This two-day course not only provides the fundamental principles of Scrum, it also gives participants hands-on experience using Scrum. This course puts theory into action through extensive use of exercise and a project simulation. All exercises and discussions are specifically tailored for those working in video game development. During the course, attendees will learn why such a seemingly simple process as Scrum can have such profound effects on an organization. Participants gain practical experience working with Scrum tools and activities such as the product backlog, sprint backlog, daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning meeting, and burndown charts. Participants leave knowing how to apply Scrum to all sizes of projects, from a single collocated team to a large, highly distributed team.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will be designated Certified ScrumMaster.

Onsite Availability

Don’t see a date and location you like? Want to train a team or department without the hassle of travel? This course is available for onsite delivery. Contact Mike Cohn at (720) 890-6110 or by e-mail at mike@mountaingoatsoftware.com or Clinton Keith at 760-622-8703 or by e-mail at clinton.keith@gmail.com.

PMPs: This course counts for 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

What You Get

• High quality training from an industry expert
• Recognition by the Scrum Alliance as a Certified ScrumMaster
• A continental breakfast buffet, a hot lunch buffet, an afternoon snack, and continuously replenished drinks
• A 1 GB USB drive containing a PDF of the course materials, relevant articles by Mike Cohn and others, sample chapters from Mike's books, and other information
• A one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, a $50 value
• A printed and bound copy of the course materials

What Will You Learn?

• Practical, project-proven practices that have worked for numerous video game projects
• The essentials of getting a project off on the right foot
• How to write user stories for the product backlog
• How to help both new and experienced teams be more successful
• How to successfully scale Scrum to large, multi-continent projects with team sizes in the hundreds
• How to help producers, artists, designers and programmers work together effectively
• How to work with publishers and others outside the team who may not be familiar with Scrum
• Tips and tricks from two instructors that combine 15-plus years of using Scrum in a wide variety of environments and ten-plus years of video game product development

Who Should Attend?

Whether you're a manager, producer, programmer, artist, designer, tester, product manager, or someone interested in working on or with a Scrum team, this course is suited for you. You will leave with solid knowledge of how and why Scrum works. Through practical, hands-on exercises and small-group discussion you will be prepared to plan your first sprint immediately after this class.

About your Instructor - Mike Cohn

Learn Scrum and Agile Processes directly from Mike Cohn, one of the industry's most well-respected Certified Scrum Trainers. Mike Cohn is the author of User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development, Agile Estimating and Planning, and Succeeding with Agile. Mike is a highly popular and in-demand Scrum and agile trainer across the globe. He is also a co-founder and former board member of the Scrum Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated specifically to Scrum, and a co-founder of the non-profit Agile Alliance, home of the Agile Manifesto.

All Mountain Goat Software's agile estimating and planning training and consultations are conducted by Mike Cohn himself. To get a sense of Mike's style, watch this sample of Mike's presentation at Google, or read feedback from others on What They're Saying About Us.Also, take a look at our client list.

For more information about Mountain Goat Software, Mike Cohn, and why to choose us for your agile estimating and planning training, please visit Why Mountain Goat? or view a complete list of our public agile and Scrum courses.

Classes in Boston will be held at Le M©ridien Cambridge Situated in the heart of Central Square in Cambridge, Le M©ridien is steps away from a culturally diverse area renowned for its cuisine and shopping, easily accessible from Logan Airport and just minutes from Boston city centre.

What People Are Saying About This Course

“Mike gave a scrum training for some of our leads and managers in Visual Studio Team System. It was fantastic. I'd highly recommend his training to any team.”
Stephanie Saad, Microsoft

“This class has definitely exceeded my expectations and pointed out tons of areas our team can do better”
Aida Cutuk, Intuit

“Your ScrumMaster class was the best project management class I’ve ever experienced. The concepts were thoughtfully presented, and clearly delivered. ”
—Deke Waters, Day 1 Studios

“The Best Training I ever attended. Your presentation was very engaging, enthusiastic and entertaining!”
—Vijay Eluri, Manager, ID Analytics, Inc.

“Very good instruction from someone that clearly has real-world, pragmatic experience in the subject. A perfect primer for those getting started in Scrum.”
—Nathan Angstadt, Stellent

“I found this course of great value, bringing all the Scrum principles into a useable process.”
George Goodyer, Verisign

“ You know us English....very reserved, difficult to fire up..not given to bouts of unbridled enthusiasm...etc, etc...but the course was absolutely FANTASTIC. Mike did a tremendous job of holding the room, fending off skepticism and really opening minds to the Agile way of working.”
Paul Henderson, 21C

“The ScrumMaster course is the second course I have taken from Mike Cohn. I would whole heartedly recommend Mike as a Scrum trainer to any organization. His style is relaxed and comfortable...allowing the topics to flow easily and his passion to ooze through. I have since recommended Mike to numerous colleagues who all agree that they come away from the course feeling full of knowledge and motivated to implement what they have learned. Very highly recommended.”
Bethan Davis, Metis Consultancy

“Thanks for a great class! Really. Your real-life, real-world application of agile and Scrum practices made for a truly valuable class.”
Beth Russo, SAIC

“Thank you once again for a fantastic Scrum Master course. Your delivery and style were inspirational.”
Royd Brayshay, Devlopment Leader / Consultant

Guarantee

We are so confident that you will benefit from our training that we offer a 100% money back guarantee. If you aren’t satisfied with the training you received, contact us within thirty days to receive a full refund of the registration fee, no questions asked.

Refund Policy

A full refund will be provided if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different event no later than five business days prior to the start of the class. If you cancel or transfer within five business days you will be charged —$250 for a two-day class and $150 for a one-day class.