format: "syllabus/v1"
kind: "course"
code: "PSM-A"
title: "Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A) with Certification"
items:
  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 1
      title: Understanding the Stances of the Scrum Master
      duration: 120
      content: |
        Participants will explore the various stances that an effective Scrum Master must take, including servant-leader, coach, facilitator, and change agent. This module helps Scrum Masters understand how to adapt their approach based on the team's needs and organizational context.
      learningResources:
        - title: There's value in the Scrum Values
          link: https://guntherverheyen.com/library/the-scrum-values/
          type: guide
          weight: 1
        - title: The 8 Stances of a Scrum Master
          link: https://scrumorg-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/2017-05/The%208%20Stances%20of%20a%20Scrum%20Master%20Whitepaper%20v2_0.pdf
          duration: 30
          type: guide
          weight: 2

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 2
      title: Serving the Development Team
      duration: 90
      content: |
        This module focuses on how Scrum Masters can best support the Development Team, helping them become self-managing, cross-functional, and high-performing. Participants will learn techniques for removing impediments, facilitating team dynamics, and fostering collaboration.
      learningResources:
        - title: Scrum from the trenches - the Sprint Goal
          link: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/scrum-trenches-sprint-goal
          duration: 8
          type: blog
          weight: 1
        - title: Getting to Done - Creating Good Sprint Goals
          link: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/getting-done-creating-good-sprint-goals
          duration: 8
          type: blog
          weight: 2
        - title: The Daily Scrum is NOT a Status Meeting
          link: https://youtu.be/i7_RPceEIYE
          duration: 7
          type: video
          weight: 3
        - title: Getting started with a Definition of Done (DoD)
          duration: 5
          type: guide
          weight: 4
        - title: Ethics in Scrum
          link: https://youtu.be/Tw1gwc7rAVg
          duration: 5
          type: video
          weight: 5

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 3
      title: Serving the Product Owner
      duration: 90
      content: |
        Participants will learn how to help Product Owners maximize value by effectively managing the Product Backlog, stakeholder expectations, and product vision. This includes techniques for facilitating refinement, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring transparency.
      learningResources:
        - title: Scrum Myths - There is No Planning in Scrum
          link: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/scrum-myths-there-no-planning-scrum
          duration: 4
          type: blog
          weight: 1
        - title: Evolution of the Product Owner
          link: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/evolution-product-owner
          duration: 5
          type: blog
          weight: 2
        - title: 14 Stances of Highly Effective Product Owners
          link: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/14-stances-highly-effective-product-owners
          duration: 10
          type: blog
          weight: 3
        - title: Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams
          link: https://hbr.org/2007/11/a-leaders-framework-for-decision-making
          duration: 15
          type: guide
          weight: 4
        - title: When will it be Done - an introduction to probabilistic forecasting
          link: https://youtu.be/aG5Eet6BJTc
          duration: 60
          type: video
          weight: 5

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 4
      title: Serving the Organization
      duration: 120
      content: |
        This module explores how Scrum Masters can drive organizational change and support the broader adoption of Agile practices. Participants will learn strategies for addressing systemic impediments, promoting empiricism, and coaching leadership.
      learningResources:
        - title: Empathy
          duration: 5
          type: video
          weight: 1
        - title: From Now to New Right Here - Change-as-Flipping
          link: https://www2.slideshare.net/npflaeging/from-now-to-new-right-here-changeasflipping-betacodex16
          type: learning
          weight: 2

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 5
      title: Advanced Facilitation Techniques
      duration: 90
      content: |
        Participants will enhance their facilitation skills with advanced techniques for managing complex group dynamics, addressing conflicts, and facilitating productive Scrum events. This includes practical approaches to improve collaboration and decision-making.
      learningResources:
        - title: Liberating Structures Should Be Everywhere People Interact
          link: https://medium.com/the-liberators/liberating-structures-should-be-everywhere-people-interact-4c816ae512bb
          duration: 5
          type: blog
          weight: 1

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 6
      title: Coaching and Mentoring Skills
      duration: 90
      content: |
        This module focuses on developing the coaching and mentoring capabilities essential for effective Scrum Masters. Participants will learn techniques for asking powerful questions, active listening, and helping others grow in their understanding of Scrum and Agile practices.

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 7
      title: Dealing with Complexity and Impediments
      duration: 90
      content: |
        Participants will explore strategies for navigating complex organizational environments and addressing challenging impediments. This includes techniques for systems thinking, change management, and organizational influence.

  - type: "session"
    session:
      id: 8
      title: Measuring Success and Continuous Improvement
      duration: 60
      content: |
        The final module focuses on how Scrum Masters can measure effectiveness and continuously improve their practice. Participants will learn about useful metrics, feedback mechanisms, and approaches for ongoing professional development.
      learningResources:
        - title: The Evidence-based Management Guide
          link: https://nkdagility.com/the-evidence-based-management-guide-measuring-value-to-enable-improvement-and-agility/
          type: guide
          weight: 1
