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Become a skilled Scrum Master with Scrum Master training in Chennai

  • Earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs
  • Experiential learning with Scrum Activities, Role Plays, Simulations, & Case Studies
  • Training delivered by globally renowned Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
  • Enjoy 2-year membership with Scrum Alliance
  • Training by Global REA of Scrum Alliance
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BECOME AN EXPERT SCRUM MASTER

Owing to its simplicity and efficiency, Scrum is the world’s #1 Agile project management methodology driving successful projects. Top companies often prioritize a high-performing Scrum team to steer projects in the right direction. The main responsibility of a Scrum team is to facilitate a seamless workflow that contributes towards goal-oriented results. A Scrum Master is vetted with the responsibility for leading the Scrum team and it is one of the most sought-after job roles in the Agile industry. 



KnowledgeHut’s CSM training in Chennai is aimed at providing you with the most in-demand Agile skills to impress top recruiters. Our training is delivered by experienced CSTs, and it is power packed with Case Studies, Scrum Activities, Role Plays, Simulations, and more to help you acquire immediately-applicable Scrum skills.

Here’s how our CSM classes transform your career:

  • The average annual salary for Certified Scrum Master in Chennai is 13 LPA. 
  • A CSM certification in Chennai enables you to work for top companies like HCL, IBM, Wipro, and more. 
  • Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Program Manager, Agile Project Manager, Automation Engineer, and Project Lead are some high-paying Scrum job roles for CSM certified individuals. 

 Gain a complete overview of Scrum Master salaries and career growth. 

Today, most of the IT as well as non-IT industry majors are hiring candidates who are familiar with the Scrum framework. A Certified ScrumMaster can upscale an organization in the following ways:  

  • Guide team members through the product development
  • Help the team deliver quality products
  • Participate in the team activities with ease and also learn how to own a task
  • Resolve the impediments and enhance the team’s collaboration
  • Act as a change agent and enable a culture in which teams can flourish
  • Become a servant leader for Scrum teams that are involved in developing high-end products

Scrum framework believes in ‘self-organization’. Making a career in Scrum as a Scrum Master will help an individual to-

  • Gain a high degree of proficiency in executing Scrum.
  • Contribute in creating a healthy work environment.
  • Earn the skills that make an individual immune to internal and external distractions.
  • Become self-motivated to escalate the performance of the team.
  • Get more job opportunities in IT as well as non-IT organizations with a good pay.

What You Will Learn in This CSM Workshop

1. Scrum Theory

Understand the definition of Scrum, its values and pillars. Learn about the benefits of an iterative approach and the dangers of partial implementation.

2. The Scrum Team

Illustrate the interaction between the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master in delivering Increments within a Sprint.

3. Scrum Events and Activities

Understand the benefits of timeboxing, sprint purpose and duration, key Scrum events and Product Backlog refinement.

4. Scrum Artifacts and Commitments

Learn about Agile artifacts (Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and their roles in iterative development, goal setting.

5. The Team

Understand the three Scrum Roles: development team builds, PO owns backlog (prioritizes), Scrum Master coaches and protects process.

6. Scrum Events and Activities

Learn to plan sprints, review work, reflect and adapt. Delve into daily Scrum Events/Practices and Definition of Done (DoD).

7. Scrum Master Core Competencies

Learn the role of the Scrum Master in facilitating the needs of the Scrum Team and organization, including facilitating group decision-making.

8. Service to the Team, PO, and Org

Identify the Scrum Master's role in leading the Scrum Team, managing technical debt, supporting the Product Owner and more.

Prerequisites for CSM Certification Training

There is no set of eligibility requirements to attend this Scrum Master Certification course and it can be taken by freshers or professionals who want to:  

  • Further their career in project management
  • Deepen their understanding of Scrum

Our experienced CSTs deliver training in such a way that is suitable for both novice and experienced professionals. However, it is beneficial if you have basic Scrum knowledge in a real-world context, in order to get the most from the training. Explore our 1-day Agile and Scrum foundation training for establishing solid groundwork. 

