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CSM Certification Course Overview

Simpliaxis brings you an innovative CSM^® Certification curated by global Scrum specialists to help aspirants drive and help in the successful implementation of the Scrum framework. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course by Simpliaxis, accredited by Scrum Alliance, is comprehensively designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge required to lead high-performance Scrum teams and guide them toward achieving their objectives.

Our learning session is a blend of experiential learning and real-world simulation. With Simpliaxis CSM^® Certification, you’ll learn the core working principles and concepts of Scrum, fundamental skills, and competencies. Make a difference in your organization professionally with a 360-degree understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a scrum master.

The CSM^® certification course in San Jose is led by experienced and certified trainers to ensure you get excellent knowledge sharing about the scrum framework and its implementation. After completing the certification program at Simpliaxis, you will be ready to take the exam and earn the certification as soon as possible. With a deep understanding of the scrum framework, you will be able to facilitate continuous improvement in the project and win managerial appreciation.

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

The CSM Certification grants 16 PDUs and SEUs

16 Hours Of Interactive Live CSM Certification Training.

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2-Year Membership With Scrum Alliance Included.

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Learning Opportunities:

Engage with peers from diverse backgrounds and industries
Gain a deeper understanding of your Scrum
Collaborate in discussions, activities, and interactive role-plays with global experts

Upon getting your Scrum Master Certification, a wide array of career options will open for you among different industry verticals. From product owners, to Scrum Master, Agile coach/mentor, Delivery Lead, Program Manager, Project Manager among others, you can take your pick and grow professionally.

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Individual & Organizational Benefits

Individual

CSM® certification enhances Scrum expertise for successful implementation
CSM credential can distinguishes you in your field with a better growth rate
Promote collaboration and continuous improvement for a positive work environment
Gain knowledge and skills to drive self-motivation and inspire your team to perform at their best
CSM® certification opens doors not only in IT but also in various non-IT industries, offering lucrative job opportunities

Organizational

Guide teams through Scrum practices, ensuring efficient product developmentProfessional Scrum Master focus on quality, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products
CSMs foster teamwork and open communication, enhancing collaboration
CSM® Certified individual identify and eliminate obstacles, facilitating smoother team progress
Growing a leadership quality for Scrum teams working on significant value

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

Prerequisites for CSM certification training

Prerequisites and Eligibility

The Scrum Master (CSM®) certification course basically doesn't have strict prerequisites, but having a basic understanding of Agile principles and concepts can be helpful. Here are some general prerequisites that can enhance your experience in the CSM® certification course:

Familiarity with Agile principles and methodologies will give you a foundational understanding of the principles that Scrum builds upon
A genuine interest in learning about Scrum, its roles, events, and responsibilities will help you engage more effectively during the course
While not mandatory, having experience in software development or project management can provide you with context for how Scrum is commonly applied
There is usually no strict requirement for a specific educational background to enroll in a CSM® course
Some CSM® courses are specifically designed for individuals who have not previously held the role of a Scrum Master®

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Process To Achieve CSM Certification

Process To Achieve CSM® Certification:

Register: 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 recognised 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.

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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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Learning Objectives

