Course Overview

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course is a comprehensive, self-paced online certification training programme designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in Scrum. It explores Scrum, ScrumMaster, Sprint, Servant Leadership and Agile Facilitation and equips you with the skills to understand Scrum theory, values and principles, apply the Scrum framework, events and artifacts and perform the ScrumMaster role effectively. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this scrum course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for scrum masters & product owners and agile team members, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Agile & Scrum. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion, while preparing thoroughly for the CSM certification.

Course Description

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application and structured preparation for the CSM examination. It is suitable for scrum masters & product owners, agile team members, delivery & development leads and managers adopting agile, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Agile & Scrum.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of Scrum, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand Scrum theory, values and principles, apply the Scrum framework, events and artifacts and perform the ScrumMaster role effectively.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive CSM certification training
  • Coverage of the key Agile & Scrum knowledge areas
  • Agile & Scrum Foundations
  • Scrum Roles
  • Scrum Events
  • Scrum Artifacts
  • The ScrumMaster in Action
  • Scaling & Assessment
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Structured preparation for the CSM examination
  • Revision and knowledge-check activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of Scrum concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • Scrum
  • ScrumMaster
  • Sprint
  • Servant Leadership
  • Agile Facilitation
  • CSM
  • Agile & Scrum Foundations
  • Scrum Roles
  • Scrum Events
  • Scrum Artifacts
  • The ScrumMaster in Action
  • Scaling & Assessment
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice

Course Key Features

Understand Scrum theory, values and principles

Apply the Scrum framework, events and artifacts

Perform the ScrumMaster role effectively

Facilitate Scrum events and remove impediments

Coach teams towards self-management

Prepare for the CSM assessment

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Who Usually Attend

Scrum Masters & Product Owners

Those leading Agile teams and product delivery.

Agile Team Members

Developers, testers and delivery team members.

Delivery & Development Leads

Leads adopting Agile and Scrum ways of working.

Managers Adopting Agile

Managers guiding an Agile transformation.

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Course Outline

Agile values and principles

Scrum theory and pillars

Scrum values

The Scrum Team

Product Owner and Developers

The ScrumMaster as servant leader

Sprint and Sprint Planning

Daily Scrum

Review and Retrospective

Product and Sprint Backlog

Increment

Definition of Done

Facilitation and coaching

Removing impediments

Working with stakeholders

Scaling Scrum basics

Common challenges

CSM assessment preparation

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Get ongoing support and access to our alumni network for continued learning and growth.

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Choose from multiple training formats and schedules to fit your busy professional life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a leading entry point into Scrum. This course teaches the Scrum framework and the ScrumMaster role, equipping you to help teams deliver value and continuously improve. Key areas include Scrum, ScrumMaster, Sprint and Servant Leadership.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand Scrum theory, values and principles, apply the Scrum framework, events and artifacts, perform the ScrumMaster role effectively and facilitate Scrum events and remove impediments.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Agile & Scrum Foundations, Scrum Roles, Scrum Events, Scrum Artifacts, The ScrumMaster in Action and Scaling & Assessment.

You will develop practical skills to facilitate Scrum events and remove impediments, coach teams towards self-management and prepare for the CSM assessment — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for scrum Masters & Product Owners, agile Team Members, delivery & Development Leads and managers Adopting Agile. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in scrum will benefit.

Yes. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course is designed for professionals in Agile & Scrum and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through scrum Events — so you can put the learning into practice.

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 2 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in scrum. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

Your understanding is reinforced through knowledge checks and exam-style practice throughout. The course is aligned to the CSM syllabus and prepares you for the official examination, which is set and administered separately by Scrum Alliance.

No — completing this programme awards a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion. The official CSM credential is awarded by Scrum Alliance only after you pass their separate examination, which you register for and sit directly with them. This course prepares you thoroughly for that exam.

There are no strict prerequisites to enrol on the Duxford course — a basic working familiarity with the subject is helpful. Eligibility and any prerequisites for the official CSM examination are set by Scrum Alliance, so we recommend checking their current requirements before booking.

The Scrum Team. Product Owner and Developers.

Product and Sprint Backlog. Increment.

Facilitation and coaching. Removing impediments.

Yes. Sprint is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside Scrum, ScrumMaster and Servant Leadership.

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Certification Course is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.