote to refining the product backlog.
Showcase three activities that take place during a sprint review, such as the budget, timeline, and release plan.
List five anti-patterns for sprint reviews (such delayed acceptance) and their detrimental effects.

Sprint Performing

Topic

Planning for Sprint Execution
Management of flow
Resolution conferences
Communication (task board, story point-based sprint burndown chart, hours of effort)

Learnings

Describe the differences between daily standups and resolution meetings.
Describe the advantages of working with product owners.
List 3 drawbacks of excessive product owner collaboration.
Give 3 examples of how to remove obstacles and work together.
Create a sprint burndown chart and demonstrate it.
Explain 3 methods the team can use to become more effective.

Examinations for sprints and scrum Daily basis

Topic

Maintain Daily Scrum Activity.
Sprint retrospective activities.

Learnings

Describe the significance of the daily scrum meetings' 15-minute time limit.
Give three contrasts between daily stand-ups and typical meetings.
Describe the two roles that the Product Owner, Development team, and Scrum Master perform in daily scrum.
List two duties that the development team, product owner, and scrum master have at the sprint retrospective.

Guidelines for Acceptance and the Definition of Done (DoD)

Topic

A feature's (user narrative or product backlog item) definition of "Done"
Explanation of done for a sprint
Definition of done for a release
Defining done versus accepting standards
Done-Done vs Done

Learnings

Describe the three stages of "definition of done": user story (building code, for example), sprint, and release (creating release notes, for example).
Describe three advantages of the Definition of Done and why it can change over time.
Create a wish list for the DoD (with a minimum of 7 items).
Mention three dangers that a weak DoD poses.
List the top 5 qualities of effective acceptance criteria.
Recognise who should participate in creating the admission criteria.
List three consequences of not adhering to the acceptance criteria.

Ready definition

Topic

Explanation of Ready for user story
Get the definition of Ready for sprint

Learnings

Make a comprehensive list of the Definition of Done.
List three consequences of a poorly constructed Definition of Done.
List at least three advantages of having a common Definition of Done for teams working on the same product backlog.
Give two suggestions for enhancing the term done.
Distinguish between "done" and "done done".

Release Strategy

Topic

About release planning
Those involved in the release planning
Releasing planned steps
Results of the Release Planning

Learnings

Define and comprehend the release planning process.
Give three advantages of a well-planned release.
Describe three release planning outcomes.

Burndown chart for a sprint

Topic

Definition
Why and when to utilise a sprint burndown chart
data obtained from the sprint burndown chart.

Learnings

Understand and define the sprint burndown chart.
Identify the top 3 uses for burndown charts.
Find out how to make a burndown chart and how to calculate it.
Describe the process for modifying upcoming sprints depending on the burndown.
List three important facts you learned from a burndown chart.
Give a burndown chart's 5 benefits and 2 drawbacks.
Recognise the five typical mistakes that cause burndown charts to contain inaccurate information.

Diagram for release burn-up

Topic

Definition of burn-up chart
Features about it
How to create a determined burn-up chart (steps)

Learnings

Recognise the significance of having a release goal (based on prior experience and consensus).
Explain the significance of release burn-up in figuring out the situation as it is.
Compare and contrast burndown and burn-up charts in two ways.
Describe how to modify release planning, if necessary, in light of the fire down.
Give one main reason why a burnup chart is preferable than a burndown chart.

Product Management

Topic

Recognise the significance of having a release goal (based on prior experience and consensus).
How to plan a product.
How to define product vision.
How to build a backlog for products.
A product roadmap.
Minimum Marketable Features, also known as Minimum Releasable Features.
Low-Risk Products.

Learnings

Learnings about Product
Planning & implementation about product
RoadMap of the product

User Stories

Topic

How do user stories work
User story elaboration and format
INVEST standards

Learnings

Explain the definition of a user story, why it's important, and how it fits into real-world initiatives.
Describe the three Cs of user stories.
Describe the significance of acceptance criteria and provide three possible outcomes when they are not satisfied.

Agility in estimation

Topic

Definition of Agile Estimation
Benefits of it.
Agile estimation Process.

