PSM

Training Professional Scrum Master™

Get the most out of Scrum for successful products (or projects).

  • Working with customers vs. churning through tickets
  • Working with risk vs. feature factory
  • Self-organized team vs. daily status reports

Certification assessment directly from the author of Scrum.

What will the course help you solve?

We teach Scrum so that it helps you create a strong team, transparency and a better product.

Beginning
Scrum Master

Experienced
Scrum Master

Adopting
Scrum

Starting your Scrum Master career? Build a solid foundation.

  • Is Scrum a soup of buzzwords for you?

    The internet is full of half-truths, confusion and contradictions. You will focus on the key principles of Scrum, learn to think agile and separate the wheat from the chaff yourself.

  • Is your team working on too many things at once? Are you under deadline pressure?

    Scrum will help you find out what is important for your customers and focus only on that. Work on a meaningful product.

  • What does a Scrum Master actually do?

    You will experience the Scrum Master role through many exercises and discover the full extent of its responsibilities. (Chasing chickens to standups is not one of them.)

Is Scrum becoming tedious bureaucracy? Breathe new life into your team.

  • How to improve communication in the team and strengthen collaboration?

    We will shower you with practical tips on how to build team accountability and self-organization. Roll up your sleeves, it won't happen without some sweat.

  • Something about your Scrum doesn't feel right but you can't tell what?

    Some things matter more (Product Owner, collaboration with customers), some less (user stories, Planning Poker™). We will help you focus on what has impact.

  • Leadership isn't giving Scrum the support it needs?

    Scrum brings a fundamental change in company culture. We will equip you with arguments to guide your company through the change, so that both you and your customers get the most out of it.

PSM-A

If you have all this figured out, the advanced course Professional Scrum Master™ Advanced might be the right fit for you.

Adopting Scrum or going through an agile transformation?

  • What to watch out for when adopting? What must you not underestimate?

    Scrum is simple, but its successful adoption is full of pitfalls. We have been implementing it for over 15 years. We have walked many dead ends for you.

  • How do others do Scrum? What do they struggle with, what have they solved?

    During the training, there will be plenty of opportunities to get inspired by others. You will find out that you are not alone and there are people to share experiences with.

  • Everything takes too long? Always waiting on someone? Can't respond flexibly?

    We will show you where bottlenecks arise in organizations and how to deal with them. It won't be easy, it will hurt, but it will be worth it. We promise. We've been there.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Scrum course with Karel. A pleasant experience that lets me confidently say I understand Scrum theory and practices. Thanks for this amazing and enriching experience!
Martin Zůza, CN Group
The training was great, if not the best in recent years. And trust me, I don't throw superlatives around. The trainer was awesome! Real-world examples always make a difference. Thanks Karel!
Jiří Prokeš, Technology Transformation Lead, EY
Great course! Richard inspired me to change the way I think and lead my team. A two-day experience I'd recommend to any leader or manager.
Barnaby Smith, Senior Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Karel has been living and breathing Scrum for many years and understands it deeply. He shares lots of stories and examples for better understanding. He's a natural-born trainer.
Roman Řípa, Project Leader, RomanRipa.com
An excellent interactive course led by Richard helped me align my line manager plans with the Scrum Framework. You could tell he draws from vast experience, not just theory.
Standa Houdek, Devops Manager, DHL
The best training I've attended in recent years, interactive, full of real-world examples. Simply TOP! Thanks Karel
Martina Kruzic Kulisiakova, Test Manager
Richard was great! He led the course with enthusiasm and expertise, keeping us 100% engaged even online. Thanks to him I'm confident I'll pass the PSM and I'm looking forward to applying what we learned!
Ellie Bodman, Consultant, Mason Advisory Limited
Karel's approach was very open and professional. He wasn't afraid to answer any question.
Eduard Fuzessery, 2N Telekomunikace
An absolutely phenomenal course! Richard is an amazing instructor who teaches from both practice and theory. He encouraged useful discussions and pushed us to ask tough questions.
Itrza Suhail, Senior Software Engineer, Sky
Trainer Karel was fantastic! Excellent examples, entertaining, and he even has acting talent! The course pace and switching between theory and practice kept our attention.
Jan Novák, Senior SW Develoer, compacer CZ
The PSM I course with Richard was a great experience. He explains Scrum in a knowledgeable and witty way. Ideal for beginners and those who want to organize their knowledge.
Adam Kozany, Service Specialist, Stora Enso
I was skeptical about the training, but it was very insightful. Scrum is a simple framework that often struggles with misunderstanding and fear. Karel is a great coach, highly recommended!
Jakub Kuba, 2N Telekomunikace
Karel's approach was great. The course was interesting, enriching, and definitely not boring. Looking forward to more courses with ScrumDojo!
Martin Schule, AIKIT Digital
Great course! Richard inspired me to change the way I think and lead my team. A two-day experience I'd recommend to any leader or manager.
Barnaby Smith, Senior Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin
I really liked the prepared materials and how Karel Smutny led the course. I enjoyed the collaborative atmosphere among students. The course inspired me to learn more about Scrum and agile SW development and to work in a Scrum team in the near future.
Miroslav Renda, Tesena
I really enjoyed the course! I was expecting dry theory, but it was full of discussions, sharing examples, and interaction! A great start to the Scrum Master journey!
Naushad Velgy, Data Scientist, M&C Saatchi World Services
I appreciate Karel's rich practical experience that backed up the theoretical part of the course, as well as his positive attitude and enthusiasm. Two days well spent, thanks!
Milan Mokrý
Richard is a great instructor and the whole training served its purpose. No boredom -- theory, examples, experience, fun. Definitely recommend!
Martina Novakova, Developer & Scrum Master, Stora Enso
Perfect training for beginners. I enjoyed the friendly and professional atmosphere.
Johana Sladká, Invia.cz
The course was very valuable! Riki handled the online format brilliantly, it was interactive and full of practical examples. Even though I already knew Scrum, I'm taking away a lot of new things. Definitely recommend!
Jana Hajduová, Project Manager, Air Navigation Services of Czech Republic
Karel introduced us to Scrum in a clear and playful way. He told a number of stories from various companies with emphasis on the topic being discussed. The best training in the last X years. Thanks!
David Štípský, SolarWinds
Honestly one of the most useful trainings that truly moved me forward.
Dominik Chabron, Scrum Master, Tietoevry
A trainer with experience. Great approach, great stories. Great course.
David Šanda, HID
Great insight into Scrum and team effectiveness.
Pavel Studený, Outreach

