Program Overview

Elevate your Scrum Master skills with the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) training. This course goes beyond the basics to give you a deeper understanding of Scrum and Agile principles, focusing on facilitation, coaching, service delivery, and managing the Scrum lifecycle. By the end of this training, you'll be equipped to handle complex Scrum challenges and become an even more effective Scrum Master, helping your teams deliver value at scale.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Scrum Masters looking to enhance their skills
  • Agile Coaches wanting to strengthen their facilitation abilities
  • Product Owners and Team Leads interested in understanding Scrum from a deeper perspective
  • Developers who want to understand the Scrum Master role
  • Anyone interested in advancing their Scrum and Agile expertise

Skills covered

  • Learn how to coach Agile teams and individuals for peak performance
  • Deepen your understanding of Scrum and Agile values and practices
  • Tackle advanced challenges that arise during Scrum processes
  • Facilitate Scrum events and make informed, timely decisions
  • Build and support high-performing Scrum teams
  • Learn the tools that will help you manage Scrum projects effectively

Tools covered

  • Advanced Scrum Facilitation Techniques
  • Team Dynamics and Coaching Models (e.g., GROW, ORSC)
  • Servant Leadership Practices
  • Conflict Resolution Tools and Techniques
  • Agile Coaching Tools (Powerful Questions, Active Listening)
  • Improved Daily Scrum and Retrospective Formats
  • Agile Metrics and Reporting (Velocity, Burndown, CFD)
  • Team Self-Assessment & Maturity Models (e.g., Team Health Check)
  • Lean and Systems Thinking Tools
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Agile Leadership
  • Scaling Scrum Concepts (Scrum Scale, Nexus, SAFe basics)
  • Root Cause Analysis Tools (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
  • Impediment Removal Strategies and Coaching Interventions
  • Workshop Facilitation and Virtual Collaboration Tools (Miro, MURAL)
  • Agile Tools and Platforms (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc.)

Learning Experience Highlights

  • Collaborate and network with peers and mentors in a dynamic online environment.
  • Missed a session? Catch up anytime with recorded classes.
  • Get personalized guidance through expert mentoring sessions.
  • A dedicated cohort manager is always ready to assist you.

Career Support with Job Assistance

Our exclusive JobAssist Plus program helps you transition from learner to professional by providing:

  • Group mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Interview preparation and skill assessments
  • AI-driven profile optimization
  • Mock interviews with industry mentors

Average Starting Salary in India : ₹8 – ₹10 LPA

Growth Potential : With GenAI skills, professionals can expect 1.5x faster promotion cycles and broader global opportunities.

Why join this course ?

Elite Certificate

Receive a certificate of program completion from simplirise

Unlock Exclusive Opportunities

Engage in live virtual master classes delivered by experience faculty

Experience Hands-on Learning

Applied learning through 15+ hands-on projects and tools with seamless access to integrated labs

Learn Popular GenAI Tools

Exposure to ChatGPT, Hugging Face, DALL-E 2, Gemini and other prominent tools

What Makes This Program Unique?

  • Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with real job roles
  • Practical tools used by top companies around the world
  • Peer learning and community-based progress tracking
  • Modular design — easy to follow and digest even for beginners
  • Access to Simplirise Corporate Network for job placement opportunities

Registration Process

Fill out the form and tell us why you're interested in the program.

Our admissions team will evaluate your background and motivation.

Once selected, secure your seat by paying the admission fee and begin your learning journey.

Apply here

Frequently Asked Questions?

The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) is a certification from Scrum Alliance designed for experienced ScrumMasters who want to deepen their skills in Agile coaching, facilitation, servant leadership, and team development.

  • Certified ScrumMasters (CSM)
  • Agile Coaches and Team Facilitators
  • Project Managers working in Agile environments
  • Scrum team members seeking leadership roles

  • Hold an active Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) certification
  • Have at least 1 year of experience as a ScrumMaster (logged in your Scrum Alliance profile)

No. There is no exam for the A-CSM. Certification is granted upon successful completion of the course and instructor approval.

  • Conflict resolution and team coaching tools
  • Advanced facilitation techniques for Scrum events
  • Emotional intelligence (EQ) in Agile leadership
  • Agile metrics and reporting tools
  • Lean thinking and systems thinking models
  • Tools like Miro, MURAL, Jira, Trello, Confluence
  • Techniques for improving retrospectives, standups, and stakeholder collaboration

The course usually spans 2 full days (16 hours) and can be delivered online (live virtual) or in-person, depending on the provider.

  • Coach high-performing Agile teams
  • Facilitate Scrum practices at a deeper level
  • Remove organizational and team-level impediments
  • Build better relationships with Product Owners and stakeholders

The certification is valid for 2 years. You can renew it by logging Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and paying the renewal fee through Scrum Alliance.

  • Digital course workbook and tools
  • Templates for team health checks, coaching, and facilitation
  • Real-world case studies and group activities
  • Access to collaborative platforms like Miro or MURAL

You can progress to the Certified Scrum Professional® - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) — the highest ScrumMaster certification offered by Scrum Alliance.