Learnings

Give five advantages of agile estimation, with examples.
Decide which of the seven widely used Agile estimating approaches is appropriate for your project by understanding them all.
Discuss three advantages of Planning Poker and Relative Estimation.
List three mistakes people often make while utilising relative estimation, along with their consequences.
Talk in depth about the five essential steps in planning poker.

Course Curriculum

Certified Scrum Master Training Curriculum

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Topic

Agile Manifesto
12 Guidelines
Four values
5 Scrum Values: the Scrum Foundations

Learnings

Describe the Agile Manifesto's 12 principles and 4 ideals
Show how "responding to change" in Agile is preferable than "following a plan" in conventional project management
Describe the connections between the Scrum artefacts, events, and roles and the Scrum values (courage, focus, commitment, respect, and openness)
The three Scrum pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation should be listed and explained
Identify the distinctions between a framework and a methodology, and explain why Scrum is referred to as a framework
Describe 5 approaches to adopting an agile mentality
Give two examples of how Agile and Scrum differ from one another and why the two phrases should not be used interchangeably

Topic

Roles and difficulties of scrum masters
Obligations and tasks of the product owner
Roles and duties of the Development Team.

Learnings

Make a list of three strategies to enhance performance and turnaround time.
Describe the duties that a Scrum Master and a Product Owner have.
Explain why the roles of a Scrum Master and a product owner should not overlap by listing three contrasts between them.
Talk about the role of the product owner as a bridge between the development team and the stakeholders.
Emphasise why a Scrum Master facilitates rather than actively participates in Scrum activities and ceremonies.
List three drawbacks of having a development team of fewer than three or more than ten people.

Topic

Planned a sprint.
Daily Scrum
Reviewing Sprint.
Sprint Evaluation.

Learnings

An explanation of sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and retrospectives should be explained.
Recognize the rationale behind a sprint's fixed scope and time limit.
Give three approaches to prevent spillover from the sprint backlog.
Discuss the five advantages of having a sprint objective and define sprint goals.
Recognise the manner in which the Product Owner and Scrum Master should coordinate with the team and provide five suggestions for enhancing these interactions.
Talk about the three negative effects of sprint cancellation and how to prevent it.
List 10 sprint anti-patterns and understand how they affect delivery and turnaround time (examples: sprint cancellation, variable sprint length).

Topic

Backlog for products.
Sprint Backlog
Increment in the Products

Learnings

Examples of key characteristics of a well-formed product backlog, such as estimated and prioritized.
Talk about two duties that the development team, scrum master, and product owner have while building and maintaining a product backlog.
Purpose of having a product backlog and the best methods for refining the product backlog.
Discuss and analyze the optimal amount of time and resources to devote to refining the product backlog.
Showcase three activities that take place during a sprint review, such as the budget, timeline, and release plan.
List five anti-patterns for sprint reviews (such delayed acceptance) and their detrimental effects.

Topic

Planning for Sprint Execution
Management of flow
Resolution conferences
Communication (task board, story point-based sprint burndown chart, hours of effort)

Learnings

Describe the differences between daily standups and resolution meetings.
Describe the advantages of working with product owners.
List 3 drawbacks of excessive product owner collaboration.
Give 3 examples of how to remove obstacles and work together.
Create a sprint burndown chart and demonstrate it.
Explain 3 methods the team can use to become more effective.

Topic

Maintain Daily Scrum Activity.
Sprint retrospective activities.

Learnings

Describe the significance of the daily scrum meetings' 15-minute time limit.
Give three contrasts between daily stand-ups and typical meetings.
Describe the two roles that the Product Owner, Development team, and Scrum Master perform in daily scrum.
List two duties that the development team, product owner, and scrum master have at the sprint retrospective.

