Certified Scrum MasterĀ® (CSM) Certification – Delhi and Gurgaon

Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø (CSM) Training & Certification- Delhi

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Certified Scrum Master

19 ā€“ 20 November (Classroom)

9:00 AM ā€“ 6:00 PM IST

Fraser Suites, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, New Delhi

9 hrs – Sat & Sun : 2 Sessions

Trainer: Sekhar Burra

Price: INR 23599+Tax 18999+18% GST

Early Bird available till 30th Oct

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  • An elite panel of Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
  • Lowest Cost of CSMĀ® Training in Delhi
  • Free webinars and Agile workshops
  • Certified Scrum MasterĀ® interview questions series videos
  • Free Certified Scrum MasterĀ® mock exam access

Why Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø certification course?

Certified Scrum MasterĀ® is a globally acknowledged certification that is provided by the Scrum Alliance. CSM certification is the perfect course for individuals who want to gain skills and become successful Scrum Master in their organization. Having a good understanding of Scrum also helps the CSMĀ® certified professionals to tackle the impediments of the team members and effectively overcome those obstacles in such a way that the desired product is produced and delivered on time. The CSMĀ® credential also guarantees that the candidate is updated with Scrumā€™s latest trends and knowledge. The Scrum Master is the crucial true leader who ensures that the team is adhering to Scrum values, principles, and rules while delivering a timely product to the customer. This course also gives the CSMĀ® certified professionals a wide number of opportunities and places them ahead of their careers.

For the past few years, we have successfully delivered lots of Certified Scrum Master training in New Delhi. Currently, the demand for Certified Scrum MasterĀ® is also increasing in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, etc. Various companies are also hiring Certified Scrum Master for business growth. Our Certified Scrum MasterĀ® certification training is delivered in Delhi by the best Scrum Alliance approved trainers (CST) in India and is now also available in online mode.

Benefits of a CSMĀ® Certification Training in Delhi

iZenBridge offers value for money, hands-on best CSMĀ® Certification Training in Delhi, with an emphasis on implementation, which goes beyond the Certified Scrum MasterĀ® Delhi class. Being a CSMĀ® professional, you will be able to:

  • Gain more knowledge on Scrum
  • Lead Scrum implementation in your organization
  • Prioritize the tasks effectively
  • Better visibility in front of the recruiters and Scrum Network
  • Become a better communicator in the organization
  • Be part of a thriving community of scrum professionals
  • Tremendous opportunity to learn and grow in the Scrum

What is covered in CSMĀ® Training?

The Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø Certification Classroom Training Workshop in Delhi by iZenBridge is based on the Scrum Guide. Below is the complete content outline of what is covered in two days of CSMĀ® classes.

Scrum:

  • The Scrum Team – Responsibilities of the Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Developers, Product Owner, how the Scrum Master and Product Owner will work in the collaboration.
  • Scrum Events and Activities – How a Scrum Team could inspect and adapt to increase transparency, how to perform a Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, effects of skipping the Sprint Retrospective, how Scrum Master conduct a Daily Scrum, how Daily Scrum differs from a status meeting, under what conditions a Sprint could be terminated prematurely, advantages of a strong Definition of Done, and how to define DOD.

Scrum Master Core Competencies:

Situations in which the Scrum Master could serve the needs of the Scrum Team or the organization through facilitation, techniques for facilitating group decision making, and how facilitating, teaching, mentoring & coaching are different.

Service to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and Organization:

How Scrum Master acts as a true leader for the Scrum Team, the impact of accumulating technical debt, development practices that could help their Scrum Team deliver a high-quality Increment, the Scrum Master could support the Product Owner, organizational impediments that can affect Scrum Teams, how the Scrum Master assists the Scrum Team with impediments, how to apply the technique that could help resolve an impediment, organizational design change caused by adopting Scrum and why Scrum does not have a project manager.

Scrum Mastery:

You’ll go through the numerous Scrum values you’ve learned so far. Discuss the various approaches to effectively implementing Scrum in your organization.

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Who Should Do the CSMĀ® Certification program?