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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Ningning (Lance) Zhang
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.
Experience: 10+ Years
Kok Ewe Siew
CSM, CSPO
Kok Ewe (KE) Siew is an Agile Coach & Certified Scrum Trainer(R) at Qumility Consulting Sdn. Bhd. He is based in Penang, Malaysia.
Experience: 12+ Years
Heitor Roriz Filho, CST
Scrum Master Courses
I currently work as an Agile Coach and Trainer worldwide, based in São Paulo. I write articles, e-books, and speak in conferences when my avilability allows. I have been working with Agile since late 2004 and in addition to speaking at Agile/Scrum, Lean Six Sigma and PMI conferences, I am the founder of several Scrum user groups on FB as well as discussion lists. Since Jan 2011 I work as a Certified Scrum Trainer at Massimus (http://www.massimus.com) a company with a single mission: help shape people and corporations for the XXI century. I hold a M.Sc. in Information Technology from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. In the last 20+ years have worked and gathered experience in companies like Yamaha Motor Company, Itautec-Philco SA, DaimlerChrysler AG, Fraunhofer Institut, FPF (Fundação Paulo Feitoza), among others. I have hands on experience working for 3 years as a ScrumMaster and Product Owner for FPF and Siemens-Mobile where I also coached teams to implement and improve Scrum in constructing products. During 2+ years I worked as Information Manager for the local government at an Institute of Urban Planning where I applied Scrum outside of software (back in 2009), in architectural and building projects. I participated as a research assistant in projects funded by project LBA (Large-scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia) at INPA (http://www.inpa.br) in cooperation with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Agency). Since 2011 I have coached from small to Fortune 100 enterprises in Brazil, Europe and USA and so far have trained over 5,000 professionals. I am also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, so don't mess with me.
Experience: 20+ Years
Jacky Shen
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.
Experience: 10+ Years
Malene Jacobsen
CSM
Malene Jacobsen is one of the few people that have never done a Waterfall project. She was taught Agile/Scrum from the first day of her education in Advanced Computer Science and since then it became a natural way of thinking both in her work and private life. Malene fully lives up to the saying: you don’t do agile, you become agile!Malene started her professional career as a Web Developer but quickly decided to be more client faced and therefore became an IT Consultant with responsibility for different projects as a Product Owner. In her professional career, she has fulfilled all scrum roles: Developer, Product Owner and Scrum Master and she realized that her passion is to teach other people in the understanding the agile way of working and how to work in the Scrum framework.Malene is a Dane living in South Africa, Cape Town, her deep passion is getting people to feel the same joy for agile as she does. She is doing this as the Agile Practice Lead for South Africa's biggest insurance company - Old Mutual.
Experience: 10+ Years
Kamlesh Ravlani, CST
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.
Experience: 15+ Years

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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Kok Ewe Siew
CSM, CSPO
12+ Years of experience
Kok Ewe (KE) Siew is an Agile Coach & Certified Scrum Trainer(R) at Qumility Consulting Sdn. Bhd. He is based in Penang, Malaysia.
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Heitor Roriz Filho, CST
Scrum Master Courses
20+ Years of experience
I currently work as an Agile Coach and Trainer worldwide, based in São Paulo. I write articles, e-books, and speak in conferences when my avilability allows. I have been working with Agile since late 2004 and in addition to speaking at Agile/Scrum, Lean Six Sigma and PMI conferences, I am the founder of several Scrum user groups on FB as well as discussion lists. Since Jan 2011 I work as a Certified Scrum Trainer at Massimus (http://www.massimus.com) a company with a single mission: help shape people and corporations for the XXI century. I hold a M.Sc. in Information Technology from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. In the last 20+ years have worked and gathered experience in companies like Yamaha Motor Company, Itautec-Philco SA, DaimlerChrysler AG, Fraunhofer Institut, FPF (Fundação Paulo Feitoza), among others. I have hands on experience working for 3 years as a ScrumMaster and Product Owner for FPF and Siemens-Mobile where I also coached teams to implement and improve Scrum in constructing products. During 2+ years I worked as Information Manager for the local government at an Institute of Urban Planning where I applied Scrum outside of software (back in 2009), in architectural and building projects. I participated as a research assistant in projects funded by project LBA (Large-scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia) at INPA (http://www.inpa.br) in cooperation with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Agency). Since 2011 I have coached from small to Fortune 100 enterprises in Brazil, Europe and USA and so far have trained over 5,000 professionals. I am also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, so don't mess with me.
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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.
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Malene Jacobsen
CSM
10+ Years of experience
Malene Jacobsen is one of the few people that have never done a Waterfall project. She was taught Agile/Scrum from the first day of her education in Advanced Computer Science and since then it became a natural way of thinking both in her work and private life. Malene fully lives up to the saying: you don’t do agile, you become agile!Malene started her professional career as a Web Developer but quickly decided to be more client faced and therefore became an IT Consultant with responsibility for different projects as a Product Owner. In her professional career, she has fulfilled all scrum roles: Developer, Product Owner and Scrum Master and she realized that her passion is to teach other people in the understanding the agile way of working and how to work in the Scrum framework.Malene is a Dane living in South Africa, Cape Town, her deep passion is getting people to feel the same joy for agile as she does. She is doing this as the Agile Practice Lead for South Africa's biggest insurance company - Old Mutual.
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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.
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What is CSM® Certification, and how is the certification relevant in the USA job market?

