Preparing for the CSM Exam
What's the best way to prepare for the CSM Exam? After spending years answering this question, our Certified Scrum Trainers looked at the options and came up with a better solution...
How to Improve Your Daily Scrum
Many Developers dislike — and frequently despise — the Daily Scrum. In this essay we'll explore techniques to restore the Daily Scrum to a productive opportunity that Developers actually look forward to...
What We Learned from Our Product Owner Test
We’ve learned a few things since we built a Certified Scrum Product Owner test. Some results you’d expect, but there are plenty of surprises...
The Modern Definition of Product Manager
Ask a veteran Product Manager how they got into the field and how they became an expert. They’ll probably tell you it was luck and a lot of trial and error. We’re aiming to fix that.
Agile Training Programs: A Blueprint for Success
Agile adoption is serious business. However, most organizations don’t put serious time into training their teams to be successful in this new way of working. In this article, we summarize lessons learned from coaching dozens of organizations through the process.
Why We Created a Scrum Product Owner Exam
For many years, our Certified Scrum Product Owner students have asked why the Scrum Alliance does not offer an assessment for students completing their CSPO courses. This post explains why there is no exam today and the steps we took to create an exam that students can use to assess their knowledge.
What’s Missing from Product Management Certification Programs?
Business leaders want a fast way to retrain and upskill their product managers so they have a common approach and philosophy for their specific business. We provide a rundown of the pros and cons of existing options, and give you our own distinctive program which meets those goals, and more.
Four Reasons to Invest in Advanced Scrum Training
Everybody’s busy and it’s easy to become complacent, but existing CSMs and CSPOs may want to consider a few reasons to crack open the books again and get some advanced Scrum training.
Choosing an Online Certified Scrum Master Class
Choosing an online certified Scrum Master class has become more challenging with the proliferation of virtual trainers. This guide highlights the key considerations when making your choice.
Tips for Taking the Scrum Master Exam
Test anxiety is a real thing — but preparation helps. In this article you'll learn what’s on the Certified Scrum Master exam, how it's organized, and how to prepare. Relax, you got this.