  • Agile Coach & Scrum Master
  • Product Owner
  • Release or Portfolio Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Software Developers
  • Project or Delivery managers
  • Product or Program managers
  • New Scrum Team Members
  • Anybody who wants to learn Scrum

CSMĀ® Deliverables

In our Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification & training, you will getā€Œ:

  • CSMĀ® Training with a 100% success rate
  • Training by an elite panel of Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
  • Earn 30 PDUs
  • Earn 14 SEUs for renewal
  • 100% Assured Scrum Alliance certification
  • 2-year membership with Scrum Alliance
  • Free Certified Scrum Master practice test
  • Scrum Master Program with 55 videos and 3 simulation tests
  • Complimentary access to E-Learning portal programs worth USD 200
  • CSM Delhi Course Fee includes Scrum Alliance Certification Examination Fee
  • Continuous learning and support to advance your Scrum understanding
  • Full money back, if you donā€™t like or are unable to attend the class

Why Certified Scrum MasterĀ® with iZenBridge?

ā€œWe stand to deliver a Continuous, enriching Learning experience to Scrum Masters beyond two days of CSMĀ® certification training.ā€

iZenBridge is your reliable partner for professional training and certification. Our training and certificates will always add a feather to your cap. Since 2012, we have trained thousands of professionals and companies across different countries. We believe in going beyond traditional presentations by sharing our broad and diverse expertise in implementation. You will receive pre-reading study material immediately after registering for the course. It is recommended that one should complete the reading of theory before the Certified Scrum MasterĀ®’s training session so that they can actively take part in all the activities and conversations. Our CSMĀ® certification and exam session is low on CSMĀ® certification cost and high on value, which means itā€™s a value for money Scrum Workshop. Everything you learn, you can apply to your job as a Scrum Master. We have an expert team of Agile coaches who will help you design a career path of your choice inside Agile and Scrum, help you grow faster in your career, and also guide you perfectly throughout the CSMĀ® journey.

  • Trained 5000+ professionals worldwide
  • Facilitated 100+ training sessions
  • Mentored professionals across 30+ countries
  • Experience the practical Scrum Workshop
  • Low on cost, high on value
  • Real-world support and grooming
  • Community support
  • Free webinars and Agile workshops
  • Certified Scrum MasterĀ® interview questions series videos
  • Special doubt clarification webinars
  • Free CSMĀ® sample test access
  • Complete career path guidance in Scrum and Agile
  • Personal branding through blogging, webinars and workshops
  • 1000+ informational videos on our YouTube channel
  • 53,000+ subscribers are getting the benefit
  • 500+ enrollments every month
  • Full money back, if you donā€™t like or are unable to attend the class

Certified Scrum MasterĀ® Certification Course in Delhi

Delhi NCR comprises the national capital territory of New Delhi. Delhi NCR is one of the fastest-growing economic regions of India. The presence of a business-friendly infrastructure and an entrepreneurship culture make the city a viable IT hub. Delhi is not only the capital of India rather it is a destination where you can enjoy the most sophisticated lifestyle. Delhi NCR is also known as a favoured startup destination. Whether you are a fresher or an experienced professional, Delhi NCR is home to some of the best companies to work for in India including Flipkart, Amazon, Oyo, TCS, Google, Adobe, Intuit, DHL, SAP, Tata Power DDL, One97 Communications (Paytm), Zomato, Swiggy, Uber, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, NTPC Limited, MakeMyTrip, Yatra, E&Y, Hilton, etc

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15 ā€“ 16 October (9 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 9:00 am – 6:00 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 20999+Tax
17 ā€“ 18 October (7.5 hrs ā€“ Mon & Tue) 10:30 am to 6:00 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
21, 22 & 23 October (5 hrs ā€“ Fri, Sat & Sun) 6:00 am – 11:00 am IST Madhavi Ledalla INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
29 ā€“ 30 October (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:00 pm ā€“ 11:00 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
2, 3 & 4 November (5 hrs ā€“ Wed, Thur & Fri) 6:00 am ā€“ 11:00 am IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
5 – 6 November (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
12 ā€“ 13 November (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
18, 19 & 20 November (5 hrs ā€“ Fri, Sat, & Sun) 6:00 AM ā€“ 11:00 AM IST Madhavi Ledalla INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
19 ā€“ 20 November (9 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 9:00 am ā€“ 6:00 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 20999+Tax
26 ā€“ 27 November (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
3 – 4 December (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
7, 8 & 9 December (5 hrs ā€“ Wed, Thur & Fri) 6:00 am ā€“ 11:00 am IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
23, 24 & 25 December (5 hrs ā€“ Fri, Sat & Sun) 6:00 am ā€“ 11:00 am IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax
7 ā€“ 8 January (8 hrs ā€“ Sat & Sun) 3:30 pm ā€“ 11:30 pm IST Sekhar Burra INR 23599/- 19999+Tax

FAQs

Here is a compilation of Frequently Asked Questions. If your query is still unanswered, please drop an email to sales@izenbridge.com and we will revert.

