Question 1

What practical skills can I expect to have after completing the A-CSM course?

Accepted Answer

You will possess the tools and methods to extend and amplify the effectiveness of Scrum, along with the skills to:

Master advanced tools and techniques within the realm of Scrum and Agile
Guide, mentor, and optimize outcomes from your Scrum team across various environments and industries
Establish yourself as an authority in Scrum, enhancing efficiency in your workplace
Inspire others, foster collaboration, and navigate challenging work scenarios
Demonstrate effective servant leadership and overcome obstacles
Handle team dynamics adeptly and excel in visual management
Scale and descale effectively, promoting high team performance
Lead transformative changes in diverse environments or industries
Implement Lean and Kanban methodologies

Question 2

How does an Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification help me?

Accepted Answer

The A-CSM certification provides you with the following benefits:

Affirms an ongoing dedication to excellence and quality in Agile and Scrum
Exhibits enhanced proficiency in Scrum practices
Accelerates your career in Scrum with assurance
Distinguishes you during interviews and capitalizes on career advancement prospects
Commands a higher salary compared to experienced non-certified counterparts
Facilitates networking opportunities with industry leaders and Agile professionals
Progresses your Agile journey towards achieving the Certified Scrum Professional® ScrumMaster (CSPSM) Certification.

Question 3

Who is the A-CSM course for?

Accepted Answer

This course is most suitable for:

Scrum Masters
Team Leads
Development Managers
Delivery Managers
Project Managers
Agile Coaches
Individuals aspiring to establish a career as a Scrum Master

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for the A-CSM course?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible to enroll in the A-CSM course after completing your CSM certification. To qualify for the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® certification, you must have:

An active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
A minimum of 12 months of Scrum Master work experience logged in your Scrum Alliance profile within the past five years.

No exam is required for A-CSM certification. Instead, attendance in a certified A-CSM educational program and successful completion of all educator-designed components, including pre- and post-course work, is necessary.

Question 5

What next after A-CSM?

Accepted Answer

Upon obtaining the A-CSM certification, you can further enrich your Scrum master skills by pursuing the following credentials:

Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)
Certified Team Coach (CTC)
Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
ICP-ACC Certification from ICAgile

Question 6

How many SEUs and PDUs will I earn on completing the A-CSM training?

Accepted Answer

You will earn 16 SEUs and 16 PDUs by completing the A-CSM training program. 

Question 7

What's the minimum number of SEUs needed to uphold my A-CSM certification?

Accepted Answer

You will need 30 SEUs to maintain your A-CSM certification. You can calculate the required SEUs with the SEU calculator.

Question 8

Through upGrad's A-CSM certification training, how many PDUs can I acquire?

Accepted Answer

You will acquire16 PDUs by completing our 2-day A-CSM certification training program .

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