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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Certification Training [Scrum AllianceĀ®]

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  • Comprehensive, fun and engaging Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification training led by popular Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) accredited by Scrum Alliance
  • Highest quality A-CSM training at lowest price in the industry - GUARANTEED
  • 20+ years of average industry experience of our A-CSM certification trainers
  • Focused on practical implementation of Scrum
  • Appropriate for all CSMs who want to facilitate deep adoption of Scrum and Agile practices by all parts of the business
A-CSM

A-CSM Training Options

Live-Virtual Class
  • 2-Days of interactive and hands-on A-CSM live-online training
  • Training by expert Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with 20+ yrs of exp
  • Attend from the comfort of your home (Participants can enroll from any place all over the world)
  • Two Year Membership from Scrum Alliance
  • 16 PMI PDUs, 16 SEUs
  • Engage with Global Scrum Community
  • 24*7 Support via email and phone
Date : Oct 29 Oct 31 (Weekdays)
Time : 08:00 PM to 04:30 AM (IST)
Trainer : V. Lee Henson

Early Bird Price

USD 1495 1095
Oct 29Wed Oct 30Thu
Class Timings :
Class Date (UTC): Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025
02:30 PM - 11:00 PM
(UTC)
Class Date (Local time): Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Friday, 31th October 2025
08:00 PM - 04:30 AM (IST)
Time zone: (UTC 05:30) India Standard Time
Date : Dec 10 Dec 12 (Weekdays)
Time : 06:00 PM to 02:30 AM (IST)
Trainer : V. Lee Henson

Early Bird Price

USD 1495 1095
Dec 10Wed Dec 11Thu
Class Timings :
Class Date (UTC): Wednesday, 10th December 2025 - Thursday, 11th December 2025
12:30 PM - 09:00 PM
(UTC)
Class Date (Local time): Wednesday, 10th December 2025 - Friday, 12th December 2025
06:00 PM - 02:30 AM (IST)
Time zone: (UTC 05:30) India Standard Time

A-CSM Certification Course Overview

Advanced Certified ScrumMasterTM (A-CSMTM) certification is offered by Scrum Alliance to practitioners who successfully complete a A-CSM classroom training course conducted by a Certified Scrum Trainer and also satisfy the requisite criteria. A-CSM credential is a testament of one’s deep understanding of Scrum implementation.

Encertify's A-CSM certification program includes a 2-day long hands-on and fun workshop conducted by a highly experienced trainer which focuses majorly on the implementation of Scrum. This advanced level course is ideal for a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) who has one or more years of work experience in that role and wants to facilitate deep adoption of Scrum and Agile practices by all parts of the business.

Becoming Agile is a lifelong journey. Incorporating Scrum values and Agile principles into practice takes diligence, patience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you are a Certified ScrumMaster, you are expected to have fair understanding of Scrum values, practices, and applications. The A-CSM program is designed to build on your foundational knowledge with enhanced skills for the implementation of Scrum and Agile techniques within your company and teams.

Advance Your Scrum Mastery and Leadership with the A-CSM® Certification

Take your Scrum Master skills to the next level with our Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®) Live Virtual Class training. Led by Scrum Alliance–approved Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs), this program goes beyond the basics, equipping you with advanced facilitation techniques, proven coaching strategies, and practical tools to help teams and organizations achieve greater Agile maturity. Completing this training fulfills the educational requirement for earning your A-CSM® credential. Enroll today and take the next big step toward becoming a confident, influential, and highly effective Scrum Master.

NOTE: Level 1 CSM Certification is REQUIRED to receive this Advanced Certification.

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The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) training program is a live, interactive course designed for experienced ScrumMasters and Agile practitioners who want to deepen their Scrum knowledge, enhance facilitation and coaching skills, and lead Agile teams effectively. It goes beyond foundational concepts and equips learners with advanced ScrumMaster techniques, servant leadership practices, and real-world strategies to drive organizational agility.

