Scrum Master
Code Sprinters uses Scrum for its own day-to-day operations and we came to appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness. Clients and partners have noticed this as well. That's why we offer Certified Scrum Master training in Cracow, Poland.
This year last training took place on 2nd and 3rd of April 2009. The date of the next training is not known yet. As soon as it is known it will be placed here and the news about it will be posted in our News section. Therefore we encourage to subscribe to Code Sprinters RSS feed. If you want to reserve your place now you can e-mail us at training@codesprinters.com.
All details concerning the training are below.
THE TRAINING
Now in its third consecutive year, this training program prepares you for the role of Scrum Master, guardian and facilitator of the Scrum process. The Scrum Master is not a boss or a drill sergeant. He is more like a coach, helping the team to be productive. To achieve this, the Scrum Master applies the simple principles of Scrum and facilitates each of the meetings and interactions that Scrum requires.
During the training you will learn:
- why Scrum works the way it does - or why an iterative, incremental approach works so well for software projects,
- how to use Scrum artifacts - Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Burndown Chart,
- Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospectives and Daily Scrum,
- how to plan and estimate work,
- how to lead and coach a self-organizing, adaptive project team,
- how to communicate with your supervisor, clients and teammates.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to contribute during practical exercises with other participants. You will build a backlog, prioritize it, and put theory into practice.
Upon successful completion of your training, you will become a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and you will be awarded membership in the Scrum Alliance (membership fee is included in the course fee). Furthermore, CSM training at Code Sprinters gives you 16 PDU units towards your PMI certificate extension. Ask us for details.
Note: the language of the course and materials is English. No translation will be provided.
This year will be one of the last opportunities to earn your CSM certification under the current Scrum Alliance regimen. Some time in the near future, impending changes will require standardized testing in addition to the CSM training program.
THE TRAINER
Last training was led by Nigel Baker of the UK.
Nigel's background includes Developer on both traditional and Scrum teams, as well as Project Manager or Scrum Master on many IT projects. Nigel is uniquely qualified to discuss agile on both a small scale and the large distributed enterprise. He has helped to lead the agile transformation within British Telecom, arguably the largest agile transformation in the world to date, and has acquired extensive experience with Scrum and agile methods in complex environments. With his guidance, you will step beyond theory and into challenging reality.
Nigel is a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer who trains and coaches companies in Scrum and other agile methods. Here you can see Nigel speaking about Scrum and agile during a meeting of the Polish Scrum Users Group.
THE LOCATION
The last course took place in Cracow, Poland at the Hotel pod Wawelem. This modern hotel in the heart of Cracow features contemporary conference facilities and some of the most beautiful views of the Vistula river. Accommodation is also available in Hotel pod Wawelem, and you'll receive a 20% discount if you stay more than one night. For an exact location of the conference room and to find other hotels nearby, see this map.
Cracow is one of the most charming cities in the European Union. Some say that it resembles the beauty of Prague, but is blessed with fewer crowds. Cracow is undoubtedly the prime tourist destination of Poland and offers unmatched historical and architectural heritage as well as a lively entertainment scene. It is a city well worth a visit and we are sure that even after an exhaustive day of Scrum training that you will want to walk around and take in the sights.
Getting to Cracow is easy with both full-service and low-cost airlines flying to Balice Airport from major European capitals. Alternatively, you can also fly to Katowice airport - most airlines there provide buses to Cracow. Additionally, a highway links Cracow with Germany and there are also trains from the Polish capital city of Warsaw as well as Berlin and Vienna.
When planning your journey to Cracow allow 45 minutes to one hour for getting from the airport to the city center.
THE DATES
The last course took place on 2nd and 3rd of April 2009 (Thursday and Friday).
The training started at 9am and ended at 5pm on both days.
FEES AND CONDITIONS
Fees of the last training were:
- 1025 EUR - early bird rate, valid if reserved and payment received before 15th of February 2009 (see in PLN, USD in current rates)
- 1100 EUR - regular rate, valid if reserved and payment received between 16th of February and 15th of March 2009, (see in PLN, USD in current rates)
- 1200 EUR for last minute orders/payments (after 15th of March). (see in PLN, USD in current rates)
Price included:
- two days of intense project management training,
- printed materials to take home,
- CSM certification and Scrum Alliance membership,
- lunch and coffee/refreshments during the day.
Please note that Value Added Tax (VAT) for this type of training is not applied in the Republic of Poland. Therefore, the quoted fees are tax-free and the final price. Please also note that if you order and pay through a company registered in Poland, the invoice amount due in your currency will be calculated from PLN (Polish Zloty) using the average exchange rate from the day of your payment.
We reserve the right to change prices, primarily due to exchange rate fluctuations. If this happens, new prices will be posted to our site. In the event of a change in prices, there will be no change for reservations that have already been paid in full.
Your training reservation is considered fully booked when we receive full payment. Space is limited, so first come, first served applies. The date of full payment will be used to govern any potential conflicts.
We allow a date before that you may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund. (Last time it was 15th of March 2009). After that date, no cancellations are possible. Also, in the unlikely event that some unforeseen event requires us to cancel the training session, you will receive a full refund.
If you have any questions, please ask. We'll be happy to help you with your particular enquiry.
CONTACT
For any questions related to CSM training or to reserve your place please e-mail us at training@codesprinters.com.