Topic

A feature's (user narrative or product backlog item) definition of "Done"
Explanation of done for a sprint
Definition of done for a release
Defining done versus accepting standards
Done-Done vs Done

Learnings

Describe the three stages of "definition of done": user story (building code, for example), sprint, and release (creating release notes, for example).
Describe three advantages of the Definition of Done and why it can change over time.
Create a wish list for the DoD (with a minimum of 7 items).
Mention three dangers that a weak DoD poses.
List the top 5 qualities of effective acceptance criteria.
Recognise who should participate in creating the admission criteria.
List three consequences of not adhering to the acceptance criteria.

Topic

Explanation of Ready for user story
Get the definition of Ready for sprint

Learnings

Make a comprehensive list of the Definition of Done.
List three consequences of a poorly constructed Definition of Done.
List at least three advantages of having a common Definition of Done for teams working on the same product backlog.
Give two suggestions for enhancing the term done.
Distinguish between "done" and "done done".

Topic

About release planning
Those involved in the release planning
Releasing planned steps
Results of the Release Planning

Learnings

Define and comprehend the release planning process.
Give three advantages of a well-planned release.
Describe three release planning outcomes.

Topic

Definition
Why and when to utilise a sprint burndown chart
data obtained from the sprint burndown chart.

Learnings

Understand and define the sprint burndown chart.
Identify the top 3 uses for burndown charts.
Find out how to make a burndown chart and how to calculate it.
Describe the process for modifying upcoming sprints depending on the burndown.
List three important facts you learned from a burndown chart.
Give a burndown chart's 5 benefits and 2 drawbacks.
Recognise the five typical mistakes that cause burndown charts to contain inaccurate information.

Topic

Definition of burn-up chart
Features about it
How to create a determined burn-up chart (steps)

Learnings

Recognise the significance of having a release goal (based on prior experience and consensus).
Explain the significance of release burn-up in figuring out the situation as it is.
Compare and contrast burndown and burn-up charts in two ways.
Describe how to modify release planning, if necessary, in light of the fire down.
Give one main reason why a burnup chart is preferable than a burndown chart.

Topic

Recognise the significance of having a release goal (based on prior experience and consensus).
How to plan a product.
How to define product vision.
How to build a backlog for products.
A product roadmap.
Minimum Marketable Features, also known as Minimum Releasable Features.
Low-Risk Products.

Learnings

Learnings about Product
Planning & implementation about product
RoadMap of the product

Topic

How do user stories work
User story elaboration and format
INVEST standards

Learnings

Explain the definition of a user story, why it's important, and how it fits into real-world initiatives.
Describe the three Cs of user stories.
Describe the significance of acceptance criteria and provide three possible outcomes when they are not satisfied.

Topic

Definition of Agile Estimation
Benefits of it.
Agile estimation Process.

Learnings

Give five advantages of agile estimation, with examples.
Decide which of the seven widely used Agile estimating approaches is appropriate for your project by understanding them all.
Discuss three advantages of Planning Poker and Relative Estimation.
List three mistakes people often make while utilising relative estimation, along with their consequences.
Talk in depth about the five essential steps in planning poker.

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What are the Learning Objectives of the CSM Course?

Advanced Scrum Knowledge:

The course enhances your Scrum knowledge by exploring variation in roles, events, allowing you to fine-tune your Scrum application.

Elevated Scrum Master Role:

You'll explore advanced techniques for excelling in the Scrum Master role, including fostering self-organizing teams, coaching stakeholders, and orchestrating complex Agile transformations.

Strategic Agile Implementation:

Beyond the basics, you'll learn how to strategically implement Agile practices across different departments, projects, or even organizations, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Sprint Planning Excellence:

You'll refine your skills in sprint planning, mastering techniques to efficiently allocate resources, manage dependencies, and set realistic sprint goals.

Enhanced Daily Scrum Facilitation:

The course will elevate your Daily Scrum facilitation abilities, enabling you to guide discussions towards deeper insights, impediment removal, and better synchronisation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Sprint Review:

You'll learn advanced stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring the Sprint Review becomes a platform for meaningful collaboration, feedback incorporation, and customer satisfaction.

Leadership Through Scrum Values:

You'll explore how to implement the Scrum values at an advanced level, becoming a role model for commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect within the organization.

