Advanced Certified ScrumMaste(A-CSM)Virtual Training by Rick Waters, CST

Course Overview:

This unique training workshop is part of the ever evolution of Agile Coaching Program co-developed by 2 Enterprise Agile Coaches, Maria Matarelli, since 2014. The course comes with the vision and mission of developing effective Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and Change Agents, to incorporate must-have soft-skills/leadership/influencing competences together with the sciences of Agile/Agility: the Arts and Sciences of Agile Coaching. It serves as the stepping stone to CSP-SM level certification and inspires participants to pursue Scrum Alliance CTC/CEC certifications eventually.

This unique offering of learning is very hands-on and actions oriented, being enhanced by many Agile transformation field cases in the real-world from the trainer's own rich experiences. In the class, you will have opportunities to participate in deep, open and focused conversations with the trainer as well as fellow classmates who also bring lots of valuable insights from different perspectives. Besides public classes, this course/workshop has been well received and embraced by small and large organizations around the globe as the must-have program for advancing Scrum Master growth as well as cultivating effective internal Agile Coaches to support various scale of Agile Transformation initiatives.

Logistics:

About a week before coming to class you'll receive via email pre-requisite reading materials and preparation assignment. Additionally, as part of the two-day workshop each participant will receive the following:

• Many valuable reference materials including electronic copy of training materials, checklists, case studies, experience reports, and recommended reading and video watching list etc.

• 2-year additional membership with the Scrum Alliance, and with all other foundational certifications held by the participant be renewed for another 2 years

Participants can also claim 16 PDUs with the PMI.

This course is organized by UPerform and SimpliAxis - Leading Provider of Scrum and Agile Training and Coaching services. With outstanding references from highly satisfied corporate clients and individual students, we are your clear choice for all of your Scrum and Agile transformation needs.

Agenda

Pre-class preparation:

• Pre-requisite reading materials be provided by trainer, and participant to write up reading summary;

• Prepare personal experience summary on using Scrum and/or performing Scrum-Mastership; Reflecting on your experiences, list key challenges you encountered and how you addressed such challenges and what were the outcomes (please specify hard skills and soft skills you have applied, and self-assessment on your competence level on those skills);

• Go over the Learning Objectives of A-CSM program described by Scrum Alliance

In-class topical outline:

• Start with "WHY";

• Intention of Agile/Agility;

• Complex Adaptive System and Thinking;

• Recap on the Core: Agile and Scrum;

• Cultivating Self-Organized Team - Techniques;

• Innovative Product Creation Org - Eco-system Roles Competence Model;

• Agile Coach Competence Model - Leader as a Coach;

• Catalyzing Changes - Techniques;

• Organization Design and Scaling Agile to Multiple Teams;

• Conflict Management - Core;

• Motivations - Intrinsic;

• Serving and Supporting;

• Core Influence Techniques & Change Model;

• Core Soft Skill - Teaching/Training;

• Core Soft Skill - Mentoring;

• Core Soft Skill - Facilitating;

• Core Soft Skill - Coaching;

• Agile Coach Toolbox

Post-class assignment:

• Create Summary of Learning, and Individual Action Plan with Timeline;

• Based on Past Experiences and Actions, Conduct Self-assessment on Core Learning Objectives of A-CSM

Who Should Attend

This 2-day interactive workshop (with important pre-class and post-class assignments) is targeted to individuals practicing at work as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or any level of leader in an organization (Leader in Scrum-Mastering and/or Coaching style), or as an external Management Consultant/Agile Coach. It is also highly valuable for anyone interested/engaged in Scrum adoption and Agile transformation, including Senior and Mid Management, Dev Managers, Line and Functional Managers, Change Management Leaders, Quality Assurance Leaders, Digital Program Leaders, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Development Team Members, Product Managers, and any other supporting professionals at work etc.

For any Registration, Group Discount and inquiries, Please contact us

3 Participants 7% Discount

5 or more Participants 12% Discount

10 or more Participants please contact us at support@simpliaxis.com or

+1-361-998-9988, +1-249-500-3143

Trainer Background:

Rick Waters, CST

Rick Waters is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and seasoned Agile Coach with a strong foundation in software engineering. His technical background enables him to deeply connect with developers, testers, and business analysts who often find themselves navigating the challenges of organizational change when adopting Agile. Rick’s approach combines empathy with practical coaching, ensuring that teams not only learn Agile practices but also experience sustainable success.

Rick’s unique perspective stems from his diverse experiences, including leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America, service in the US Army, and a keen interest in team psychology. These experiences have shaped his philosophy that true success in Agile is not solely about delivering products—it is about fostering healthy, resilient teams. He firmly believes that without prioritizing team dynamics and individual well-being, any organizational achievement risks being superficial or unsustainable.

As a scrum trainer and agile coach, Rick emphasizes building strong team foundations where collaboration, trust, and transparency thrive. His sessions go beyond frameworks and tools, focusing on human factors that drive real change. This people-first approach has helped numerous teams transform their ways of working and deliver lasting value.

Rick also brings an impressive portfolio of credentials, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Enterprise Scrum Instructor (CESI), Certified Business Agility Coach (CBAC), Certified Scaled Software Coach (CSSC), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Agile Tester (CAT). With his depth of expertise and people-centered mindset, Rick empowers organizations to embrace agility that lasts.