Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is a two-day, hands-on course where you learn Scrum by using Scrum. Work as part of a Scrum Team through a series of Sprints, deal with complexity, improve collaboration, and build a strong foundation in Professional Scrum while preparing for the Scrum.org PSM I assessment.
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is a two-day, hands-on course for people and teams who want to understand Scrum by using it.
Throughout the class, you work as part of a Scrum Team across a series of Sprints. You will experience how the Scrum framework helps teams deal with complexity, learn from feedback, make work transparent, and deliver value incrementally.
The course covers the foundations of Professional Scrum, including empiricism, the Scrum Values, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, and self-management. Exercises and discussion bring these elements together so you can see how Scrum works as a coherent framework rather than a collection of meetings and practices.
APS is suitable for people who are new to Scrum, joining a Scrum Team, or looking to refresh how they currently use Scrum. It is also valuable for teams that want to develop a shared understanding before applying Scrum together.
During the course, you will encounter common problems that Scrum Teams face and explore how inspection, adaptation, collaboration, and experimentation can help address them.
The class includes access to the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment and provides a strong foundation for further Professional Scrum learning.
Overview
Who it's for
Applying Professional Scrum is suitable for people in any industry who want to understand Scrum through practice. It works especially well for individuals and teams who are starting, refreshing, or improving their use of Scrum.
- People joining or currently working in a Scrum Team
- Teams learning Scrum together
- Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters who want a shared foundation
- Managers and stakeholders who work with Scrum Teams
- Professionals evaluating whether Scrum fits their context
Learning outcomes
- Understand Agility and how Scrum differs from traditional plan-driven approaches.
- Learn the fundamentals of Professional Scrum and how to apply the Scrum framework correctly.
- Experience Scrum by working as part of a Scrum Team through a series of Sprints.
- Strengthen collaboration, self-management, feedback, and value delivery when solving complex problems.
- Recognize common Scrum pitfalls and identify practical first steps for improving how your team uses Scrum.
Programme
Good to know
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for APS. Reading the Scrum Guide before the class is recommended.
What's included in the course
- Course materials
- Up to 2 attempts at the PSM I assessment
- 2 hours of 1:1 free coaching after the training
- 14 PMI PDU credits
- Post-course support by email
- Discount on the PSM II assessment after passing PSM I
Practical information
For online classes, we use Zoom for the live sessions and Miro for exercises, collaboration, and group work. For onsite classes, the exact location and practical details will be shared by email before the course. Please wait until the course is confirmed before making any travel or accommodation arrangements.
Trainer
Franco is an experienced trainer, ICF accredited coach, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in product development, software development, Agile ways of working, and the use of AI in product and technology contexts. He brings together delivery experience, technical leadership, and deep knowledge of Scrum, Product Ownership, and modern ways of building products.
Policies and conditions
Cancellation and refund
Refunds are available on request up to 20 days before the course, with the right to deduct any incurred fees or costs. After that, refunds or transfers to another course date are not possible; however, you may nominate another person to attend in your place, provided you notify us by email before the course starts. If the class is cancelled by us, you will receive a full refund, but no compensation for any other losses.
Certification
This is an official Scrum.org course. All participants who complete Applying Professional Scrum receive a password for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The PSM I assessment contains 80 questions, has a 60-minute time limit, and requires a score of at least 85% to pass. Participants who take the assessment within 14 days of receiving their complimentary password and do not achieve the required score are eligible for one additional attempt at no extra cost. After passing PSM I, participants are also entitled to a discount on the PSM II assessment.