CSP®-SM - Certified Scrum Professional® ScrumMaster

The Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM®) certification is the final step in your Agile journey to distinguish yourself as an experienced and leading Scrum Master.

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Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM®)

Advance Your Scrum Master Journey with the Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster® (CSP-SM®) Program

A FREE Certified LeSS Basics Course is included, worth £300 ($350)!

Limited Special Price of $500 , €500, or £400 (+VAT UK only)

You’re an Advanced Certified Scrum Master® (A-CSM®), becoming experienced in the Scrum Values, practices, and applications. You have coached people, teams, and organisations to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems using Scrum.

The next step in your Agile journey is distinguishing yourself as a world-leading Scrum Master by obtaining the Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM®) certification and learning the next-level skills and techniques necessary to excel. It might even help you get your next promotion or a new job!

Benefits of Joining the CSP-SM Program

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Advance your career with a globally recognised agile certification.

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Enhance your knowledge of Agile and Scrum.

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Become a more effective Scrum Master by deepening your understanding of agile coaching and team dynamics.

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Learn to facilitate better dialogue and increase engagement within your teams.

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Gain access to a network of Scrum Masters and experts for ongoing support and collaboration.

Vasilias

"Great experience gaining my certificate with Agile Affinity. I like the way the training is organized, and the mentoring sessions helped me gain valuable feedback across my training!"
- Vasileios Manolas

Pricillia

"Thank you for almost a one-year-long mentorship programme. The course really focuses not only on the theory but also on experience-based case evaluation. The program was so hard, but it was worth it, fun, and energizing."
- Pricillia G.

Unchasa Anong

"Thank you so much for the best course and your support. This course has benefited me greatly. The step-by-step approach and clear explanations allowed me to learn and apply the knowledge in real life."
- Unchasa Anong

Free Course Worth Over £300!

Certified LeSS Basics

To help you even more on this journey of self-learning, included at no extra cost as part of this CSP-SM certification registration is the option to complete the Certified LeSS Basics - Large Scale-Scrum (CLB) course .

You can learn how to use Scrum for descaling rather than scaling alone.

Yes, that's right, an optional free, at no extra cost, Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is included in addition to this CSP-SM program just for you!

What is the Program Schedule?

People who want to know more about Scrum and Agile do not have time to spend 16 hours straight (or more!) in a classroom. If that's your situation, this rolling mentoring program could be for you. As it is rolling, you can join any time and gain certification as needed.

The certification program can be completed in as little as four weeks or up to six months—you decide, working at your own sustainable pace. You're in control!

By being empowered to learn in your way and your actual work of practical Scrum Mastering, you can enjoy the freedom of getting certified when it’s convenient and works for you.

When do we meet?

We fortnightly on Thursdays between 5 pm and 6 pm UK time. Between sessions, the group uses online chat to stay focused and often arranges additional sessions with each other to accelerate their certification.

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Learn by Doing!

Our program focuses on experiential learning, allowing you to apply new techniques and strategies directly in your work environment.

Regular mentoring sessions with experienced industry experts provide actionable insights, ensuring you gain practical, real-world knowledge.

All our educators coach in the field more than they train. We are on the journey with you.

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Validation

During your first mentoring session, we will discuss the required self-learning log, review the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and agree on what outcomes you desire from gaining the certification.

You can then attend a combination of community events, peer events, workshops, conferences, and mentoring sessions while working individually to complete the validation log (a brief record of your learnings). We will provide the template log (small file) for you.

Once the self-learning log is complete and checked by a peer, we will spend some time with you, reflecting on the difference the program has made to you. We will do this by reflecting on the updated agile coaching growth wheel and the agreed outcomes.

You MUST attend at least FOUR mentoring sessions to validate your competency against the program learning objectives.

Is This Course Right For You?

Scrum Masters who desire to grow their skill set and become more confident in the concepts and techniques necessary to progress their career through an industry-recognised certificate.

Agile coaches, consultants, program and project managers, facilitators, and technical leaders can tremendously benefit from incrementally building upon their CSM and A-CSM certifications with the CSP-SM.

HR, People, Learning and Development departments that want to develop their staff to the next level of Scrum Mastery without disrupting work schedules.

