Advanced Certified Scrum Master

An Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) is a certification for Scrum Masters who want to deepen their understanding of Scrum practices and enhance their ability to lead Scrum teams effectively. It’s an advanced-level certification offered by the Scrum Alliance, intended for those who have already achieved the basic Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification and have practical experience working with Scrum teams.

To achieve the A-CSM certification, you typically need to:

Hold a CSM Certification: You must have the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification as a prerequisite.

Complete an A-CSM Course: Attend a Scrum Alliance-approved Advanced Scrum Master course, which delves into more complex Scrum concepts and advanced facilitation techniques.

Demonstrate Practical Experience: You should have practical experience working as a Scrum Master, ideally with a few years of experience and multiple projects under your belt.

Pass an Assessment: There may be an assessment or exam at the end of the course to evaluate your knowledge and skills.

The A-CSM certification focuses on improving skills in areas such as team dynamics, conflict resolution, and scaling Scrum in larger organizations. It also emphasizes coaching and mentoring skills, helping Scrum Masters to support their teams more effectively and contribute to the broader organizational agile transformation.