Who Usually Attend CSM Training

  • Software Engineers
  • Product Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Analysts
  • Development team members
  • Testers
  • Anyone who would like to build a career as a Scrum Master

Process to become a Certified Scrum Master

Your Path to CSM® Exam Success

  • LEARN with Live, Instructor-led Sessions

    Learn with interactive live training sessions from accredited CSTs who also have years of experience as active Scrum practitioners across domains. upGrad KnowledgeHut a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA), having trained over 450,000+ Agile professionals, and you can get the best of this experience by learning with upGrad KnowledgeHut.  

  • STUDY with Scrum Alliance-Approved Curriculum

    Study with a curriculum crafted by Professionals licensed by Scrum Alliance and understand the core concepts of Scrum events- Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective.

  • PRACTICE with Case Studies, Role-Play, and Scrum Activities
    With the knowledge gained through experiential workshops, you can practice the concepts learnt with real-life case studies, role-play exercises where you replicate work-like environments, and participate in Scrum activities to embrace the role of a Scrum Master across enterprises. Clear all your doubts with mentors in weekly Scrum enablement sessions, which are vital in your exam success.

  • GET EXAM-READY with 4 CSM Mock Exams
    After mastering the knowledge learnt through ample practice, you can opt for 4 CSM mock exams that follow the exam pattern thoroughly and help you gain the confidence to crack the exam in your first attempt.

  • TAKE THE EXAM and Ace it in the Very First Go!
    Take the exam confidently and crack the 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions in 60 minutes. You will need to pass with a score of 74%. We're by your side through every step of your CSM exam preparation. With us, you'll ace your exam on the very first go and gain a Certified ScrumMaster certification!

KnowledgeHut Experience

EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS

Learn from real-world simulations, in-class activities and the rich experience of industry expert trainers. 

ELITE PANEL OF CSTS

Interact with accredited CSTs who also have years of experience as active Scrum practitioners across domains. 

MENTORSHIP BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Get real-world tips and time-tested techniques from highly qualified mentors with extensive industry experience. 

GATEWAY TO SCRUM COMMUNITIES

Get access to a wider community of active Scrum professionals and enhance your practical knowledge. 

CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND SUPPORT

Avail continuous support through monthly webinars, e-books, and conferences and keep pace with the industry. 

POST-CLASS CAREER SUPPORT

Get access to latest resources like tutorials, articles, interview QnAs, and case studies created by experts. 

GLOBAL REA

We are a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA), having trained over 250,000 Agile professionals.  

100% SUCCESS GUARANTEED

Crack your exam in the very first attempt with our 100% Success Rate and 100% Money-Back Guarantee! 

CSM Certification Course Curriculum from Scrum Alliance

Learning Objectives:

Get familiar with the 12 principles and 4 values stated in the Agile Manifesto through our popular in-class activity- “Draw and demonstrate”. Herein, you will be asked to form groups and illustrate all 12 principles pictorially.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Explain the 12 principles and 4 values listed in the Agile Manifesto.
  • Demonstrate the benefits of “responding to change” in Agile over “following a plan” in traditional project management.
  • Describe how the Scrum values (courage, focus, commitment, respect, openness) relate to the Scrum artifacts, events, and roles.
  • List and explain the three pillars in Scrum ― Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation.
  • Explain the differences between framework and methodology and understand why Scrum is called a framework.
  • List 5 ways to develop an Agile mindset.
  • Illustrate 2 differences between Agile and Scrum and explain why these two terms cannot be used interchangeably.