Real-world Application:

Through intricate case studies and real-world scenarios, the course will challenge you to apply advanced Scrum concepts to complex situations, enhancing your problem-solving capabilities.

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Raj Kasturi, CST
4.8
Experience: 28+ Years
CSM
Raj is an experienced Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach helping organizations transition to Scrum
Manjit Singh
4.8
Experience: 25+ Years
CSM and CSPO
Manjit Singh is a remarkably talented, value-driven leader offering 20 years of experience in product management and Enterprise Level Programs
Sergey Dmitriev
4.8
Experience: 20+ Years
CSM, CSPO
I help owners and top executives change culture, organisational structure and business processes so that companies can realise their full potential. This gives organisations the ability to change as a result of changing customer needs, long-term market stability (if we can talk about it in our times) and independence from external consultants.I mentored leaders of large international companies: Apple, SONY, US Department of Veteran Affairs, Norwegian Coast Guard, Overstock, Police, Cisco, SAP, Raiffeisen Bank, and many more.
Kamlesh Ravlani, CST
4.8
Experience: 15+ Years
CSM
Kamlesh Ravlani is Certified Scrum Trainer CST, a Scrum practitioner, an Agile / LeSS Coach, and Leadership Mentor.He has been leading teams for over 1.5 decade now and lately been focusing on building hyper-productive teams. The agile teams he has 'served have ranged between 7 to 100+ team members working on large-scale product development usually distributed over multiple geographies.Two of his projects were designed to deliver maximum customer value with a one day Sprint. Releasing a production build and getting customer feedback every single day while developing brand new application.He coaches and trains Senior leaders, Product Owners, ScrumMasters and teams. Areas of his interest are, building and coaching hyper-productive leadership teams, enterprise transformation and simplification, Agile Mindset and coaching using positive psychology.
Jacky Shen
4.8
Experience: 10+ Years
CSM
Jacky obsessed in programming since 1994. After graduated with a bachelor degree from Nanjing University, he has been working in MNCs for 10+ years including telecom, finance, and Internet domain. He has been taking responsibilities of senior engineer, R&D manager, Q&P, agile coach etc.
Ningning (Lance) Zhang
4.8
Experience: 10+ Years
CSM, CSPO and CAL-E
Ningning (Lance) Zhang is passionate about guiding and supporting individuals and organizations to find better ways of working. He has multiple years’ experience in leading agile transformation and coaching individuals, teams and organizations. He supports global companies and startups in various industries.Lance is a community leader and frequent conference speaker in China. He is keeping promoting agile mindset, and supporting individuals and organizations on their journey to agility.Lance is Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) & Certified Agile Coach (CTC), Agile Leadership Journey Guide, ICF Erickson Coach, ICF ORSC Coach, IAF Holistic Facilitator, Best Agile Articles book series Chinese translator.

