The role of a Scrum Master has become increasingly in demand and popular in recent years. The growth of Agile and Scrum has led to the increased importance of having Scrum masters in an organisation.
The Scrum Master Course is suitable for anyone working on complex projects and looking to benefit from established principles and practices to deliver products successfully. This course will benefit anyone who seeks to achieve the role of Scrum Master to drive a Scrum project and applies to those with a background as Customer/Users, Project Managers, or Developers. Certification on Scrum called PSM I (Professional Scrum Master level 1) is one of the most renowned certificates in the Scrum community. It validates gained fundamental knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application.
What is covered in the Professional Scrum Master Course?
- Understanding the principles of Agile and how to implement the Scrum Agile method;
- Learning to estimate and create a realistic plan so that project commitments will be delivered;
- Building up your capability to deliver early prototypes and projects;
- Increasing your team’s productivity, and balance their workload;
- Learning how to manage change when implementing Scrum in your organisation
Why complete the Professional Scrum Master Training?
- To Get a Strong Knowledge about Scrum:
In the Agile industry, one must continually stay updated with current market trends and stay relevant to job opportunities. Agile Project Management is a more recent methodology where Scrum is one of the most used frameworks. The Professional Scrum Master course ensures that the candidate is updated with the current trends and knowledge about Scrum, and their learning mindset is open. - Makes you an Asset to your Workplace:
If a company is implementing Scrum or has to manage the Scrum Team, it requires an expert who can solve any issues that come with the implementation or product development. The Scrum Master is the primary person who is required in such situations. Whenever an organisation implements a new methodology, it affects its processing, management, people, and clients. The Professional Scrum Master course gives the candidates the necessary practical knowledge required in such situations where all these elements coordinate smoothly, and the company transforms into an Agile environment. - Helps you get Ahead in your Career:
The Professional Scrum Master course opens a wide range of opportunities to the professional and gets them ahead in their career. The course trains individuals to acquire the skill sets that are relevant to the market and keep them ahead of their peers. It develops an Agile mindset in a candidate who is keen on learning more about the Agile industry. - Improve Team Management and Collaboration:
An important skill that a Scrum Master needs to acquire is managing people and getting the desired work done on time with quality. The candidates get educated about collaboration and the importance of working together as a team to achieve success in their product development. - Gain Skills in Judging Risks and Prioritising:
As a Scrum Master, the professional is expected to judge risks in the current project or potential hazards in the projects about to start. The Professional Scrum Master courses helps candidates to judge the risks and effectively resolve them. The candidates also are educated to prioritise tasks that the Scrum Team requires to complete such that the product is developed and delivered successfully. - Become a Communicator and Team Player:
A primary skill that the Professional Scrum Master course teaches the candidates is communication and becoming a team player. The course enhances the candidate’s communication skills and makes them understand its importance in their work. This also makes them excellent team players and ensures that they are successful in projects.
Aspira is delighted to be the training provider for it@cork Skillnet’s upcoming Professional Scrum Master course which takes place on the 29th and 30th of September 2022 from 9am to 4.30pm each day. Please complete the form below to book your place today. The course is open to all employees of private companies and eligible for an IT@Cork Skillnet discount.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1) – 2 Day Course


Deirdre Lysaght - Head of Marketing
Deirdre Lysaght is Head of Marketing at Aspira. With a professional background in Digital Marketing, Deirdre develops strategies and tactics to boost the company’s reputation and drive qualified traffic. Deploying successful marketing campaigns from ideation to execution while building and maintaining a strong and consistent brand through a wide range of online marketing channels.
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