Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification Training

• Suitable for both freshers and experienced professionals
• Designed for those looking to advance project management skills
• No mandatory prerequisites required to enroll

• Lesson 01: Different Agile approaches and frameworks

Lesson 01: The twelve guiding principles of Agile methodology

Lesson 01: What Scrum means and its definition

Lesson 02: The foundational concepts behind Scrum

Lesson 01: Openness and clarity (Transparency)

Lesson 02: Regular evaluation (Inspection)

Lesson 03: Making adjustments based on feedback (Adaptation)

Lesson 01: Commitment: Dedication to the team and goals

Lesson 02: Focus: Concentration on tasks

Lesson 03: Openness: Willingness to share & discuss

Lesson 04: Respect: Mutual respect among team members

Lesson 05: Courage: Bravery to face challenges 

Lesson 01: Characteristics, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Scrum Team

Lesson 02: Characteristics, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Scrum Master

Lesson 03: Characteristics, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Product Owner

Lesson 04: Characteristics, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Developers

Lesson 01: Key qualities of a well-managed Product Backlog (DEEP)

Lesson 02: Characteristics of Product Backlog Items (DOS)

Lesson 01: Understanding the Sprint cycle

Lesson 02: Planning the Sprint

Lesson 03: Daily Scrum meetings

Lesson 04: Reviewing progress during the Sprint Review

Lesson 05: Reflecting and improving in the Sprint Retrospective

Lesson 01: Understanding the Product Backlog

Lesson 02: The concept of the Product Goal

Lesson 03: Overview of the Sprint Backlog

Lesson 04: Defining the Sprint Goal

Lesson 05: What is the Product Increment?

Lesson 06: The Definition of Done explained

Lesson 01: The significance of refining the Product Backlog

Lesson 02: The role of inspection and adaptation during Scrum events

Lesson 03: Techniques for facilitating group decision-making

Lesson 04: Managing technical debt within Scrum projects

Lesson 05: Using past performance metrics like Velocity

Lesson 06: Differences between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager

Lesson 07: Services provided by the Scrum Master to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and organization

Lesson 08: Core skills and competencies of a Scrum Master: teaching, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching

Lesson 01: Introduction to Agile Estimation (Note: This is outside the formal Scrum framework)

Lesson 01: Agile Introduction

• 1.01 Agile Methodologies

Lesson 02: Agile Manifesto

• 2.01 12 Principles of Agile

Lesson 03: Scrum Overview

• 3.01 Definition of Scrum
• 3.02 Scrum Theory

Lesson 04: 3 Pillars of Scrum

• 4.01 Transparency
• 4.02 Inspection
• 4.03 Adaptation

Lesson 05: Scrum Values

• 5.01 Commitment
• 5.02 Focus
• 5.03 Openness
• 5.04 Respect
• 5.05 Courage

Lesson 06: Scrum Team

• 6.01 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Scrum Team
• 6.02 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Scrum Master
• 6.03 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Product Owner
• 6.04 Characteristics, Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Developers

Lesson 07: Product Backlog

• 7.01 Attributes of Product Backlog (DEEP)
• 7.02 Attributes of Product Backlog Item (DOS)

Lesson 08: Scrum Events

• 8.01 Sprint
• 8.02 Sprint Planning
• 8.03 Daily Scrum
• 8.04 Sprint Review
• 8.05 Sprint Retrospective

Lesson 09: Scrum Artifacts

• 9.01 Product Backlog
• 9.02 Product Goal
• 9.03 Sprint Backlog
• 9.04 Sprint Goal
• 9.05 Product Increment
• 9.06 Definition of Done

Lesson 10: Additional Topics

• 10.01 Product Backlog Refinement
• 10.02 Importance of Inspect & Adapt in Various Scrum Events
• 10.03 Facilitation: Group Decision Making techniques
• 10.04 Technical Debt
• 10.05 Past Performance(Velocity)
• 10.06 Scrum Master vs Project Manager
• 10.07 Scrum Master Services to Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Organization
• 10.08 Scrum Master Core Competencies-Teaching, Facilitation, Mentoring, Coaching
• 10.09 Bonus Topic: Agile Estimation

The Certified ScrumMaster® certification remains valid for a duration of two years. To maintain the certification status, holders are required to renew their credentials by fulfilling continuing education requirements and remitting a renewal fee. This renewal process ensures that certified professionals remain current with advancements and best practices within the Scrum framework.

