Improving is proud to be the leading provider of Scrum.org classes across North America. We are excited to be continuing our dedication to the power of Scrum through our new virtual offerings. Join us from wherever you are for engaging and highly interactive trainings led by Improving's Professional Scrum Trainers!
In this two-day Kanban certification class, participants will learn to apply the principles of flow to their processes for better predictability, effectiveness, and engagement. This practical Kanban training includes hands-on exercises that introduce steps for setting up and maintaining a Kanban system for continuous value delivery and continuous improvement. This is a ProKanban.org course and delivered by approved trainers.
See more about our Applying Professional Kanban (APK) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Jul 20 - Jul 21 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan, Michael Wallace | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Sep 14 - Sep 15 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan, Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) is a 2-day course that teaches Scrum in a highly practical way. Working in a series of Sprints, participants build a real product while facing real-life problems. The mechanics, accountabilities, values, and empirical process of Scrum are demonstrated by actually experiencing them. Common missteps and misunderstandings are discussed so participants grow a higher awareness of their symptoms.
See more about our Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Jun 08 - Jun 09 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,095.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) course provides a foundation for the role that leaders play in creating the conditions for a successful Agile transformation. This course was developed by Scrum.org in collaboration with the Professional Scrum Trainer community. After the class, students are eligible for the PAL I assessment certification. If you pass the assessment, you will gain the industry recognized PAL I certification. This certification will NEVER expire, and it makes you part of an elite community of PAL I badge holders.
See more about our Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials (PAL-E) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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May 06 - May 07 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan, Pawel Mysliwiec | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 03 - Aug 04 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan, Michael Wallace | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a 2-day certification course (offered online and in person) that explains the principles and empirical process theory behind the Scrum framework, and the important role that the Scrum Master has in it. This course is a balanced combination of instruction, discussion, and team-based exercises. It includes two attempts at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Master I certification assessment (PSM I).
See more about our Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Apr 20 - Apr 21 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Maggie Schoonover | $1,495.00 USD | Register |
May 25 - May 26 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Jun 29 - Jun 30 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Michael Wallace | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Jul 27 - Jul 28 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 31 - Sep 01 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Oct 05 - Oct 06 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Professional Scrum Master II™ (PSM II) course is a 2-day advanced Scrum Master class designed to support Scrum Masters in their professional development. The PSM II class is intended for Scrum Masters with at least one year of experience who are looking to grow their knowledge and abilities as a Scrum Master. This course is one step in that journey. The course also includes a free attempt at the globally-recognized Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam.
See more about our Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Jun 22 - Jun 23 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 24 - Aug 25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Oct 12 - Oct 13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) is a 2-day certification training (offered online and in person) where participants learn how to leverage Scrum to maximize the value of products and services. Product Ownership in Scrum today is about a lot more than writing requirements or managing a Product Backlog. Professional Scrum Product Owners need to take a much more strategic role in establishing vision, measuring value, and validating ideas. The course includes two attempts at the globally recognized Professional Scrum Product Owner I certification exam (PSPO I).
See more about our Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Apr 27 - Apr 28 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Jun 08 - Jun 09 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Jul 13 - Jul 14 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 12 - Aug 13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Sep 21 - Sep 22 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Oct 12 - Oct 13 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Don McGreal | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
This 2-day Professional Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A) certification course helps experienced Product Owners form and validate hypotheses for their products, establish a solid vision, and measure (and deliver!) value for their stakeholders. The PSPO-A course is ideal for Product Owners who already know Scrum, but are looking to grow their abilities in the product management space.
See more about our Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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May 18 - May 19 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan, Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 25 - Aug 26 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Don McGreal, Ty Crockett | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
The 2-day Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) teaches Scrum practitioners how to apply Kanban practices to their work. Through theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will understand the importance of transparency and flow as it pertains to the Scrum framework.
See more about our Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Certification Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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May 18 - May 19 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Michael Wallace | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Aug 17 - Aug 18 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Blake McMillan | $1,295.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) with Nexus is a 2-day course that is designed as an experiential workshop where students learn how to scale Scrum using the Nexus Framework. Throughout, you are introduced to the artifacts and events within the framework, the new Nexus Integration Team role, along with more than 50 associated practices.
See more about our Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) with Nexus Course course| Date | Instructor(s) | Starting At | |
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Oct 06 - Oct 07 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT | Don McGreal | $1,395.00 USD Early Bird | Register |
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