Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)
The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) is issued by the Scrum Alliance and represents the next step beyond the CSM certification. It is designed for practicing Scrum Masters who want to expand their facilitation, coaching, and organizational change capabilities. A-CSM holders demonstrate the ability to apply Scrum in complex team environments, navigate difficult conversations, and contribute to broader Agile adoption within their organization.
What is the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)?
The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) is issued by the Scrum Alliance and represents the next step beyond the CSM certification. It is designed for practicing Scrum Masters who want to expand their facilitation, coaching, and organizational change capabilities. A-CSM holders demonstrate the ability to apply Scrum in complex team environments, navigate difficult conversations, and contribute to broader Agile adoption within their organization.
Who Should Take This Course?
- CSM holders with at least one year of Scrum Master experience
- Scrum Masters wanting to progress toward the CSP-SM designation
- Agile coaches building formal Scrum Alliance credentials
- Team facilitators expanding coaching and conflict-resolution skills
- Delivery leads accountable for team performance and Agile health
- Project managers transitioning into senior Scrum Master roles
- Anyone working toward the Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)
What You Will Learn in the A-CSM Course
A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.
Advanced Facilitation Techniques
Master facilitation skills to run highly effective Scrum events and team workshops.
- Liberating Structures and collaborative facilitation formats
- Facilitating difficult Sprint Retrospectives with opposing views
- Using visual facilitation techniques in remote and hybrid teams
- Designing and facilitating team agreements and working norms
Coaching Individuals and Teams
Apply coaching principles to grow individuals and self-managing Scrum teams.
- Coaching stance vs. mentoring stance: choosing the right approach
- Active listening, powerful questioning, and feedback techniques
- Supporting individual Scrum team members through change and growth
- Conflict resolution and navigating interpersonal challenges in teams
Serving the Product Owner
Collaborate with and support the Product Owner for better value delivery.
- Coaching the Product Owner on effective backlog management
- Facilitating productive Sprint Reviews with stakeholders
- Supporting Product Goal clarity and stakeholder communication
- Addressing Product Owner anti-patterns and accountability gaps
Organizational Change and Impediment Removal
Navigate systemic impediments and influence organizational culture.
- Identifying systemic impediments beyond the team level
- Influencing managers and leaders without formal authority
- Strategies for removing organizational blockers to Agile adoption
- Measuring Agile health and maturity at team and organizational levels
Scaling Agile and Cross-Team Collaboration
Apply Scrum at scale and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Scrum of Scrums and cross-team coordination techniques
- Introduction to SAFe, Nexus, and LeSS scaling frameworks
- Supporting distributed and remote Scrum team effectiveness
- Building communities of practice for continuous improvement
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport
- Active CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) certification from Scrum Alliance required
- Minimum one year of work experience specific to the Scrum Master role
- Attendance of an accredited A-CSM training course is required
- Scrum Alliance membership in good standing
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about the A-CSM certification exam.
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Advanced Certified ScrumMaster Assessment |
Exam Code | A-CSM |
Exam Type | Assessment completed after accredited A-CSM training course |
Total Questions | Assessment format varies by trainer |
Passing Score | Competency demonstration through coursework and assessment |
Exam Duration | Course-based (typically 2 days live training) |
Language | English (other languages depending on trainer) |
Exam Provider | Scrum Alliance (via accredited Certified Scrum Trainer) |
Exam Focus | Advanced facilitation, coaching, organizational change, impediment removal |
Exam Registration | Provided by an accredited Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) |
Retake Policy | Determined by individual trainer and course provider |
Certification Validity | 2 years (renewal via Scrum Education Units and Scrum Alliance fee) |
Exam Topics
Training Plans
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Basic
Certification Program
- Certification syllabus training
- Private instructor-led live classes
- Hands-on labs
- Practice exams
- Certification exam guidance
Pro
Certification + Projects
- Everything in Basic
- Real-world industry projects
- Case studies
- GitHub portfolio project
- Assignment reviews
- Capstone mini project
Premium
Career Acceleration
- Everything in Pro
- Resume building
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Career mentoring sessions
- Capstone project
- Certification exam strategy
- Industry use-case training
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Learning Path
Your certification journey — from prerequisites to advanced roles.
A-CSM — Advanced Certified ScrumMaster
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