OVERVIEW OF Professional Scrum Master™ level I (PSM I) by Scrum.org
The Professional Scrum Master™ level I (PSM I) assessment is open to those who wish to validate his or her depth of knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application. On successful completion of the assessment, you will receive the industry recognized PSM I Certification to demonstrate their fundamental level of Scrum mastery.
AUDIENCE PROFILE
Professionals who are interested in a career as a Professional Scrum Master.
PREREQUISITES
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. It is also highly recommended to attend a training session to help with preparation for the exam. No need to provide evidence on previous experience with Scrum methodology.
EXAM FORMAT
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) exam:
- 60 minutes
- 80 questions (Multiple Choice, True/False)
- 85% true answers to pass
PREPARE FOR THE ASSESSMENT
The successful completion of the assessment requires dedicated preparation. Strat with reviewing the Scrum Guide and review the following content:
- The assessment covers topics from multiple Focus Areas related to Professional Scrum Competencies.
- Focus on understanding the meaning from the Scrum Guide and how you apply the Scrum framework within a Scrum Team.
- Take open assessments with Scrum.org (Open assessments) for PSM I as a preparation
- Review the PSM I Suggested Reading lists. Focus Areas questions are typically chosen from there
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification has no expiration date.
- You register for the online certification exam.
ENROLMENTS
Register online by sending an email with your name and course title to
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The instructor-led courses are delivered in both English and Bulgarian languages.
More than 70% of the projects are failing. During the lifetime of a project, dynamics and the environment are changing impacting the project itself and often failing to achieve the desired outcome. Agile and Scrum are methods to deal with change and still be able to achieve the expected results. Scrum was initially used in IT but has evolved to an applicable methodology for most sectors.
What is Agile and Scrum
Agile focuses on enabling teams to deliver work in small, workable increments, thus delivering value to their customers with ease. Evaluation of the requirements, plans, and results take place continuously. This helps the team in responding to changes in a quick manner.
The major principles of Agile are presented in more detail in the Agile manifesto. The Agile manifesto was created in 2001 and presents the different values and main principles of the Agile process.
There are two critical roles - the Scrum Master and the Product Owner. The Scrum Master professional is facilitating the project in order to achieve the desired outcome. In software development, that means that the Scrum Master is facilitating the Software developing process in order to achieve the set objectives. The Product owner works closely with the Scrum Master, but takes a lead role in setting the objectives and is responsible to maximize the value for the company.
With InterQuality we have experienced professional Scrum Masters and Product Owners that will share with you years of practical experience.
With a small group you go through the training materials of Scrum Master training. This gives you the opportunity to work closely with the trainer who is an expert in training but as important - has hands-on experience working as a Scrum Master. It allows you to use your own project or business case for the training. We want to make the Scrum Master training as practical and as useful as possible to apply in your daily business. What you learn during the Scrum Master course, you will be able to apply immediately on the job.
The Scrum Master training materials are based on the body of knowledge from the Scrum Master. That means that you will be ready to take the exam to get officially certified as a Professional Scrum Master.
InterQuality brings extensive training experience together with Professional Scrum Master experience.
Why choosing InterQuality for your Scrum Master training
InterQuality will prepare you for the Professional Scrum Master exam.
InterQuality has on the job extensive experience so what you will learn comes from years of experience apply the principles of Scrum framework.
InterQuality does not work with full time trainers, the trainers are freelance with as their main job being Scrum Master in big corporations.
InterQuality works with small groups, therefore the Scrum Master training will spend a lot of time on individual level.
What you will learn during the Scrum Master training
During the Scrum Master training you will discuss daily challenges of the Scrum Master role and possible solutions. Working through practical examples helps get a solid understanding of the Scrum Master role and the logic and workflow in Scrum environment. As a result, you will build sufficient skills and knowledge to immediately apply Scrum principles and logic in a work environment.
The Scrum Master training sessions are rich in examples, simulations, discussions to equip participants take over Scrum Master roles and successfully achieve Scrum Master certification.
Topics covered:
- Principles and Context to work on Projects as per the Scrum Master body of knowledge
- Understanding and coping with the different Dilemmas that you have to cope with as a Scrum Master
- Agile Manifesto
- The Scrum Master Framework
- The different Scrum Master Ceremonies
- Coaching to achieve the expected end results
- Facilitating the team during their Scrum Master projects
- Dealing with conflicts
- Stakeholder Management
- Lessons learnt & best practices from our Scrum Master trainers
Our Trainers
Our trainers are certified Scrum professionals with 10+ years of experience. They are also experienced certified trainers who are ready to support you during your Scrum journey.
Apart from covering the course topics, we focus on discussions and resolving cases and questions to ensure our trainees not only take the best from the course and successfully certify, but also build on their practical skills and can apply Scrum methodology after the training. We focus on the practical aspects to prepare a new generation of Scrum professionals.
After the Scrum Master Course
After the Scrum Master course, you will be ready to take the Professional Scrum Master certified exam.
After the Scrum Master course, you will be ready to facilitate teams working in sprints to achieve the desired results.
After the Scrum Master course, you will be ready to think Agile and able to achieve break-through changes.
After the Scrum Master course, you will be ready to support the Product Owner in defining the scope and to coach the team.
Scrum Master Certificate
InterQuality and its Professional Scrum Master trainers are preparing you for the Professional Scrum Master exam. More info about the certification and the exam you can find on the Professional Scrum Master website www.scrum.org
Why Get Scrum Master Certified
- Higher earning potential compared to non-certified peers
Having a formal certification serves as evidence for your skills and knowledge that puts you in a more competitive position relative to your colleagues and creates new job opportunities.
- Master Scrum principles
You will have a stronger understanding of the Scrum framework.
- Knowledge of Scrum Artifacts
Scrum artifacts help companies in communicating the details about everything that is happening with the stakeholders along with every other party involved in the project. Sprint backlog, backlog grooming, burndown charts are some of Scrum artifact examples. Scrum master professionals can help you understand these concepts thoroughly. Going forward, it becomes easier to implement them.
- Agile mindset
To be successful in a Scrum Master role, you need a quick mindset and tools that help you facilitate seamless team coordination and guiding the team to success.
- Expand your professional network
One of the biggest benefits of being Scrum Master is the opportunity to be a part of the esteemed community of experts. These professionals have worked hard to optimize every area of Scrum along with its methodologies. As a part of the community, you can use their expert advice when you find yourself in a tight spot.
More information and how to enrol, contact us:
What is Agile and Scrum
Why choosing InterQuality for your Scrum Master training
What you will learn during the Scrum Master training
Our Trainers
After the Scrum Master Course
Scrum Master Certificate
Why Get Scrum Master Certified