General Queries

Q. What do you mean by SEUs?

A. SEUs are Scrum Education Units. One hour of the Scrum Education Unit is equal to one Scrum Education Unit. Scrum Education Units are required for the renewal of your Scrum Alliance certification. You can earn up to 30 SEUs from our CSMĀ®ļø Workshop in Delhi.

Q. What are PDUs? How is it useful for me?

A. PDUs are Professional Development Units that are useful for the renewal of Project Management Instituteā€™s certificates like PMI ACP, PMI PBA, PMPĀ® etc. You can claim up to 16 PDUs from 2 days of CSMĀ® classes

Q. What is the value of Certified Scrum classroom training in Delhi?

A. Scrum offers a unique opportunity. The adoption of Scrum ensures that rapid feedback is possible. You can deliver the product faster and the customer gets the value at the earliest. The traditional methods can not match the flexibility and scalability needs of a software project in the way that Scrum can do.

Q. Do you conduct CSMĀ® certification classroom/ In-person training programs in Gurgaon?

A. Yes, we have multiple venues where we conduct our Scrum MasterĀ® training. Here is a glimpse of some of our training locations and the venue ā€“

Location Venue
Gurgaon Plazio Hotel, Sector 29, Gurgaon
Nehru Place, New Delhi Paharpur Business Centre, Nehru Place, New Delhi
Nehru Place, Delhi The Eros Hotel
Mayur Vihar, Delhi Holiday Inn, Delhi

Q. What are the job prospects for Scrum Masters in Delhi-NCR?

A. Scrum Masters are very much in demand in Delhi NCR. Some companies prefer people with technical skills to work as a Scrum Master, while testing is another suitable profile for Scrum Master and Product Owner roles. Companies like HCL, Cevent India Pvt Ltd, UHG (Optum), Sapient, Globallogic, Nagarro Software, IBM, Mercer, Interglobe Technologies, TCS, etc are actively hiring for Scrum roles.

Q. Which companies are hiring for Scrum profiles?

A. Please check the answer above.

Q. How will you support me in getting a job after getting certified?

A. When you develop a working understanding of Scrum, the job search becomes easy. The two days of CSM classroom training focus on the practical aspects of your role as a Scrum Master. Our participants also get a complimentary guide with scrum questions and answers (in a video by Mr Saket Bansal). On top of it, if you need one-to-one career advice, you may talk to our trainers, and schedule an appointment with one of the best CSM trainers – Mr Saket Bansal to create a personal career path.

Q. What is the salary expectation for a Scrum Master role?

A. The Scrum Masters get around 20% higher salary as compared to their peers in the IT industry. While there are so many factors, including your negotiation skills, which may affect your salary, a Scrum Master with good communication and facilitation skills has a lot of potentials to offer.

Certificate Related Questions

Q. What will I learn in two days of classroom training for CSMĀ® certification?

A. The two days of Certified Scrum Master Training in Delhi will be based on the Scrum Guide, which is the founding document of Scrum. The CSMĀ® accreditation body (Scrum Alliance) also defined the learning objective in 2022, which would form the basis of our CSMĀ® certification training. The two days of Certified Scrum MasterĀ® training will cover, but are not limited to, the following concepts:

  • Scrum introduction
  • Scrum Master roles and responsibilities
  • Scrum events and ceremonies
  • Scrum artefacts

Q. Are there any eligibility criteria for attending CSMĀ® training in Delhi NCR?

A. No, there are no such criteria defined. If you are a professional, looking forward to learning a new way of delivering a product faster to your customer, then the Certified Scrum MasterĀ® course is recommended for you.

Q. Can I do self-study and take the CSMĀ® certification training exam?

A. Yes, you can attend two days of CSMĀ® workshops. Itā€™s mandatory to attend a two-day training facilitated by a CST, and then clear the CSMĀ® exam after you have completed the training.

Q. I am a software tester. Should I go for a Certified Scrum MasterĀ® in Delhi?

A. The CSMĀ® certificate is not limited to any profile. People with Testing and Quality Analysis profiles become a natural fit for the Scrum Master role. As a software tester, you represent the customer. The testing role has a unique advantage while playing a Scrum Master role because of the ease of coordination with the Product Owner and end customer.

