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    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

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    Exam Format

    Certification Cost

    Who Can Take

    What Is the Certified ScrumMaster Certification?

    Your Route into Agile Delivery

    Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course badge

    Invensis Learning is aligned with Scrum Alliance to provide CSM certification in Botswana. The training is delivered by Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) using official Scrum Alliance courseware and the CSM Learning Objectives.

    What's Included in Your CSM Training

    • 16 hours of instructor-led training over two days

    • 16 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)-led delivery

    • Official Scrum Alliance courseware

    • 15-module curriculum

    • CSM exam access (50 MCQ, 60 minutes) with two free attempts within 90 days

    • Two-year Scrum Alliance membership

    • CSM digital badge on certification

    • Retake the training within 2 months at no additional cost

    Key Highlights

    of the CSM Certification Training Course

    CSM Certification Eligibility in Botswana

    Do You Qualify for the CSM Exam?

    Why Earning Your CSM Credential Pays Off

    For Your Agile Career in Botswana

    CSM Exam Format in BotswanaWhat to expect on exam day

    The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) assessment validates your understanding of the Scrum framework and your readiness to serve as a Scrum Master on delivery teams. The assessment focuses on the Scrum Guide foundations, the three roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), the five events, the three artifacts, and the values and theory underpinning empirical process control. Through a combination of multiple-choice questions, candidates are tested on their ability to apply Scrum principles in real-world team environments.

    CSM Certification Cost in Botswana

    Who Should Take CSM Training in Botswana?

    • Scrum Master

    • Agile Team Lead

    • Project Manager (Agile)

    • Delivery Manager

    • Team Lead

    • Product Manager

    • Business Analyst (Agile teams)

    • Agile Coach (aspiring)

    Scrum Master Careers and Demand in Botswana

    Why Get CSM Certified?

    The Scrum Master role is gaining ground in Botswana as banks, telecoms operators and public-sector bodies modernise services under the SmartBots digital transformation strategy. Employers such as FNB Botswana, Orange Botswana, BTC and Absa Bank Botswana are building agile delivery teams, and certified Scrum Masters remain scarce against that demand. From Scrum Master and product owner to agile project manager and delivery lead, credentialed professionals are increasingly sought after, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    Market Forces Driving Scrum Master Demand in Botswana

    The CSM is more than a credential. It is your entry into agile delivery leadership. Join professionals across Botswana who facilitate Scrum teams and turn strategy into shipped value. Start your journey today.

    Your Botswana Career Transformation

    Your Agile Career, Before and After CSM

    The Shift Certified ScrumMasters Make

    Botswana's technology, banking and public-sector projects are expanding under digital transformation and Vision 2036, and employers increasingly separate certified Scrum Masters from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, WorldSalaries, Glassdoor (Botswana) 2026.

    How to Get CSM Certified in Botswana

    Step-by-Step Certification Process

    The path to online CSM certification in Botswana is straightforward. Complete the 2-day Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®)-led course, take the Scrum Alliance assessment online, and activate your credential through your Scrum Alliance account. Most learners complete the process within a few days of finishing the course.

    Module 2: The Three Roles in Scrum

    • Scrum Master roles and challenges
    • Product Owner roles and responsibilities
    • Development team roles and responsibilities

    Module 3: Scrum Ceremonies

    • Sprint planning
    • Daily Scrum
    • Sprint Review
    • Sprint Retrospective

    Module 4: Scrum Artifacts

    • Product Backlog
    • Sprint Backlog
    • Product Increment

    Module 5: Sprint Execution

    • Sprint Execution Planning
    • Flow management
    • Resolution meetings
    • Communication (Taskboard, Sprint burndown chart using story points, hours effort)

    Module 6: Daily Scrum and Sprint Retrospective

    • Activities in daily scrum
    • Activities in a sprint retrospective

    Module 7: Definition of Done (DoD) and Acceptance Criteria

    • Definition of Done for a feature (user story or product backlog item)
    • Definition of Done for a sprint
    • Definition of Done for a release
    • Definition of Done vs. Acceptance criteria
    • Done vs. Done-Done

    Module 8: Definition of Ready

    • Definition of Ready for user story
    • Definition of Ready for sprint

    Module 9: Release Planning

    • Definition of release planning
    • Who takes part in release planning
    • Steps in Release planning
    • Output of Release Planning

    Module 10: Sprint Burndown Chart

    • Definition
    • Why and when to use a sprint burndown chart
    • Information obtained from sprint burndown chart

    Module 11: Release Burn-Up Chart

    • Definition
    • Features
    • How to create a release burn-up chart (steps)?

