Both formats include the same comprehensive content and certification. Choose based on your schedule and learning preference.
You need teams that can navigate uncertainty and deliver value consistently—starting now
You’re leading teams through complex product development. Priorities shift. Stakeholders want predictability you can’t give. Teams struggle with unclear direction, delivery friction, and disconnected work. You need more than Scrum theory—you need the confidence to make better decisions under pressure, the capability to guide teams through ambiguity, and practical techniques that work in real organisations.
This course builds that capability. You’ll learn Scrum by doing it—working in Scrum Teams across multiple Sprints, experiencing firsthand how empiricism, transparency, and collaboration create better outcomes than traditional planning. You’ll discover what works, what doesn’t, and why—through hands-on exercises, real team challenges, and reflection on your own work context. You’ll leave with techniques you can apply immediately, the ability to identify and avoid common pitfalls, and validation through the globally recognised Professional Scrum Master I certification.
What you’ll be able to do differently
Make confident decisions in uncertainty
Guide teams through unclear situations using empiricism and transparency rather than prediction and planning
Build team capability for sustainable delivery
Create conditions where teams collaborate effectively, self-organise around value, and improve continuously
Navigate common Scrum pitfalls before they derail you
Recognise anti-patterns early and apply proven practices that keep Scrum effective in your context
Connect Scrum practices to real organisational challenges
Apply what you learn to your actual work—not theoretical scenarios—from the first week
Develop an Agile mindset beyond process mechanics
Shift from output-focused delivery to outcome-focused experimentation and learning
Support or join Scrum Teams effectively
Contribute meaningfully whether you’re a team member, new joiner, or working alongside Scrum Teams
How NKD Agility makes this different
This is a Scrum.org course delivered with NKD Agility’s immersive learning approach—designed to build lasting capability, not just knowledge transfer.
Most Scrum training fails because participants return to work and can’t apply what they learned. They have information but not integration. NKD’s immersive format solves the real bottleneck: time to apply, reflect, and refine. You’ll experience Scrum across multiple Sprints during the course itself, work through real team dynamics, and learn by doing—not just by listening.
Hands-on Scrum experience: Work in Scrum Teams over a series of Sprints, experiencing what it’s like to deliver using Scrum
Real challenges, not theory: Interactive exercises including Minecraft simulations that surface real collaboration, planning, and delivery challenges
Pattern recognition from 20+ years: Martin Hinshelwood’s technical depth and organisational experience means you get context and insight beyond the Scrum Guide
Practical techniques you can use immediately: Leave with a set of proven practices that enhance your application of Scrum in your organisation
Foundation for deeper learning: Establishes the Scrum knowledge needed for advanced role-focused training (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer)
Choose the format that works for you
Immersive Learning (Recommended)
8 sessions over 8 weeks, with offline exercises between sessions to apply learning in your real work context.
- Better retention through spaced learning
- Apply concepts to real challenges between sessions
- Deeper integration with your current work
- Build lasting capability, not just knowledge
Traditional Format
2-day intensive delivery when time constraints require faster completion.
- Complete course in 2 consecutive days
- Hands-on exercises and real-world examples
- Full certification included
- Available for time-constrained situations
Public classes: View the schedule and join upcoming sessions. Private training: Contact us to arrange tailored delivery for your team or organisation.
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What the course covers
The Applying Professional Scrum course is the perfect introduction, reboot, or refresher to Scrum. It’s excellent training for organisations, teams, and individuals wanting to experience the benefits of Scrum, or for those interested in continuing their learning with more advanced training.
Agility as a new way of working
How Scrum differs from traditional plan-driven models and why that creates better outcomes
Exploring the Scrum framework
Roles, events, artifacts, and the theory that makes them effective
Planning and forecasting with Scrum
How to make decisions and set direction in complex environments
Getting started with Scrum
Practical steps to apply Professional Scrum with your team, including identifying first actions
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Learn what doesn’t work and why, so you can navigate challenges confidently
Professional Scrum principles in practice
Build professionalism, experimentation, and outcome-focus into how you work
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for anyone involved in or curious about using Scrum. It’s particularly valuable for:
Professionals currently using Scrum who need a refresher to get the most out of their practice
New team members joining Scrum Teams who need foundational knowledge quickly
Individuals working alongside Scrum Teams who want to collaborate more effectively
Professionals evaluating Scrum to see if it makes sense for them and their colleagues
Organisations adopting Scrum who want teams to learn together and align on approach
Anyone building foundational knowledge before continuing with role-focused training (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Leader)
Certification and validation
Upon completion, all participants receive a password to attempt the globally recognised Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. This certification validates your foundational Scrum knowledge and is recognised worldwide.
The course includes two free attempts at the PSM I exam. Certification is validation of capability—not the primary goal. The real value is the confidence to make better decisions and the practical techniques you can apply immediately.
PSM I certification
Industry-recognised validation of Scrum knowledge
Two free exam attempts included
Reduce risk and pressure
PMI PDU eligible
Claim 14 PDUs for course attendance (under PMI’s third-party provider category)
No pass-rate guarantees
We focus on building capability, not exam coaching—but participants typically perform well because they’ve applied the learning
Before you join
To make the most of the course, please complete these preparation steps:
Study the Scrum Guide
Read the 2020 Scrum Guide (required)
Pass the Scrum Open assessment
Take the Scrum Open assessment (recommended)
Bring real work challenges
The course works best when you can connect learning to your actual context
Ready to build Scrum capability? Whether you’re joining individually or enrolling a team, NKD Agility’s Applying Professional Scrum course gives you practical capability—not just theory—that works from day one.
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Continue your Scrum learning journey
After completing APS, consider these role-focused courses for deeper capability: