Course Overview

    Overview

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Exam Format

    Certification Cost

    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 Dortmund. The training is delivered by Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) using official Scrum Alliance courseware and the CSM Learning Objectives.

    Key Highlights

    of the CSM Certification Training Course

    CSM Certification Eligibility in Dortmund

    Do You Qualify for the CSM Exam?

    Why the CSM Credential Is Worth It

    Outcomes for You and Your Team

    CSM Exam Format in DortmundWhat 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 Dortmund

    Where a Scrum Master Role Leads in Dortmund

    Demand, Roles and Pay

    The CSM has become the baseline Scrum Master credential across Dortmund, valued by insurers, IT-services firms, logistics operators and manufacturers that run agile delivery at scale. As adesso, Materna and Signal Iduna drive insurance digitisation and the Ruhr region continues its shift to technology and services, certified Scrum Masters are in steady demand. Roles range from Scrum Master and Product Owner to Senior Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    What Is Fuelling Scrum Master Demand in Dortmund

    The CSM is more than a certificate. It is a credential that opens agile delivery roles across Dortmund's insurance, IT and logistics employers. Join professionals who lead effective Scrum teams. Start your journey today.

    Your Dortmund Career Transformation

    From Team Player to Certified Scrum Master

    Your Dortmund Career Shift

    Dortmund's agile job market is expanding with insurance digitisation, IT-services growth and the Ruhr region's shift to technology, and employers increasingly separate certified Scrum Masters from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, Glassdoor, Hays, ERI SalaryExpert (Germany) 2026.

    How to Get CSM Certified in Dortmund

    Step-by-Step Certification Process

    The path to online CSM certification in Dortmund 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

    Servant Leadership You Can Apply at Work

    In this CSM course you will learn to facilitate Scrum teams, run all five Scrum events and remove impediments as a servant leader, aligned to the Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives and the November 2020 Scrum Guide. By the end you can apply the Scrum framework confidently in real delivery.

    Apply Scrum Theory and Empiricism

    Understand the empirical foundations of Scrum and the three pillars of transparency, inspection and adaptation, and see why Scrum works in complex, fast-changing delivery environments.

    Live the Five Scrum Values

    Put commitment, focus, openness, respect and courage into practice, and learn how these values build trust, enable the three pillars and underpin effective Scrum teams.

    Build Effective Scrum Teams

    Understand the accountabilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers, and how self-management and cross-functionality make a small, cohesive team deliver value.

    Facilitate All Five Scrum Events

    Facilitate the Sprint, Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum, the Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective, keeping each within its timebox and focused on the Sprint Goal.

    Manage the Three Scrum Artefacts

    Work with the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment, and apply their commitments, the Product Goal, the Sprint Goal and the Definition of Done, to keep work transparent.

    Lead as a Servant-Leader Scrum Master

    Coach teams, remove impediments and serve the team, the Product Owner and the organisation, using facilitation and coaching techniques rather than command and control.

    Who Should Take

    CSM Training in Dortmund?

    Scrum Master

    Agile Team Lead

    Project Manager (Agile)

    Delivery Manager

    Team Lead

    Product Manager

    Business Analyst (Agile teams)

    Agile Coach (aspiring)

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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

    EUR 700

    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 Dortmund 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 in Dortmund

    Your Scrum Alliance Partner

    Invensis Learning delivers Scrum Alliance aligned CSM training for professionals and organisations in Dortmund who want to build agile delivery capability and earn a recognised Scrum Master credential. As a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider, our courses are led by a Certified Scrum Trainer and combine practical facilitation, industry case studies and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for your team with a trusted CSM training company in Dortmund, you get a professional learning experience built around real-world application, clear guidance to the online exam, and measurable outcomes.

    • Scrum Alliance aligned CSM training delivered by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
    • Experienced trainers with real agile delivery and coaching experience
    • Flexible formats: live virtual instructor-led and onsite classroom training
    • Structured, Scrum Alliance aligned courseware and case studies
    • Two-year Scrum Alliance membership included on certification
    • Guidance to complete the course and pass the online exam on first attempt
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified for quality and information security

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    CSM Training Locations in Dortmund

    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 Dortmund

    Hotel NH Dortmund Königswall 1, 44137 Dortmund, Germany

    CSM Training Location in Dortmund

    Leonardo Dortmund Burgwall 11-13, 44135 Dortmund, Germany

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    Corporate CSM Training in Dortmund

    Upskill Your Delivery Team

    • Upskill whole delivery teams on Scrum in one aligned programme
    • Customised training built around your products and delivery context
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Certified Scrum Trainer led sessions with role-based examples
    • Schedules aligned to your team's availability and time zone
    • Progress tracking, assessments and dedicated coordination
    • Scalable delivery for local, regional and distributed teams

    Leading Dortmund Employers

    AdessoMaternaSignal IdunaWiloContinentaleDB Schenker

    What Our Learners Say

    Moved into a Scrum Master Role

    "The trainer made the Scrum framework genuinely click, from the three pillars to running a real retrospective. I passed the CSM exam a week after the course and stepped into a Scrum Master role in Dortmund's insurance sector."

    Lukas Becker

    Scrum Master

    Filled the Gaps in My Scrum Knowledge

    "As a developer I already worked in Scrum, but the course filled the gaps in the values, the artefacts and the Scrum Master's real job. The facilitation exercises were the most useful part for me."

    Anna Schneider

    Software Developer

    A Clear Bridge from Waterfall to Scrum

    "Coming from traditional project management, this course helped me understand how Scrum governance differs and how to serve a team rather than direct it. Clear, practical and well paced."

    Mehmet Yilmaz

    Project Manager

    Stronger Sprint Discipline Across Teams

    "We trained a group of delivery leads and the impact on our sprint discipline was immediate. The onsite sessions were tailored to our insurance-technology context, and our teams now speak a common Scrum language."

    Katharina Wolf

    Learning and Development Manager, Insurance Sector

    Standardised Agile Ways of Working

    "Rolling out CSM training across our IT-services teams standardised how we facilitate events and handle impediments. The coordination was smooth and the trainer clearly knew agile delivery in practice."

    Thomas Krüger

    Head of Delivery, IT Services

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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 and practices that make Scrum teams effective, and it is the most widely recognised Scrum Master certification worldwide. It suits anyone new to Scrum or formalising existing knowledge.

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