    Module 12: Product Planning

    • What is product planning
    • What is product vision
    • How to create a product backlog
    • Product Roadmap
    • Minimum Releasable features (or) Minimum Marketable Features
    • Minimum Viable Products

    Module 13: User Stories

    • What are user stories?
    • Structure/format of user stories
    • INVEST criteria

    Module 14: Agile Estimation

    • Definition
    • Benefits of Agile Estimation
    • Agile estimation techniques

    Module 15: Planning Poker

    • Definition
    • Benefits
    • Participants
    • How to play planning poker?
    • Planning Poker rules

    Course Curriculum

    of the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training

    The CSM curriculum follows the official Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives and the latest Scrum Guide. Modules are delivered over 2 days by a Certified Scrum Trainer® with hands-on workshops, facilitated exercises, and real Scrum scenarios.

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    The Scrum Master Skills You Will Master

    Grounded in Scrum Alliance's Curriculum

    This CSM programme builds practical, job-ready Scrum capability mapped to the six Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives. By the end, you can facilitate Scrum events, coach a self-managing team and remove impediments with confidence.

    Scrum Theory and Empiricism

    Skills covered in the CSM course start here: understand the empirical foundation of Scrum, the three pillars of transparency, inspection and adaptation, the Agile Manifesto connection, and why Scrum thrives in complex work.

    The Five Scrum Values

    Apply commitment, focus, openness, respect and courage to build trust and psychological safety, and see how living the values underpins effective Scrum adoption and honest retrospectives.

    Building a Self-Managing Scrum Team

    Understand the three accountabilities, the Scrum Master, product owner and developers, and how self-management and cross-functionality let a small, cohesive team deliver value each Sprint.

    Facilitating the Five Scrum Events

    Run the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective within their timeboxes, and learn facilitation techniques that keep events productive and focused on the Sprint Goal.

    Managing Scrum Artefacts and Commitments

    Work with the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment, and their commitments, the Product Goal, Sprint Goal and Definition of Done, to create transparency and a shared standard of quality.

    Leading as a Servant-Leader Scrum Master

    Serve the team, product owner and organisation through coaching, facilitation and impediment removal, and practise the servant-leadership behaviours that make a Scrum Master effective.

    Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training Modes

    for Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer collaborative classroom learning, live online sessions, team-based training, or personalized guidance, choose the option that best supports your Scrum learning and professional development journey.

    CSM Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom CSM training in Botswana format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Official Scrum Alliance International-aligned Course Material

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    CSM Corporate Group Training

    • Customised training aligned to organisational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organizations that want to build Agile capabilities at scale, standardise Scrum practices, and support workforce development through customised team learning initiatives. This format is ideal for CSM training for companies in Botswana seeking to strengthen Agile delivery and team collaboration across the organisation.

    Official Scrum Alliance International-aligned Course Material

    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    CSM Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions with an expert trainer. This format provides CSM coaching in Botswana for professionals seeking individualized support and focused learning guidance.

    Official Scrum Alliance International-aligned Course Material

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    CSM Live Virtual Training

    CSM Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

    Starts from

    BWP 9210

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This virtual CSM training in Botswana option enables professionals to participate from any location.

    Official Scrum Alliance International-aligned Course Material

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning for CSM Training

    Scrum Alliance Aligned Partner in Botswana

    Invensis Learning delivers structured CSM training for professionals and organisations across Botswana who want to lead agile teams and pass the Scrum Alliance CSM exam. Our programmes combine Certified Scrum Trainers, flexible delivery formats, well-organised courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for your team, Invensis Learning, a trusted CSM training company in Botswana, provides a professional learning experience designed around practical understanding, real-world application and measurable outcomes.

    • Scrum Alliance aligned CSM training delivered by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
    • Experienced trainers with real-world agile and Scrum delivery expertise
    • Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and corporate group training
    • Structured, up-to-date courseware built on the current Scrum Guide
    • Guidance to prepare for and pass the online CSM exam
    • Two-year Scrum Alliance membership included on course completion
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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    CSM Training Locations in Botswana

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    CSM Training Location in Botswana

    Avani Gaborone Resort, Botswana

    CSM Training Location in Botswana

    Cresta Mowana safari Resort & Spa, President Avenue, Police House quarters, Kasane, Chobe District, Botswana

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    For Your Teams

    • Suitable for small, medium and large delivery teams
    • Customised training schedules based on team availability
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Certified Scrum Trainers with relevant agile and industry expertise
    • Role-based examples for banking, telecoms and public-sector teams
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams in Gaborone and across Botswana

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Botswana

    FNB BotswanaBotswana Telecommunications CorporationOrange BotswanaAbsa Bank BotswanaStanbic Bank BotswanaDebswana

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    The Certified ScrumMaster credential is Scrum Alliance's entry-level Scrum Master certification. It validates your understanding of the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master role, and the values and practices that make Scrum teams effective. It is the most widely recognised Scrum Master credential globally, with over one million certificates issued.