Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Exam Format

    Certification Cost

    Who Can Take

    What Is the CSM Certification and Who Is It For?

    Your Entry into the Scrum Master Role

    Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course badge

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

    Do You Qualify for the CSM Exam?

    Why the CSM Pays off for Anchorage Professionals

    Recognition, Skills and Career Momentum

    CSM Exam Format in AnchorageWhat 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 Anchorage

    Who Should Take CSM Training in Anchorage?

    • 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 Pay in Anchorage

    Roles, Demand and Earning Power

    The Certified ScrumMaster is the most widely recognized Scrum Master credential, and demand for it is climbing across Anchorage as healthcare, energy and telecom employers adopt agile delivery. Scrum Masters in Alaska earn well above many traditional roles, and paths run from Scrum Master to Agile Coach, Product Owner and beyond. Here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    What Is Fueling Scrum Master Demand in Anchorage

    The CSM is more than a certificate. It is a career step for professionals who want to lead agile teams in Anchorage. Join learners building Scrum skills that employers value. Start your journey today.

    Your Anchorage Career Transformation

    The Difference the CSM Makes in Anchorage

    Your Before and After

    Anchorage's technology, healthcare and energy teams are adopting Scrum faster than ever, and employers increasingly separate certified Scrum Masters from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: ZipRecruiter, Salary.com (Alaska) 2026.

    How to Get CSM Certified in Anchorage

    Step-by-Step Certification Process

    The path to online CSM certification in Anchorage 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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    What You Will Master as a Scrum Master

    The Core Skills of the Role

    This CSM course teaches the practical Scrum skills you need to facilitate agile teams, mapped to the six Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives. By the end, you can run every Scrum event, manage the artifacts, and coach a team as a servant leader.

    Scrum Theory and Empiricism

    Apply the three pillars of transparency, inspection and adaptation, and use empirical process control to lead teams through complex, changing work.

    The Five Scrum Values in Practice

    Model commitment, focus, openness, respect and courage to build trust and psychological safety across your Scrum team.

    Facilitating All Five Scrum Events

    Plan and run sprint planning, the daily scrum, sprint review and retrospective within their timeboxes, keeping teams focused on the sprint goal.

    Managing the Scrum Artifacts

    Maintain the product backlog, sprint backlog and increment, and apply the product goal, sprint goal and definition of done as clear commitments.

    The Scrum Master as Servant Leader

    Coach self-managing, cross-functional teams, remove impediments, and serve the team, the product owner and the wider organization.

    Coaching and Facilitation Techniques

    Use retrospective formats, dot voting and powerful questions to guide productive discussion and resolve conflict within Scrum teams.

    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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Certified ScrumMaster Certification Training in Anchorage

    Your Trusted CSM Training Partner

    Invensis Learning delivers structured CSM training for individual professionals and organizations in Anchorage that want to build agile delivery capability and earn the Scrum Alliance credential. Our programs combine experienced Scrum Alliance aligned trainers, flexible live virtual and classroom formats, organized courseware, and dedicated learner support. Whether you enroll as an individual or plan corporate training for your team, Invensis Learning provides a professional learning experience built around practical understanding, real-world Scrum application, and measurable outcomes.

    • Live virtual and classroom CSM training led by a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
    • Courseware aligned to the official Scrum Alliance CSM Learning Objectives
    • Flexible schedules for individuals, working professionals and corporate teams in Anchorage
    • Two-year Scrum Alliance membership included on course completion
    • Practical case studies on facilitation, coaching and impediment removal
    • Guidance to complete the course and pass the CSM online exam on your first attempt
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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    CSM Training Locations in Anchorage

    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 Anchorage

    The Hotel Captain Cook Anchorage, Anchorage Ak

    CSM Training Location in Anchorage

    Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401, East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, United States

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    Build Agile Capability at Scale

    • Suitable for small, medium and large agile teams
    • Customized schedules aligned with your team's availability
    • Delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Led by a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
    • Role-based Scrum examples relevant to your industry
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Alaska and beyond

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