Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Exam Format

    Certification Cost

    Who Can Take

    What Is the Certified ScrumMaster Credential?

    Your Route into Agile Delivery

    Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course badge

    Invensis Learning is aligned with Scrum Alliance to provide CSM certification in Charlotte. 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 Charlotte

    Do You Qualify for the CSM Exam?

    What You Gain from Becoming CSM Certified

    A Credential Employers Recognize

    CSM Exam Format in CharlotteWhat 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 Charlotte

    Who Should Take CSM Training in Charlotte?

    • Scrum Master

    • Agile Team Lead

    • Project Manager (Agile)

    • Delivery Manager

    • Team Lead

    • Product Manager

    • Business Analyst (Agile teams)

    • Agile Coach (aspiring)

    Scrum Master Roles and Pay in Charlotte

    Why Get CSM Certified Here?

    CSM has become the baseline Scrum Master credential across Charlotte, valued by the banks, fintechs, insurers and technology teams that run large agile delivery portfolios. As the second-largest US banking center expands its tech and product functions, certified Scrum Masters who can facilitate teams and drive value are in strong demand. Roles range from Scrum Master to Product Owner, Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    Market Forces Driving Scrum Master Demand in Charlotte

    CSM is more than a certificate. It is your route into agile delivery roles across Charlotte's banks, fintechs and technology teams. Start your Scrum Master journey today.

    Your Charlotte Career Transformation

    Where You Stand Today and Where CSM Takes You

    Your Charlotte Career Shift

    Charlotte's agile delivery market is expanding with banking, fintech and technology investment, and employers increasingly separate certified Scrum Masters from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, PayScale (Charlotte, NC) 2026.

    How to Get CSM Certified in Charlotte

    Step-by-Step Certification Process

    The path to online CSM certification in Charlotte 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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    Skills You Will Build in This CSM Course

    Practical Scrum Master Capabilities

    This CSM course builds the practical Scrum Master skills you will use from day one, mapped to the six areas of the Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives. By the end, you can facilitate Scrum events, coach self-managing teams, and apply the Scrum framework with confidence.

    Apply Scrum Theory and Empiricism

    Understand the empirical foundation of Scrum and the three pillars of transparency, inspection and adaptation, and explain why Scrum works in complex, changing environments.

    Live the Five Scrum Values

    Put commitment, focus, openness, respect and courage into practice to build trust, psychological safety and honest communication within your Scrum team.

    Build Effective Scrum Teams

    Understand the accountabilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers, and coach small, cross-functional teams to self-manage and deliver value.

    Facilitate All Five Scrum Events

    Run the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective within their timeboxes, keeping each event productive and focused on the Sprint Goal.

    Manage the Three Scrum Artifacts

    Work with the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment, and apply the Product Goal, Sprint Goal and Definition of Done as commitments that create transparency.

    Lead as a Servant Leader

    Serve your team, Product Owner and organization by coaching, facilitating and removing impediments, using proven techniques to support agile adoption.

    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 Charlotte 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

    • Customized training aligned to organizational 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, standardize Scrum practices, and support workforce development through customized team learning initiatives. This format is ideal for CSM training for companies in Charlotte seeking to strengthen Agile delivery and team collaboration across the organization.

    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

    • Customized 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 Charlotte 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

    USD 795

    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 Charlotte 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 in Charlotte

    Trusted by Professionals and Teams

    As a trusted CSM training company in Charlotte, NC, Invensis Learning delivers structured CSM training for professionals and organizations building agile delivery capability. Our programs combine Scrum Alliance-aligned trainers, flexible live virtual and classroom formats, organized courseware, and learner-focused support, so you move from learning to the online exam with a clear path. Whether you enroll as an individual or plan corporate training for your team in Charlotte, we provide a professional experience built around practical Scrum skills and real-world application.

    • Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider delivering CST-led CSM training
    • Experienced, Scrum Alliance-aligned trainers with real delivery expertise
    • Flexible live virtual and classroom formats for individuals and teams
    • Course completion unlocks the Scrum Alliance online CSM exam
    • Structured courseware aligned to the CSM Learning Objectives
    • Two-year Scrum Alliance membership included on passing the exam
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified training operations

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    CSM Training Locations in Charlotte

    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 Charlotte

    555 South McDowell Street, North Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 United States

    CSM Training Location in Charlotte

    311 East 5th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 United States

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    Scale Agile Capability

    • Suitable for small, medium and large teams
    • Customized schedules aligned to team availability
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery formats
    • Scrum Alliance-aligned trainers with industry experience
    • Role-based examples for banking, fintech and tech teams
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programs
    • Scalable delivery for local and distributed teams

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    The CSM is Scrum Alliance's entry-level Scrum Master credential. It validates your understanding of the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master role, and the values that make Scrum teams effective. It suits aspiring Scrum Masters, developers, testers, business analysts, and project managers moving into agile delivery.