Topics Covered:

  • Agile Manifesto
  • 12 Principles
  • 4 values
  • Scrum Foundations (5 Scrum Values)

Learning Objectives:

Learn more about the three roles in Scrum with role-based activities. Each group will play a simulation game called “candy catch” that will have three iterations. The Scrum Master and Product Owner (chosen by group members) will coordinate and help the team achieve the highest target within the shortest time.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Conduct a retrospective to list 3 techniques to improve the performance and turnaround time.
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Master and a Product Owner.
  • List 3 differences between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner and understand why these two roles should not overlap.
  • Discuss how a product owner acts as a bridge between the development team and the stakeholders.
  • Understand why a Scrum Master is not an active participant but a facilitator in the Scrum events and ceremonies.
  • List 3 demerits of having a development team of less than 3 members or greater than 10 members.

Topics Covered:

  • Scrum Master roles and challenges
  • Product Owner roles and responsibilities
  • Development team roles and responsibilities

Learning Objectives:

Take part in the Scrum Paper Plane game and learn how the 5 Scrum ceremonies work. There will be 3 sprints, each lasting 15 minutes. You need to prepare the user stories that will cover the features and functionalities along with acceptance criteria.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Explain the “why” and “how” of sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and retrospective.
  • Understand why the scope and duration of a sprint are fixed.
  • List 3 ways to avoid sprint backlog spillover.
  • Define sprint goals and discuss 5 benefits of having a sprint goal.
  • Understand how the Scrum Master and the Product Owner should coordinate with the team and list 5 points to improve such communications.
  • Discuss 3 damaging impacts of sprint cancellation and how to avoid it.
  • List 10 sprint anti-patterns (E.g. sprint cancellation, variable sprint length) and understand how these impact the delivery and turnaround time.

Topics Covered:

  • Sprint planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospective

Learning Objectives:

Experience how Scrum works in real projects with our simulation game “Crime Teller”. The activity will be divided into 3 sprints, wherein the participants will actively employ Product backlog refinement among other scrum artifacts to solve a given “crime” story.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • List and demonstrate 5 salient features of a well-formed product backlog (E.g. estimated, prioritized).
  • Discuss 2 responsibilities of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Development team in creating and maintaining a product backlog.
  • The objective of having a product backlog and best approaches to product backlog refinement.
  • Analyze and discuss the ideal time and capacity to be dedicated to product backlog refinement.
  • Demonstrate 3 activities (E.g. budget and timeline, release schedule) that take place during a sprint review.
  • List 5 sprint review anti-patterns (E.g. delayed   acceptance) and their negative impacts

Topics Covered:

  • Product Backlog
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Product Increment

Learning Objectives:

Learn about Scrum life cycle by taking part in the “coin game”. The participants will be linking ceremonies to create effective sprint goals. This module will focus on the common challenges in sprint execution and enable team members to improvise.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between resolution meetings and daily standups.
  • Explain the benefits of collaborations with product owners.
  • List 3 demerits of over collaboration of the product owners.
  • Demonstrate 3 ways to break the barriers and collaborate
  • Demonstrate creation of sprint burndown chart
  • Explain 3 approaches to increase efficiency in the team

Topics Covered:

  • Sprint Execution Planning
  • Flow management
  • Resolution meetings
  • Communication (Taskboard, Sprint burndown chart using story points, hours effort)

Learning Objectives:

Play the “Marshmellow Tower” game and learn more about daily scrum and sprint retrospective in real scrum projects. The tallest tower built with the minimum raw materials and in the shortest time frame will win. Acceptance criteria will be defined by the instructor.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of 15-minute timebox for daily scrum meetings.
  • List 3 differences between traditional meetings and daily stand-ups.
  • Describe 2 roles played by the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and the Development team in daily scrum.
  • List the 3 critical questions pertaining to the daily scrum agenda.
  • List 2 responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and the Development team during the sprint retrospective.

