Online Certified Scrum Master Training (CSM) with Jim York

Attendees will participate though live interactive video conference.

This class includes a 2 year membership in the Scrum Alliance and access to the Certified Scrum Master exam at no additional cost.

What you can expect from a FoxHedge Class

• Personal attention — FoxHedge's online classes are limited to 10 attendees to ensure a high level of personal attention.
• Taught by a coach — In addition to being a Certified Scrum Trainer, your instructor, Jim York, is a Certified Agile Coach, holding both the Certified Enterprise Coach and Certified Team Coach credentials from the Scrum Alliance
• Includes one hour of one-on-one coaching — After the class, each attendee can schedule one hour of one-on-one coaching with Jim.
• Reliable delivery —FoxHedge is committed to delivering dependable, quality public classes. Since our inception in 2007, we have never cancelled a class.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn how to lead your teams using Scrum and to lead change in your organization. If helping individuals and teams on a journey of continual improvement and helping customers get what they need rapidly is your passion, this class is for you.

This highly interactive 2-day workshop provides a foundational understanding of the Scrum framework and gives participants hands-on practice applying Scrum in multiple settings and situations. Attendees who successfully complete the 2-day class will receive a paid 2-year membership in the Scrum Alliance and will be able to take the CSM test administered by the Scrum Alliance. The class fee covers 2 attempts to pass the CSM exam within 90 days of completing the class.

Objectives

Using a combination of interactive presentations, problem-solving exercises, and team-structured simulations, the CSM workshop will enable participants to:

• Understand the core principles, strategies, and practices of Scrum
• Practice applying Scrum in multiple project settings and situations
• Cultivate the Scrum mindset vital to effective use of Scrum
• Gain skills and confidence in effectively communicating Scrum principles to managers and team members alike

Topics

• Overview of Scrum
• Product Backlog
• Release Planning and Estimation
• Role of the Product Owner
• Role of the ScrumMaster
• Leading Self-Organizing Teams
• Sprint Practices
• Metrics and Reporting

FAQs

Who is the class for?

Anyone on a team who wishes to learn how to use Scrum to create or participate on high performing teams focused on rapid value delivery to customers. ScrumMasters, Product Owners, and other Scrum Team Members will benefit from this class.

At what time does the class start and end each day?

The class starts promptly at 9:00 AM each day and ends at 5:00 PM.

How do I join the class?

The class will be conducted via live interactive video. Detailed instructions on joining will be sent to registrants prior to the class start.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For answers to your questions about the class, please call Melissa York at 703.771.8367 or melissa@FoxHedgeLtd.com.

Are discounts or other special pricing available?

Group and alum pricing is available.

In addition, we reserve a limited number of seats in each class for the currently unemployed.

Contact us to determine eligibility for one of these discounts.

How do I get an invoice or receipt?

On completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation with details of your registration including the balance due, if any. If there is a balance due, the confirmation email is your invoice.

What is the refund policy?

If YOU need to cancel within one week of the class, there is no refund. However, you may substitute another person to take your place in the class, or, for a $200 fee, you can transfer to a future FoxHedge workshop. For a schedule of future workshops, please visit FoxHedgeLtd.com/Training.html.

If WE cancel the workshop, you will receive a full refund.

How often have you cancelled a class?

FoxHedge has never cancelled a class. In the event that a situation beyond our control forces a cancellation, we will notify you through the contact information you provide with your registration and issue a full refund of any fees paid.

Can I get SEUs and PDUs for this class?

Scrum Alliance members can claim 16 SEU's for this class.

PMPs can claim 16 PDUs for this class.