Agile Scrum course: the Scrum Master

In this course you learn the role of Scrum Master: you guide the team, facilitate the Scrum events and resolve obstacles. Practice-oriented, with Scrum games that you apply straight away.

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In brief. Agile Scrum: the Scrum Master is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Eindhoven or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 1300,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department, we also deliver this course in-company.

  • Ready to work as a Scrum Master straight away
  • Practical experience through real Scrum games
  • Preparing for the Exin exam at home
  • Content fully tailored to your team
  • Small group, plenty of personal attention
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As a Scrum Master you are the linchpin of the Scrum team. In this course you work through Scrum games and a real Scrum project on the skills you need: guiding the team, removing obstacles and getting the organisation on board with working in an Agile way.

Description

In this course you explore the role of Scrum Master within the Scrum method. Scrum is an Agile approach to project management in which communication, collaboration and short iterations are central. You first receive a general introduction to Scrum, after which the attention turns entirely to the tasks and responsibilities of the Scrum Master.

You learn how to guide a Scrum team, remove obstacles and safeguard the process. You will also discover how to work with the Product Owner, how to facilitate the various Scrum events and how to get colleagues and other departments on board with the Scrum way of working.

The course is taught in the classroom by an experienced trainer and is set up as a real Scrum project. Through Scrum games you take in the material in an active and varied way, so that you gain practical experience straight away.

Topics

  • What is Scrum and what is it used for?
  • What roles and responsibilities does Scrum have?
  • The product and Sprint backlog
  • How do you work together with the Product Owner?
  • How do you deal with impediments?
  • How do you facilitate a Sprint planning?
  • How do you facilitate a daily stand-up?
  • How do you facilitate a Sprint review?
  • How do you facilitate a Sprint retrospective?
  • Project monitoring

Result

After this course you will understand the Scrum method and know exactly what the role of Scrum Master involves. You will be able to guide a Scrum team, lead a Sprint planning, daily stand-up, Sprint review and Sprint retrospective, and you will know how to remove obstacles for the team.

You work smoothly with the Product Owner, are able to use the product and Sprint backlog and keep a clear view of the project's progress. You are also able to get colleagues and other departments within your organisation enthusiastic about Agile and Scrum.

You will have enough grounding to prepare further, if you wish, for the official EXIN Scrum Master exam, which you can sit online at home under the supervision of a proctor.

Target audience

Do you work as a team leader, project manager or senior team member and are you about to take on the role of Scrum Master? Then this course is for you. You are also very welcome if you are already working as a Scrum Master and want to deepen your knowledge. In addition, the course is suitable for anyone who wants to find out exactly what the Scrum Master role involves and how it helps a team move forward.

Teaching method

The course is taught in a classroom setting by an experienced trainer. During the course you work in the form of a Scrum project, so that you gain practical experience straight away. You master a large part of the material through Scrum games: games that explain and clarify specific elements of Scrum. This makes the course instructive as well as varied and enjoyable to follow.

Because we work in small groups, there is plenty of room for questions, discussion and personal guidance. The content is tailored to the wishes and experience of the participants, so that you learn to apply the Scrum Master role to situations you encounter in practice.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any specific prior knowledge to take part. Some experience with projects or teamwork is useful, but certainly not a requirement. Are you interested in Agile and Scrum and would you like to learn more about it? Then this course is suitable for you.

Comments

This is a bespoke course: we tailor the content to the participants' requirements. Would you like to sit the online EXIN Scrum Master exam afterwards? If so, please indicate this in the comments field when you register.

Practical information

Number of days
2 days
Course times
from 10 am to 5 pm
Teaching hours
12 hours
Education level
Suitable for all levels
Preparation time
None
Included
Course materials and lunch on site
Certificate
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
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Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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All start dates

2 training days. In order of date.

  • Thu 19 & Fri 20 November 2026 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 22 October Enrol
  • Thu 17 & Fri 18 December 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 November Enrol
  • Thu 17 & Fri 18 December 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 November Enrol
  • Thu 4 & Fri 5 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 January Enrol
  • Thu 1 & Fri 2 April 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 4 March Enrol

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What others say about this course

8.7
Agile Scrum: the Scrum Master course: average 8.7 from 1 review

“Excellent course. A good mix of theoretical explanation and practical exercises. Plenty of interaction. Thanks to the Scrum set-up, participants are fully involved in the course.”

Emile Hajema
Learnit B.V.
8.7

“In a very short time, this webinar gives a good impression of what SCRUM can mean for client and supplier. It shows various ways of responding more quickly and more effectively (AGILE) to the client's needs. Decision points in projects are clearly indicated as (small) milestones.”

M. Scholten
Randstand Zevenaar
Free Scrum webinar
7.8

"This is an excellent course for getting an impression of SCRUM. You learn the basic principles and, with practical examples, how to work with them."

Participant
Agile Scrum Basics

"Wouter is very quick at moving from theory to practice and in doing so gives insight into the Scrum process."

Participant
Agile Scrum Basics

"Wouter is very quick at moving from theory to practice and in doing so gives insight into the Scrum process."

Participant
Agile Scrum Basics

“Even if you have no knowledge of SCRUM yet, this course is definitely recommended.”

W. Lippens
Funding Applicatieontwikkeling B.V.
Agile Scrum Basics
7.6

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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.

