Scrum Theory & Values
Understand the pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, adaptation, and the five Scrum values: commitment, focus, openness, respect and courage.
Certification
CSM
Certified ScrumMaster
Course video
CSM course experience.
About the certification
A practical starting point for Agile delivery.
The CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) is a globally recognised, entry-level Scrum certification offered by the Scrum Alliance. It validates a professional's understanding of Scrum fundamentals, including roles, events, artifacts, and Agile principles, and focuses on how Scrum is applied in real project environments.
CSM prepares professionals to act as effective servant leaders who support teams, remove impediments, and foster collaboration and continuous improvement. It is a practical starting point for anyone moving into Agile delivery, such as aspiring Scrum Masters, project managers, analysts, and delivery professionals who want a clear, credible foundation in Scrum.
Who it is for
- Aspiring Scrum Masters and Agile coaches
- Project managers transitioning to Agile
- Business analysts working with delivery teams
- Delivery professionals seeking Scrum fundamentals
What you will learn
Scrum in practice.
The CSM curriculum covers the core elements of Scrum theory and practice, building the skills to facilitate effective Agile delivery.
Scrum Roles
Learn the distinct accountabilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers, and how they work together within the Scrum Team.
Scrum Events
Master the purpose and outcomes of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.
Scrum Artifacts
Understand the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment, and how commitment to each artifact drives clarity and focus.
Servant Leadership
Develop the facilitation, coaching and impediment-removal skills that enable Scrum Masters to serve their teams effectively.
Agile Delivery
Apply Agile principles to real project environments, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and iterative value delivery.
Program highlights
What our CSM program includes.
Curriculum
- Aligned with Scrum Alliance framework and Agile values
- Practical Scrum application in team settings
- Servant leadership and facilitation skills
- Impediment identification and removal
Support
- Continuous improvement practices
- Capstone project with simulated team delivery
- Mentorship and career counselling
Capstone project
Apply what you learn.
Capstone projects convert certification learning into professional capability by immersing learners in realistic delivery environments.
Within the CSM program, capstone projects operationalise Scrum Alliance standards by applying Scrum-based delivery in simulated team settings. Learners build portfolio-ready work, strengthen facilitation skills, and gain structured, mentor-guided exposure to real delivery and decision-making challenges, ensuring they graduate not only certified, but demonstrably job-ready.
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