Q. My company works in the waterfall model. Should I go for a Scrum MasterĀ® certification in Delhi? If yes, whatā€™s the benefit for me?

A. Getting certified should be a personal decision based on a complete analysis of circumstances. So many enterprises which traditionally worked in the waterfall are now moving to Agile. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before going ahead with the CSMĀ® certification course ā€“

  • Are you getting sponsorship from your company to go for this CSMĀ® course certification?
  • Is your organization planning to move to Agile? Is there any mandate to get certified in Agile?
  • If itā€™s a service organization, does your current or the upcoming project require you to move to Agile methodology?
  • Is this a compliance requirement to get certification in Agile?
  • Do you feel you are stuck or stagnant in your current role?

Before deciding to self-sponsor a certification like CSMĀ®, you should clearly understand how you are going to apply this new skill in your workplace.

Scrum Exam Pattern

2 days of CSMĀ® training class would be followed by an online exam conducted by Scrum Alliance. Given below are some frequently asked questions about the CSMĀ® exam and certification.

Q. What is the exam pattern for the CSMĀ® Exam?

A. 50 multiple-choice questions based on the Scrum Guide. There is no negative marking and will get 1 hour to complete the exam. The exam timer can not be paused as before, but the question can be bookmarked to answer later during the 1-hour time limit.

Q. Do I need to go to the Prometric centre to take the CSMĀ® test?

A. No, the CSMĀ® certification exam needs to be taken online. You donā€™t need to go to a Prometric centre to take this exam. All you would need is a good internet connection and a laptop.

Q. What is the exam fee? Is it covered as part of the CSMĀ® Training fee?

A. CSMĀ® exam fee will be included in the fee that you will pay for the 2 days of the CSMĀ® training course.

Q. How do I register for the CSMĀ® certification training course?

A. There is no separate registration for the CSMĀ® exam after your CSM classroom training in Delhi NCR. Your trainer will upload your data once the training is over. You will get the exam link on your email ID.

Q. When and how do I take the Certified Scrum MasterĀ® exam?

A. You get 90 days to clear your CSMĀ® exam, starting from the last day of your CSM training. Most people can clear their exams on the second day itself. Itā€™s up to you how quickly you want to finish and get certified.

Q. What is the CSMĀ® exam composition and passing percentage?

A. The CSMĀ® exam would consist of 50 objective type questions. You need to have 37 correct responses to pass. The passing percentage is 74%.

Q. What if I fail the CSMĀ® exam?

A. Scrum Alliance offers two attempts to clear the CSMĀ® Certification course in Delhi. 99% of the participants can clear in the first attempt itself. In case you fail in the first attempt, you can clear in the second attempt. The third attempt would cost you $25.

This has never happened to any of our participants. In case this happens, we will refund your training fee and invite you to repeat your CSMĀ® training in Delhi in our next available batch.

Q. Is this an open book exam?

A. Yes, you may refer to the study material provided by us.

Scrum Alliance Related Questions

Q. Is Your trainer approved by Scrum Alliance?

A. Yes, all our trainers taking a Certified Scrum MasterĀ®’s workshop in New Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon are approved CSTs by Scrum Alliance.

Q. Are you a REP of Scrum Alliance?

A. Yes, we are a global REP (Registered Education Provider) of Scrum Alliance.

Q. How does Scrum Alliance verify that I have attended your Scrum MasterĀ® training in Delhi-NCR?

A. The trainer will verify on behalf of the Scrum Alliance before submitting the data for Certified Scrum MasterĀ® certification workshop participants.

Q. What is the value of a CSMĀ® learning course?

A. If you are looking for a Scrum Master role, the CSMĀ® course is a good beginning. This is formal Agile-Scrum training in Delhi that is based on the Scrum Guide, which is the founding document of Scrum. This Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø training session in Delhi would be led by our expert Scrum Trainers, who are approved by the Scrum Alliance for delivering Scrum Master certification.

It follows the defined curriculum and covers Agile and Scrum in-depth. Most companies hiring for the Scrum role prefer people who are certified in Scrum.

Q. Do you need Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø certification to work in a Scrum team?

A. Itā€™s not mandatory. Scrum MasterĀ® certification courses are good to have if you are working in a Scrum team. By knowing and understanding Scrum in the way it works, you can add much more value to your Scrum team and the overall success of the product.

