Professional Scrum with Kanban | PSK Training Course

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is a two-day course designed to teach Scrum through practical, hands-on methods. Students will immediately put their learning into action through instructional sessions and team-based exercises.

By working in a series of Sprints, student teams will develop a software application, encountering real-world challenges along the way. This process demonstrates the mechanics, roles, principles, and empirical processes of Scrum, while also discussing common pitfalls and misunderstandings to enhance students' awareness of these issues.

The Applying Professional Scrum (APS) course is ideal for teams and anyone interested in experiencing the Scrum methodology. It provides a foundational knowledge base that can be built upon through role-specific training for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers, as offered by Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, and Professional Scrum Developer classes.

The course introduces the mechanics of Scrum and delves into the complexities of team-based collaboration and self-organization, which are crucial for mastering Scrum. Students will gain firsthand experience in how the Scrum framework enhances product development efforts.

By emphasizing practical application, the course exposes common mistakes and increases awareness of their symptoms, providing guidance to prevent these issues from arising.

Students are encouraged to think and act within the context of Scrum. They will leave with a deeper understanding of how to collaborate effectively and work as a cohesive team.

• Students will gain a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and how they interconnect.
• Students will learn how to use visual information radiators effectively.
• Students will leave with practical tips for identifying common pitfalls and dysfunctions.
• Students will be able to participate in a Scrum Team more effectively.
• Students can enhance the effectiveness of Scrum if they are already using it.

Professional Scrum Certification

All participants who complete the Applying Professional Scrum course will receive a password to take the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. Participants who attempt the PSM I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not achieve at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

You are also eligible for a discount on the PSM II assessment once you pass PSM I.

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials is a two-day workshop designed to equip leaders, managers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters with the skills needed to help their organizations adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. The course provides participants with:

• An overview of what "Agile" means and why it is essential for organizations to flourish in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to identify potential opportunities, challenges, and impacts of Agile methodologies in terms of business value, highlighting its importance for the next generation of organizations.
• An understanding of techniques to support teams in maintaining long-term agility, including the role of leaders, shifts in mindset, and the relationship between complexity and empiricism.
• Strategies for fostering the development and growth of individuals within an Agile framework, helping them prosper in this new way of working.
• Guidance on how to measure and guide agile product delivery effectively.
• Methods for scaling agility across multiple teams within the organization while ensuring they work together towards a common vision.

Professional Agile Leadership Certification

All participants who complete the Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) certification assessment. Participants of the PAL-E class who take the PAL I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not achieve at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost.

This instructor-led, live training in Uzbekistan (onsite or online) is focused on the application of advanced Scrum principles, facilitation, coaching, leadership techniques, and agile product delivery strategies. It also prepares participants to take the Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam through targeted exercises and a sample test.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deepen their mastery of the Scrum framework and its principles.
• Effectively facilitate Scrum events and coach agile teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver business value through agile practices.
• Apply leadership, mentoring, and self-management techniques in team settings.
• Confidently prepare for and pass the PSM II certification exam.

This training provides an opportunity to gain knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices in project management using the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of a Scrum Master—the leader responsible for understanding and implementing Scrum principles and enhancing efficiency.

The course is designed for individuals interested in adopting Agile methodologies within their organizations, team members involved in projects, and project managers who are either implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches in their projects.

The training includes theoretical content, workshops, and practical examples. Participants will be prepared for certification as a Scrum Master through a practice exam and will have the option to take the certification exam.
Training language: Polish/English
Exam language: English

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 80
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False

This instructor-led, live training in Uzbekistan (online or onsite) is aimed at product owners who wish to gain knowledge of advanced techniques for successful product ownership in dynamic and challenging environments as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced strategies for maximizing the value delivered by the product and prioritize effectively in complex situations.
• Apply refined backlog management techniques to ensure the team works on the most valuable items, and collaborate with stakeholders to refine and split user stories.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage their expectations, and effectively incorporate their feedback into the product development process.
• Gain insights into scaling Scrum, managing multiple Product Backlogs, and coordinating efforts in larger product development environments.

The training is dedicated to people interested in implementing Agile approaches in the organization, people participating in projects, project managers implementing or planning to implement Agile approaches in projects.

Training enables you to acquire the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices for managing projects based on the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of a Developer. As part of the Scrum team, Developers are responsible for delivering business value, collaborating in the preparation and monitoring of the Sprint Backlog, which is essentially the Sprint plan, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

This training is designed for individuals interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organizations, those involved in projects, and project managers who are either currently using or planning to adopt Agile approaches in their projects.

The program includes theoretical sessions, hands-on workshops, and practical examples to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

During the training, participants will be prepared for certification as a Scrum Developer through a practice exam. They will also have the opportunity to take the official certification exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Uzbekistan (online or onsite) is aimed at expert-level developers who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in applying Scrum to software development projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a solid understanding of the Scrum framework, its values, and principles.
• Learn how to integrate DevOps practices with Scrum to support continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation.
• Apply Scrum principles and practices in real-world software development scenarios and case studies.
• Prepare for the Professional Scrum Developer™ Certification.

In this 2-day Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) workshop, participants will engage in a simulation of a large-scale software development project using the Nexus™ framework. The workshop is delivered through an end-to-end case study where students collaborate to organize and simulate a scaled software development project. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to over 50 practices designed to help reduce complexity and dependencies at scale. This workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to launch, structure, staff, and manage large Agile projects using Scrum. Students will learn about the infrastructure, tools, and practices necessary to successfully scale Scrum and maximize the value of their software development initiatives. By taking a hands-on approach, students are fully engaged in the learning process, where they can experience firsthand the challenges of large-scale development and discover solutions for getting the work back on track. They will leave the workshop equipped with techniques to detect issues and address them effectively.

• Learn how to overcome challenges in large-scale development initiatives and stay on track.
• Gain practical experience in organizing multiple teams working on the same product to optimize productivity.
• Understand how to identify, minimize, and eliminate dependencies.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Certification Assessments

All participants who complete the Scaled Professional Scrum course will receive a password to take the Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) assessment. Participants who attempt the SPS assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost. The industry-recognized SPS certification requires a minimum passing score of 85% and involves an understanding of the Nexus Framework, knowledge from the course, and Scrum principles.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.