Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Training
Move from running Scrum events to coaching teams and shaping organisations with the Scrum Alliance A-CSM
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Format
- Live online
- Modules
- 8 modules
- Certificate
- On completion
- ✓16 hours of live, interactive online training in scheduled batches
- ✓Advanced facilitation, coaching, conflict navigation and change-agent skills
- ✓Case-based exercises drawn from real Scrum Master challenges
- ✓No exam - certification is based on the course, your CSM and your Scrum Master experience
- ✓Next step after CSM and a stepping stone to CSP-SM
- ✓Two years of Scrum Alliance membership
About the course
What this course covers
The Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) is for Scrum Masters who already know the mechanics of Scrum and now want to deal with harder problems: teams that will not self-manage, conflict among members, stakeholders who undermine the sprint, and impediments rooted in the wider organisation.
The course builds on the CSM and goes deeper into the Scrum Master stances of facilitator, teacher, coach, mentor and change agent. You practise coaching conversations, advanced facilitation formats, conflict resolution and systems thinking, using scenarios brought by participants, not only trainer case studies.
A-CSM has no exam. Scrum Alliance asks for a foundational certification (a CSM, or an accepted PSM I or II), at least 12 months of Scrum Master work experience in the past five years, and completion of an approved course of at least 16 hours.
Who should attend
- ● Scrum Masters with a year or more of hands-on experience
- ● Agile coaches and team coaches who want a structured toolset
- ● Delivery managers and project managers who act as Scrum Masters
- ● Team leads responsible for several teams
- ● CSM holders aiming for CSP-SM
Prerequisites
- ● A foundational certification: an active or expired CSM (Scrum Alliance may accept a PSM I or PSM II in its place)
Key skills
Skills you will walk away with
Advanced facilitation
Design and run workshops using structured formats for decisions, ideation and alignment.
Coaching conversations
Use coaching models and powerful questions to help individuals and teams find their own answers.
Conflict navigation
Identify conflict levels and apply techniques to turn disagreement into progress.
Team development
Assess team maturity and tailor interventions to help teams become self-managing.
Systems thinking
Trace recurring problems to organisational causes such as structure, incentives and policies.
Change leadership
Influence managers and stakeholders and sustain improvements beyond one team.
Curriculum
Module-by-module syllabus
8 modules · 40 topics · 16 hours
1Advanced Scrum Master stances5 topics ▾
Learning objective: Move fluidly between facilitator, teacher, coach, mentor and change agent.
- ▸ Stance model
- ▸ Choosing a stance for a situation
- ▸ Self-assessment as Scrum Master
- ▸ Setting growth goals
- ▸ Case discussion
2Facilitation techniques5 topics ▾
Learning objective: Run workshops that produce decisions.
- ▸ Facilitation principles and neutrality
- Divergent and convergent thinking
Schedules
Upcoming live batches
Enroll now and choose your batch dates
Send an enquiry and we'll reserve your seat in the next batch.
Certification
How you get certified
- 1Confirm you hold a CSM (or accepted PSM) and have your Scrum Master experience ready to document.
- 2Enrol in a scheduled batch and attend the full course of at least 16 hours.
- 3Complete any pre- or post-course assignments set by your educator.
- 4Record and validate your 12 months of Scrum Master experience on your Scrum Alliance account.
- 5Accept the A-CSM licence agreement; the A-CSM is issued and your CSM renews automatically.
Career outcomes
Roles this opens up
Senior Scrum Master
₹14–26 LPA (approx.)Lead several teams, mentor junior Scrum Masters and handle escalated impediments.
Agile Coach
₹18–35 LPA (approx.)Coach teams and management on adopting agile ways of working.
Delivery / Release Manager (agile)
₹16–30 LPA (approx.)Coordinate multi-team delivery with strong facilitation skills.
Salary ranges are approximate figures for India and vary by city, company and experience.
Why this certification is worth it
Differentiates you from entry-level SMs
A-CSM signals real field experience, not just course attendance.
Practical toolkit
Facilitation and coaching techniques you can reuse in your next retrospective or planning session.
Credential progression
A-CSM is a requirement on the way to CSP-SM.
Why Assure Success
Learn it once, pass it once
Trainers from the field
Every session is led by a practitioner who uses this material at work.
Batches that fit your week
Weekday and weekend batches in IST, scheduled for working professionals.
Exam-style practice
Practice questions and, where available, a full simulator free with the course.
Exam voucher help
Discounted vouchers and step-by-step help booking your exam.
Human support
WhatsApp support Mon–Sat, 9 AM–8 PM IST — a person answers.
Pay your way
UPI, cards, netbanking and EMI in India; international cards accepted.
FAQs
Questions learners ask us
Q.Is there an exam for A-CSM?
No. Scrum Alliance certifies A-CSM through the course, a foundational credential and validated Scrum Master experience.
Q.Can I take A-CSM with a PSM I instead of a CSM?
Scrum Alliance has stated that a PSM I or PSM II from Scrum.org can be used in place of the CSM prerequisite. Check the current rule on their site before enrolling.
Q.Do I need 12 months of experience before the course?
No. You can take the course first, but your trainer cannot certify you until the 12 months are recorded and validated.
Q.What if I am only a part-time Scrum Master?
Scrum Alliance asks for work experience specific to the Scrum Master accountability. Part-time experience can count if it is genuinely that role; confirm with your educator.
Q.How is A-CSM different from CSM?
CSM teaches the framework and basic facilitation. A-CSM focuses on coaching, conflict, systems and organisational change.
Q.What does A-CSM renewal involve?
Every two years, with 30 SEUs and a renewal fee (US$175 as published by third-party guides); confirm the current figure on the Scrum Alliance site.
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