The CSP-SM program can be taken any time after completing your CSM & A-CSM certifications. However, you must have at least 24 months of Scrum Master experience logged into your Scrum Alliance profile and an active A-CSM before you are eligible to receive your CSP-SM certification.

What Will You Receive?

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GET CERTIFIED!

Earn your credentials from the Scrum Alliance – the first, most widely recognised international Scrum certification organisation and the gold standard in Scrum education.

This means the Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM®) certification and the additional Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) certification from the LeSS Company. Two for One!

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STAY SHARP!

Competitive job market? No problem! Learn increasingly popular skills that employers are looking for to increase your marketability and stand out from the crowd. Distinguish yourself in a global marketplace.

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SAVE MONEY!

The CSP-SM program includes the Certified LeSS Basics course, saving you over £300. Plus, our rolling mentorship format means you can grow at your pace without taking costly time off work or travel.

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COMMUNITY!

Join the FREE Agile Affinity Discord Channel and Scrum Event Meetup for ongoing support.

Meet The Trainers

Rickard Jones

Rickard has over 20 years of professional services experience, including roles as an Agile coach, trainer, and program lead. With an Agile mindset, values, principles, and practices, he has collaborated with many organizations, teams, and individuals to support them on their complex journey to becoming Agile. He goes where the value need is, having previously been an XP developer, program manager, change manager, development manager, Scrum Master, and transformation lead. Despite an unhealthy obsession with learning, he believes nothing beats a coaching journey of in-the-field practical experience. Rickard is not only one of the authors of the AgileHR Manifesto but also an international conference speaker, Enterprise Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Team Coach, Program Lead, Online Remote Facilitator, LeSS Trainer and ICAgile Trainer.

John Barratt CST

John is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organisations reach their full potential. With a military background and experience coaching in various industries, John has developed a unique coaching style that combines the principles of business agility with other coaching approaches. John specialises in helping organisations simplify and become more resilient and has a proven track record of delivering these results. He uses various tools and methods, including outcome-based coaching and systemic modelling, to help clients identify their goals and achieve measurable results. Some of John's recent successes include helping IAG Loyalty meet its ambitious targets during turbulent COVID times while reducing staff turnover, creating an internal training and coaching capability for Maersk saving £50,000 a year in external costs and helping Vodafone's Secure Net product pass 20 million paid subscribers. In his free time, John is a voracious learner and enjoys attending meetups and conferences worldwide to discover new ideas and learn from others.

Act Now

Take the next step in your Agile journey and unlock your potential as a Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master.

Seats at this price are limited—register today!

We stand by the quality of our program. If you're not fully satisfied, contact us within 14 days for a FULL refund.

Your success is our priority.

FAQ

What do I need to attend the online program?

Attending the online version of this program is simple. You just need access to a laptop/PC with a stable internet connection, audio/video, and microphone capabilities. We will send you a digital version of the program notes as and when needed, which you can print off if you like, but this is not mandatory. Full details of the tools we use during the program will be sent with your joining instructions shortly before the program start date.

Is there an exam?

No. The accreditation is achieved by completing the program requirements.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can contact us directly by emailing us at talk@agileaffinity.com, and one of the team will be happy to assist you.

When can I start the program? How long do I have to finish?

Once you register, you can start your program immediately. (If you see a program "start" date on the Scrum Alliance website, those are only marker dates because of how their website is currently set up.) You have one year to complete the program. You go at your own pace.

How long will it take to complete the program?

Your availability will likely govern your pace of progress in completing all the work. Our programs are deep and challenging by design. We recommend finding the right opportunities to practice what you learn, reflect on that experience, and look for ways to improve. If you are looking for a 2-day class, this program is not for you.

Can I take a break from the program if something comes up?

Sure! You can take breaks as needed.

Is there a test at the end of the program? Will my work be graded?

There are NO tests to obtain the certification you can achieve with this program. Our educators will seek evidence that you can practice what you have learned in the program with a Scrum/Agile team.

What is the best way to complete this program?

This program should be a learning experience you can complete at your own pace. You will need to record what you learn in a log. How you do this is up to you. Be as creative as you like. Write them out, do a slide presentation, record a video, draw, or whatever best enables you to learn and communicate that learning. The hope is that everything you learn in this program will be something you can repeat with your teams so your work can be your proving ground.

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