CSM Certification Training in Anchorage

Yes, we have schedules for Certified ScrumMaster training for weekends and weekdays in Anchorage.

Suppose you are interested in expanding your career opportunities across all industry domains that are adopting agile practices, and you want to manage large teams across multiple departments using the Scrum framework. In that case, this program is for you. This training will help you have the requisite experience to succeed as a Scrum Master.

This CSM certification training course is designed to prepare you to become a Scrum Master, senior Scrum Master, Coach Scrum Master, Product Owner, Iteration Manager, and other managerial positions.

Apart from Scrum Alliance, there are several other governing bodies that offer Scrum Master Training and Certification programs. Few of the Scrum Master Certifications and the related governing bodies are:

• Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM) by Scrum.org
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification by Project Management Institute
• Agile Scrum Master Certification by Exin
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification by Scaled Agile
• Scrum Master Certified (SMC) by SCRUMstudy
• Licensed Scrum Master by Scrum Inc

The cost of this two-day CSM course is between $1000 - $1400 in the United States. The CSM test cost is included in the course fee. Apart from this, the first two retake attempts can be taken at free of cost within 60 days of completion of the course and $25 after the first two attempts.

As stated by the Scrum Alliance, you need to have 14 hours of live online or 16 hours of in-person training with your CST, or 25 hours of face-to-face interaction with your CAC to attempt the CSM test.

According to PayScale, in the United States the average salary of a Certified ScrumMaster is around $100K annually.

By getting CSM certified, you will be able to:

• Receive high degree of proficiency in Scrum framework and its fundamentals
• Learn the principles and values of Lean and Methodologies and will be able to apply them in your organization
• Work better with your team by understanding Scrum vocabulary within the organization
• Expand your career across different industries that are implementing agile practices
• Become a global Scrum professional with increased opportunities across different industry sectors

Currently, most of the organizations are hiring professionals who are familiar with the Scrum Framework. As a Certified ScrumMaster, you can benefit an organization in the following ways:

• Ease the adoption of Agile methodology within the organization
• Bag business-critical projects with Scrum qualified employees
• Help the team to change their mindset from traditional to Agile leadership
• Enhanced collaboration within teams by removing impediments
• Achieve tangible and real benefits at a rapid rate by delivering high-quality products

In the State Of Scrum 2017-2018, Scrum Alliance suggested that most of the enterprises are using Scrum Framework irrespective of the sizes. The report also states that there is continued growth in Scrum's use outside of IT such as operations, production, research and development, sales and marketing, content development, management, consulting, HR, finance, etc.

There is a huge demand for professionals who can prove their knowledge and skills involving Agile and Scrum practices. Trained, certified, and experienced ScrumScrum masters are highly sought after. In fact, Glassdoor continues to include Scrum Master in their list of best jobs in the United States 2020, ranking at Number 29 with a median salary of $100,000 USD.

With relevant skills, certifications, and job experience, organizations are willing to pay generously for professionals who can prove their knowledge and skills involving Agile and Scrum practices.

So, getting hired as a Scrum Master won’t be a problem.

Invensis Learning is accredited by Scrum Alliance to provide Scrum Master Certification training globally. You will be taught by globally renowned Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) to earn a Scrum Master certification that prepares you to face the emerging new normal. You will also get lifetime access to a learning management system containing course resources like class recordings, live class schedule etc. Moreover, 98.9% of people who have enrolled for our training have successfully cleared their CSM exam in the first attempt.

Scrum is quickly becoming a framework of choice for companies and organizations interested in achieving Agile transformation. Currently, more and more companies are adopting Agile Scrum Methodology, and having a Scrum Master Credential can set you apart from the crowd. Having hands-on experience, along with certification, adds an extra layer of credibility to Scrum Master’s experience and will definitely impress hiring managers. Yes, becoming a Certified ScrumMaster has a lot of merits.

Yes. At Invensis Learning, you can opt to take up this CSM course in live-online delivery mode.

To maintain your CSM credential you can renew it every two years by obtaining 20 SEUs.

As stated by Scrum Alliance, after completing the CSM course, you will receive a welcome email containing a link to activate your Scrum Alliance certification account, where you will be able to complete the CSM test.

To take your test, please go to the Scrum Alliance website:

• Sign in to your Scrum Alliance account with your login credentials. You can find the login credentials in the ‘Welcome CSM’ mail
• Hover over your name in the top right-hand corner and click on ‘My Dashboard’
• Click on the ‘Take CSM test’ option
• Select your preferred language and continue
• You will then be redirected to the site where you can attempt the exam

• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 50
• Exam Duration: 60 Mins
• Passing Score: 37/50 questions (74%)

Job roles that can benefit from CSM training include, but are not limited to:

• Project Team Members
• IT Managers
• Delivery Managers
• QA and Testing Professionals
• Aspiring Scrum Masters
• Scrum Team Members (Developers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners)
• Anyone who wants to learn Scrum and be part of the next transformation

There are no prerequisites to attend this Scrum Master Certification training. But, it is recommended to have some basic understanding of Scrum values, principles, and working knowledge of the overall Scrum process.

In this Certified ScrumMaster training, you will:

• Understand the foundation of Lean, Agile, and Scrum Methodologies
• Acquire knowledge of Scrum terminologies, team roles, events, and artifacts
• Learn about the scope of the Scrum Master role and core competencies
• Master how to facilitate the development team, product owner, and the entire organization
• Gain an understanding of how to act as a servant leader and guide the team to adopt Scrum process
• Learn how to increase transparency and protect the team from internal and external impediments

These are the steps you must complete to become a Certified ScrumMaster:

• Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of Scrum Framework and the prerequisites for attending a CSM course
• Attend a two-day training taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®), or you can get a private coaching from a Certified Agile Coach (CAC)
• After completing the course, you will need to accept the License Agreement to take the CSM test that’s available in 13 languages
• Pass the exam by attempting at least 37 of 50 questions correctly
• After getting the CSM certification, you can maintain it by earning Scrum Education Units® (SEUs) and renewing your certificate every two years

You can easily enroll for CSM training by Invensis by following the three steps below:

• Select a convenient training schedule
• Enroll, make the payment, and block your seat
• Receive the training materials and start your preparation

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