Raj Kasturi, CST
CSM
28+ Years of experience
Raj is an experienced Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach helping organizations transition to Scrum
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Manjit Singh
CSM and CSPO
25+ Years of experience
Manjit Singh is a remarkably talented, value-driven leader offering 20 years of experience in product management and Enterprise Level Programs
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Sergey Dmitriev
CSM, CSPO
20+ Years of experience
I help owners and top executives change culture, organisational structure and business processes so that companies can realise their full potential. This gives organisations the ability to change as a result of changing customer needs, long-term market stability (if we can talk about it in our times) and independence from external consultants.I mentored leaders of large international companies: Apple, SONY, US Department of Veteran Affairs, Norwegian Coast Guard, Overstock, Police, Cisco, SAP, Raiffeisen Bank, and many more.
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Kamlesh Ravlani, CST
CSM
15+ Years of experience
Kamlesh Ravlani is Certified Scrum Trainer CST, a Scrum practitioner, an Agile / LeSS Coach, and Leadership Mentor.He has been leading teams for over 1.5 decade now and lately been focusing on building hyper-productive teams. The agile teams he has 'served have ranged between 7 to 100+ team members working on large-scale product development usually distributed over multiple geographies.Two of his projects were designed to deliver maximum customer value with a one day Sprint. Releasing a production build and getting customer feedback every single day while developing brand new application.He coaches and trains Senior leaders, Product Owners, ScrumMasters and teams. Areas of his interest are, building and coaching hyper-productive leadership teams, enterprise transformation and simplification, Agile Mindset and coaching using positive psychology.
Linkedin Profile
4/6
Jacky Shen
CSM
10+ Years of experience
Jacky obsessed in programming since 1994. After graduated with a bachelor degree from Nanjing University, he has been working in MNCs for 10+ years including telecom, finance, and Internet domain. He has been taking responsibilities of senior engineer, R&D manager, Q&P, agile coach etc.
Linkedin Profile
5/6
Ningning (Lance) Zhang
CSM, CSPO and CAL-E
10+ Years of experience
Ningning (Lance) Zhang is passionate about guiding and supporting individuals and organizations to find better ways of working. He has multiple years’ experience in leading agile transformation and coaching individuals, teams and organizations. He supports global companies and startups in various industries.Lance is a community leader and frequent conference speaker in China. He is keeping promoting agile mindset, and supporting individuals and organizations on their journey to agility.Lance is Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) & Certified Agile Coach (CTC), Agile Leadership Journey Guide, ICF Erickson Coach, ICF ORSC Coach, IAF Holistic Facilitator, Best Agile Articles book series Chinese translator.
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What is Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification?

The CSM certification is valuable for those looking to advance their careers in Scrum project management. It provides a strong foundation in the Scrum methodology and demonstrates your ability to lead Scrum teams. Completing the Certified Scrum Master course and showcasing your Scrum knowledge can make you stand out in job hunting. The certification equips you to guide Scrum teams and ensure projects are managed efficiently. The Scrum Alliance Certification, particularly the CSM qualification, demonstrates that you have the required skills and knowledge to become a top-quality Scrum professional.

What are the effective preparation strategies for passing the CSM certification exam?

Here are some practical ways to complete your CSM Certification Exam Preparation-

Understand its roles, events, and principles.
Study the guides and materials aligned with the exam's content.
Simpliaxis provides comprehensive training in Agile and Scrum.
Get mock tests to evaluate your understanding.
Gain hands-on experience in Scrum projects.
Join workshops and discussions to apply knowledge.
Understand the exam structure and topics.

What are the primary differences between CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and PSM (Professional Scrum Master) certifications?

The primary differences between CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and PSM (Professional Scrum Master) certifications lie in their certifying bodies, curriculum focus, and assessment approaches.

CSM, offered by Scrum Alliance, emphasizes practical application, workshops, and collaboration and requires a two-day training requirement. On the other hand, PSM, provided by Scrum.org, focuses on comprehensive Scrum knowledge through a more rigorous assessment that covers theory and practical scenarios. While CSM offers a network and community support, PSM is known for its depth and precision. The choice between the two depends on whether you value hands-on experience and community engagement (CSM) or in-depth Scrum mastery (PSM).

What is the expected salary after completing Scrum Master Certification?

The average expected salary for a Scrum Master mostly depends upon some factors such as location, years of experience, and the Industries. In the United States, the average annual salary for a Scrum Master is around $90,000 to $110,000. However, salaries can range from approximately $70,000 for entry-level positions to well over $130,000 for highly experienced Scrum Masters in certain metropolitan areas.

What are the Criteria for CSM Certification?

To obtain a CSM certification, there are no specific eligibility criteria, but having some familiarity with the Scrum framework is recommended. You will need to attend a two-day course, which is 16 hours long, and is conducted by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) who will provide you with an overview of supporting and organizing a Scrum team.

What is the exam pattern for the CSM certification?

The CSM test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions that are based on the CSM Learning Objectives. Participants will have 1 hour to complete the test, and the passing score is 74%. You won't be able to pause the test, but you can bookmark questions to answer them later within the 60-minute time limit.

Who should attend CSM Certification Training?

The CSM Certification Training is ideal for a wide range of professionals involved in product development, project management, and team leadership. Here are some of the roles that would benefit from attending certification course:

Software Developers
Product Owners
Team Members
Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Anyone interested in Agile Practices

What is the duration of the CSM course?