Q. Where can I have Certified Scrum MasterĀ® Course content details?

A. CSMĀ® training program follows in the Scrum Guide. The latest course is based on the Learning objectives defined by the Scrum Alliance. You can download the learning objective document on the iZenBridge website or drop an email to sales@izenbirdge.com. We will send you the course content and more details of the CSMĀ® training and certification.

Q. What roles can I apply after the CSMĀ® training workshop?

A. After earning the CSMĀ® certification training, you can work in a Scrum team. A Scrum team will have the following roles ā€“

  • Scrum Master ā€“ Scrum Master is the servant leader within a team. The role of a Scrum Master is very critical. He/she keeps the team motivated, helps in improving the communication among team members, resolves conflicts, removes impediments and brings transparency.
  • Product Owner ā€“ Owns the product delivery and backlog. He handles the communication with various stakeholders, prioritizes the product backlog items and ensures timely feedback from the customer.
  • Team members ā€“ The other team members of a Scrum team include QA, developers, infrastructure experts, Agile coaches and stakeholders.

Q. Which Agile Scrum certification is most popular and why?

A. Agile is an umbrella term; based on the Agile manifesto, which emphasizes strong customer interaction, feedback and working software. Many frameworks are being developed within Agile, such as Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, test-driven development, behaviour-driven development, etc. Accordingly, different bodies started standardizing the process and certifying people on different frameworks.

Here is the list of popular Agile certificates ā€“

Certificate name Certifying body Framework related to
Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø Scrum Alliance Scrum
Certified Scrum Product ownerĀ®ļø Scrum Alliance Scrum
Professional Scrum Master Scrum.org Scrum
Professional Scrum Product Owner Scrum.org Scrum
Kanban Management Professional Lean Kanban University Kanban Methodology
Team Kanban Practitioner Lean Kanban University Kanban Methodology
Disciplined Agile Delivery Disciplined Agile Consortium Customized Agile
SAFeĀ® Agilist Scaled Agile Academy Scaling Agile

Q.Ā How often do you conduct Certified Scrum MasterĀ®ļø certification training in New Delhi?

A. iZenBridge is the regular and frequent provider of Scrum certification workshops in the Delhi NCR area. We have at least one workshop every 15 days in New Delhi. If you are planning to attend the upcoming events or any event in the future, feel free to connect with us.

Q. Which Agile Scrum Master certification course do you recommend for beginners?

A. If you are a beginner in IT, your first aim should be to get a role in a Scrum team. Itā€™s not mandatory to have a certificate to work in Scrum. Try building a working understanding of Scrum. We offer a free beginner course that can help you get started, you can check more details on elearning.izenbridge.com and request access to the beginnerā€™s complimentary program on agile and scrum.

Itā€™s good to have a Certified Scrum MasterĀ®’s certificate when you start your Scrum journey, but it requires a significant investment that can be heavy on the pocket if you have just started your career.

Q. How is Scrum Allianceā€™s CSMĀ® course certification different from other Scrum certificates?

A. There are so many governing bodies that provide Scrum certification. The CSMĀ® course is one of the most popular and most recognized of all. Here are the reasons which make the CSMĀ® training workshop in Delhi stand apart from the leagueā€“

  • CSMĀ® two days of the workshop ā€“ Unlike other certificates, Scrum Alliance makes it mandatory to attend a workshop by a certified trainer. It ensures that you get first-hand knowledge of Scrum before earning the certification.
  • Clear certification path ā€“ Scrum Alliance has a defined certification path to help you grow within Scrum. Start with Certified Scrum MasterĀ® training in New Delhi and you can earn CSP, CEC, CST, etc. to move up the Scrum ladder.
  • Community support ā€“ Scrum is a peopleā€™s framework. You learn more by collaborating and working with others. Scrum Alliance has built a powerful community of Scrum experts and certified people. It supports you in continuous learning and improving over your lifetime. Scrum keeps upgrading itself to meet the market demands and so should you.

Q. Where do you conduct Certified Scrum MasterĀ® certification training in Delhi?

A. Our Certified Scrum MasterĀ® training location is mostly Mayur Vihar, Nehru Place or other accessible places in Delhi NCR. We always keep connectivity in mind while organizing an event. Most of our Certified Scrum MasterĀ® training workshops in Delhi happen in Country INN or Crowne Plaza Hotels in Mayur Vihar. Occasionally, we conduct CSMĀ® training and certification courses in Gurgaon as well.

