Professional Scrum Master Certified (PSM I & SMC) ENGLISH

Become the driving force behind successful Agile teams

As a Scrum Master, you guide teams toward better results, shorter lead times, and higher customer satisfaction. With our unique hybrid training, you combine the best of online learning with hands-on practical experience. Get internationally certified within 4 weeks and make an immediate impact in your organization.

What will you learn in practice?

After completing the Scrum Master training, you will:

• Master the Agile mindset and apply Scrum effectively across different projects

• Identify and remove impediments that slow teams down (with real-world cases from HR, Marketing & IT)

• Increase team productivity by an average of 20–40% through effective facilitation

• Organize and facilitate Scrum events that energize teams instead of draining them

• Coach teams toward self-organization using directly applicable facilitation techniques

• Define roles and responsibilities that fit your specific organizational context

• Earn an internationally recognized Scrum Master certification (SMC or PSM)

Who is this training for?

Perfect for professionals who want to:

• Develop into a servant leader who coaches teams toward excellence

• Understand why Agile ways of working lead to up to 40% faster and better results

• Support their organization in transitioning to Agile working

• Gain immediately applicable knowledge for HR, Marketing, IT or other departments

Career perspective:

With a Scrum Master certification, you can expect an average annual salary of €65,000–€85,000, and you are in demand at 73% of Dutch organizations that work Agile.

What makes our training unique?

• Smallest groups in the Netherlands (max. 8 participants) — real Scrum team size

• Start guarantee — you always begin on your chosen start date

• Hybrid format perfectly aligned with modern ways of working

• 87% of participants apply what they’ve learned within 2 weeks

• Trainers with 15+ years of hands-on Agile Scrum experience across industries

• Immediately usable tools and templates for both remote and on-site teams

EXCLUSIVE: Free AI Foundations Training (worth €245)

As a participant in our Scrum Master training, you temporarily receive free access to our complete AI Foundations Training.

This practical online course teaches you how to work effectively with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI tools in just one day — without technical jargon. Ideal for professionals in Communication, Business Development, Marketing and IT who want to use AI in their daily work.

You’ll learn effective prompting, explore relevant tools, and receive ready-to-use prompts. This AI foundation makes you even more valuable as a Scrum Master: you’ll better understand how teams can leverage AI and be prepared for the future of work.

The hybrid program: the best of both worlds

Preparation

• Receive all training materials at home in advance

Day 1 & 2: Online theory (09:00–13:00)

• Join our interactive Virtual Classroom

• Learn with a maximum of 7 other participants

• Get access to your personal learning environment

• Easily combine with other work commitments

• Save travel time and costs

Day 3: In-person workshop in Haarlem (09:30–16:30)

• Experience Scrum coming to life in practice

• Practice the Scrum Master role in realistic scenarios

• Receive direct feedback from experienced trainers

• Build a valuable professional network

After the training

• Continued access to e-learning with videos and quizzes

• Schedule your exam at a time that suits you

• Stay up to date with the latest developments

Certification: your choice

The training includes certification. During or after the training, choose the certificate that fits you best:

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

• Broadly applicable across all industries

• Not IT-specific

• Free retake included

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

• More IT-focused

• Issued by Scrum.org

The exam consists of 100 questions with 2 hours to complete. Thanks to our thorough preparation, you’ll take the exam with confidence. You’ll receive your results immediately after completion.

Invest in your future

Included:

✓ 3-day hybrid training

✓ Scrum Body of Knowledge & workbook

✓ Personal e-learning environment with mobile apps

✓ Internationally recognized exam

✓ Certification (SMC or PSM)

✓ Intake, aftercare and exam support

✓ Opportunity for interim assignments via iPeople

✓ BONUS: Free AI Foundations Training (worth €245)

Additional benefits:

• Free SMC retake if needed

• 6 months of access to all updates

Ready to start?

With our start guarantee, you always begin on the date of your choice.

Still unsure?

• Already experienced? Check our Accelerated e-Learning Scrum Master Certified

• Unsure whether to choose Scrum Master or Product Owner? Take the free test on iPeople.nl

Why choose iPeople?

• Personal attention, small groups (max. 8 participants)

• Inspiring trainers with years of real-world experience

• Intake included before the training starts

• Lots of hands-on practice — learning by doing

• Clear, comprehensive study materials

• Included e-learning with personal online environment and mobile apps

• Included aftercare and exam support

• Included exam and international certification

• Unique training locations

• Opportunity to work via iPeople (interim) after certification