To earn your CSM, you must attend a course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with the Scrum Alliance. The Simpliaxis CSM certification course is 16 hours long and can be attended Online or in person.

What is the validity duration for CSM certification?

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification remains valid for a period of 2 years, after which it needs to be renewed. To renew the CSM certification, the candidate is required to pay a renewal fee of $100 and also submit 20 Scrum Educational Units (SEUs).

Does CSM require renewal?

To maintain your CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certification, you must renew it every two years by collecting 20 SEUs (Scrum Education Units) and paying a renewal fee of $100. However, you don't need to renew your PSM (Professional Scrum Master) credential as it has lifetime validity once obtained.

What are the benefits of CSM certification?

Having the CSM designation can enhance your CV or resume, as it signifies to prospective employers that you possess the necessary abilities, expertise, and experience required to drive beneficial organizational change, steer agile teams effectively, and fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a scrum master.

What happens to my token or partial payment if I don’t enroll immediately?

Token or partial payments will become non-refundable after 15 days from the date of payment.
Any token or partial amount paid can be applied towards enrollment for any available sessions on our website within 6 months of the payment date.

Is there a preferred currency for payment, especially for international students?

While we accept payments in various currencies, we recommend using the currency from where you want to attend the course.

Can payments be made online through your website, or do I need to visit a physical location?

Payments can be made conveniently through our secure online payment portal on our website. We do not require visiting a physical location for payment.

Do you offer any discounts or promotions for early payment?

Yes, we offer discounts and promotions for early payments or certain corporate Training. Keep an eye on our website or contact us to get exciting offers.

Can I pay for the course in installments, or is full payment required upfront?

You have the flexibility to pay for the course either in full upfront or in installments, depending on your preference. To know more details about it contact us.

Will I get a refund if I cancel my enrollment?

No, refund is not possible. You can reschedule your course. To know more about refunds, visit our Refund Policy.

Where will I get my payment receipt?

Upon successful completion of payment, you will receive a confirmation email of your payment along with payment invoices.

Is there any transaction or processing fee?

No, there is no transaction processing fee.

What cards do you accept?

We accept payments from VISA, Master, Maestro, AMEX, and Discover.

What payment options are available?

All types of payment methods are available. You can pay Online through Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Net Banking, Direct Bank Transfer/Wire Transfer/Wallet to our account and many more.Other payment options available are stripe, Splitit, PayPal for US & CA regions.

What if I miss a class? Are there any money back options?

No, you won't get your money back. But, as per your convenience, we can reschedule your training without any extra charges.

If I want to know more about Training, whom should I connect with?

If you want to know more about the course you can connect us in mail hello@simpliaxis.com or you can call us.

Is there any option to complete the Training in the native language if a participant chooses to?

English is the preferred language for training delivery. For corporate Training, any language other than English will have to be requested as a custom service. However, this will be subject to additional costs and the availability of a native language trainer. Please note that only official languages will be considered for this request.

Can I receive personalized Training at my convenience?

Yes, we’ll be posting multiple schedules every week for all the courses. Based on your convenience, you can select the training schedule. Also, we’ve E-Learning programs for popular courses, you can enroll and watch the training modules whenever you want.

Where do I find the upcoming schedules of my course?

Select the course of your interest from the website and view all the upcoming workshop schedules. You can select your course from the website https://www.simpliaxis.com/

After enrollment, can I change the date of my training class?

Yes, you can change the date, but you have to inform it 3-4 days before the Scheduled date.

Do I get any certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate after successful completion of the training course.

How do I enroll in the training course?

Choose the course of your interest, schedule it at your convenience from our upcoming schedule list, and register for the training by submitting your details. Proceed to make a payment and you will receive a confirmation email of your course enrolment. Or you can connect our career advisors to consult & choose your course.

What are the different courses offered by Simpliaxis?

At Simpliaxis we provide training for courses of all the in-demand technologies. One can choose a course from Project Management, Agile, IT, DevOps, Business, IT Service Management, Quality Management, etc based on their choice of interest. To know more, please visit https://www.simpliaxis.com/

What are the different modes of Training available for Simpliaxis courses?