Two days packed with practical examples

We adjust topics on the fly based on your interests and needs. You will take away what helps you the most.

Scrum Master Stances

In real-world scenarios, you will step into the role of a Scrum Master and practice how to approach situations to have the greatest impact.

Scrum Master Choices

Topics

  • Principles and values of Scrum, empirical process
  • Scrum framework
  • Definition of Done and finishing
  • Technical debt
  • Project vs. product perspective
  • Working with people and teams, self-managed teams
  • "Multilearning" vs. resource utilization
  • Team coaching and how to build team accountability
  • Why even mature teams need a Scrum Master
  • The Scrum Master role, key skills and knowledge
  • Scrum in your organization and how to get started

Bonus Topics

Topics that are not typically part of the course syllabus, but participants often ask about them, so we cover them:

  • The relationship between Scrum and Kanban
  • Multi-team collaboration and coordination
  • Remote team collaboration
  • Agile contracts

For more information about the course, download the official datasheet.

Dates

March 19–20, 2026Thu–Fri
 Prague 9-17Karelcs
27 000 Kč(until Feb 19)29 000 Kčwithout VAT
April 16–17, 2026Thu–Fri
 Online 9-17Rikics
24 000 Kč(until Apr 2)26 000 Kčwithout VAT
June 18–19, 2026Thu–Fri
 Prague 9-17Karelcs
27 000 Kč(until May 18)29 000 Kčwithout VAT

Group discounts

Two days too much?

Absorb the basics of Scrum and 2 real-world case studies in half a day

SINTRO

Scrum Intro

  • When Scrum is suitable and when it is not
  • Real-world case studies from a corporation and a start-up
  • Why Scrum often "doesn't work" and how to avoid that

More about the course

Dates

There are currently no dates scheduled for this course.

Do you want to have a private course for your company?

You pay a fixed price, regardless of the number of participants up to 30. Invite everyone who can benefit from the course.

  • We will prepare an agenda tailored to your needs

  • In-person or online, in Czech or English

  • Certification exam for everyone included

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Need help with choosing?

Not sure which course is the best for you? Schedule a video call with me and I will help you choose.

Schedule a call

Your trainer Karel Smutný

Karel is a consultant for agile transformations and organizational design, Scrum trainer and programmer.

Close to 15 years he has worked with dozens of organizations, from start-ups to established technology companies to multinational corporations. In them he "left his mark" on almost a hundred teams and thus draws on very rich experience.

Karel focuses on "descaling" (simplifying) organizations, building team responsibility and technical excellence.

As a long-time developer, he emphasizes sustainable architecture, readable code and automation.

Your trainer Richard "Riki" Ross

Riki is a senior team coach, agile transformation consultant, Scrum trainer, and Kanban expert.

He has experience with both traditional project management in custom software development environments, as well as agile approaches, Scrum, and Kanban. He has worked with dozens of teams, whether development, or operational.

When working with teams, he places great emphasis on autonomy and self-management.

He is an active member of international communities around Scrum, Kanban, and LeSS.

Globally recognized Scrum.org certification

You will get a solid foundation and a lot of tips and materials to prepare for the certification assessment.

PSM-I

Professional Scrum Master I

Globally recognized PSM-I certification exam proves your understanding of the basic principles of Scrum according to the official Scrum Guide, excellent knowledge of the framework, consistent use of terminology and the ability to apply Scrum in a team.

  • 80 questions / 60 minutes
  • Minimum passing score: 85%
  • Lifetime validity

Second attempt for free

If you attempt the assessment within 14 days after the course and fail to pass, you will get another attempt for free.

How to prepare for the certification assessment PSM-I
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