"A thoughtful, learned and caring Scrum Master can be compared to an organic gardener, lovingly preparing the organisational soil, letting change emerge, nurturing it, guiding the growth patiently, gently and naturally, and removing weeds without introducing toxins." — from The Scrum Master Journey
CSP-SM Overview
This page describes the third phase of the Scrum Master Journey, culminating in the Scrum Alliance CSP-SM certificate. The Scrum Master Journey is an ongoing program of self-learning, mentorship, community interaction and multiple facilitated workshops over a period of 3-12 months. Participants can join the program at any time, and will work at their own pace. To join the CSP-SM phase participants would need to have completed the CSM and the A-CSM.
It is recommended that all applicants read The Scrum Master Journey in full—and be aware that there are other routes to achieve the CSP-SM which may be faster and/or easier.
CSP-SM Program Outline
The participant must be able to prove two years' work experience as a Scrum Master to achieve the CSP-SM designation. It is recommended the work experience is gained in parallel with this course of study.
Entry Requirements
Mentorship
Identify someone to mentor you. Ideally this will be someone who is a little further on their Scrum Master journey than you, but it is equally effective to work with someone who is also undertaking the CSP-SM in parallel with you. A list of willing mentors can be found here. Your mentor's job is to guide you through the CSP-SM learning objectives. That's all. He or she is not a personal coach.
If you have completed earlier phases of The Scrum Master Journey you are invited to act as a mentor to new scrum mMasters.
Individual Study
Interactive Work
Written work will be reviewed by the CST and/or the student's own mentor. Students are free to publish the work on their blog, the Scrum Alliance website, or elsewhere to receive wider feedback from the community. If preferred a student may create a video, podcast or some other form to express the same intent.
Cost
The full cost of the CSP-SM is £490-£1,200. This is paid in instalments:
Workshops and labs are priced on a sliding scale according to income.
Getting Started
1. Click the blue button to express interest.
2. Print out the Student Worksheet and the Learning Objectives List ...and start working :)
More Information
To learn more, and find out whether this program is right for you please get in touch with Tobias Mayer to set up a time to talk.
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Last updated: 21/09/2021