Scrum framework is simple, yet becoming a great Scrum Master takes skill, discipline, practice, and self-awareness.
In this course, you’ll develop the mindset, skills, and practical tools to guide teams toward collaboration, focus, and continuous improvement, while staying grounded in Scrum values and empiricism.

Through interactive exercises, simulations, and discussions, you’ll experience what it truly means to setup and lead a Scrum Team, while working with a Product Owner, and changing an organization.
You’ll also explore how Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini can support your day-to-day work - from preparing retrospectives to summarizing feedback and recognizing team patterns faster.

Topics:
The training is set up around building an effective team, with topics such as:

• Agile & Scrum foundations: Understand empiricism, the Scrum framework, and the roles, events, and artifacts that create transparency and adaptability.
• Scrum Master accountabilities: become a leader who supports the growth of the Scrum Team, the Product Owner, and the organization.
• Scrum values: Strengthen commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage across the team.
• Facilitation & coaching skills: Guide Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective with confidence to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Team development & self-management: Coach teams toward autonomy and a shared purpose.
• Removing impediments: Help teams identify and resolve blockers that hinder progress.
• Continuous improvement: Use feedback loops and metrics to foster learning and innovation.
• Generative AI for Scrum Masters: Explore how to apply AI tools to:
• Prepare and enrich retrospectives
• Uncover patterns in impediments and team interactions
• Summarize insights from surveys and feedback
• Improve focus, communication, and collaboration while keeping human judgment in the loop

This training is for you if you recognize any of these situations

• You’re a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Project Manager, Team Lead, Developer, Designer, or Analyst working in a Scrum environment.
• You support or lead teams adopting Scrum and want to strengthen their collaboration.
• You’re curious how AI can support facilitation, coaching, and continuous improvement, helping you to be smarter, faster and more effective in your work. 
• You want a worldwide recognized certification from Scrum Alliance that showcases your knowledge and proven experience.

What you will learn:

• Understand Scrum theory and values and how they guide decisions and practices.
• Embrace the Scrum Master accountability and learn how to serve effectively at all levels.
• Facilitate Scrum events that promote focus, transparency, and adaptability.
• Create an environment where teams self-manage, inspect, and adapt.
• Apply Generative AI tools to accelerate preparation, analysis, and reflection.
• Build confidence as a leader, coach, and facilitator within your organization.
• Prepare for the Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) exam from Scrum Alliance.

After this training

• You’ll understand the purpose and flow of Scrum and how to apply it effectively.
• You’ll feel confident facilitating events and guiding your team through challenges.
• You’ll be able to identify and help removing impediments to foster continuous improvement.
• You’ll know how to use AI tools responsibly to support reflection and insight.
• After completing the course, you’ll gain access to the online CSM exam (pass mark 74%, 37 out of the 50 multiple-choice, open book exam).
• Upon passing, you’ll receive the Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) certificate and digital badge from Scrum Alliance.

At Connected Movement
At Connected Movement, we combine proven content with real-world experience.
Our trainers actively work in Agile and Change management roles and know what it takes to succeed in practice.
You’ll be part of an interactive learning experience with room to ask, practice, and reflect.

After the course, you’ll be connected to our growing community, so you can continue learning, sharing experiences, and applying what you’ve learned.

Course details

• Format: Instructor-led (onsite)
• Duration: 2 days
• Language: English (Dutch available if all participants agree)
• Trainer: Gino Shahidi, Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®)
• Certification: Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®) from Scrum Alliance
• Includes: Lunch, course materials, workbook, and exam access