Registered Scrum Master™

Develop the Skills to Lead High-Performing Teams

The Registered Scrum Master™ (RSM) course goes beyond the mechanics of Scrum to prepare you to lead teams that deliver faster, improve quality, and continuously improve how they work.

Built on decades of experience applying Scrum and the agile solutions we've delivered with companies around the globe, RSM connects the Scrum Framework to the practical patterns, techniques, and metrics Scrum Masters can use to improve performance.

You'll learn how to identify the waste and impediments holding teams back, improve team performance and happiness, and apply the patterns and practices behind high-performing Scrum teams.
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2 days
Live, instructor-led
Online or in person
16 PMI PDUs

Turn Scrum Into Better Team Performance

Knowing the roles, events, and artifacts is the foundation. Effective Scrum Masters know how to leverage the framework and its principles to help teams improve how they work and accelerate the delivery of value.
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As a Scrum Inc. Registered Scrum Master, You'll Be Prepared To:

Lead Scrum Teams across industries and environments
Apply the Scrum Framework and Scrum Values to real-world environments
Create and prioritize Product Backlogs and use Burndown Charts to track progress
Identify and remove waste and impediments that slow teams down
Use proven techniques and metrics to improve team performance and happiness
Apply the patterns and practices behind high-performing Scrum teams
Understand how the Scrum Master role scales across an organization with Scrum@Scale

Who is this Course For?

RSM is designed for organizations that want Scrum Masters who can apply Scrum principles and practices to improve team performance and accelerate output, not simply follow the framework.   

It is equally relevant for professionals stepping into the Scrum Master role and experienced practitioners looking to strengthen how they apply Scrum in practice.

THAT INCLUDES

  • Current and aspiring Scrum Masters
  • Project Managers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, PMPs, and PMI-ACP professionals
  • Managers and leaders looking to build higher-performing teams
  • SAFe practitioners looking to deepen their application of Scrum and Scrum@Scale
  • Job seekers pursuing opportunities within Agile organizations

    Course Format

    Hands-on and highly interactive

    Participants start by organizing into Scrum teams and take part in a variety of games and exercises which will allow you to experience the Scrum Master role first-hand.

    2 days
    Live, instructor-led
    Online or in person
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    More Than a Course

    Build Scrum capability that continues to deliver value after the course ends.

    Learn From the Source

    Get Scrum training endorsed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, and led by instructors around the globe who lead from real-world experience building and coaching high-performing Scrum teams.

    Build Capability Across Your Organization

    Help your teams accelerate the work they do every day with Scrum. Private training connects what you learn in class to your organization’s specific goals and challenges, helping you put Scrum into practice where it matters most.

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    Earn Your Credential and Keep Building

    Demonstrate your practical Scrum knowledge by completing the course and passing the exam to earn your Registered Scrum Master™ credential and digital badge. Continue developing after class with updated learning materials, access to our annual webinar and recording, and eligibility for the International Registry of Agile Professionals™.

    What Our Students Say

    "This course flew by! One of the few times I was fully engaged in a training class. Felt like I was part of the journey instead of just being spoken to."
    Sr. Manager, IT Engineering, Par Tech Corp.
    "I came into this with zero knowledge of Scrum. I am coming out of this educational experience feeling like I can utilize Scrum to improve the performance of my team to help make a positive and big impact on the business."
    Director Professional Education, Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences

    Need a Private Training?

    Custom trainings for one team to the whole organization.
    We offer customized trainings for multiple teams, leaders, departments, or your full organization. Private sessions are designed around your roles, industry, and goals.

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    Build Stronger Scrum Capability Across Your Teams

    Develop Scrum Masters who can apply the framework, remove what slows teams down, and help teams continuously improve how they deliver value.