Yes. To attend theAdvanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) course, you must:

  • Hold an active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) credential.
  • Have at least one year of Scrum Master experience.

These requirements ensure participants can build on their CSM foundation and advance to a deeper level of expertise.

By completing the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM™) training porgram, you will:

  • Master essential advanced Scrum skills beyond the CSM level
  • Learn facilitation and coaching techniques for Agile teams
  • Gain expertise in conflict resolution, team dynamics, and servant leadership
  • Develop strategies for scaling Scrum and leading organizational change
  • Be prepared for senior Scrum Master and Agile leadership roles

Through this Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) program, you’ll learn to:

  • Facilitate dialogue between the Product Owner, team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives.
  • Respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
  • Help your company adopt Scrum and support executives committed to Agile values.
  • Remove impediments that prevent long-term, deep adoption of Scrum and Agile practices by all parts of the business.
  • Explain the value of Scrum and Agile processes to skeptics.
  • Increase developer engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in.
  • Extend the impact of Scrum throughout the organization.
  • Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.
  • Leverage your learning to gain recognition and status as the local Agile expert in your company.
  • Most importantly, by receiving the A-CSM certification, you will improve your implementation of Scrum in the workplace and keep your team on the right track.

This class is applicable and recommended to all levels and roles including:

Managers
Designers
Developers
Testers
Analysts
Executives
Project Managers
IT Professionals
Any role attempting to implement Scrum

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM™) program boosts your career by validating your advanced Scrum leadership skills. It positions you for senior roles such as Senior ScrumMaster, Agile Coach, or Delivery Manager, while also preparing you for the next step in the Scrum Alliance path – the Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSP-SM®).

The fee for the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) training typically includes:

  • Two days of instructor-led training program led by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®)
  • A-CSM® certification exam (no additional exam cost)
  • Scrum Alliance® membership (valid for 2 years)
  • Course materials, case studies, and real-world practice sessions
  • Access to a global community of Scrum and Agile practitioners

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) course is offered as a two-day (16-hour) live virtual class (LVC) or in-person workshop, led by Scrum Alliance approved Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs®). The sessions are highly interactive, discussion-driven, and based on real-world case studies.

No. Unlike some certifications, there is no separate exam for A-CSM®. Once you successfully complete the training and meet Scrum Alliance’s requirements, you will be granted the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) credential.

A-CSM Certification Course Topics

A-CSM Certification & Exam

To further enhance the knowledge and skills of a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), the next step is achieving an Advanced Certified ScrumMaster™ (A-CSM™) certification from Scrum Alliance. Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainers, Team Coaches, and Enterprise Coaches have cultivated over 725,000 practitioners over the years. The new A-CSM certification provides an opportunity to take the next step and stand out among the global Scrum community which also show your employer (or potential employer) your potential as a highly valued professional.

Prerequisites:

Only a CSM can apply for A-CSM certification. If you are a CSM, you have to attend a certified educational offering, where you will be provided with a set of techniques and skills that go beyond the basics and mechanics of Scrum, expanding into interaction, facilitation, coaching, and team dynamics. 

After successfully completing all Educator-designed components of an approved educational offering, all that is left is for you to demonstrating at least one-year work experience specific to the role of ScrumMaster (from within the past five years).

Why choose our Advanced Certified ScrumMaster?

Trainer

All our A-CSM trainers are highly qualified and certified in various industry frameworks. The trainers are Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) and are accredited by Scrum Alliance to teach A-CSM courses.
 

Low Cost

Without compromising on quality, we have priced our A-CSM certification course very competitively. We guarantee that you will find us more economical than any other provider. If not, please let us know and we will provide you a better price.
 

Training Objective

Our primary goal is to place you in first person scenarios where you can learn how to really execute in your position, not just recall what the book says you should do. You will leave with new tools to help you perform your job better.

