Advanced Certified Scrum Master ® (A-CSM) - Online Classroom (+2 year scrum alliance membership)

Advance Certified Scrum Master ® (A-CSM) - Online Classroom

Take your Scrum expertise to the next level with the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®) course by Scrum Alliance. Designed for practicing ScrumMasters, this advanced program deepens your ability to facilitate Agile teams, resolve impediments, and lead organizational change. The A-CSM helps you master real-world challenges, enhance your servant-leadership skills, and support high-performing Scrum teams with confidence.

Through interactive learning, real-world scenarios, and peer collaboration, you’ll gain advanced facilitation techniques, coaching competencies, and agile scaling strategies—all aligned with Scrum Alliance’s globally recognized certification path.

Course Highlights

• Course and material in English
• Intermediate - Advance level
• 16 hours of immersive, instructor-led live training
• Delivered by globally recognized Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
• Real-life simulations, hands-on group activities, and case studies
• Deep dive into Scrum Master core competencies: coaching, facilitation, service to the team and organization
• Free downloadable courseware and post-class support
• Earn 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and PDUs for certification renewal
• Pathway toward Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP‑SM)
• Access Two-Year Scrum Alliance Membership

Learning Outcomes

• Cultivate high-performing Agile teams through servant leadership and effective coaching
• Resolve team dysfunctions and navigate conflict with empathy and skill
• Facilitate powerful Scrum events and workshops that drive real outcomes
• Support Product Owners with advanced backlog refinement and prioritization
• Improve team accountability, transparency, and delivery with Agile metrics
• Understand Agile scaling techniques and organizational change strategies
• Develop personal leadership presence and coaching stance as an Agile leader

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Certified ScrumMasters® (CSM) with a minimum of 1 year of practical experience
• Scrum Masters seeking to deepen their leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Agile Coaches and Team Leaders who want to drive organizational change
• Professionals aiming to progress to Certified Scrum Professional (CSP‑SM) level
• Anyone passionate about growing their impact and effectiveness in Agile teams

Course Content:

Advanced Facilitation Skills

• Techniques for facilitating Scrum events and workshops.
• Strategies to foster collaboration and engagement within teams.

Coaching and Mentoring

• Approaches to coaching individuals and teams for continuous improvement.
• Methods for mentoring Scrum Masters and other Agile practitioners.

Servant Leadership

• Emphasis on the Scrum Master's role as a servant leader.
• Practices to empower teams and remove impediments.

Agile Metrics and Reporting

• Utilization of Agile metrics to monitor team performance.
• Techniques for reporting progress to stakeholders effectively.

Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving

• Strategies to address and resolve conflicts within teams.
• Problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges in Agile environments.

Scaling Scrum

• Introduction to frameworks for scaling Scrum across multiple teams.
• Discussion on the challenges and solutions in large-scale Scrum implementations.

Agile Transformation and Change Management

• Insights into leading Agile transformations within organizations.
• Change management strategies to support organizational agility.

Certification Details

• There is no formal exam for the A‑CSM certification from the accreditor ScrumAlliance.
• Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the course and proof of at least 12 months of work experience as a Scrum Master (within the last five years).

After this course, learners become eligible to pursue the Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP‑SM) certification, which does require additional steps including an application and SEUs.

How is the online classroom structured?

There’s always a new batch coming up 1-2x every month with different time settings, mostly afternoon-night 2:30 to 20:00 CET timezone. It is held for 3 days depending on weekday / weekend class format with total of 16 hour live classroom are expected. More details about the schedule can be asked through our email.

Why Choose Scrum Alliance for A-CSM and A-CSPO?

• Founding Body of Scrum Certifications
  Scrum Alliance is the first and most established Scrum certification body in the world, founded in 2001 by Scrum co-creators Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle. It sets the original standard for Scrum education and certification.
  
  
• Industry Recognition and Credibility
  Scrum Alliance certifications, including A-CSM and A-CSPO, are globally recognized and highly valued by employers, teams, and Agile practitioners. Their rigorous standards and continuous improvement ensure certified professionals meet high-quality expectations.
  
  
• Focus on Continuous Learning and Growth
  Scrum Alliance emphasizes ongoing learning, requiring credential holders to earn Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and renew certifications every two years. This focus helps keep Agile practitioners updated with evolving best practices.
  
  
• Community and Support Network
  Scrum Alliance offers a large global community of Scrum practitioners, trainers, coaches, and Agile leaders. Membership provides access to resources, events, forums, and local user groups that support career growth.
  
  
• Advanced Certifications Tailored for Experience
  The A-CSM and A-CSPO certifications by Scrum Alliance are specifically designed for experienced Scrum practitioners looking to deepen their expertise beyond foundational knowledge, focusing on leadership, coaching, facilitation, and advanced product ownership skills.
  
  
• Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) and Rigorous Quality Control
  Training is delivered by Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) who are thoroughly vetted and adhere to Scrum Alliance’s standards, ensuring a consistent and high-quality learning experience.