Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® · A-CSM
Become the Scrum Master Teams Trust When the Work Gets Hard
An advanced live Scrum Master class focused on facilitation, coaching, conflict, AI-aware practice, and the real work of helping teams improve.
- Active CSM required
- Live, interactive class
- No exam required
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Taught live by Brian MilnerCertified Scrum Trainer and host of the Agile Mentors Podcast and the People Over Prompts podcast.
Why this class
What Makes This Class Different
The A-CSM goes beyond frameworks and fundamentals. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Mentored by Mike Cohn
Brian works closely with Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder and author of foundational books on story point estimation and user stories. Brian takes that same pragmatic approach to Scrum as Mike.
AI-Aware, Not AI-Hype
Practical ways AI is changing the Scrum Master role, including tools and techniques you can put to work immediately. Grounded in practice, not buzzwords.
Grounded in Real Experience
Two decades of software development, leadership, and agile coaching. Real approaches to the problems your teams are actually facing, not just theory.
Recognized in the Agile Community
Host of the Agile Mentors Podcast and the new People Over Prompts podcast. Keynote speaker at regional Scrum Gatherings. Mentored directly by Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder.
Certification, No Exam
Complete the course and meet the Scrum Alliance requirements. No exam needed for your A-CSM.
Access After Class Ends
Ongoing access to Brian for questions, plus access to Brian's exclusive Discord community. The learning does not stop when class does.
The short version
What This Class Delivers
“To learn from other experienced practitioners, not just the instructor”
Structured discussions and exercises designed so the room teaches itself. Brian facilitates, but your peers bring as much value as he does.
“A trainer with a real track record”
20+ years across development, leadership, and agile coaching, plus a collaboration with Mike Cohn that brings that same caliber of content to every class.
“Practical AI skills, not just a prompt list”
How to actually use AI in your day-to-day Scrum Master work, and just as importantly, where it will burn you.
“Content that sticks after the class ends”
Every topic is taught, then practiced or discussed. No two-day slide deck. No passive learning.
“Your specific questions answered”
Ask Brian directly. He personally responds before and after class and to the chatbot on this page.
Your trainer
Brian Milner, CST
Brian hosts the Agile Mentors Podcast and People Over Prompts, where he explores practical agility, AI, product work, and how teams can adapt without losing the human side of work. He has spent more than two decades in software development, leadership, and agile coaching, and was mentored directly by Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder.
His classes are live, conversational, and built around real situations rather than slide decks. You will leave with approaches you can use with your team the next day.
- CST
- A-CSM
- A-CSPO
- CAL 1
- SAFe SA
- LeSS Practitioner
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Logistics
Class Schedule
All times are Central Time (CT). The class is live and interactive, so plan to attend the full sessions.
Day 1
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Session 19:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Session 21:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Day 2
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Session 39:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Session 41:30 PM - 5:00 PM
What's Included
- A-CSM certification on completion and meeting prerequisites (no exam required)
- 2-year Scrum Alliance membership renewal or extension
- Access to exclusive AI tools as they are developed
- Access to the exclusive AE Discord channel
- Ongoing access to Brian for questions and guidance
- Discounts on future Agility Evolved classes
A-CSM Certification Requirements
- An active Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) with Scrum Alliance
- 12 months of Scrum Master experience (within the past 5 years, does not need to be consecutive) logged on your Scrum Alliance profile
- Active participation in the full course
You can attend before meeting the 12-month experience requirement. Scrum Alliance issues the certification once all requirements are confirmed.
Student feedback
What Students Say About Brian
From verified Trustpilot reviews of Brian's A-CSM classes.
“Extremely well presented and delivered course. Brian strikes the right balance between instruction delivery and active participation and engagement by the attendees. I was especially pleased with the practical and actionable role-play lessons.”
“Brian did an excellent job of helping us dig in and explore more advanced topics related to Scrum. He created a safe space to ask questions. He spent a ton of time answering our questions, even after class was done.”
“Great experience! The A-CSM with Brian was clear, practical, and full of useful examples. He did a fantastic job making the sessions interesting and easy to follow.”
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® · A-CSM
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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® · June 29-30, 2026
Class summary
- Course
- Advanced Certified ScrumMaster®
- Dates
- June 29-30, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- Format
- Live online via Zoom
- Price
- $699.00
Small live class. Seats are limited.
Fulfills the educational requirement for the A-CSM® certification. Includes 2-year Scrum Alliance membership renewal.
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Price
$699.00
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Small live class. Seats are limited.
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Before you decide
Common Questions
Answers to the questions students ask most before registering.
You need an active CSM certification. The 12 months of Scrum Master experience can be completed after taking the class. Scrum Alliance issues your A-CSM once everything is logged. The experience does not need to be consecutive.
Have a different question? Use the chat assistant in the corner and Brian will get you an answer.
Ready to advance your Scrum practice?
Live, practical, AI-aware A-CSM training with Brian Milner, CST. No exam required.
Fulfills the educational requirement for the A-CSM® certification. Includes 2-year Scrum Alliance membership renewal.
$699.00
A-CSM · June 29-30, 2026