Hands on and Interactive

This class will point out real world examples of how well known organizations from startup to enterprise have adopted Scrum and witnessed dramatic incremental changes. It does require active participation from each attendee with lots of interactive exercises.

Learning Experience

The A-CSM training session and workshop promises to be like no other you have ever attended. Prior students in our Scrum courses have gone as far as to say this class is life changing.

Practical, Consultative Training

This class focuses on the implementation of Scrum. we dig deep in class and help people solve pressing problems and issues they are facing.

Other Benefits

Includes: Comprehensive training material - A complete guide/workbook with over 50 pages of reference materials and exercises; 16 PMI PDUs; a two year Scrum Alliance membership.

Excellent Study Environment

Our A-CSM training programs are conducted in a high-class environment, with all study aids. 

Customer Satisfaction

We’re here 24/7 to ensure you’re heard and supported—no matter what questions or doubts you may have. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional customer service to every individual and organization we serve.

A-CSM Training Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do offer additional discounts to group and corporate training customers. Please email us at support@encertify.com to find out more about our group discount offerings.

To earn an Advanced CSM, you first must have an active CSM® certification with Scrum Alliance®. Students must successfully complete all Educator-designed components of an approved educational offering (such as our A–CSM workshop), in addition to demonstrating at least one-year work experience specific to the role of ScrumMaster, within the past five years.
Yes, you can. You can attend the A-CSM workshop without having the required work experience. The required work experience is a requirement that can be met before, during or after you have completed the A-CSM coursework. Do note that you will get you’re A-CSM certification from Scrum Alliance only when you fulfill the one year ScrumMaster experience requirement. Once you have your required work experience, you will need update the same on your Scrum Alliance dashboard in order to successfully complete the A-CSM certification.

Currently there is no test in place for the advanced certification, though one might be introduced in the future.

Your A-CSM™ certification is good for two years. At this moment, the process for renewal is being determined. You may expect to receive details about the renewal process in the near future in SA website.

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) certification from Scrum Alliance is a globally recognized Agile credential designed for experienced Scrum Masters who want to build on their foundational CSM® knowledge. It validates advanced expertise in servant leadership, Agile facilitation, coaching techniques, and scaling Scrum in complex environments.

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) is a next-level credential from Scrum Alliance®, designed for practicing Scrum Masters who want to advance their Agile facilitation and leadership skills. To qualify for the A-CSM® certification, you must:

  • Hold an active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) credential.
  • Complete a Scrum Alliance-approved A-CSM® 2-day training program, led by a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®) or an authorized Scrum Alliance Coach, available in live online or in-person formats.
  • Demonstrate at least 12 months of work experience as a ScrumMaster within the last five years.

Yes. The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) is an internationally recognized Scrum Alliance credential, valued by top organizations worldwide. It demonstrates your ability to lead Agile transformations, coach high-performing Scrum teams, and drive business agility.

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) certification positions you for Senior Agile roles such as Senior ScrumMaster, Agile Coach, Delivery Manager, or Program Manager. It also serves as the next step toward the Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP-SM®) credential, enhancing your career progression in Agile leadership.

After earning the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) credential, the next step in the Scrum Alliance learning path is the Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP-SM®). From there, you can advance to Certified Team Coach (CTC®), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC®), or Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®), depending on your career goals.

Use the "Submit your query"section in this page or check "Contact Us" section. Alternatively, please send an email to support@encertify.com to find out more about our course offerings.

If you're unemployed right now, or you're a student taking this course for career growth, we do provide additional discounts for you on selected courses. Please email support@encertify.com to avail this benefit and discount coupon.

Note: These discounts are available on selected courses only.

We do not offer placement or placement assistance services at this time. However, our training is designed to equip you with in-demand skills, hands-on experience, and certification readiness to help you confidently pursue new career opportunities. Many of our learners have successfully transitioned into new roles or advanced in their careers based on the knowledge and certifications gained throughĀ ourĀ programs

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