Professional Scrum Master™ - Advanced (PSM-A) Certification Course

Master facilitation, coaching, and change leadership to drive Agile success.

The Professional Scrum Master – Advanced (PSM-A) course is designed for experienced Scrum Masters ready to elevate their skills and expand their impact in Agile teams and organizations.

Unlike foundational Scrum training, PSM-A goes beyond theory—it focuses on advanced facilitation, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution techniques essential for driving high-performing Agile teams.

Why Take the PSM-A Course?

  1. 1. Real-world case studies from seasoned Scrum practitioners
  2. 2. Hands-on exercises to strengthen your Scrum Master stances
  3. 3. A free attempt at the globally recognized PSM II certification
  4. 4. A supportive learning environment with expert trainers and peers
Are you ready to become an advanced Scrum leader?

What You’ll Learn in This Course

This course goes beyond Scrum basics—you'll develop deep expertise in servant leadership, facilitation, and team empowerment. Key Topics Covered:

  1. 1. The Scrum Master as a Leader: How to inspire, guide, and align teams to achieve their goals.
  2. 2. Advanced Facilitation Techniques: Use Liberating Structures and other frameworks to drive productive team discussions.
  3. 3. Navigating Team Conflict: Learn conflict resolution strategies and mediation skills.
  4. 4. Coaching & Mentoring: Support Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders for continuous improvement.
  5. 5. Driving Organizational Change: Work beyond the Scrum Team to foster an Agile culture at scale.
  6. 6. Improving Scrum Team Performance: Identify and remove barriers to agility.
  7. 7. Stakeholder & Leadership Collaboration: Learn how to communicate effectively with senior leadership and influence decision-making.
  8. 8. Scrum Master Stances: Deep dive into the 8 Stances of a Scrum Master and beyond.

This isn’t just a course—it’s a transformation in how you lead Agile teams.

Benefits of PSM-A Training

Attending this course will give you a competitive advantage in your Scrum career.

  1. 1. Advance Your Career with PSM II Certification
    1. a). Stand out in the job market with an internationally recognized Scrum certification.
    2. b). Increase your earning potential and become a sought-after Agile leader.
  2. 2. Scrum Master Stances & Leadership Styles
    1. a). Gain practical skills to facilitate powerful conversations, retrospectives, and team collaboration.
    2. b). Learn conflict resolution & coaching techniques to help your team thrive.
  3. 3. Work Smarter, Not Harder
    1. a). Optimize Scrum team performance through structured interventions.
    2. b). Master timeboxing, decision-making frameworks, and stakeholder communication.
  4. 4. Get Exclusive Learning Materials & Support
    1. a). Access real-world case studies, Agile templates, and Scrum frameworks.
    2. b). Join a global community of advanced Scrum practitioners.
  5. 5. Build Stronger Teams & Drive Agile Success
    1. a). Develop the skills to remove organizational impediments and influence positive change.
    2. b). Apply Scrum best practices to lead high-performing teams with confidence.

Your journey to becoming an expert Scrum Master starts here!

Who Should Attend ?

The PSM-A course is ideal for:

  1. 1. Experienced Scrum Masters looking to grow into Agile leadership roles.
  2. 2. Scrum Practitioners preparing for the PSM II certification.
  3. 3. Agile Coaches & Consultants who support high-performing teams.
  4. 4. Product Owners & Leaders who want to enhance their understanding of Scrum dynamics.
  5. 5. Organizations transitioning to Agile that need strong Scrum leadership.

If you’ve been practicing Scrum for at least a year and want to refine your expertise, this course is for you!

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

  1. 1. Understand the stances of a highly effective Scrum Master and when to apply them.
  2. 2. Develop facilitation, coaching, and mentoring techniques that drive Agile success.
  3. 3. Strengthen your leadership presence and ability to influence teams & stakeholders.
  4. 4. Master conflict resolution strategies to foster collaboration and innovation.
  5. 5. Learn practical ways to remove organizational impediments to agility.
  6. 6. Gain expert insights to help teams self-organize and continuously improve.
  7. 7. Enhance your confidence to pass the PSM II certification and advance your career.

Are you ready to unlock these skills?

Certification & PMI PDUs

Consistent with all Scrum.org courses, students who complete this class will receive one attempt at the associated assessment and will be eligible for a second attempt if they make their first attempt within 14-days.
Students of Scrum.org courses can claim Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU credit: 14 PDUs after attending a one-day Professional Product Discovery & Validation course. Please note that PMI PDUs are earned for course attendance, not for passing a Scrum.org assessment. Students can claim PDUs under PMI's "Education courses provided by other third-party providers” category. You can claim your PDUs online at https://ccrs.pmi.org. Find instructions here.

Student Reviews & Testimonials

Christoph Dibbern
· IN
★★★★★
Very good practical training! A good mix of theory and practice about working as a Professional Scrum Master.
Arshiya Sultana
· IN
★★★★★
Very engaging and interactive class. Trainer maintained the same energy throughout the class and made the class interesting. the breakout sessions helped, and I found Sanjay is highly knowledgeable about the subject.

How to Register

This course is available exclusively for private corporate batches, ensuring a focused and tailored training experience for your team and organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Are there any prerequisites?
A: No formal prerequisites. Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or product management will enhance your experience.
Q: Can this course help me if I’m already a certified Scrum Master or Product Owner?
A: Yes, the techniques you learn will complement and strengthen your existing agile certifications and practices.
Q: Do you offer group or corporate discounts?
A: Absolutely! Contact us directly for more details at support@agilewow.com or call us at +91 836 886 5197.

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