Professional Scrum with Kanban | PSK Training Course

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is an intensive two-day program designed to teach Scrum through a highly practical approach. Participants dive straight into learning via instruction and collaborative team exercises.

Through a series of Sprints, student teams construct a software application, confronting realistic challenges along the way. This process demonstrates the mechanics, roles, principles, and empirical nature of Scrum. The course addresses common pitfalls and misconceptions to help students develop a sharper awareness of their symptoms.

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) serves as ideal training for teams and individuals eager to experience the Scrum methodology firsthand. It also lays the foundational knowledge required for specialized role-based training offered by Scrum.org, such as the Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, and Professional Scrum Developer courses.

The class introduces the mechanics of Scrum while providing insights into complexity, team-based collaboration, and self-organization—essential elements for mastering Scrum. Students will observe firsthand how the Scrum framework enhances product development efforts.

Emphasizing practical application, the course highlights common missteps, raises awareness of associated symptoms, and offers prescriptive guidance to keep teams on track.

Students are challenged to embody Scrum principles, leaving the course with a deeper understanding of how to collaborate more effectively and function as a cohesive team.

• Students will gain a clear understanding of Scrum's mechanics and their interconnectivity.
• Students will learn how to utilize visual information radiators.
• Students will take away practical tips for identifying common pitfalls and dysfunctions.
• Students will be equipped to join a Scrum Team and contribute more effectively.
• Students can enhance the effectiveness of Scrum if it is already in use.

Professional Scrum Certification

All participants who complete the Applying Professional Scrum course receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSM I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. APS class participants who attempt the PSM I 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.

Additionally, participants are entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment upon passing PSM I.

The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course is a 2-day workshop designed to empower Agile team leaders and managers, as well as their Product Owners and Scrum Masters. The program helps organizations transform by offering participants:

• A clear overview of Agile principles and the critical need for them to enable organizations to thrive amidst change.
• The ability to recognize Agile's opportunities, challenges, and impacts on business value, highlighting their importance for future-ready organizations.
• Knowledge of strategies to support long-term team agility, including the leadership role, mindset shifts, and the balance between complexity and empiricism.
• Approaches to foster people's growth and success in an Agile way of working, along with guidance on measuring and steering Agile product delivery.
• Methods to scale agility across multiple teams within the organization, ensuring alignment toward a shared vision.

Professional Agile Leadership Certification

Upon completing the Professional Agile Leadership – Essentials course, all participants receive a password to take the Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) certification assessment. Those who take the PAL I assessment within 14 days of receiving their complimentary password and do not achieve at least 85% are entitled to a second attempt at no additional charge.

This live, instructor-led training in Slovakia (onsite or online) focuses on the practical 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 in-depth understanding of the knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices in project management within the "Scrum framework," focusing on the role of the Scrum Master—a leader dedicated to understanding and applying Scrum to enhance efficiency.

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

The curriculum combines theoretical content, workshops, and practical examples. Participants will be thoroughly prepared for Scrum Master certification through mock exams and will have the opportunity to sit for the official 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 Slovakia (online or onsite) targets product owners aiming to acquire advanced techniques for effective product ownership in dynamic and challenging settings as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend advanced strategies for maximizing product value and prioritize effectively in complex situations.
• Apply refined backlog management techniques to ensure the team focuses on high-value items and collaborate with stakeholders to refine and split user stories.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage their expectations, and 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 course is designed for individuals interested in adopting Agile methodologies within their organizations, team members participating in projects, and project managers who are currently implementing or planning to introduce Agile approaches.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or on-site) is tailored for 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:

• Develop a robust understanding of the Scrum framework, its core values, and guiding principles.
• Discover how to blend DevOps practices with Scrum to facilitate continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation.
• Implement Scrum principles and practices within real-world software development scenarios and case studies.
• Prepare effectively for the Professional Scrum Developer™ Certification.

During this two-day Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) workshop, participants will simulate a large-scale software development project utilizing the Nexus™ framework. The session employs a comprehensive case study approach, enabling students to collaborate in organizing and simulating a scaled software development initiative. Throughout the workshop, learners are introduced to over 50 practices designed to reduce complexity and dependencies at scale. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to launch, structure, staff, and manage large Agile projects using Scrum. They will acquire the necessary infrastructure, tools, and practices to successfully scale Scrum, thereby maximizing the value of their software development efforts. Through a hands-on approach, students remain fully engaged, observing first-hand the challenges associated with large-scale development and learning practical solutions to get projects back on track. By the end of the workshop, participants will possess techniques to identify irregularities and address them effectively.

This course is structured as an experiential workshop where students learn to scale Scrum using the Nexus™ framework. Participants are introduced to the artifacts and events within the framework, the newly established Nexus Integration Team role, and more than 50 associated practices.

• Learn strategies to overcome challenges in large-scale development initiatives and maintain project momentum.
• Gain experience in coordinating multiple teams working on the same product to optimize productivity.
• Understand methods to identify, minimize, and eliminate dependencies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Certification Assessments

Upon completing the Scaled Professional Scrum course, all participants will receive a password to attempt the Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) assessment. Students who take the SPS assessment within 14 days of receiving their complimentary password but score below 85% will be granted a second attempt at no extra charge. The industry-recognized SPS certification requires a minimum passing score of 85% and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Nexus Framework, course content, and Scrum principles.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.