How long does the Scrum Master course take and what do I get for it?
The Scrum Master course at Learnit takes two consecutive days. You are taught in a classroom setting by an experienced trainer in a small group. The course materials, the Scrum games and the publication 'Succes met Scrum' are included. The optional Exin Scrum Master exam is taken online by yourself and falls outside the course. For the current price, see the course page.
What prior knowledge do you need for the Scrum Master course?
No specific prior knowledge is required for the Scrum Master course. It is useful, however, if you have an affinity with project-based working or lead teams. The course is aimed at team leaders, project managers, senior team members and anyone who fulfils or aspires to the role of Scrum Master. Basic knowledge of Agile is an advantage, but the course starts with a general introduction to Scrum.
Is the Scrum Master course classroom-based or online?
Learnit's Scrum Master course is taught in the classroom by an experienced trainer. You work in a small group on a Scrum project and learn the material through Scrum games and practical exercises. This face-to-face delivery format means you gain practical experience straight away and can discuss questions directly with your trainer and fellow participants.
What course material and certificate do you receive with the Scrum Master course?
With the Scrum Master course you receive various Scrum games and the publication 'Succes met Scrum' as course material. Afterwards you receive a certificate of attendance from Learnit. If you would also like to obtain an official certificate, you can sit the Exin Scrum Master exam online from home. Please indicate this in the comments field when you book.
Who is the Scrum Master course intended for?
The Scrum Master course is intended for team leaders, project managers and senior team members who fulfil the role of Scrum Master or are in line to do so. You are also welcome if you simply want to learn more about the tasks and responsibilities of a Scrum Master. You work in the classroom on a real Scrum project, so you gain practical experience within a team straight away.
Can the Scrum Master course also be taken in-company?
Yes, the Scrum Master course can be taken in-company at a location of your choice. That is worth considering if you want to train a whole team at once or tailor the content to a current project. The course is taught in the classroom by an experienced trainer, with Scrum games that let you gain practical experience straight away within your own context.
What is the difference between the role of Scrum Master and that of a traditional project manager?
A project manager steers on schedule, budget and scope, and assigns tasks to team members. A Scrum Master works differently: you do not direct, you facilitate. You guide the team, safeguard the Scrum process and remove impediments that hold the team back. Responsibility for what is built lies with the Product Owner. How it is built lies with the team itself. In Learnit's Scrum Master course you learn this servant leadership attitude through Scrum games and a simulated Scrum project. Specifically, you practise facilitating the Sprint planning, the daily standup, the Sprint review and the retrospective. Choose this course if you want to move from classic project management to a role in which you coach teams rather than direct them.
How does this Scrum Master course differ from reading through the Scrum Guide on your own?
The Scrum Guide is a document of around 13 pages that describes the framework, but offers no practical experience. In this classroom-based course you practise the Scrum Master role through a real Scrum project and Scrum games. You go through a Sprint planning, daily standup, Sprint review and retrospective yourself, under the guidance of an experienced trainer. You also learn how to remove impediments and work with the Product Owner. These are situations you cannot practise from a text. You receive the book 'Succes met Scrum' as a reference work. Self-study is sufficient if you only want to understand the framework. This course is intended for when you are actually going to fulfil the role and want feedback on your own behaviour in the Scrum events.
When is it sensible to take the Scrum Master course before sitting the Exin exam, and when can I skip it?
If you have already been working actively as a Scrum Master for six months or more and facilitate the Scrum events (Sprint planning, daily standup, review, retrospective) independently, you can often also pass the Exin Scrum Master exam with just the Scrum Guide and a few practice exams. The classroom-based course is mainly worthwhile if you are new to the role, or if you find you are getting stuck on specific aspects: dealing with impediments, working with the Product Owner, or facilitating a retrospective. Please note: our Scrum courses are tailor-made and are adapted to the wishes of the participants. As a result, the course is not a pure exam preparation course. If you want to sit the Exin exam, you can schedule it online with a proctor afterwards. Please indicate this in the comments field when you book.
What will I learn in this Scrum Master course that I can apply directly in practice, and what won't I learn?
The course mainly teaches you the facilitating skills of the Scrum Master: guiding a Sprint planning, keeping a daily standup short and effective, leading a retrospective in which the team genuinely improves, and dealing with impediments. You practise this through Scrum games and an ongoing Scrum project, so you apply it straight away. What you will not learn here is organisation-wide Agile transformation or scaling frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS. That falls outside the scope. Stakeholder politics within your particular company is also something you will have to translate yourself. The division of roles with the Product Owner, working with the product and Sprint backlog, and project monitoring are part of the programme. In practice, you will be able to guide a Scrum team afterwards; coaching other departments towards Scrum is a skill you develop further along the way.
What is the difference between a Scrum Master and an Agile Coach, and which role does this course suit?
A Scrum Master works at team level within a single Scrum team: he or she guides the Sprint planning, daily standup, review and retrospective, and clears impediments. An Agile Coach works more broadly, often at department or organisation level, and helps several teams and management with an Agile transformation. This course focuses explicitly on the Scrum Master role within one team, not on organisation-wide coaching. You learn how to facilitate the team, work with the Product Owner and manage the product and Sprint backlog. Are you a team leader, project manager or senior team member about to guide a Scrum team? Then this course is a good fit. Do you want to transform an entire organisation? Then this is a logical first step, but not a full Agile Coach programme.
How does this Scrum Master course compare with a free online Scrum course or a YouTube tutorial?
A free online course or YouTube video explains the theory of Scrum: the roles, the events and the artefacts. You can also get that knowledge from the Scrum Guide. The difference lies in the practice. This classroom course is set up as a real Scrum project, in which Scrum games let you experience for yourself how a Sprint planning, daily standup, review and retrospective work. You practise with situations you will not come across in a video: a Product Owner who keeps changing the backlog, a team that does not voice its impediments, or a stakeholder applying pressure. The experienced trainer gives direct feedback on your approach as a Scrum Master. Choose self-study if you simply want to pass the exam. Choose the course if you are actually going to fill the role.

Next start date: Thu 19 & Fri 20 November 2026 in The Hague

Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.

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