Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Certification Course with exam

Applying Professional Scrum™ (APS) is a hands-on course that provides the foundational knowledge needed to work with Scrum in a highly practical way. The course is a combination of instruction and team-based exercises. Applying Professional Scrum is excellent training for organizations, teams, and anyone wanting to experience using Scrum. The course also provides the foundational Scrum knowledge needed for those wishing to continue their education with role-focused (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Leader) training classes. Whether you are getting started on your first Scrum effort or refreshing your knowledge, this course gives students the ability and direction to start using Scrum immediately after the class.

During this course you will learn how to:

• Develop an Agile mindset by focusing on professionalism, experimentation, and outcomes
• Develop an understanding of what it is like to use Scrum and if it is right for your team
• Apply the fundamentals of Scrum correctly
• Be a great Scrum Team member
• Leave the class with ways to identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Use tools that help Identify first steps in applying Professional Scrum with your team
• Prepare for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment to obtain the international certificate issued by the Scrum.org™

• Delivery of 2-day accredited course with a Professional Scrum Trainer
• licensed Scrum.org™ course materials
• Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment
• Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment free 2nd attempt

Anyone can take part in the training. It has no prerequisites.

Participants should read the Scrum Guide before the course. The Scrum Guide is available to download here: scrumguides.org.

Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.

Applying Professional Scrum™ (APS) course offered by Advised Skills is certified by Scrum.org™.

Advised Skills is a member of The Scrum.org Professional Training Network™ (PTN).

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Professionals who are part of a team that currently uses Scrum, but desire a refresher so that they get the most out of their use of Scrum.
• Professionals who are joining a team that currently uses Scrum.
• Professionals that don't use Scrum directly but want to learn how to work with colleagues that do use Scrum.
• Professionals that are investigating to see if Scrum makes sense for them and their colleagues.
• Professionals that are part of an organization that intends to use Scrum in the near future.
• Teams who are learning to use Scrum together in their organizations

1. Introduction
2. Agility as a new way of working
3. Exploring the Scrum Framework
4. Planning and forecasting with Scrum
5. Getting started with Scrum

We use the Scrum.org™ certified training materials:

• Sixteen (16) hours of instructor-led training
• Training slides in pdf format
• Participation in unique exercises
• Workbook
• Mural links

The training course net price per person includes the web-based exam available within the Scrum.org™ Platform. The applicable price is shown in the course calendar.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
It is mandatory to purchase the training course including the certification exam voucher.

• Exam name: Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Exam language: English
• Format: Multiple choice questions
• Exam delivery: online
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the Scrum.org™ Platform upon completion of the course and timely performed payment
• Number of questions: 80
• Passing Score: 85%
• Duration: One hour (60 minutes)
• Open/Closed Book: Closed Book

1. What is the main objective of the Applying Professional Scrum (APS) course?

   The main objective is to provide the foundational knowledge and practical experience needed to work with Scrum. Through instruction and team-based exercises, students experience how the Scrum framework improves product delivery and learn the mechanics of Scrum.

2. What certification assessment is included with the APS course?

   The course includes a free password for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment from Scrum.org™. Successfully passing this exam leads to the PSM I certification.

3. Who should attend the Applying Professional Scrum training?

   This course is ideal for new Scrum Teams, professionals joining a team currently using Scrum, or anyone needing an introduction, reboot, or refresher on Scrum fundamentals. It provides the base knowledge for all role-focused training (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Leader).

4. Is this course hands-on, or is it purely theoretical?

   The APS course is highly practical and hands-on. It utilizes a combination of instruction and team-based exercises where students work as a Scrum Team through a series of Sprints to learn Scrum by actually using it.

5. What are the recommended prerequisites for this training?

   Anyone can attend the training, but participants are expected to read the Scrum Guide before the course to maximize their learning experience.

6. Is a second attempt at the PSM I exam included?

   Yes, the course fee includes one free attempt at the PSM I assessment. Additionally, a free second attempt is provided if the first attempt is taken within 14 days and the candidate does not pass.

We really do care about the details. Positive and efficient learning environments are key to our attendees' success in preparation to Scrum.org™ exam. We aim to create a comfortable conditions for learning that optimise the ability of attendees to learn:

• Climate of safety and open authentic conversation
• Modern online training platform, classes conducted live by qualified instructors
• Seasoned, certified and experienced instructor team
• Well-structured and compelling schemes that translate into high exam scores
• Licensed and accredited training materials and many interactive online exercises

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