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I Empower organizations, teams and individuals to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity, collaboration and fulfillment

My official Scrum Training classes aren’t just about imparting knowledge, but equipping people with the mindset and skills to drive meaningful change

I strive to ignite a fire within my students by “going the extra mile”, helping them unlock their full potential and reach new heights of unimaginable success

My Training Classes

Enabling organizations and teams to become more agile, adaptive and high-performing through the adoption and mastery of the Scrum framework.

Applying Professional Scrum

The APS training is an investment that will pay dividends for years to come, transforming the way your organization operates and equipping your teams with the skills and mindset to thrive in the digital age.

Why is the APS Training Important?

The 2 day APS Training provides a hands-on, practical learning experience that goes beyond theory. Participants will learn how to apply Scrum principles in real-world scenarios, and they’ll leave with actionable skills they can use immediately.

As a PST, I bring my own experiences and insights from almost 15 years to the training, making it even more valuable for attendees. By investing in Scrum training, organizations can set themselves up for success in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

The APS course is the foundational step for organizations looking to become truly Agile. It provides a shared understanding of Scrum, which is essential for scaling Agile across the organization.

By training more employees in Scrum, organizations can create a culture of continuous improvement and drive greater business value.

Who Should Attend?

This comprehensive training is tailored for a wide range of professionals across your organization:

  • Project Managers and Team Leads – Empower your leaders to manage projects more dynamically, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and rapid adaptation to changing needs.
  • Developers and IT Professionals – Equip your tech teams with the frameworks to collaborate more effectively, accelerate software delivery, and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts – Enable your domain experts to work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams, ensuring your products and services are perfectly aligned with customer requirements.
  • Executives and Department Heads – Gain a deep understanding of Scrum principles to drive strategic planning, optimize resource allocation, and ensure your organization’s initiatives are laser-focused on delivering maximum impact.

Benefits

By investing in our APS training, your organization will experience a profound shift in its ability to thrive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape:

  • Increased Agility and Adaptability – Empower your teams to respond quickly to new information, changing priorities, and emerging market trends, ensuring you stay one step ahead of the competition.
  • Enhanced Collaboration and Alignment – Break down silos and foster a culture of cross-functional teamwork, where everyone is working in sync towards a shared vision of success.
  • Faster Time-to-Market – Accelerate the delivery of your products and services, getting them into the hands of your customers when they need them most.
  • Improved Customer Satisfaction – Delight your clients by consistently meeting their evolving needs and exceeding their expectations through iterative, customer-centric development.
  • Stronger Employee Engagement – Invest in your team’s professional development and empower them to take ownership of their work, driving increased motivation and retention.
  • Faster Time to Market: Scrum’s iterative approach allows organizations to deliver value to customers more quickly.
  • Increased ROI: By focusing on delivering the most valuable features first, Scrum helps organizations maximize their return on investment.
  • Improved Product Quality: Continuous feedback and testing help ensure that products meet customer needs and are of high quality.
  • Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: By delivering value early and often, Scrum helps organizations build stronger relationships with their customers.
  • Greater Agility and Adaptability: Scrum enables organizations to respond quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs.
  • Increased Employee Engagement: Empowering teams and providing opportunities for professional development leads to higher morale and lower turnover.
  • Reduced Risk: Scrum’s iterative approach helps organizations identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.
  • Better Alignment with Business Goals: Scrum’s focus on value delivery helps ensure that projects are aligned with overall business objectives.

Upcoming APS Classes

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Professional Scrum Master

Are you ready to elevate your team's performance and master the art of Scrum? Our Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training is designed to transform you into a pivotal player in your organization's success

Why is the PSM Training Important?

The 2 day PSM training provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that prepares participants to excel as Scrum Masters.

I’ll bring my 15 years of experience filled with passion for Scrum to the classroom, providing valuable insights and practical guidance.

Participants will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and principles.
  • Learn practical skills and techniques for facilitating Scrum events, coaching teams, and removing impediments.
  • Explore the servant leadership mindset and how to apply it in the Scrum Master role.
  • Prepare for and gain the internationally recognized PSM I certification, validating their Scrum knowledge and skills.
  • Connect with other Scrum practitioners and build a valuable professional network
Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

  • Scrum Masters: Enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of your role in guiding and facilitating team processes.
  • Project Managers and Team Leads: Learn to effectively manage and motivate your teams, ensuring agile principles are at the heart of your projects.
  • Developers and Product Owners: Gain insights into the Scrum framework that will help you collaborate more effectively with your teams.
  • Business Analysts and Quality Assurance Specialists: Understand the dynamics of Scrum teams and how to integrate seamlessly to maximize project outputs.
  • Aspiring Scrum Masters: Individuals who want to transition into the Scrum Master role or those already acting as Scrum Masters without formal training.

Benefits

Participants in our PSM training will gain:

  • Deep Understanding of Scrum Principles: Learn the foundational theories behind Scrum, enabling you to implement its practices effectively.
  • Enhanced Leadership Skills: Develop your capacity as a servant-leader who facilitates and supports highly productive teams.
  • Practical Application: Through real-world simulations and exercises, apply Scrum principles to improve your project management strategies.
  • Certification Preparedness: Get ready to successfully pass the PSM I certification, recognized globally as a benchmark of Scrum mastery.
  • Improved Team Performance: Effective Scrum Masters help teams become more self-organizing, productive, and efficient.
  • Increased Project Success Rates: By focusing on delivering value incrementally and adapting to change, Scrum Masters help teams deliver successful projects.
  • Enhanced Product Quality: Continuous feedback and integration facilitated by the Scrum Master lead to higher quality products.
  • Faster Time to Market: Scrum’s iterative approach allows organizations to release products and features more quickly.
  • Greater Agility and Adaptability: Scrum Masters help teams respond effectively to changing requirements and market conditions.
  • Increased Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: Empowered and self-organizing teams are more engaged and motivated.
  • Reduced Risk: Scrum’s iterative approach helps organizations identify and mitigate risks early.
  • Stronger Focus on Customer Value: Scrum Masters help teams prioritize and deliver the most valuable features to customers.

Training Outcomes By the end of this training, you will:

  • Master Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts: Understand in-depth the various elements of the Scrum framework and how to implement them.
  • Run Effective Scrum Events: Learn how to conduct daily scrums, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions that drive results.
  • Facilitate Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment that thrives on cross-functional teamwork and delivers high-value products.
  • Remove Impediments: Enhance your ability to identify and remove obstacles that hinder the progress of your Scrum team.

Upcoming PSM Classes

If you’re interested in a PSM Training now, please contact me.

Your Trainer: Marc Maessen

About Me

My name is Marc Maessen and I am a licensed Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) for Scrum.org and Agile Leadership School who empowers organizations, teams, and individuals to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity, collaboration, and fulfillment.

Through the transformative power of Agile methodologies and visionary leadership principles, I ignite a fire within my clients, helping them unlock their full potential and reach new heights of unimaginable success.

My Mission

About me: I believe that every person deserves to live a valuable life that’s worthwhile and that everyone is capable of achieving this

My mission: is to help even more people discover what’s truly valuable to them and become better at attaining this than they were yesterday. This not only applies to individuals, but also teams and entire organizations.

My Strategy

My strategy is enabling organizational transformation and performance improvement. My official Scrum Training classes which I offer through this website aren’t just about imparting knowledge, but equipping people with the mindset and skills to drive meaningful change. I will always try to go the extra mile and offer additional support and services where I can to achieve this.

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