Ultimate Scrum Master Advanced (TheScrumMaster.co.uk)

Ultimate Scrum Master Advanced is an interactive, activity-based course designed to help experienced Scrum Masters continue their professional development and increase their effectiveness.

Through discussion, practical exercises and team-based activities, participants explore the different stances, skills and behaviours an effective Scrum Master uses when supporting Scrum Teams, Product Owners and the wider organisation.

The course includes an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum II (US II) assessment. Participants who successfully pass the assessment earn the Ultimate Scrum II certification.

Course Overview

During this two-day advanced course*, participants examine the challenges experienced Scrum Masters face when helping teams and organisations make effective use of Scrum. Unlike the Ultimate Scrum Master course, which establishes a strong understanding of Scrum and the Scrum Master accountability, this course focuses on developing the judgement, skills and behaviours required to respond effectively to more complex situations.

Participants explore how Scrum theory, principles and values guide the decisions made by a Scrum Master. They consider how an effective Scrum Master adapts their approach according to the needs of the situation, acting as a teacher, coach, mentor, facilitator and change agent without taking responsibility away from the people they support.

The course examines how Scrum Masters can help Developers, Product Owners and other stakeholders become more effective. Participants practise techniques for facilitating conversations, addressing conflict, removing impediments, supporting self-management and creating an environment in which empiricism and agility can thrive.

Our experienced trainers bring practical examples, stories and challenges into the classroom. Participants have opportunities to examine situations from their own organisations, learn from the experiences of others and consider how they can increase their credibility and influence as Scrum Masters.

* When delivered in person, this course is generally run over two consecutive days. Live Virtual courses may be delivered across a greater number of shorter sessions.

Course Learning Objectives

• Identify the practices, skills, behaviours and stances of an effective Scrum Master
• Use Scrum theory, principles and values to guide decisions and actions
• Adapt the Scrum Master stance to suit different situations and needs
• Improve the ability to act as a teacher, coach, mentor and facilitator
• Support Developers in becoming more effective and self-managing
• Help Product Owners improve their effectiveness and ability to maximise value
• Create an environment in which Scrum Teams can succeed with greater agility
• Facilitate productive conversations and collaborative decision-making
• Recognise and respond constructively to conflict within and around Scrum Teams
• Identify and address impediments affecting the Scrum Team
• Communicate the importance of producing a Done Increment
• Work effectively with managers, leaders and other organisational stakeholders
• Increase influence and credibility as an organisational change agent
• Evaluate and improve the wider organisational impact of the Scrum Master

Course Topics

• The characteristics of an effective Scrum Master
• Scrum theory, principles and values in practice
• The Scrum Master as a teacher
• The Scrum Master as a coach and mentor
• The Scrum Master as a facilitator
• The Scrum Master as a change agent
• Leadership and working with complexity
• Supporting self-management and team effectiveness
• Dealing with team conflict
• Identifying and removing impediments
• Facilitation techniques and effective conversations
• The importance of a Done Increment
• The Sprint Goal and effective use of Scrum Events
• Supporting the Product Owner
• The role of management in Scrum
• Successful product delivery
• Measurement and evidence in Scrum
• Creating organisational conditions that support agility

Who Should Attend?

This advanced course is designed for experienced Scrum Masters who already have a thorough understanding of Scrum and want to increase their effectiveness. It is particularly relevant for:

• Scrum Masters with at least one year of practical experience
• Experienced Scrum Masters facing complex team or organisational challenges
• Agile Coaches and consultants who support Scrum Teams
• Scrum Masters who want to develop their coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills
• Scrum Masters seeking to increase their influence across an organisation
• Leaders responsible for supporting Scrum Masters and Scrum Teams

Participants should already understand the Scrum framework and have practical experience working as a Scrum Master. This is not an introductory Scrum course.

Ultimate Scrum II Assessment and Certification

All participants receive an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum II (US II) assessment. Participants who achieve the required passing score earn the Ultimate Scrum II certification. The assessment and certification are included in the course fee.

Why Learn With TheScrumMaster.co.uk

• We have helped 25,000+ people learn Scrum since 2012.
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• We are 5-star rated on Trustpilot & Google!
• We provide practice assessments to ensure you gain certification.
• We provide an eLearning version of the course for reference.
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• Receive regular chances to attend another course at no cost.

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