Topics Covered:

  • Activities in daily scrum
  • Activities in sprint retrospective

Learning Objectives:

Familiarize yourself with Definition of Done (DoD) and Acceptance Criteria with the “Crazy Juggler” game wherein you need to pass a fixed number of balls to non-adjacent team members within a certain time frame and collect them in a paper bag once marked as “Done”.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Explain Definition of Done at three levels ― user story (e.g. writing code), sprint, and release (e.g. preparing release notes).
  • List 3 benefits of Definition of Done and explain why it can evolve over a certain period of time.
  • Prepare a checklist (with a minimum of 7 entries) of an ideal DoD.
  • Mention 3 risks associated with an ill-formed DoD.
  • List 5 characteristics of good acceptance criteria.
  • Understand who all should be involved in drafting the acceptance criteria.
  • List 3 negative impacts of not following the acceptance criteria.

Topics Covered:

  • Definition of Done for a feature (user story or product backlog item)
  • Definition of Done for a sprint
  • Definition of Done for a release
  • Definition of Done vs. Acceptance criteria
  • Done vs. Done-Done.

Learning Objectives:

Acquaint yourself with the Definition of Ready with our Lego blocks game wherein the attendees will be asked to build a city out of Lego building blocks. The “definition of ready” checklist for the final deliverable will be determined by the instructor.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Create an ultimate checklist of Definition of Done.
  • List 3 negative impacts of an ill-formed Definition of Done.
  • Identify at least 3 benefits of a shared Definition of Done for multiple teams working on the same product backlog.
  • List 2 ways to improve Definition of Done.
  • Clearly understand the differences between “done” and “done done”.

Topics Covered:

  • Definition of Ready for user story
  • Definition of Ready for sprint

Learning Objectives:

Play the self-organization game “Human Knots” by forming teams of 5-6. Groups where team members can untie themselves first win. The time frame for this activity will be decided by your instructor. Each team will have a Scrum Master and Product Owner chosen by group members.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Define and understand the steps involved in release planning.
  • List 3 benefits of a well-organized release planning.
  • List 3 outputs of release planning.

Topics Covered:

  • Definition of release planning
  • Who takes part in release planning
  • Steps in Release planning
  • Output of Release Planning

Learning Objectives:

Acquaint yourself with the Sprint Burndown Chart concepts by taking part in the ball point game. There will be 5 iterations and the number of points being expected at the end of the release will be communicated to the team.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Define and understand sprint burndown chart.
  • List 3 primary reasons to use a burndown chart.
  • Learn how to create and calculate a burndown chart.
  • Explain how to adjust upcoming sprints based on the burndown.
  • List 3 critical information obtained from a burndown chart.
  • List 5 merits and 2 demerits of using a burndown chart.
  • Understand 5 common errors that lead to misleading information in burndown charts.

Topics Covered:

  • Definition
  • Why and when to use a sprint burndown chart
  • Information obtained from sprint burndown chart

Learning Objectives:

Take part in the ball point game and understand the in-depth concepts of release burn-up charts and why Scrum teams use them. There will be 5 iterations and once the sprint is completed, the team will put a mark on the release burn-up as to how many points are completed.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of having a release goal (based on historical data and agreement).
  • Demonstrate the importance of release burn-up in understanding the current status.
  • List 2 differences between burndown and burn-up charts.
  • Explain how to adjust release planning (if needed) based on the burn down.
  • Tell one primary advantage of a burnup chart over a burndown chart.  

Topics Covered:

  • Definition
  • Features
  • How to create a release burn-up chart (steps)

Learning Objetives:

Explore the fundamentals of product planning, including understanding stakeholders and prioritizing features aligned with organizational goals. Delve into crafting a clear and inspiring product vision statement that guides decision-making throughout the development process. Learn practical techniques for creating and managing a product backlog effectively, ensuring continuous alignment with customer needs. Finally, understand the concepts of product roadmap, minimum releasable features, and minimum viable products to drive value-driven development in Agile environments.


