Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

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When: 9am – 5pm; Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 to Friday, Sep 18, 2020
Where: Toronto, Ontario; Online

This 2-day Professional Scrum Master course is an exploration of the Scrum framework and the role of the Scrum Master. The course is a combination of team-based exercises and instructor-led discussion.

PSM is the cutting-edge course for effective Scrum Masters and anyone coaching an organization toward business agility.

Course Overview

Day 1: Welcome
Scrum theory and principles
The Scrum Framework
The Definition of Done
Running a Scrum project
Day 2: Working with people and teams
Scrum in your organization
Estimation & Planning
The role of the Scrum Master
Graduation

Who Should Attend?

PSM is for anyone involved in product development, project delivery, or organizational change. The course incorporates examples related to software development, though the course is thoroughly enjoyable even for non-software product developers.

Training materials are created and maintained by Ken Schwaber and the PST community — always in tune with what's happening in software development and always up-to-date with latest practices.

What You Get

2-Day PSM Class

Expert instruction with licensed Professional Scrum Trainer, David Sabine.

PSM I Token + Discounts

A free token to attempt the PSM I assessment. All attendees get two attempts at PSM I.

What People Say

“David is a brilliant, positive, uplifting individual who is just a joy to be around. He is one of the most inspiring teachers I’ve had the honour to learn from. Taking a course with David at the helm is a ticket to your future success.”
— Scrum Master, Georgian College

“In over 25 years in business, I have taken dozens of professional development courses and seminars, including 16 courses as part of an executive MBA, and against that backdrop I would rank David among the most effective facilitators I have had.”
— Program Director, BMO

“David is an exceptional speaker and has an exceptionally high level of scrum knowledge and experience.”
— Director of DevOps & Services, D+H Corporation

“David is the epitome of what Scrum trainers should strive to be. David is a practicing trainer, where he not only provides world-class trainings but lives the Scrum mindset in practice...I hold him in a very small number of trainers I have no hesitation recommending to my clients.”
— VP, Contino

About David

I have trained thousands of Agile practitioners worldwide.

As Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) with Scrum.org, I work to improve the profession of software delivery. I help organizations deliver products of the highest possible quality and value.

My career highlights the intersection of business, technology, fine art, and education. With broad experience, I help organizations and teams understand agility at all levels: practice and delivery, leadership and stewardship, organizational design and culture.

I am a Professional Scrum Trainer, Product Expert, Agile Business Consultant, Technical Coach and Software Engineer, Public Speaker, Executive Director of Ontario Scrum Community®, TEDx Alumnus, Musician, Husband and Dad. I work throughout Canada.

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