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® offered by Scrum Alliance is a globally recognized credential that emphasizes Agile methodologies and Scrum practices and principles. As far as the US job market is concerned, CSM® certification is significantly recognized, and at the same time, it is extremely sought after by American employers and organizations. By the looks of it, the CSM® certification training in the USA is your shot at mastering Agile methodologies.

How will CSM® Certification help and boost my career in the USA?

In the USA, CSM® certification has the potential to enhance a person’s career by validating an individual’s Scrum knowledge. The accreditation further makes an individual like you eligible for the Scrum Master role. The job market in the USA highly values professionals who are empowered by Agile methodologies and skills. Furthermore, this makes CSM® certification a valuable addition to your ever-growing career.

What are the different job opportunities that come with CSM® certification in the USA?

It is true that the USA job market has a significantly high demand for CSM® certification holders. You’ll also find opportunities in different industries, such as software development, IT, healthcare, finance, etc.

Will I be able to complete CSM® certification training online in the USA?

One of the best things about the Simpliaxis CSM® certification training is that aspirants and professionals in the USA can opt for online CSM training without a hassle. Moreover, in this era where everything is digital, virtual training sessions offer convenience to everyone living in the USA from Texas to Sacramento to become a Certified CSM® professional.

Is the CSM® Certification in the USA suitable for non-technical professionals?

The answer is yes. The CSM® certification is 100% suitable for professionals across different roles; in addition to this, it’s not limited to the technical or non-technical background of an individual. Moreover, the certification greatly benefits individuals in leadership roles, project management, and collaborative team environments.

Does the CSM® certification contribute to the overall Agile job market in the United States?

By the looks of it, CSM® certification contributes significantly to the Agile job market in the USA. The certification is responsible for producing highly skilled individuals who can lead Agile teams, drive successful projects, and foster agility among organizations.

Will I be able to attend the CSM® certification and training in major cities across the USA?

When it comes to attending CSM® certification and training, several Certified Scrum Trainers across the country conduct in-person training. On the other hand, there are other trainers who conduct virtual CSM® training sessions in several cities across the US. Further, this type of setting provides accessibility to professionals and aspirants alike to professionals across the country.

What is the CSM examination process, and what are the different resources available for professionals based outside the USA to prepare for the examination?

The CSM examination offers an open-book assessment, and the examination is entirely online. To qualify for the examination, an individual has to attend the two-day training and successfully complete it. Furthermore, Scrum Alliance provides precious resources, including a comprehensive guide related to Scrum and practice for examination. In addition to this, several trainers at Simpliaxis offer support post-training that ensures professionals are confident and well-prepared prior to taking the exam.

How will I renew my CSM certification in the United States?

When it comes to renewing a CSM® Certification in the USA, individuals like you are required to earn SEUs or Scrum Education Units. The only way by which you can earn these SEUs is by participating in the certificate’s educational activities. Additionally, you’re required to pay a substantial renewal fee. The process ensures the certification remains valid for a better part of two years. So, you’ve to keep renewing the certificate to stay relevant as a Certified Scrum Master.

How many attempts do I have to pass the CSM Exam?

You have two attempts to pass the CSM certification exam at no additional cost within 90 days of completing the training course.

Is CSM Certification worth it in the USA?

Yes, CSM certification is generally considered valuable in the USA, especially for individuals seeking to advance their careers in Agile project management or work in Scrum teams.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Certified Scrum Master?

Facilitating Scrum events and ceremonies.
Coaching the team on Scrum principles and practices.
Removing impediments to the team's progress
Protecting the team from outside distractions.
Promoting self-organization and continuous improvement.

Why should I choose Simpliaxis for CSM Certification Training?

Simpliaxis may offer benefits such as experienced trainers, comprehensive course materials, flexible learning options, and a high exam pass rate.

