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. Participants will dive right into the material with guided instruction and team-based exercises.

Throughout a series of Sprints, student teams will develop a software application, encountering and solving real-world problems. The course demonstrates the mechanics, roles, principles, and empirical process of Scrum, while also addressing common pitfalls and misunderstandings to enhance students' awareness of potential issues.

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is ideal for teams and individuals who want to experience the Scrum approach to work. The course provides a solid foundation for role-specific training in roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developer, which are offered through Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, and Professional Scrum Development classes.

The class not only introduces the mechanics of Scrum but also delves into complexity, team collaboration, and self-organization—key elements in mastering Scrum. Students will see how the Scrum framework enhances product development efforts.

By focusing on practical application, the course highlights common missteps, increases awareness of associated symptoms, and offers prescriptive guidance to stay on track.

Students are encouraged to apply Scrum principles in practice. They will leave with a deeper understanding of how to collaborate more effectively and work better as a team.

• Participants will gain a clear understanding of the mechanics of Scrum and how they interconnect.
• Students will learn how to use visual information radiators.
• Students will leave with practical tips for identifying common pitfalls and dysfunctions.
• Participants can join a Scrum Team and become more effective.
• 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 score of 85%. APS class 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 facilitate organizational change by providing participants with:

• An overview of what "Agile" means and why it is essential for organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
• The tools to identify potential opportunities, challenges, and impacts of Agile practices in terms of business value and their importance for the next generation of organizations.
• An understanding of techniques to support teams in maintaining long-term agility, including the role leaders play, shifts in mindset, and the relationship between complexity and empiricism.
• Strategies for fostering the development of individuals to help them grow and succeed within an Agile environment.
• Guidance on how to measure and guide agile product delivery effectively.
• Ways to scale 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 from the PAL-E class who take the PAL 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (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 you with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of project management knowledge, techniques, tools, and practices using the Scrum framework from the perspective of a Scrum Master. The Scrum Master is responsible for grasping and applying Scrum principles effectively.

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

The training includes a theoretical component, hands-on workshops, and practical examples. Participants will be prepared for the Scrum Master certification through a practice exam and will have the chance 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 Serbia (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 using the "Scrum framework" from the perspective of a Developer. This role involves working together with the Scrum team to deliver business value, collaborating on the preparation and monitoring of the Sprint Backlog—the Sprint plan—and ensuring high-quality delivery.

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

The course includes a theoretical component, hands-on workshops, and practical examples.

As part of the training, participants are prepared for certification as a Scrum Developer through a practice exam and have the opportunity to take the official certification exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (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 software development project using the Nexus™ framework. The workshop is structured around an end-to-end case study where students collaborate to organize and simulate a scaled software development project. Throughout the course, over 50 practices are introduced to help reduce complexity and dependencies at scale. This workshop aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to launch, structure, staff, and manage a large Agile project using Scrum. Students will learn the necessary infrastructure, tools, and practices to successfully scale Scrum and maximize the value of their software development initiatives. By adopting a hands-on approach, students are fully engaged in the learning process, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges of large-scale development projects and solutions for addressing these issues. They will leave the workshop equipped with techniques to detect irregularities and address them effectively.

• Gain insights into overcoming challenges in large-scale development initiatives and staying on track.
• Experience organizing multiple teams working on a single 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 attempt the Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) assessment. Participants who take 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%, demonstrating a deep understanding of the Nexus Framework, course knowledge, and Scrum principles.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training options for this course, please contact us to arrange.