Topics Covered:

  • What is product planning
  • What is product vision
  • How to create a product backlog
  • Product Roadmap 
  • Minimum Releasable features (or) Minimum Marketable Features 
  • Minimum Viable Products

Learning Objectives:

Be a part of the Lego Building Blocks game wherein participants will be asked to write user stories for every activity involved. The game will entail 3 iterations and attendees will prepare user stories that will cover the features and functionalities along with acceptance criteria. 


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Define and explain user stories and understand the importance of user stories in real-time projects.
  • Explain the 3 Cs in user stories.
  • Discuss the importance of acceptance criteria and list 3 scenarios that might arise when the acceptance criteria are not met.

Topics Covered:

  • What are user stories?
  • Structure/format of user stories
  • INVEST criteria

Learning Objectives:

Learn more about the “what” and “how” of Agile estimation with our in-class Agile board game “Scrumble”. In an interactive setting, this game will let you analyze the common challenges faced by Scrum team members during implementing different estimation techniques in Agile.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • List and demonstrate 5 benefits of Agile estimation.
  • Understand the 7 popular Agile estimation techniques and decide which one is the best for your project.
  • Discuss 3 benefits of Relative Estimation and Planning Poker.
  • List and explain 3 common mistakes made while using Relative Estimation and their negative impacts.
  • Discuss in detail the 5 critical steps in Planning Poker. 

Topics Covered:

  • Definition
  • Benefits of Agile Estimation
  • Agile estimation techniques

Learning Objectives:

Know everything about planning poker from our popular poker card estimation game. Team members/estimators have to privately select one card and the value on each card would represent the story point. Once all cards are revealed, the values need to be discussed.


At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  • List 5 benefits of planning poker estimation technique.
  • Decide the best sequence for the values (story points) on cards for your real-time projects.
  • Discuss in detail the 5 critical steps in Planning Poker. 
  • List 3 points to heed for employing planning poker for distributed teams.

Topics Covered:

  • Definition
  • Benefits
  • Participants
  • How to play planning poker
  • Planning Poker rules

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Frequently Asked Questions on CSM® Training

Here is why you should choose KnowledgeHut to help you get CSM certified: 

  • Global Registered Education Provider of Scrum Alliance 
  • 250,000+ professionals trained on Agile and Scrum 
  • Renowned CSTs approved by Scrum Alliance 
  • 24/7 support 
  • Best-in-class workshop experience 
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee 

Looking to know everything about CSM certification training with KnowledgeHut? Check out this blog! 

Our enthusiastic and dedicated trainers bring with them decades of experience practicing Scrum and Agile at scale in organizations across the world in a wide range of industries.

As highly skilled professionals with vast experience in delivering courses, our instructors invest their time in understanding the various challenges involved in enterprises and know what is required to succeed in the fast-paced and dynamic world. They make it a point to keep themselves up to date on developments and trends in their respective fields and work hard at transferring their learnings to you in a way that helps you build expertise in your field and get ahead in your career. 

The venue will be listed on the KnowledgeHut website under the selected workshop on our Schedules page. If it is not, then you may reach out to our Support Team on support@knowledgehut.com. 

We provide a hard copy of the courseware for our classroom participants. 

Our CSM training is live and is available in both Live Instructor-Led Virtual and Classroom Training formats. Please check our Schedules page for more details. 

We offer a variety of discounts with the dates and time that fits your requirements. The larger the group*, the larger the overall discount. Our discounts vary depending on various factors such as size of the group, training location, etc.


The process of enrolling for CSM classroom training is simple. The payment can be made through different options by using a debit/credit card which includes MasterCard, Visa Card, American Express or through PayPal. Acknowledgment will be issued automatically via email to the candidates once payment is done. 

To ask further questions, please send in an email to support@knowledgehut.com, and we will answer any queries you may have! 

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy, you are assured of the highest standards of quality. At KnowledgeHut, we strive to ensure that your learning experience with us is beyond reproach. However, if for any reason your expectations are not met, we will refund the course fee in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy. 