What are the benefits of Scrum Master certification in the United States?

Increased earning potential.
Enhanced career opportunities.
Validation of Scrum knowledge and skills
Improved project success rates.
Greater professional credibility

If I fail the CSM Certification exam, how can I retake it?

If you fail the CSM certification exam, you can retake it. The Scrum Alliance provides two free attempts at no additional cost within 90 days of completing the course. If you need more attempts, additional fees of USD 25 may apply.

What is the validity period of CSM Certification?

The CSM certification is valid for two years. After that, you must pay a renewal fee of $100 and submit the required Scrum Education Units.

How many questions are asked in the CSM certification exam?

The CSM test contains 50 multiple-choice questions based on the CSM Learning Objectives, and candidates will have one hour to complete it. The passing score is 74%.

How to Become a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) in USA?

Attend a 2-day CSM course from a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST).
Study the Scrum framework and Agile principles.
Take and pass the CSM exam.

What is the passing score for CSM Certification exam?

The passing score for the CSM exam is 74% (37 out of 50 questions).

Can I take the CSM exam without training in USA?

Technically, you can take the CSM exam without formal training, but it is highly discouraged. The training provides essential knowledge and context for the exam.

Is the CSM Certification exam difficult?

The CSM Certification exam is not considered overly difficult, but it requires a solid understanding of Scrum principles and practices. Attending a CSM Certification course and studying diligently significantly increase the chances of success.

How much is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Salary in the USA?

Payscale reports the average salary for a Scrum Master in the USA ranges from approximately $75,000 to $125,000 per year.

Is the CSM Certification fee included in my course fee?

Yes, it's included in the course fee. CSM course fee usually includes the training, exam fee, and access to study material.

How much does it cost to get CSM certified in the USA?

The price of the CSM certification training, including the CSM exam fee, generally ranges from USD 295 to USD 492.

How long does it take to get a CSM Certification in USA?

It typically takes 2 days of online live training sessions given by Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) from Simpliaxis, an authorized training provider of Scrum Alliance. After training, you can choose an exam date at your convenience and place it on the Scrum Alliance. You can take the exam once you feel ready.

How do I enrol for this CSM Certification Training in USA?

To enrol in CSM certification training at Simpliaxis, head to our website and locate the CSM Certification training page. Choose a suitable training batch, click "Enroll," and fill out the registration form. Make the payment to complete your enrollment. You'll receive a confirmation email with all the details. If you have any questions, reach out to hello@simpliaxis.com

Which is the best training provider for CSM Certification in USA?

Simpliaxis is a highly recommended training provider for CSM certification in the USA.

What are the requirements for Certified ScrumMaster Certification?

Attend a two-day CSM course from a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST).

What is CSM Certification?

CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) is a globally recognized certification that validates an individual's understanding of the Scrum framework and their ability to facilitate Agile project management practices.

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
or email us on support@simpliaxis.com
or contact any of our phone numbers
or you can chat with us anytime
or visit our contact us page https://www.simpliaxis.com/contact-us

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.

CSM Course FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

You have two attempts to pass the CSM certification exam at no additional cost within 90 days of completing the training course.

Yes, CSM certification is generally considered valuable in the USA, especially for individuals seeking to advance their careers in Agile project management or work in Scrum teams.

Facilitating Scrum events and ceremonies.
Coaching the team on Scrum principles and practices.
Removing impediments to the team's progress
Protecting the team from outside distractions.
Promoting self-organization and continuous improvement.

Simpliaxis may offer benefits such as experienced trainers, comprehensive course materials, flexible learning options, and a high exam pass rate.

Increased earning potential.
Enhanced career opportunities.
Validation of Scrum knowledge and skills
Improved project success rates.
Greater professional credibility

The CSM certification is valid for two years. After that, you must pay a renewal fee of $100 and submit the required Scrum Education Units.

The CSM test contains 50 multiple-choice questions based on the CSM Learning Objectives, and candidates will have one hour to complete it. The passing score is 74%.

Attend a 2-day CSM course from a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST).
Study the Scrum framework and Agile principles.
Take and pass the CSM exam.