We provide different modes of Training: virtual Online Training, Live Virtual Training, Corporate Training & also E-learning.

Do you offer online Training?

Yes, For every course, online Training is available.

Do you offer corporate Training?

Yes, we do provide corporate Training. We customize Training based on our clients' needs.

Who are the instructors of my course?

All our trainers are highly qualified and certified, having numerous years of experience in the training industry. You can choose your instructors for your course.

Is there any discount available for the Simpliaxis courses?

Yes, we do provide discounts on multiple courses. Please visit the schedules page to view the available discounts.

Whom do I contact if I have more queries regarding my course?

You can reach out to our experienced career counselor
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Are your courses affordable?

Yes, course fees for all technologies are affordable. Along with that, we do provide discounts on various courses.

Why should I choose Simpliaxis?

Simpliaxis offers personalized corporate training programs designed for enterprise teams seeking to refine their employees' skills in various job processes or roles, whether through in-person sessions or live virtual instruction. Led by our skilled and certified trainers, these certification programs not only elevate learning curves but also empower teams to effectively apply their newfound skills to meet industry benchmarks. With over 40 certification programs available, the impact is profound, evident in a remarkable 45% improvement in employee retention rates. On average, there's been a notable 30% enhancement in both work satisfaction and capabilities, showcasing the tangible benefits of our training initiatives.

What is the object of Simpliaxis?

To provide high-quality training and help our professional participants & clients to build a high-performing workforce.

How much discount will I get if I enroll for the Training?

It totally depends upon the course. Please check our website regularly for new offers and discounts throughout the year. You can also chat with one of our career consultants to see if any discounts are available.

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Understand its roles, events, and principles.
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Get mock tests to evaluate your understanding.
Gain hands-on experience in Scrum projects.
Join workshops and discussions to apply knowledge.
Understand the exam structure and topics.

The primary differences between CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and PSM (Professional Scrum Master) certifications lie in their certifying bodies, curriculum focus, and assessment approaches.

Software Developers
Product Owners
Team Members
Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Anyone interested in Agile Practices

Token or partial payments will become non-refundable after 15 days from the date of payment.
Any token or partial amount paid can be applied towards enrollment for any available sessions on our website within 6 months of the payment date.

While we accept payments in various currencies, we recommend using the currency from where you want to attend the course.

Payments can be made conveniently through our secure online payment portal on our website. We do not require visiting a physical location for payment.

Yes, we offer discounts and promotions for early payments or certain corporate Training. Keep an eye on our website or contact us to get exciting offers.

You have the flexibility to pay for the course either in full upfront or in installments, depending on your preference. To know more details about it contact us.

No, refund is not possible. You can reschedule your course. To know more about refunds, visit our Refund Policy.

Upon successful completion of payment, you will receive a confirmation email of your payment along with payment invoices.

No, there is no transaction processing fee.

We accept payments from VISA, Master, Maestro, AMEX, and Discover.

No, you won't get your money back. But, as per your convenience, we can reschedule your training without any extra charges.

If you want to know more about the course you can connect us in mail hello@simpliaxis.com or you can call us.

Select the course of your interest from the website and view all the upcoming workshop schedules. You can select your course from the website https://www.simpliaxis.com/

Yes, you can change the date, but you have to inform it 3-4 days before the Scheduled date.

Yes, you will receive a certificate after successful completion of the training course.

We provide different modes of Training: virtual Online Training, Live Virtual Training, Corporate Training & also E-learning.

Yes, For every course, online Training is available.

Yes, we do provide corporate Training. We customize Training based on our clients' needs.

All our trainers are highly qualified and certified, having numerous years of experience in the training industry. You can choose your instructors for your course.

Yes, we do provide discounts on multiple courses. Please visit the schedules page to view the available discounts.

Yes, course fees for all technologies are affordable. Along with that, we do provide discounts on various courses.

To provide high-quality training and help our professional participants & clients to build a high-performing workforce.

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