The Agile movement has taken the project management world by storm, with Scrum standing as one of its most popular frameworks. For ScrumMasters, the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification serves as a valuable foundation. But for those seeking to truly excel in their role, the next step lies in the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification.
Why is the A-CSM Important?
The A-CSM goes beyond the core Scrum mechanics, delving deeper into advanced areas like:
Masterful Facilitation: You’ll hone your skills in guiding productive discussions, navigating conflict, and fostering collaboration within the Scrum team and across stakeholders.
Agile Coaching: Learn to effectively coach individuals and teams, helping them overcome challenges, improve self-organization, and achieve their full potential.
Scaling Agility: Gain insights into applying Scrum principles beyond single teams, exploring frameworks like Nexus and SAFe to tackle larger, more complex projects.
Leading Change: Equip yourself with strategies to address resistance to change, build buy-in, and foster an Agile mindset within the organization.
Who Should Consider the A-CSM?
This certification is ideal for:
Experienced ScrumMasters: If you’ve been serving in the role for at least a year and crave deeper knowledge and advanced skills, the A-CSM will take you to the next level.
Agile Team Leads and Coaches: Seeking to expand your influence and guide others on their Agile journey? The A-CSM equips you with the tools and practices to excel in these roles.
Project Managers in Transition: As organizations embrace Agile, project managers seeking to adapt their skillset will find the A-CSM valuable in understanding and leading Agile teams effectively.
The Benefits of Earning Your A-CSM:
Career Advancement: Stand out from the crowd with a recognized industry credential that demonstrates your deep understanding and expertise in Agile and Scrum.
Enhanced Skills and Knowledge: Gain valuable insights and practical tools to master facilitation, coaching, scaling, and change leadership within Agile environments.
Increased Confidence: Approach Scrum challenges with a sense of authority and competence, knowing you have the advanced skills to navigate complex situations.
Network and Community: Join a global community of A-CSMs, expanding your professional network and gaining access to valuable resources and support.
Conclusion:
The A-CSM certification is not just a credential; it’s a commitment to excellence in the ever-evolving world of Agile project management. If you’re ready to take your ScrumMaster skills to the next level, become a more effective leader, and unlock exciting career opportunities, then the A-CSM is the next step on your Agile journey.
Remember, true mastery lies in continuous learning and development. Invest in yourself, invest in your team, and embrace the power of Agile with the A-CSM.
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Lean, Agile, and Scrum
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(10) Community Commentdemonstrate how Scrum is aligned with the values and principles of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development.
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(31) Community Commentoutline the historical development of Scrum and agile.
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(36) Community Commentexplain the value of at least two other Lean/agile development approaches outside of Scrum.
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(37) Community Commentrank at least five personality traits of an excellent Scrum Master.
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(46) Community Commentevaluate three situations when transparency, inspection, and adaptation are not working effectively.
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Scrum Master Core Competencies
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(35) Community Commentidentify at least three indicators when a group is engaged in divergent thinking and at least three indicators when a group is engaged in convergent thinking.
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(38) Community Commentidentify at least three challenges of integrating multiple perspectives.
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(39) Community Commentapply at least two facilitative listening techniques for effective meetings/events.
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(37) Community Commentdemonstrate at least two alternatives to open discussion.
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(36) Community Commentdescribe two examples when the Scrum Master should not act as the facilitator for the Scrum Team.
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(40) Community Commentdesign and facilitate at least two collaborative events.
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(43) Community Commentselect at least one strategy to resolve obstacles to clear communication.
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(40) Community Commentcreate a working agreement to foster clear communication and teamwork.
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(41) Community Commentdescribe at least three elements of a coaching stance.
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(42) Community Commentapply an appropriate coaching technique for two interventions.
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(43) Community Commentanalyze an intervention to identify at least two improvements.
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(34) Community Commentexplain Scrum and its benefits to a business stakeholder.
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Service to the Scrum Team
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(38) Community Commentdescribe at least three attributes of an effective self-managing team.
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(39) Community Commentapply a technique to improve the team’s ability to manage themselves.
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(32) Community Commentexplain the difference between a team and working group.
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(40) Community Commentdescribe at least one multi-stage model for team formation and development.
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(40) Community Commentfacilitate the creation or improvement of a strong Definition of Done.
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(34) Community Commentdescribe how a Definition of Done could be formulated for a non-software product.
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(40) Community Commentexplain at least two ways development practices may impact the Scrum Team’s ability to deliver valuable, usable Increments each Sprint.
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(40) Community Commentdescribe how development practices are highly beneficial in a multiple team environment.
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Service to the Product Owner
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(36) Community Commentexplain the relationship between a product vision and a Product Goal.
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(38) Community Commentexamine or refine a Product Goal with the Scrum Team and stakeholders.
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(43) Community Commentcreate a Product Backlog that supports achievement of a Product Goal.
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(37) Community Commentpractice at least one approach to refine the Product Backlog.
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Service to the Organization
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(37) Community Commentpractice resolving the root cause of an organizational impediment.
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(74) Community Commentdiscuss at least three possible impacts to your Scrum Team or organization that could result if your Scrum Team adopted the latest definition of Scrum.
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(41) Community Commentrecognize at least two approaches to scaling Scrum.
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(40) Community Commentdescribe at least two reasons why an organization might decide not to scale.
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(40) Community Commentidentify at least two techniques for visualizing, managing, or reducing dependencies.
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(37) Community Commentdescribe at least three benefits and drawbacks of feature teams and component teams.
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(40) Community Commentdescribe the nature of complex systems.
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(40) Community Commentdescribe at least two approaches for catalyzing organizational change.
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Scrum Mastery
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(58) Community Commentanalyze your fulfillment of the Scrum values and how you could improve.
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(39) Community Commentrecognize when a constructive interaction moves to destructive conflict.
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(41) Community Commentcompare your default pattern for responding to conflict with at least two alternatives.
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(36) Community Commentexpress at least three attributes of an effective leader.
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(27) Community Commentdemonstrate one or more attributes of a leader.
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