KnowledgeHut has trained over 250,000+ Agile professionals with a 100% success rate. Our goal is to have you succeed in your CSM exam in the very first attempt too. Until you achieve your goal, you’ll receive comprehensive exam prep support every step of the way. However, if you do not clear the CSM exam, we will refund 100% of your money as per the following: 

  1. If you attempt your CSM exam on the last day of training and do not pass it on the first or second attempt (both taken on the same day), we shall refund your course fee within 7 working days. 
  2. You must initiate a refund request by writing to us via email within 7 days of purchase. 

Hear From Our Scrum Trainees

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The training was very useful thanks to an excellent trainer. It covered all the topics essential for the CSM certification exam. Even the arrangements by KnowledgeHut were too good.

Sangeetha Ganesan

Qa
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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As a trainer, Mr. Vijay had an extensive knowledge in Scrum and training the candidates. Overall, it was a fruitful session!

KRISHNASWAMY LAKSHMINARAYANAN

Project Manager
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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It was an excellent session on both days. I could earn the CSM certification on the last day of the course by clearing the exam with 100% score.

Babu Arumugam

NA
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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Vijay, the trainer was the main reason why I would give 5/5 for the coaching. Every other aspect about the training was also excellent. Hence, it is highly-recommended for all aspirants out there.

Naga Venkata Bhaskara Sarma Veleti

Team Lead
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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The training was very well-organized. The trainer's practical mode of teaching was of great help. The case studies were also quite helpful for my understanding too.

Muthuswamy Tiruchendur Saravanan

Delivery parter
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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Mr. Vijay was our instructor. I personally felt that the way he approached the course and the way he made it interactive was excellent. I would definitely recommend this course wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to start in a Scrum/Agile working environment.

Ramyesh Kumbakonam Ravichandran

Model Based Developer
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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Session was great. We really enjoyed the session. The instructor gave lot of real time examples.. Loved it. Recommend KnowledgeHut.

Karthikeyan Ravindran

MANAGER
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in December 2019
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Aakash was an excellent trainer. The study material provided was really good . Even the arrangements for the event were great without a single flaw. The food was really nice too. Thanks and keep it up, KnowledgeHut!

Shreejay Bar

Senior Associate
Attended Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® workshop in November 2019

More About CSM® Certification Benefits

CSM Career

Yes, it is! Scrum is the world's most popular Agile Framework that is adopted by organizations across various sectors like IT, Retail, E-commerce, Energy, Automation, etc. Certified ScrumMasters are in demand in Chennai across industries for their collaborative abilities and servant leadership that drive the success of a project and lead to the timely delivery of products.

Enrolling in a Scrum Master Certification in Chennai will help you widen your understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum principles and advance your project management career. 

Gaining your Scrum Master certification will give you the necessary skills to work more effectively with your scrum team. The CSM training in Chennai will equip you with the following abilities: 

  • Encourage self-organization by serving as a facilitator and servant leader. 
  • Protect the team from internal and external distractions 
  • Ensure a good relationship between the product owner and the team 
  • Effectively lead team members through the product development 
  • Enhance team collaboration and help resolve conflicts 
  • Interpersonal Skills for effective communication 
  • Remove barriers so teams can concentrate on tasks and comply with Scrum principles. 
  • Set up an environment where the team can perform more effectively 
  • Evaluate team progress 
  • Participate in team activities with ease
  • Act as a change agent and promote a culture where teams can flourish 
  • Become a servant leader for Scrum teams creating high-end products. 

The CSM certification is a globally recognized title that validates your skill as a Scrum Master. To be eligible for the CSM exam offered by Scrum Alliance, attending Scrum Master training is a necessary and required step. There are no CSM prerequisites to attending the CSM training in Chennai as it is an entry-level certification. 

