Advanced Certified Scrum Master

Both options include the A-CSM training to the extent described.

• cohort-based, modular training OR self-paced online training with 4h coaching
• 20 hours of live online training, of which approx. 14 hours are facilitated
• approx. 16 hours of intensive preparation (video, learning materials, workbook and individual tasks)
• Detailed instructions for preparation (workbook)
• Professional coaching 1 session (cohort-based) or 4 sessions (self-paced)
• Three months Pro membership in the Mixed Agile Arts® Community with all comprehensive online learning content and benefits.
• Two-year membership of the Scrum Alliance incl. Certification fees
• A book
• Printed documents, printed workbook, writing materials and other goodies will be sent by post

This training is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters: if you Scrum Master are in one or more agile teams, have already completed the basic level (CSM), have gained at least one year of professional experience in the role of Scrum Master and now want to grow further, then you’ve come to the right place.

Yes, for the certification you need the basic level certificate “CSM” of the Scrum Alliance. You must therefore have this certificate before this training.

In addition, you must have at least 12 months of practical experience as a Scrum Master on your profile with the Scrum Alliance. However, these do not have to be CSMs.

No. As an active participant in this training course, you will receive the Advanced Certified Scrum Master® certificate from the Scrum Alliance (A-CSM). The prerequisite for this is full attendance at all online live sessions, independent preparation and homework, as well as participation in the training. Reflection (preparation) and homework are an essential part of the learning objectives. As trainers, we are called upon to check that these have been achieved. If you are unable to attend in full, please contact us in advance to clarify whether you can attend on other dates.

In the run-up to the training, i.e. the first date (kick-off), you will receive comprehensive information by email or access to the online part of the training. Allow about 2-3 hours for preparation.

This training method is essentially based on three pillars:

1. Individual learning: Theoretical content is developed in very small units by the learners themselves and at their own pace. Participants are given access to our learning community platform, where they can consume content online (“self-paced”). Individual exercises round off the self-paced learning objective assessment.
2. Learning in a group (cohort): On our platform, members of the cohort will deepen their knowledge through practical exercises in small groups. On the one hand, these exercises go much deeper than would be possible in a full-day training course and, on the other hand, they are completely taken from the learners’ daily practice. Through the discussions generated during the exercises, the participants learn with and from each other and feel much more responsible for their own and the group’s learning success. The group exercises are structured and accompanied by our highly experienced consultants, coaches and trainers.
3. Mentoring and coaching from us: In addition, participants receive intensive support for their learning journey from us in the form of mentoring and coaching, where their individual understanding and mindset is further deepened. In each training program, the majority of the cohort appointments are facilitated by us; the group only makes a few appointments on its own, but then in a targeted manner.

In this option, you complete the training modules at your own pace and work your way through the workbook. During this time, we are available to you in our Mixed Agile Arts® community (Ask Me Anything, office hours, discussion space, etc.). In addition, you book a total of 4 sessions (1 hour each) of coaching (included in the price). At the end, you send us your completed workbook. The four coaching sessions incl. your workbook are used to check the learning objectives. We will then register you for certification. The processing time is typically shorter in this option, but depending on your speed it can also be longer.

No preparation is necessary with this option, you can start at any time. There are no dates. If you buy the self-paced option, you will receive immediate access to the training and 4 voucher codes for coaching by email.

It all depends on your needs. If you prefer to study in a group and are prepared to coordinate your times with others, the cohort-based option is probably better suited to you.

If you want to focus on your own learning journey and prefer to work undisturbed, alone at your own pace, then choose “Self-Paced”.

Quite simply, there is less work involved for us. Even if the one-off creation and structuring of the learning content was a lot of work, we honestly only want to cover the costs incurred by us here.

Cohort-based training is a lot more work for us and therefore a little more expensive. There are typically 4-5 people in a cohort.

After your confirmed registration (online registration) for the training, you will receive an email from our workflow with access to the Community Platform and detailed instructions on what to prepare.

We will also activate the “Advanced Certified Scrum Master” course for you, where you will find the preparation and content for each module.

If you already know shortly before the training that you cannot participate, please contact our office. We will look for a solution where you can either postpone your participation or send a substitute participant.

If you are unable to attend a follow-up appointment, you have the opportunity to make up for this in one of the next training sessions. Another option is a private individual session (may be subject to a surcharge, depending on availability). In any case, please also contact our office.

We use the“Zoom” tool for video conferencing in our A-CSM training. Other tools are “Welo” and “Miro”. Please understand that we cannot accommodate individual tool requests for public training courses with up to 16 participants. It may be that your company has restrictive guidelines regarding authorized tools or websites, incl. Protocols exist. Please check in advance whether the above-mentioned tools are approved in your professional infrastructure and function adequately. If necessary, please check alternative options for participation (e.g. without VPN, private PC or via mobile phone/tablet). You can check here whether Zoom works for you.

As soon as you have registered as a training participant, you will receive all the information you need to participate and familiarize yourself with the tools in good time before the training.

Live online means that the training is “live”, but using teleconferencing and teleworking tools. We make sure that the interaction between you and our trainers, as well as with the other participants, is as close as possible to face-to-face training (i.e. “live” or on-site). This means you can take part from anywhere with a modern Internet connection.

Differentiation from (purely) “online”:

Fully online training courses, such as our Scrum Foundations training, can be completed at your own pace and at your own pace on our learning platform. There are no dates.

Yes, because you are important to us! To guarantee your learning success, there are no mass events with us!

We limit our training courses to 16 participants. This guarantees us and you that we can maintain our quality standards. We take the time to answer questions and create sufficient space for discussion and reflection.

Yes, there are different funding options depending on the country, federal state and your personal circumstances. Please understand that we cannot provide comprehensive information about the funding landscape in the various countries.