Q. What is the difference between Agile and Scrum?

A. Agile is an umbrella term. Itā€™s a simple concept based on the Agile manifesto. Here is the list of Agile values straight from the manifesto:

  • Individuals and Interactions Over Processes and Tools
  • Working Software Over Comprehensive Documentation
  • Customer Collaboration Over Contract Negotiation
  • Responding to Change Over Following a Plan.

Scrum is a framework within Agile and, like all other Agile frameworks, the Agile manifesto is the foundation of Scrum. All principles within Scrum are derived from the Agile manifesto and enhanced to bring a working understanding.

Q. What is an Agile process?

A.Ā Agile software development refers to a group of software development methodologies based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing and cross-functional teams.

Q. Is Scrum and Agile the same?

A. No. Agile is an umbrella term for alliterative development methodologies, while Scrum is one of the Agile frameworks.

Q. Why is it called a Scrum?

A. Scrum is derived from Scrum formation in Rugby teams. The term was borrowed from a Harvard study. The analogy is driven between high-performing, cross-functional teams to the Scrum formation used by Rugby teams.

Q. What is a CSMĀ® certification course?

A. Certified Scrum MasterĀ® is one of the popular Scrum Alliance certifications. Here are a few unique characteristics of the CSMĀ® Certificate ā€“

  • Itā€™s mandatory to earn two days of in-person workshop in order to earn a CSMĀ® certificate.
  • All CSMĀ® training in Delhi is led by Certified Scrum Trainers
  • CSMĀ® certificate is valid for two years
  • You get a free community account with Scrum Alliance after earning CSMĀ® certification

Q. What does a Certified Scrum MasterĀ® do?

A. Certified Scrum Masterā€™s role is to ā€“

  • Motivate the team to follow Scrum.
  • Remove impediments
  • Create an environment of trust and transparency
  • Ensure that Scrum values and principles are followed
  • Coordinates between Scrum team, product owner and other stakeholders
  • Act as a servant leader within the team.

Q. Which is the most recognized Scrum certification?

A. Here is a list of Scrum certifications offered by various recognized bodies:

Certificate name Certifying body Recognition
Certified Scrum MasterĀ® Scrum Alliance Globally recognized
Professional Scrum Master Scrum.org Globally recognized
Scrum Master Certified Scrumstudy Limited recognition

Q. What is the role of a Scrum Master in IT?

A. Scrum Master is a servant leader in the IT team. Scrum Masterā€™s role is limited to motivating the team and ensuring that the Scrum framework is followed.

Q. How much does a Certified Scrum MasterĀ®’s make?

A. Compensation for a CSMĀ® training course depends on the experience level. Though, they earn 15-20% higher than their peers. In the experience range of 5-7 years, Scrum Master can earn up to 15 lakh per annum as per the payscale.com and glassdoor.com data.

Q. How do I become a Certified Scrum MasterĀ®?

A. Here are the steps you need to follow to become a Certified Scrum MasterĀ® ā€“

  • Enroll in our upcoming Certified Scrum MasterĀ® workshop.
  • Attend two days of a workshop by Certified Scrum Trainer
  • Take an online CSMĀ® test conducted by Scrum Alliance
  • Download the soft copy of the CSMĀ® certificate after successful completion of the exam.

Q. What are the various roles in the Scrum team?

A. Here is the list of distinct roles in a Scrum team

Scrum Master Motivates the team and ensures that Scrum is followed
Scrum Product Owner Owns the product backlog and ensures that the items are prioritized and the team is following the product backlog
Development team Picks up backlog items in the sprint and collaborates to deliver on time.
Other stakeholders Include customer representatives, Senior management and external stakeholders who can give feedback on shippable items.

Q. Is the Scrum Master a project manager?

A. A Scrum Master’s role differs from the project manager. There is no project manager role in a Scrum team. Here is a comparison between Scrum Master and Project Manager roles:

Project Manager Scrum Master
Project Manager is a command-and-control role. Scrum Master is a servant leader.
Project Manager allocates the work and maintains the WBS, timesheet and other records Scrum Master does not allocate the work. The team picks up the task as defined in a sprint. Scrum Master works to remove impediments.
Project Manager is accountable for the outcome of a project Team is accountable for the final account; the Scrum Master alone is not responsible for the delivery of software
Project Manager controls the team and ensures that people are working on designated tasks Scrum Master does not have any control. He/she only ensures an optimal environment. Scrum Masters ensure transparency and smooth communication.