Achieving the Certified ScrumMaster® credential involves the following steps:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and project cycles.
• Attend a comprehensive two-day training led by Nvidya’s experienced Certified Scrum Trainers.
• Successfully pass the official Scrum Alliance online exam.

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and candidates must answer at least 37 correctly within an hour. After passing, candidates complete a license agreement and finalize their Scrum Alliance membership to receive the official certification.

There are no strict prerequisites for enrolling in the CSM course. However, having prior knowledge of Agile and Scrum or experience in project management roles can be advantageous. To earn certification, candidates must complete the training with a Certified Scrum Trainer and pass the Scrum Alliance-administered exam.

The certification test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions focusing on Scrum fundamentals. A minimum passing score of 74% (37 correct answers) is required to pass.

Candidates are given two opportunities to pass the exam within 90 days from the date they receive their registration email. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, the second attempt is automatically made available.

You can enroll on our website and pay online using any of the following:

• Visa Credit or Debit Card
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Diner’s Club
• PayPal
  After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation receipt and exam details by email.

Yes, the course fee includes the certification exam, evaluation fees, and all course materials.

Yes, upon successfully finishing the training, you will get a course completion certificate supporting your Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster credential.

A CST is a senior Scrum Master recognized by Scrum Alliance who meets strict criteria, actively contributes to the Scrum community, and has extensive training experience. Our trainers at Nvidya:

• Combine technical and business expertise
• Have real-world coaching experience from hundreds of client engagements

Within five business days of the course, you’ll receive an email from Scrum Alliance. You’ll complete a free, non-graded online evaluation on Scrum and Agile concepts, agree to the terms, and then can download your certification from their site.

You’ll learn Scrum fundamentals, Agile team management, Scrum roles, sprint planning, backlog management, burndown charts, and retrospectives.

This course suits professionals who:

• Are starting an Agile career
• Aim to lead Scrum teams
• Want to drive organizational change using Scrum

They lead daily Scrum meetings, help resolve team issues, build collaboration between teams and product owners, and guide team members in their tasks.

A Scrum Master needs a strong grasp of Agile terms and practices, coaching skills, and familiarity with tools like Jira or Asana.

Yes, Scrum Alliance offers both online virtual and in-person training globally. You can:

• Search for courses by location
• Choose between virtual or in-person formats

The average yearly salary is around $92,842, with entry-level positions starting at about $70,000.

Students praise our practical teaching, expert trainers, industry-focused curriculum, flexible learning options, and the value of the global certification.

At Nvidya, our Global Teaching Assistance team consists of subject matter experts committed to supporting you throughout your learning journey.

• They guide you from onboarding to certification
• Offer project mentoring and job-related support
• Actively engage to ensure you're following your learning path
• Are available during business hours to assist with questions and concerns

Not at all. With Nvidya’s Flexi-Learn feature, you can access recorded sessions of any missed class at your convenience. Simply log in to your learning dashboard, select the missed session, and watch the recording to stay up to date. Your attendance will be recorded automatically.

Yes, Nvidya offers a range of specialized programs in Agile and Scrum designed to suit various professional levels and learning goals. These include:

• Advanced Scrum Master Certification
• CSPO Certification
• SAFe® Certification
• SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
• PSM Certification
• Agile Scrum Master Basics
• Introduction to SAFe®

Each program is structured to help you develop deeper Agile knowledge and improve your career prospects across industries.