Agile & Scrum · PPL

Advanced Scrum Master Certification

An advanced program that develops Scrum leadership, Agile coaching, facilitation, and delivery management skills for leading high-performing Agile teams.

  • 4 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹15,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Advanced Scrum Fundamentals

  • Scrum framework review
  • Agile values
  • Scrum principles
  • Scrum roles
  • Scrum events
  • Scrum artifacts

Module 2: Agile Leadership

  • Servant leadership
  • Leadership styles
  • Decision-making
  • Team empowerment
  • Leadership mindset
  • Agile leadership practices

Module 3: Scrum Master Responsibilities

  • Advanced Scrum Master role
  • Team facilitation
  • Removing impediments
  • Team support
  • Delivery ownership
  • Continuous improvement

Module 4: Agile Coaching Fundamentals

  • Coaching mindset
  • Coaching techniques
  • Active listening
  • Powerful questioning
  • Feedback techniques
  • Coaching conversations

Module 5: Team Facilitation

  • Workshop facilitation
  • Brainstorming
  • Consensus building
  • Decision facilitation
  • Meeting management
  • Collaboration techniques

Module 6: Building High-Performing Teams

  • Team dynamics
  • Team maturity
  • Psychological safety
  • Team motivation
  • Trust building
  • Collaboration practices

Module 7: Sprint Planning Excellence

  • Sprint goals
  • Capacity planning
  • Work estimation
  • Sprint forecasting
  • Prioritization
  • Planning workshops

Module 8: Backlog Management

  • Product backlog refinement
  • Prioritization techniques
  • User story refinement
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Dependency management
  • Value-driven backlog

Module 9: Agile Estimation Techniques

  • Story points
  • Planning Poker
  • Relative estimation
  • Velocity forecasting
  • Release estimation
  • Estimation workshops

Module 10: Scrum Events Optimization

  • Daily Scrum facilitation
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Sprint Retrospectives
  • Continuous improvement
  • Event optimization
  • Engagement techniques

Module 11: Stakeholder Management

  • Stakeholder identification
  • Expectation management
  • Communication planning
  • Collaboration strategies
  • Business engagement
  • Relationship management

Module 12: Conflict Resolution

  • Conflict identification
  • Resolution strategies
  • Difficult conversations
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Team mediation
  • Positive communication

Module 13: Agile Metrics

  • Velocity
  • Burndown charts
  • Burnup charts
  • Cycle time
  • Lead time
  • Team performance metrics

Module 14: Agile Risk Management

  • Risk identification
  • Dependency management
  • Issue tracking
  • Risk mitigation
  • Escalation strategies
  • Delivery resilience

Module 15: Scaling Agile

  • Agile scaling concepts
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Multiple Scrum teams
  • Dependency coordination
  • Portfolio alignment
  • Enterprise Agile

Module 16: Agile Delivery Management

  • Delivery planning
  • Release management
  • Increment planning
  • Value delivery
  • Delivery forecasting
  • Progress tracking

Module 17: Agile Quality Practices

  • Definition of Done
  • Quality ownership
  • Continuous testing
  • Defect prevention
  • Quality reviews
  • Improvement practices

Module 18: Agile Change Management

  • Managing organizational change
  • Change readiness
  • Team adoption
  • Communication planning
  • Change facilitation
  • Continuous adaptation

Module 19: Coaching Product Owners

  • Product vision
  • Value prioritization
  • Backlog ownership
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Product planning
  • Value delivery

Module 20: Coaching Development Teams

  • Technical collaboration
  • Team ownership
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Self-organization
  • Continuous learning
  • Team development

Module 21: Agile Governance

  • Agile governance models
  • Delivery transparency
  • Performance reviews
  • Compliance considerations
  • Governance practices
  • Decision frameworks

Module 22: Agile Transformation

  • Transformation strategy
  • Agile adoption
  • Organizational alignment
  • Culture development
  • Leadership engagement
  • Transformation roadmap

Module 23: Advanced Retrospectives

  • Retrospective formats
  • Root cause analysis
  • Action planning
  • Continuous feedback
  • Improvement tracking
  • Facilitation methods

Module 24: Agile Communication

  • Executive communication
  • Team communication
  • Stakeholder updates
  • Visual communication
  • Reporting techniques
  • Collaboration tools

Module 25: Business Value Delivery

  • Value stream thinking
  • Customer value
  • Outcome measurement
  • Business alignment
  • Prioritization strategies
  • Value optimization

Module 26: Agile Case Studies

  • Delivery challenges
  • Scrum implementation
  • Team improvement
  • Organizational scenarios
  • Lessons learned
  • Best practices

Module 27: Enterprise Scrum Practices

  • Enterprise Scrum
  • Multi-team coordination
  • Large-scale planning
  • Cross-functional delivery
  • Organizational collaboration
  • Enterprise workflows

Module 28: Agile Leadership Development

  • Leadership growth
  • Coaching roadmap
  • Professional facilitation
  • Mentoring techniques
  • Continuous development
  • Leadership excellence

Module 29: Advanced Scrum Implementation

  • Agile delivery planning
  • Team performance improvement
  • Enterprise collaboration
  • Delivery optimization
  • Continuous improvement planning
  • Industry best practices 
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Master advanced Scrum principles and Agile leadership practices.

02

Facilitate high-performing Scrum teams using effective coaching and servant leadership techniques.

03

Facilitate high-performing Scrum teams using effective coaching and servant leadership techniques.

04

Manage stakeholders, risks, conflicts, and organizational challenges in Agile environments.

05

Lead Agile transformations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

06

Measure team performance using Agile metrics and delivery insights.

07

Coordinate Agile delivery across multiple teams and enterprise environments.

08

Drive business value through effective Scrum implementation and Agile delivery practices.

— Your learning path

Where this fits in your Agile & Scrum journey

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— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advanced Scrum Master?
Advanced Scrum Master focuses on developing leadership, coaching, facilitation, and Agile delivery skills to lead Scrum teams effectively in complex projects.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Project Managers, Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and experienced Agile professionals.
Do I need prior Scrum experience?
Yes. Participants should have practical experience working with Scrum teams or a solid understanding of Scrum principles before attending this advanced course.
What practical skills will I gain?
You will learn Agile coaching, servant leadership, stakeholder management, facilitation, Agile metrics, scaling Agile, conflict resolution, and delivery management.
How will this course benefit my career?
The course strengthens your ability to lead Agile teams, improve delivery performance, facilitate organizational change, and manage complex Agile initiatives effectively.
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