Scrum Inc. Certified Training

Registered Scrum Master (RSM)

A two-day course developed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Scrum Inc., giving professionals the knowledge and skills to systematically implement Scrum, lead high-performing teams, and earn the RSM credential: the only Scrum Master credential endorsed by the co-creator of Scrum.

Course code

SINC-001

Duration

2 days

Format

Private or public, remote or in person

Group size

5 to 18 attendees

At a glance

  • Course: Registered Scrum Master (RSM)
  • Duration: 2 days (minimum 14 hours of live instruction)
  • Curriculum: Scrum Inc. RSM curriculum
  • Audience: Professionals in any industry looking to become Scrum Masters, project managers transitioning to agile delivery, and those wanting to understand high-performing team patterns
  • Credential: Registered Scrum Master (RSM) from Scrum Inc.
  • Exam: Online exam required to earn the RSM credential
  • Delivery: Private cohort or public course, remote or in person
  • Best suited to: Those who want a Scrum Master credential grounded in the original Scrum Inc. approach, including Scrum@Scale

Scrum mastery grounded in the original approach

The Registered Scrum Master credential was developed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Scrum Inc., the organisation co-founded by the inventor of Scrum. The RSM formally recognises individuals who understand lean principles, Scrum Master techniques, the patterns of high-performing teams, and how the Scrum Master role scales within an organisation using Scrum@Scale.

Unlike many Scrum Master credentials, the RSM is the only one in the market endorsed by Jeff Sutherland himself. It is designed for professionals who want to implement Scrum in a way that drives immediate, measurable business results: teams that deliver twice the value at half the cost, with higher quality and greater employee satisfaction.

Delivered by Tim Robinson, an Agility and AI Professional and Registered Scrum Trainer, the course combines theory with practical application and industry-specific content to help attendees understand how Scrum works in their own context.

What your people will learn

  • How the Scrum Framework helps deliver products and services faster and with higher quality while cutting cost and improving employee satisfaction
  • How to leverage lean principles to identify waste in a system, process, or organisation
  • Techniques and metrics Scrum Masters use to improve team happiness and performance
  • The patterns and practices of high-performing Scrum teams
  • How the Scrum Master role scales in an organisation using Scrum@Scale
  • How to function as a servant-leader for a Scrum team

Why organisations choose RSM

The RSM credential offers an alternative pathway for Scrum Masters rooted in the original Scrum Inc. tradition. Organisations that value the Scrum@Scale approach, or that want to develop Scrum Masters who understand lean thinking and the patterns behind genuinely high-performing teams, often choose the RSM over other credentials.

It is also a strong choice for professionals who want a credential that clearly differentiates them in the market and is directly endorsed by the co-creator of Scrum.

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Course outline

Scrum Foundations
  • The Scrum Framework and the Scrum Master role
  • Delivering value faster with higher quality
  • Agile and lean thinking
Lean Principles
  • Identifying and removing waste
  • Flow and cycle time
  • Continuous improvement techniques
High-Performance Teams
  • Patterns of high-performing Scrum teams
  • Metrics for team happiness and performance
  • Servant-leadership in practice
Scaling with Scrum@Scale
  • How the Scrum Master role scales
  • Introduction to Scrum@Scale
  • Coordinating across teams

Who this course is for

  • Professionals in any industry wanting to become Scrum Masters or servant-leaders to their team
  • Job seekers wishing to work for an agile organisation
  • Professionals interested in being agile
  • Traditional Project Managers looking to transform their careers
  • SAFe Practitioners wanting to learn Scrum and explore Scrum@Scale
  • Product Managers, PMPs, and PMI-ACP holders wishing to become a Scrum Master
  • Managers and leaders wanting to understand what genuine Scrum delivery looks like

Certification and exam

Attendees who complete at least 14 hours of live instruction with a Registered Scrum Trainer and pass the RSM exam earn the Registered Scrum Master credential from Scrum Inc.

  • Registered Scrum Master (RSM) credential from Scrum Inc.
  • Online exam required to earn the credential
  • Eligibility to be featured in The International Registry of Agile Professionals
  • Authorisation to use the RSM badge

What attendees get after the course

  • Two days of instruction from a Registered Scrum Trainer
  • Course materials and access to reference documentation
  • Eligibility to sit the RSM exam and earn the Registered Scrum Master credential
  • Eligibility to be featured in The International Registry of Agile Professionals
  • Authorisation to use the RSM badge on passing

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course regardless of experience. However, the following are highly recommended: 12 months or more of experience in software development or product delivery, or 12 months or more of experience in business analysis or project delivery.

Delivery options

We offer this course as a private cohort for organisations, or as a public course where individuals can book a place alongside practitioners from other organisations. Both formats are available remotely or in person across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Private delivery keeps the discussion grounded in your team's actual context. Public delivery is ideal where individuals want to train alongside peers from outside their organisation.

About Scrum Inc.

Scrum Inc. was co-founded by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, the co-creator of Scrum. The Registered Scrum Master credential is the only Scrum Master certification in the market directly endorsed by Jeff Sutherland, grounded in the original Scrum Inc. approach to delivering twice the value at half the cost.

Lead trainer

Tim Robinson

Tim Robinson

Agility & AI Professional, Registered Scrum Trainer

Tim is an experienced Registered Scrum Trainer with a background in agile delivery and organisational transformation across a range of industries.

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