Good ScrumMasters Fix Problems. Great Ones Redesign the System.

This course isn’t a lecture—it’s a hands-on leadership upgrade.

Each session blends practical tools, expert insight, and real challenges from the field.

🧭 Day 1 — Lead the Team

Focus: EMBED + ENABLE

• Clarify your role as a system-level leader

• Build trust, transparency, and true autonomy

• Learn the foundations of the SMES model

🚀 Day 2 — Lead the Organization

Focus: OPTIMIZE + AMPLIFY + ELEVATE

• Remove friction and increase flow

• Expand your influence beyond the team

• Grow into a strategic partner for change

📌 Includes group discussion, exercises, and your personal leadership game plan.

👥 Remote cohorts meet in four half-day sessions with the same structure.

We know this might be surprising, but we don’t offer group discounts—and here’s why:

At Artisan Agility, our classes aren’t about filling seats. They’re about developing transformational leaders who will make a real difference in their teams and organizations.

Every student gets:

• Direct access to the instructor

• Personalized coaching and feedback

• Space to contribute, challenge, and grow

Discounting that experience—just because more people are in the room—would dilute the depth and attention that make our training so effective.

If you’re investing in a group, you’re investing in culture change—and we’ll give every person in that room 100%.

No shortcuts. No bulk pricing. Just meaningful growth.

Duration

The A‑CSM experience spans two high-impact days—or six interactive two-hour sessions for remote cohorts.

This isn’t training you sit through. It’s training that moves you forward.

👉 For full timing details, check the Agenda tab above.

What You Receive

• 2 days of live, professional training

• Our risk-free guarantees that you will get your money’s worth from the course

• A student handbook packed with more information than we can cover during the class, with plenty of room for notes

• Lifetime access to the online version of the materials, including notifications whenever updates are made

• 2-year membership with the Scrum Alliance

• Discounted access to all future Artisan training events

Satisfaction is guaranteed. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with the class by the lunch break on the first day (or after the first session in a cohort), let us know, and we’ll refund your class fees. No questions will be asked.

To join the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A‑CSM) program, you need to:

• Hold a current Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential

• Have at least 12 months of real-world ScrumMaster experience (cumulative, not consecutive)

Scrum Alliance requires it. We do too—because this course builds on your lived experience.

If you’ve been in the role, seen the dysfunction, and are ready to lead change—not just run ceremonies—you’re in the right place.

1. What is the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A‑CSM)?

A-CSM is more than a certification—it’s a milestone in your leadership journey.

Issued by Scrum Alliance, the A-CSM validates that you’ve moved beyond Scrum basics. You don’t just know the framework—you’re learning to lead within it. This course focuses on deepening your influence, removing systemic blockers, and growing as a strategic force for your teams and organization.

2. Who should take this course?

This course is designed for Scrum Masters who are ready to step up.

It’s ideal for:

• Practicing Scrum Masters with at least one year of experience

• Agile coaches who want more structure to their impact

• Leaders of Scrum teams (or aspiring to be)

• CSM graduates ready for real-world application and strategy

If you’ve hit the limits of what basic Scrum training can give you, this course is your next step.

3. Do I need prior Scrum or Agile experience?

Yes. To enroll, you must:

• Hold an active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential

• Have at least 12 months of ScrumMaster experience

This course assumes you’ve already lived the challenges of the role—and you’re ready to solve them at the next level.

4. How is the class delivered?

Live, immersive, and instructor-led.

We offer two-day training events:

• Online via Zoom

• In-person at select locations

Every session is interactive and built for high engagement. You won’t sit still—and you won’t leave unchanged.

5. What’s the course duration?

The A-CSM course is a 2-day experience, offered either remotely or in-person. We keep it fast, focused, and deeply practical.

6. What materials do I receive?

You’ll get:

• A digital workbook packed with tools and templates

• Lifetime access to updated course resources

• SMES-based exercises and reference material

• A personalized leadership action plan

• Your official A-CSM credential from Scrum Alliance

7. Is attendance mandatory?

Yes. To earn your certification, you must attend both full days and actively participate.

This is a leadership training experience—not a passive lecture.

8. Is there an exam?

No. A-CSM doesn’t require an exam. Your participation and engagement are what count.

9. When do I get my certification?

Once you complete the course and Scrum Alliance verifies your eligibility (active CSM + 12 months of experience), your A-CSM credential will be issued.

You’ll also receive a 2-year membership to Scrum Alliance.

10. Do I need to renew the certification?

Yes—every two years.

To renew:

• Earn 30 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

• Pay a $175 renewal fee to Scrum Alliance

This can be bundled with other Scrum Alliance certification renewals.

11. What can I do with this certification?

An A-CSM shows that you:

• Can lead, not just facilitate

• Understand how to fix delivery problems at the system level

• Are ready to mentor others and shape team culture

• Are prepared to advance to CSP-SM, coaching, or product roles

It signals to your org that you’re not just in the role—you’re mastering it.

12. Does this certification guarantee me a Scrum Master job?

No certification can guarantee a role—but this one will put you miles ahead.

It proves you’ve moved beyond the basics. And Artisan Agility gives you the tools to lead—not just pass a test.

13. What’s next after A-CSM?

You’re eligible to pursue:

• Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)

• Advanced or Certified Product Owner tracks

• Deeper coaching, mentorship, and leadership development

Plus, you’ll join a community of professionals serious about doing Scrum well.

14. What’s the cost?

Pricing varies by event and is provided as you register.

We don’t offer group rates—because every seat is filled with someone ready to lead, not just attend.

15. What’s your refund policy?

• Full refund if canceled 10+ days before class

• Cancellations within 10 days = credit for a future session

• No-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling

16. Do I get post-class support

Yes—because your journey doesn’t end at 5 p.m. on Day 2.

You’ll gain:

• Access to our community Slack/LinkedIn space

• Continued mentorship opportunities

• Exclusive follow-up content, invites, and support

17. How do I contact Artisan Agility

We’d love to talk.

📩 Email: contactus@artisanagility.com

🌐 Web: www.artisanagility.com