A Certified Agile Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent) is a professional who is trained and certified to facilitate Agile teams using the Scrum framework.  A Scrum Master is not a traditional manager. Instead, they act as a servant leader who helps the team work efficiently and follow Agile principles.

Key responsibilities:

1. Facilitates Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective)

2. Removes obstacles (blockers) that slow down the team

3. Coaches team members on Agile and Scrum practices

4. Ensures the team follows Scrum rules and values

5. Protects the team from distractions or external interruptions

Number of instructor-led contact hours:  24 Hours

Total credit hours: 32 hours

Instructor: Engr. John C. Placente, CMBB, PMP

Training modality: Instructor-led, activity-based and hands-on

Training and certification fees: Please see the course schedule for fee guidance.

At the end of the training and after successful completion of course requirements, NIEVGEN shall award the following:

Award 1: Certified Agile Scrum Master

The certifications are awarded based on competencies and merits. NIEVGEN (and its assessors) has the sole authority over the awards.  Awarded certifications are owned by NIEVGEN and may be withdrawn if the receipient showed undesirable and unethical behaviors.

The certification is verifiable via https://verify.nievgen.com or by emailing us at training@nievgen.com.

CASM-01. Understand product and service value.

CASM-02. Understand waterfall project management framework.

CASM-03. Use earned value management for waterfall projects.

CASM-04. Create project monitoring chart for waterfall projects.

CASM-05. Understand agile project management framework.

CASM-06. Demonstrate lean agile leadership.

CASM-07. Use lean and agile mindset and principles in projects.

CASM-08. Use Agile Kanban methodology for project management.

CASM-09. Create project task board (kanban) using MS Planner.

CASM-10. Use Agile Scrum methodology for project management.

CASM-11. Create sprint/scrum board using Atlassian Jira.

CASM-12. Create project metric dashboard using Atlassian Jira.

CASM-13. Understand agile product management,

CASM-14. Create themes, initiatives, epics, tasks, features and user stories.

CASM-15. Create agile release trains (ART).

CASM-16. Use WireframeSketcher for product UI/UX/wireframe models.

CASM-17. Demonstrate T-shirt sizing and poker planning.

CASM-18. Demonstrate daily scrum meeting, product demonstration, sprint review and sprint retrospectives.

1. The participants must have a windows-computer (laptop and desktop). Demo software will be provided to the participants during training.

2. The participants must install ZOOM and Google Chat (also available in mobile phones).

3. The participants must commit to attending the whole class and submitting all the competency requirements of the class.

4. The participants must demonstrate excellence and must fully participate.  Participants must be courteous at all times.

JOHN C. PLACENTE, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA

General Manager, NIEVGEN

Years of Experience: >20 years

Doctor of Business Administration, MAPUA

Master of Business Administration, Heriot-Watt University

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude), MAPUA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (With Distinction), UC

Bachedor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude), PLM

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI

PMI Professional Business Analyst, PMI

Certified Project Manager, PRINCE2

Corporate Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, MAPUA

Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, GreyCampus

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Arizona State University

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Arizona State University

Certified Professional Manager, COPC

Certified Professional Manager, James Madison University

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COMPANY ENROLLMENT: If your registration is to be paid by your company, please email us directly at training@nievgen.com or jcplacente@nievgen.com.  The instructions below are for SELF-FINANCED training enrollees.

NIEVGEN PAYMENT STEPS FOR SELF-FINANCED ENROLLEES (INDIVIDUAL)

STEP 1:  Pay the training and certification fee via digital transfer or bank payment:

ASIA UNITED BANK

Account Number: 097-11-000601-4

Account Name: NIEVGENTECH

OR

ASIA UNITED BANK (AUB)

Account Number: 097-11-000569-4

Account Name: NIEVGEN

Step 2: Email the proof of payment via finance@nievgen.com and jcplacente@nievgen.com.  Email also a 2x2 face picture (for certification purposes)

Step 3: Register your payment via https://www.nievgen.com/ENROLL.html. Fill up the COURSE REGISTRATION FORM.

Step 4: Add us at https://www.facebook.com/nievgen.manila02 and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nievgenconsult

Step 5: Wait for the training calendar from us.

OTHERS:

1. Download ZOOM.

2. Prepare your web camera, strong internet and better if you have an adjacent monitor.

3. You must have laptop or desktop.

4. We are instructor-led, activity-based and hands-on training.