Q. Who owns the quality of the Scrum team?

A. Quality of the delivery is owned by the entire Scrum team. No one person handles quality. The product backlog and the priority are decided by the product owner after discussion with various stakeholders.

Q. Who is the owner of the product backlog?

A. The product backlog in Scrum is owned by the Product Owner.

Q. How big is a Scrum team?

A. The ideal size of the Scrum team is defined as 9. It varies according to the organization. A large team defeats the very purpose of Scrum.

Q. How many roles are defined in a Scrum?

A. Scrum has defined three roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner and Scrum team members.

Q. What are the Scrum principles?

A. The six principles of Scrum are:

  • Empirical Process ControlĀ 
  • Self-organization
  • CollaborationĀ 
  • Value-Based Prioritization
  • Time-boxing
  • Iterative Development

Q. How can transparency be promoted in Scrum?

A. Scrum Master works relentlessly to promote transparency in Scrum. The teamā€™s work is made visible, people discuss their progress and issues daily, and the stakeholders and customers review the work after ā€Œeach sprint.

Q. Why should I go for a CSMĀ® course?

A. CSMĀ®ā€“Certified Scrum MasterĀ® is a Scrum Alliance credential. If you want to start your journey of learning Agile principles and the Scrum Framework, Certified Scrum Master Certification is the first step.

Q. When can I take the CSMĀ® test?

A. You will be able to take the CSMĀ® certification exam immediately after the workshop and the fee is covered in the course fee.

Q. What next after becoming a CSMĀ®?

A. You can go for advanced certificates like CSPOĀ®, A-CSM or PMI-ACPĀ®. We also provide support for getting you the same.

Other Agile Certificates

Q. I want to understand different Agile Certification options. Can you help?

A. We have covered the agile certification in multiple blogs. Here is the link to help you understand how to plan a career path and align it with the certification needs.

What other Agile Training do you conduct in New Delhi?

A. We have multiple classroom/online workshops in Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon, including CSMĀ®, CSPOĀ®, SAFeĀ® Agilist, SAFeĀ® POPM, Kanban course and Agile Coaching.

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Meet Our Trainer

Sekhar Burra Sekhar Burra

Sekharā€™s journey to transform the world of work, so that everyone enjoy coming to work everyday. He is an Enterprise Transformation Coach has over 18+ years primarily focused on building great teams that build great organizations, inculcating agile ways of working, lean thinking, promoting innovation and help leadership transitioning through change that enables business agility.

  • Sekhar is a technocrat, management consultant and an Enterprise Agile Transformation Coach and has over 17 years of using methodologies from Waterfall to Agile.
  • He has several years of Agile experience as a developer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, plus leading and coaching various Agile teams.
  • A Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) from Scrum Alliance, trained over 20k+ professionals across various geographies and cultures, Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Change Management Practitioner, Certified Less Practitioner, PMP and PMI-ACP.
  • An International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC).
  • Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) Practitioner.
  • Currently serving on the review board of Scrum Alliance as a CEC Reviewer
  • A Certified Career Coach from Certified Coaches Alliance, NLP Practitioner and also an Executive Coach from Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centric Coaching.
  • One of most the respected mentor coaches in the Agile community A well-known speaker across various regional, Global and International agile conferences.
  • A reviewer and contributor of the book titled- ā€œThe Human Side of Agileā€, and the ā€œThe Agile Mind-Setā€ authored by Gil Broza.
  • In the recent past, Sekhar was an active Enterprise Agile Coach at ADP, India and Paypal, India
  • Prior Roles: Executive Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Engineering Manager, Product Development Consultant
  • He is an engineering graduate and an MBA plus holds a PGCBM from XLRI Jamshedpur

Madhavi Ledalla Madhavi Ledalla

CST, CSP, CSPO, CTC, CAL1, CCI, ICP-ACC, SPC 4.0, PMP, ACP, KMP-1, KMP-2, Gamification, Mgmt 3.0, Change Mgmt Practitioner (APMG)

Madhavi is a transformational enthusiast with a technology background. She has an end-to-end development experience with MS technologies. She has a keen interest in delivering customized workshops that include User Story, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Design Thinking, Release Planning & Portfolio workshops. She is passionate about building teams that are focused on the outcome instead of output. She also works with leadership & teams to guide them through transformation.

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