It certainly is! The ability to demonstrate that you possess the potential that businesses seek in their Scrum Masters is one of the main advantages of earning a Scrum Master certification. Every team needs a dedicated member who can manage and complete various Agile projects, hence there is an increasing demand for Scrum Masters in Chennai.

The CSM certification training in Chennai prepares students to become Certified ScrumMasters by providing them with a thorough understanding of the Scrum framework. 

After you have mastered the CSM certification and gained some work experience leading  Scrum Teams, you can go after the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification offered by Scrum Alliance. 

Students and professionals can make use of a variety of Agile Management Courses to develop their abilities and better their careers. Some of the well-liked Agile management courses are: 

  • CSPO® 
  • Leading SAFe® 
  • SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) 
  • SAFe® POPM
  • Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) 
  • Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) 
  • Professional Scrum Master™ level II (PSM II)
  • PMI-ACP® 
  • SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master 
  • SAFe® 5 DevOps Certification 
  • Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner℠ (A-CSPO℠) 

For more information, do check out our list of Top Agile management courses offered in Chennai 

CSM Certification Details

The Scrum Master credential is an entry-level certification that is open to students and professionals. Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of Scrum practices and enhancing their project management careers can undertake this course. There are no CSM certification requirements for undertaking the certified ScrumMaster course in Chennai 

You can become a Certified ScrumMaster in Chennai, by following these easy instructions: 

  • Undertake CSM training in Chennai 
  • Get coached by Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs). 
  • Earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs needed to take the exam 
  • Register with Scrum Alliance and create a login account 
  • Take the 1 hour online CSM exam and clear it 
  • Accept the license agreement from Scrum Alliance 
  • You are now a Certified Scrum Master! 

Obtaining the CSM certification in Chennai is rather simple.

You must complete the 2-day Scrum Master training in Chennai offered by Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®), pass the CSM® examination with a minimum score of 74%, and accept the CSM license agreement from Scrum Alliance. Your CSM accreditation must be renewed every two years in order to be valid. 

The CSM certification in Chennai requires comprehension of the Scrum Framework and its principles. To prepare well enough for the CSM certification, you need to: 

  • Commit time to study 
  • Thoroughly understand the Scrum Guide
  • Train through simulations 

Scrum alliance makes it mandatory for all candidates to attend CSM training in Chennai to comprehend Scrum practices. KnowledgeHut offers intensive extensive exam preparation through mock exams, simulations, role plays, and case studies to help individuals fully grasp Scrum practices and help them clear their exams on the first try! 

How long you take to study for the CSM credential would depend on how much experience you already have in Scrum. However, the CSM syllabus is not that extensive or hard to grasp. Understanding Scrum concepts is crucial to clearing the exam and implementing Scrum practices effectively on the job. The 2-day Certified ScrumMaster Training in Chennai will ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of Scrum practices and guide you to becoming a successful Scrum Master. 

The best CSM certification training in Chennai is one that ensures a thorough understanding of the Scrum Framework and its concepts and provides you with hands-on practice, so you are not only confident to ace the CSM exam but are geared with job-ready skills to successfully manage a scrum team through a project.

Make sure your training provider offers practical learning through case studies, scrum activities, role plays, and simulations and is a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA) like KnowledgeHut. 

The Scrum Alliance CSM certification exam cost is included in the Certified ScrumMaster training cost. To view details of our CSM certification cost in Chennai, please visit our schedule page. 

KnowledgeHut provides classroom training as well as live instructor-led virtual training sessions. Regardless of location or instructor, all applicants undergo our CSM training in an experiential learning environment. 

Depending on the location and the training provider, the 2-day Certified Scrum Master course costs anywhere between INR 18,000 and INR 25,000 in India.

KnowledgeHut offers an Experiential learning experience with hands-on practical knowledge. To view our CSM certification cost in Chennai please visit our schedule page. We include the CSM exam fee in our CSM course fees.

