Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®): Course Details
Step right in—no password, secret handshake, or awkward small talk required. This is where ideas click, creativity vibes, and productivity high-fives you on the way in.
I know.. I know..it has been a long journey… taking a decision about the course
and then scrolling through all those guide profiles (Sounds like a dating app, isn’t it !!! 😮 )
But, I am glad you choose to be here and I promise to make your learning journey rewarding and experiential
So, Let’s get started on this winding journey right away
First, please confirm if I got your course choice right ( If not, go back Home! ( not your home 😀 , the site home, I mean ))

Scrum Alliance® Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Now lets talk about some basics:
😄 Pre-requisites:
- A pulse. Maybe. If you’ve mastered the art of breathing in and out, congratulations—you’re in!. No secret handshake, no PhD required. Just show up and try not to trip over your own excitement.
😄 Who Should Attend CSM®?
- 🧠 The Overthinker: If you’ve ever turned a team meeting into a TED Talk about sticky notes… come on in.
- 🤹♀️ The Multitasker: Runs stand-ups, juggles Slack, updates Jira, and still has time to rescue the printer.
- 🔍 The Micromanager-in-Recovery: Trying to delegate but keeps checking the status “just in case.”
- 🛸 The Agile Alien: Heard about sprints, thinks it involves actual running. Come learn before you pull a hamstring.
- 🧘 The Calm-in-the-Chaos Yogi: You breathe through deadlines. We need your energy.
- 🙋♂️ Literally Anyone: If you’ve ever said “Scrum? Isn’t that rugby?”—you belong here.
No suit, no MBA, no idea what a burndown chart is? Perfect. If you can laugh, learn, and love a good sticky note, you’re already halfway certified. 😄
And did I say it’s not just for IT and software development… Any domain, any function… The learnings apply to all!
🕒 Time Commitment:
16 glorious hours of Scrum-filled enlightenment (spread over 2 or 3 days—because we do care about your spine and sanity).
Yes, it’s long. Yes, your coffee-to-brain ratio may be tested.
BUT we’ve got breaks! Enough to stretch, snack, strategize, or spiral quietly in the corner before emerging refreshed.
Think of it as a spa retreat… if your spa offered post-it notes, team puzzles, and the occasional philosophical debate over what “done” really means. 🧘♀️💻📎
📚 CSM® Course Outline (a.k.a. The Scrum Survival Kit)
- 🌀 Scrum & Agile Basics
- What is Scrum? (Spoiler: not a rugby move—well, not just that)
- Agile Manifesto: 4 values, 12 principles, and zero fluff
- Why Scrum works (and why your old process probably didn’t)
- 🧩 Scrum Roles & Responsibilities
- Product Owner: The visionary with a to-do list
- Scrum Master: The team’s guardian angel (minus the wings)
- Developers: The real MVPs who get stuff done
- 🕺 Scrum Events (a.k.a. Meetings That Don’t Suck)
- Sprint Planning: Plotting the next great adventure
- Daily Stand-up: 15 minutes of fame (and accountability)
- Sprint Review: Show and tell, grown-up edition
- Retrospective: Group therapy for your workflow
- 📦 Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog: The wish list
- Sprint Backlog: The to-do list
- Increment: The “ta-da!” moment
- 🧠 Core Scrum Skills
- Servant leadership (yes, it’s a thing)
- Coaching & facilitation
- Removing blockers like a digital ninja
- Forecasting without a crystal ball
- 🛠️ Tools, Techniques & Use Cases
- Estimation games (Planning Poker, anyone?)
- Kanban boards, burndown charts, and other magical diagrams
- Real-world scenarios to test your Scrum-fu
By the end, you’ll be fluent in Scrum-speak, ready to lead teams, and possibly develop a mild obsession with sticky notes.
💸 Investment: € 700[Weniger, aber besser. (If you know, you know. And if you don’t—just nod and look wise.)]
That’s right: no bundles, no gimmicks, no “act now and get three mystery eBooks!” nonsense.
Just one solid course that respects your time, your brain cells, and your budget.
It’s like the high-quality espresso shot of CSM® training—small, strong, and guaranteed to wake up your agile instincts ☕🚀
🎁 Inclusions (a.k.a. The Scrum Goodie Bag):
- 🏆 Official Scrum Alliance® CSM® Certification
Finish the course and the CSM® Test and walk out with the title Certified ScrumMaster®. Bragging rights included. - 🎯 2 Test Attempts (within 90 days)
Life happens. First try feels like a pop quiz? You’ve got a backup plan—no judgment, no sweat. - 📚 Ongoing Access to Study Materials & Templates
Because learning doesn’t stop when the Zoom call ends. Think of it as your post-workshop treasure chest:
📁 Cheat sheets
🧰 Templates
🔗 Relevant resources
…and probably more than one link you’ll never open but will feel comforted knowing you have.
In short: we’ve got you covered from kickoff to certification and beyond!
Hope that helps answer some of your queries.
So, ready to sign-up !!
Just two more steps (or if you have any questions just write to me at madhur@madhurkathuria.com or jussst click on the little chat box on the bottom corner)
