The Certified Scrum Professional® – ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) course accredited by Scrum Alliance is a highly interactive course designed for experienced Scrum Masters aiming to deepen their skills and increase their impact within organisations. The course will strengthen your ability to collaborate more effectively with developers, product owners, and the broader organisation.
Virtual Classroom courses provide an experience very close to in-person, without the need to travel to one of our training centres.
Live and trainer-led, delivered by the same experienced trainers who lead our in-person events.
The latest video conferencing software, allowing you to see and interact with your trainer and the other delegates.
Support for video break-out rooms and advanced collaboration, with virtual whiteboards, polls and quizzes, to allow you to engage in group work with your fellow delegates.
Physical training manuals delivered to your home/office.
Virtual Classroom courses run from 09:00 - 17:00, UK Time, and include regular breaks throughout the day. You can join from anywhere, with just a computer, webcam, microphone and Internet connection. Our friendly team are happy to help you get set up.
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The Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master course will enable me to:
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Lead agile teams with advanced coaching and facilitation techniques
Develop and apply sophisticated coaching strategies and facilitation methods to enhance team performance, foster self-organisation, and deliver sustainable value in complex environments.
Apply advanced agile and lean principles to drive organisational agility
Gain a deeper understanding of agile and lean thinking to influence strategic decisions, support enterprise-wide agility, and contribute to long-term organisational transformation.
Effectively navigate and influence complex organisational systems
Strengthen your ability to operate across team and departmental boundaries and guide change initiatives at scale within the organisation.
Develop a reflective and intentional leadership approach
Enhance your leadership impact by strengthening self-awareness, engaging in reflective practices, and evolving your personal leadership style in alignment with Scrum values.
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Progress your career with a globally recognised certification
Achieve the CSP®-SM credential to demonstrate your advanced Scrum Master capabilities, elevate your professional standing, and access new opportunities in agile leadership and coaching.
Course Overview
The Certified Scrum Professional® – ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) course accredited by Scrum Alliance is a highly interactive course designed for experienced Scrum Masters aiming to deepen their skills and increase their impact within organisations. The course will strengthen your ability to collaborate more effectively with developers, product owners, and the broader organisation.
Participants will engage with a mix of interactive exercises, real-world examples, and engaging discussions to build the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective coach. The activities are designed to strengthen skills in team coaching, managing organisational change, and driving agile transformations effectively. However, meaningful learning is reinforced through practice and reflection. Following the course, you will be provided with follow-up activities designed to help you apply your knowledge and continue building your skills. To support this, you'll gain access to a post-course online coaching session, allowing you to revisit your learning, evaluate your implementation, and continue evolving your expertise in real-world settings.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer
Copies of all presentation slides
Practical classroom group exercises
Maximum class size of 16
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Earn your Certified Scrum Professional® - Scrum Master (CSP-SM) certification, a globally recognised advanced qualification from Scrum Alliance.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the core concepts of Lean Thinking and how they can be applied to Scrum.
Develop the skills to understand how to create effective coaching relationships and clear coaching agreements with Scrum Team members.
Plan and facilitate the successful launch of a new Agile team.
Apply practical tools to support organisational learning and improve their Scrum adoption.
Explore various approaches to applying Agile in multi-team settings and compare different scaling options that enable seamless collaboration.
Reflect on your own development as a ScrumMaster and design a plan to guide your ongoing development.
Who Should Attend?
This course is specifically tailored for experienced Scrum Masters with at least two years in the role and the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (ACSM) certification, including:
Professionals aiming to achieve the CSP®-SM certification
Agile Coaches seeking to deepen their coaching capabilities.
Professionals aiming for Certified Team Coach® (CTC) or Certified Enterprise Coach® (CEC) pathways.
Course Content
Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master
Lean Thinking
Advanced Facilitation
Agile Coaching
Training
Team Dynamics
Starting New Agile Teams
Software Craftsmanship
Coaching the Product Owner
Organisational Development
Scaling
Developing Yourself
Top Reasons To Choose TCC
TCC has been working with Agile since the early 1990s (before the birth of the Agile Manifesto)
Award winning Agile experts and Agile thought-leaders
Expertise in all of the leading Lean and Agile approaches – incl. Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and DSDM
Experience working with clients in various sectors such as banking, financial services, gaming and public sector
Proven track-record of developing high performing Agile teams and businesses
Member of the Agile Alliance
High exam pass rates
FAQs
Do I need experience in Agile or Scrum to attend?
The course is suitable for Scrum Masters with a strong understanding of Scrum.
Are there any prerequisites for certification?
Whilst anyone can attend, there are requirements before you can receive your Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master® certification. These requirements can be met after attending the training, if you wish. You must have (or subsequently gain) an Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® certification with Scrum Alliance (active or expired), as well as at least two years of work experience specific to the role of Scrum Master.
How are Virtual Classroom courses delivered?
Live online via Zoom with interactive tools like Miro and Beekast for an engaging experience.
What technical setup do I need for Virtual Classroom courses?
Reliable internet, webcam, microphone, and a computer or tablet.
Is there any pre-course reading?
Attendees are encouraged to review the Scrum Guide in advance; any additional pre-reading materials will be provided with the joining instructions.
Will I need to do any evening work during the course?
Some evening work is required. This typically involves some reading and reviewing of materials on both the first and second days. You can expect to spend no more than one hour each evening on these tasks.
Is there an exam for CSP-SM certification?
No, there is no exam. To earn your CSP-SM certification, you must attend and actively participate in the full three-day Advanced Certified ScrumMaster course. Upon completion, your trainer will register you with Scrum Alliance. Once you have met and recorded the prerequisites (ACSM certification and two years of Scrum Master experience), your certification will be issued.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, immediately after completing the course, accepting the Scrum Alliance License Agreement, and meeting the prerequisites (ACSM certification and two years of Scrum Master experience), you'll receive your official Scrum Alliance certificate and a digital badge.
What is the validity of the Scrum Alliance membership?
The membership is valid for two years from the date of certification.
Does the certification expire?
The certification itself does not expire; it is marked as "inactive" after two years if you choose not to renew your Scrum Alliance membership. An active certification is only an indication that you have continued your learning through continuing professional development activities, and there is still value in holding an inactive certification. Some individuals choose not to renew, and most employers will recognise an inactive certification when accompanied by relevant work experience.
Does obtaining further Scrum Alliance certification renew my existing certifications?
Yes! If you achieve a further Scrum Alliance certification, all of your existing certifications will be automatically renewed. These will remain active for two years from the date on which you achieved the new certification. No renewal fee is due, and you are also not required to evidence continuing professional development to benefit from this renewal.
What is required for renewal? What counts as continuing professional development?
Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) are required for renewal, with each SEU being equivalent to one hour of qualifying Scrum or Agile-related activity. There is a broad range of activities that qualify, including reading, attending webinars and further training, participating in discussion groups, writing articles, attending events or conferences, and more. The number of SEUs required is related to the highest level of certification that you hold. For CSM/CSPO, 20 SEUs are required. For ACSM and ACSPO, 30 SEUs are required. For CSP-SM and CSP-PO, 40 SEUs are required.
Can I book this for my team or in-house?
Yes, we offer private training solutions tailored to your organisation. Please contact us for more information.
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