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Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training

NextUp’s Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class is an immersive two-day learning experience that provides students a deep dive into Agile principles and the concepts and practices that define the Scrum framework. This highly interactive and collaborative class boosts students’ confidence in Agile concepts and their ability to implement Scrum in their unique environments.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the Scrum Alliance’s Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam to become Certified ScrumMasters. The exam is an open-book, hour-long, 50-question test that requires a passing score of 37 correct answers. Students who complete the CSM course receive two prepaid exam attempts. Any student who does not pass the exam after two attempts may retake NextUp’s CSM course for free. Since 2018, 98% of NextUp’s students pass the exam on their first attempt, and 100% have passed by a second attempt.

Who Should Attend

CSM training is ideal for all members of the team including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, testers, analysts, project managers, and more. This course is also great for anyone interested in Agile methodologies and process improvement across industries and practices.

What’s In CSM Training For You

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The average annual Scrum Master salary is $121,156 according to ZipRecruiter.

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Typical job titles include Scrum Master, delivery lead, program manager, project lead, and more.

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Access resources designed to help you succeed long after the class is done.

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Claim 16 Scrum Alliance Scrum Education Units (SEUs).

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Claim 14 Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Development Units (PDUs).

What You Will Learn in CSM Training

Organized by a product backlog and completed through four half-day sprints, we use Scrum to teach Scrum in our CSM course. Sprint planning is used to identify the sprint goals and key learning modules for each sprint. The task board and burndown charts are used to create transparency and track progress to completion. Sprint reviews and retrospectives ensure students are engaged. Key topics include:

  • Agile and Scrum fundamentals
  • Iterative vs. incremental processes
  • Scrum roles and how they interact within teams
  • How to act as a servant leader and improve transparency
  • Product backlog, refinement, and user stories
  • Sprint planning and effective estimation
  • The importance of events like the daily Scrum, sprint review, and retrospectives


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Also Included in the CSM Course:

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Certification and exam fees

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Two-year membership to the Scrum Alliance

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Digital copies of all class materials and templates

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Dedicated customer support and scheduling flexibility

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Access to NextUp’s original content like blogs and webinars as well as trainer office hours

The Certified ScrumMaster Learning Journey: