Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) Course

Simon Reindl is a deeply experienced professional scrum master, agile coach, and professional scrum trainer. In fact, he was the very first certified Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) in the UK and was the official course steward for the Scrum.Org Professional Scrum Master course. Actively creating and developing the course curriculum for tens of thousands of scrum masters around the world.

Simon brings this wealth of experience, capability, and expertise into the PSM II course and combines curriculum, war stories from the field, and deep insights from the world of #agile to help you level up as a professional scrum master.

Mastering the Art of Guided Collaboration in Agile Environments

In the intricate dance of Scrum, collaboration is key. Yet, fostering effective, efficient, and productive interactions requires skill and finesse. Enter the Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) course—a comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of Scrum events and interactions, ensuring that every voice is heard, every insight captured, and every session streamlined for maximum value.

PSFS Learning Objectives
Actionable Outcomes
Benefits of Achieving Skills & Certification

Objectives

  1. Facilitation Foundations: Delve deep into the core principles of facilitation, understanding its role and significance in the Scrum framework.
  2. Tools & Techniques Mastery: Equip yourself with a diverse toolkit of facilitation techniques tailored for various Scrum events, from Daily Scrums to Sprint Reviews.
  3. Group Dynamics & Interaction: Learn to navigate and manage group dynamics, ensuring that discussions remain productive, focused, and inclusive.
  4. Overcoming Facilitation Challenges: Gain strategies to address and mitigate common challenges, from dominating participants to off-track discussions.

Outcomes

  • Seamlessly facilitate Scrum events, ensuring they are efficient, productive, and true to their objectives.
  • Leverage a diverse set of tools and techniques to adapt to various team needs, ensuring optimal engagement and collaboration.
  • Manage and harness group dynamics to foster environments of open communication, mutual respect, and creative problem solving.
  • Quickly identify and address facilitation challenges, ensuring that sessions remain on course and achieve their intended outcomes.

Benefits of Achieving

  1. Expert Facilitation: As a PSFS-certified professional, stand out as an expert in guiding and enhancing Scrum events, recognized for your ability to optimize team interactions.
  2. Enhanced Team Productivity: By facilitating effectively, ensure that Scrum events yield clearer decisions, stronger alignments, and actionable insights.
  3. Empowered Team Dynamics: Cultivate an environment where every team member feels heard, valued, and empowered to contribute, fostering higher morale and collaboration.
  4. Increased Value Delivery: Through streamlined sessions and focused discussions, accelerate the pace of value delivery, aligning closely with stakeholder needs and feedback.

Elevate your Scrum journey with the PSFS course. Beyond the rituals and artifacts of Scrum, delve into the heart of collaboration, mastering the art of facilitation. Join us and transform Scrum events from mere meetings into powerful catalysts for change, innovation, and value. Register today and become the guiding force behind truly collaborative Scrum teams.

Testimonials

Each course delivered provides delegates with an opportunity to leave their honest review on Trust Pilot. Below are some of the reviews left for Simon Reindl on the Scrum.Org and Trust Pilot websites.

Michael Walorski

Simon breathed new life into the nature of online collaboration and learning. Through the thoughtful use of Miro and the well-placed inputs from the participants, he was able to give an effective presentation of the topics in the scrum framework and keep the class motivated. Great work and also nice tips.

Anna

Simon Reindl is a superb trainer

Simon Reindl is a superb trainer. Not only the way he teaches sinks in, but he is empathetic, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. If I was to attend another QA course I would look for Simon’s name.

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FAQ

What format(s) of training are available?

We offer a combination of live, in-person courses as well as live, online courses delivered via digital channels.

How hard is the PSFS exam?

It is tough, but fair. The PSFS course will provide you with everything you need to know to master the more advanced elements of facilitation, but will also provide you with everything you need to pass the exam.

How will the PSFS help my career?

Attending a PSFS course and passing the international exam validates your learning, knowledge, and facilitation capabilities.

What happens if I don't pass?

Scrum.Org provides you with a free, second attempt on the PSM II examination as long as you have taken the first exam within 14 days of the course.

Must I be a Scrum Master to attend?

No, you don’t. We welcome managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to adopt facilitation skills.

Is the PSFS Internationally recognized?

Yes, the PSFS certification is internationally recognized, certified, and respected.

Will the PSFS help with Agile coaching?

Very much so; facilitation is a key skill for both scrum masters and agile coaches.