Yes, the CSM certificate is provided by Scrum Alliance to all candidates who clear the CSM exam. Once you complete your CSM course in Chennai and clear the exam, you will receive the CSM credential from Scrum Alliance which is globally recognized. 

Certified Scrum Masters are in demand across industries in Chennai. According to Glassdoor, below is a list of companies offering CSM jobs in Chennai

  • Standard Chartered 
  • Learnship Technologies 
  • WELLS FARGO BANK 
  • Equiniti 
  • Contus 
  • Barclays 
  • UST 
  • TransUnion 
  • Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited 
  • Estrrado Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd 

Yes, the CSM certification validates your skills as an effective Scrum Member capable of leading the Scrum team to oversee a project and the timely delivery of high-end products. However, it is important to keep in mind that while a CSM certificate can get you noticed by potential employers, the success of a Scrum Master is ultimately determined by how well they have mastered Scrum practices. You can become a Scrum Master and expand your career opportunities by enrolling for CSM training in Chennai.  

The CSM certification demonstrates your knowledge of the Scrum Framework and Scrum practices. By getting CSM certified, you let potential recruiters know that you have the leadership abilities to guide teams to reach successful outcomes. Certified Scrum Masters are highly sought-after professionals across industries in Chennai. With a CSM certification, you can advance your career, gain additional certifications, and expect higher salaries. 

The average CSM salary in Chennai is INR 14,33,000 per year.  The additional cash compensation for Scrum Masters in Chennai ranges from INR 15K – INR 2.2L, with an average of INR 1.2L. These salary estimates are based on 150 salaries reported to Glassdoor 

After undertaking the CSM Course in Chennai and clearing the CSM exam, you will be rewarded the globally valid CSM certification by Scrum Alliance. 

As a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA), KnowledgeHut’s expert panel of trainers include: 

  • Licensed professionals by Scrum Alliance to teach the official Scrum Alliance curriculum. 
  • Skilled in software development and product management 
  • Subject matter experts active in local Agile communities and global Scrum and Agile movements. 

Several service-based businesses in Chennai are seeking certified Scrum Masters. According to Glassdoor reports, some top service-based companies hiring CSM professionals in Chennai are: 

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions 
  • Tata Consultancy Services 
  • Infosys 
  • Accenture 
  • Tech Mahindra 
  • Standard Chartered Bank 
  • Mphasis 
  • Capgemini 
  • Wipro 

Several product-based businesses in Chennai are seeking skilled Scrum Masters for their leadership abilities. According to glassdoor reports, some of the top product-based companies hiring CSM professionals in Chennai are: 

  • Wells Fargo 
  • PayPal 
  • UST 
  • DHL 
  • IBM 
  • Verizon 
  • Cisco Systems 
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise 

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Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)® Course in Chennai

The demand for CSM certified individuals has risen exponentially in the past few years and in a city like Chennai, which is an IT powerhouse, it is even more so. We recognize this and hence bring you a CSM training in Chennai aimed at giving you a thorough understanding of Scrum values, practices, and applications that when delivered will bring project success. The CSM is an intensive certification and with KnowledgeHut’s course on CSM certification in Chennai, you will get all the resources to be thoroughly prepared and attempt for a first time pass of the exam. The Certified Scrum Master training in Chennai will help you understand the fundamentals of the Scrum framework, including team roles, activities, and artifacts to get your project off on the right foot. The Certified Scrum Master certification Chennai chapter is being conducted by industry experts who themselves are CSM certified and are hence able to bring in their experiences and first-hand knowledge into the coaching. With state of the art facilities in terms of coaching aids and infrastructure, the CSM certification training in Chennai offers students and professionals the best of what the industry has to offer. Once you attend the training you will know how to remove impediments and smoothen processes, and thus assist the Product Owner and motivate the team to perform to their best. Moreover, the CSM certification cost in Chennai is included in the course fee. It gives you a number of takeaways including 14-16 PDUs, Scrum Alliance approved course material and a 2-year membership with Scrum.

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