What will you learn?
Agile facilitation, training and coaching skills that expand Scrum Masters' impact.
Techniques to build and improve robust Definitions of Done (DoD), increasing the quality and transparency of the Agile delivery process.
Agile scaling frameworks' foundation and the reasons why an organization might decide not to scale.
Organizational impediments to Scrum recognition and how to decide the best way to address them as an advanced Scrum Master.
You will understand Agility and its different frameworks from a historical perspective. We will go from the historical evolution of Scrum and Agile, and see how their values and principles are reflected in Scrum and other approaches such as XP and Kanban.
You will be able to identify and describe the different empirical process control patterns behind Scrum and understand how an advanced CSM acts in typical situations where the framework's efficiency is degraded.
You will learn facilitation fundamentals, and you will put into practice the techniques that an Advanced Scrum Master must develop to make team meetings as productive as possible, introducing you to the Agile Facilitator role.
You will understand what coaching and agile coaching is and how it differs from training, mentoring and facilitation (instead of trying to understand their differences).
You will look at the fundamental aspects of Team Dynamics, what lies behind their capacity for self-organization, and you will develop skills to bring teams closer to their point of high performance.
You will learn technical practices that contribute to coordination in contexts of multiple teams and Agility at Scale.
You will be an Advanced Scrum Master able to identify the characteristics of Servant Leadership and how to approach the team and organizational problems from this leadership perspective.
You will incorporate key elements to facilitate conversations that will allow you to go from a Product Vision to a Product Backlog and the necessary techniques to promote practical Backlog Refinements.
You will become aware of your current state, namely, strengths and opportunities for improvement as an Advanced Scrum Master.
A-CSM Program
You will be able to put the historical evolution of Agility into perspective and understand it beyond Scrum. As an experienced Scrum Master, you will be able to identify and communicate how this mindset gave rise to different frameworks that are now considered practically complementary.
You will learn why Scrum is designed the way it is. The purpose behind the existence of each artifact and event with respect to empirical process control. You will be able to identify not only the most typical anti-patterns but also incorporate concepts that allow you to identify those not so well-known.
You will know how to facilitate any of the Scrum meetings and add some spice to them. All Scrum Teams will be grateful to you for efficiently facilitating their meetings.
You will discover the secret behind coaching. You will also learn training techniques and be able to differentiate facilitation, coaching, and training, knowing when to use which discipline as an advanced CSM.
You will learn the typical characteristics of high-performance teams, an actionable model for their development, and the different stages they generally go through and how to act in each of them. We will explore different technical excellence practices that you must know at least to perform successfully as a Scrum Master. From this, you will know how to foster self-management in the Scrum Team and how to provide coaching to maximize their potential and effectiveness as a team.
You will learn how to support Product Owners in the effective performance of their role. You will know how to involve them in Product Backlog refinement and the creation of a compelling vision. We will also discuss the implications of the latest modifications to the Scrum Guide regarding the product and sprint goals.
You will develop a systemic view of Organizational Agility. You will learn to interpret the dynamics of an organization in terms of product development and the adaptability of the system. With your advanced knowledge as a Scrum Master, you will be able to recognize localized optimization patterns that can hinder an organization's ability to achieve greater levels of agility.
You will become aware of the aspects that make up servant leadership and conflict resolution. You will put all the topics learned into perspective and be able to evaluate your level of expertise in each of them, charting a future personal development plan that shows you the way to continuous professional improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the A-CSM Program
ATTENTION: In order to be certified as A-CSM at the end of the program, it is necessary that you 1) hold a Scrum Alliance CSM certification and 2) have at least one year of experience working as a Scrum Master in the last five years. If you don't hold the CSM credential please reach out to plan further.
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About the Instructor
Martin Alaimo
Consultant and Trainer Specializing in Digital Products and Business Agility
To date, he has worked with over 200 organizations and supported more than 8,000 professionals.
His approach is situational and hands-on, delivering immersive learning experiences that make knowledge immediately applicable—often covering topics that traditional academia tends to overlook.
He has spoken at more than 30 conferences across the US and 14 countries in Latin America and Europe. Additionally, he is a recognized author of five books on the benefits of agility in digital innovation.
As part of his commitment to innovation, he is an organizer member of ProductTank, the world’s largest Product Management community, and the creator of Kouls, a platform that bridges the gap between an organization’s strategic vision and the daily execution of its teams, ensuring alignment and results-driven focus.
He is one of the few experts holding the highest industry certifications in Agile practices, including Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Team Coach (CTC), Certified Agile Leadership Educator (CAL Educator), and Path to CSP Educator.
You can learn more about his professional background on LinkedIn.
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