Professional Scrum Master – PSM1 Course

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) Training & Certification in Kolkata

Build practical Scrum Master skills with Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) training in Kolkata from Palium Skills. The program is designed for professionals, managers, Scrum Team members, project professionals and individuals looking to develop a career in Agile and Scrum. The training covers the Scrum framework, Scrum theory, empiricism, Scrum values, Scrum Team, Scrum events, Scrum artifacts, Definition of Done, Product Backlog, facilitation, coaching, servant leadership and Scrum Master accountabilities. Training is available through classroom sessions in Kolkata and live online classes, with suitable weekday and weekend learning options.
Important: Completing training prepares you for the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. The PSM I certification is awarded by Scrum.org after successfully passing the applicable assessment. Palium Skills provides training and assessment preparation.

Professional Scrum Master Training Overview

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a globally recognized Scrum learning and certification pathway for professionals who want to understand Scrum and develop the skills required to support Scrum Teams. At Palium Skills, the PSM training focuses on both Scrum knowledge and practical application. Instead of learning Scrum only as a collection of definitions, participants work through Scrum concepts, roles, events, accountabilities, team situations and practical scenarios. The program is suitable for professionals from IT, software development, consulting, project management, product development and other industries where teams work with complex products and changing requirements.

What You Will Learn

The Professional Scrum Master training covers the key concepts required to understand and apply Scrum effectively. Participants learn:
  • Agile principles and the Agile mindset
  • Scrum theory and empiricism
  • The Scrum framework
  • Scrum values
  • Scrum Team accountabilities
  • The role and accountabilities of the Scrum Master
  • Product Owner and Developers within the Scrum Team
  • Scrum events
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospective
  • Scrum artifacts
  • Product Backlog
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Increment
  • Definition of Done
  • Product value and product development
  • Self-managing teams
  • Servant leadership
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Working with stakeholders
  • Conflict management
  • Scrum adoption
  • Common Scrum implementation challenges
  • Scenario-based Scrum decision making
  • PSM I assessment preparation
 

Who Should Attend PSM Training?

Professional Scrum Master training is suitable for:
  • Aspiring Scrum Masters
  • Existing Scrum Masters
  • Agile practitioners
  • Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Product Managers
  • Product Owners
  • Business Analysts
  • Software professionals
  • Team Leaders
  • Delivery Managers
  • Agile Coaches
  • Scrum Team members
  • IT professionals
  • Consultants
  • Managers involved in Agile transformation
  • Professionals planning a career in Agile and Scrum
You do not need to be an experienced Scrum Master to begin learning Scrum. The training can also be useful for professionals who are new to Scrum and want to understand the framework systematically.

PSM Training Prerequisites

There is no need for extensive technical knowledge to learn Scrum. However, participants can benefit from:
  • Basic understanding of Agile concepts
  • Familiarity with project or product development
  • Interest in Agile ways of working
  • Basic knowledge of software or business processes
Reading the current Scrum Guide before training is recommended because the PSM I assessment tests understanding of Scrum concepts and principles.

Practical Scrum Learning

Palium Skills emphasizes practical understanding rather than memorization alone. Training activities can include:
  • Scrum scenarios
  • Team exercises
  • Scrum event discussions
  • Role-based activities
  • Case studies
  • Facilitation exercises
  • Scrum Master situations
  • Conflict-resolution scenarios
  • Assessment-style questions
  • Mock assessments
The objective is to help participants understand why Scrum works, how Scrum accountabilities interact and how a Scrum Master can help a Scrum Team become more effective.

PSM Mock Tests and Assessment Preparation

Assessment preparation is an important part of the learning journey. Participants can practise questions related to:
  • Scrum framework
  • Scrum accountabilities
  • Scrum events
  • Scrum artifacts
  • Scrum values
  • Definition of Done
  • Product Goal
  • Sprint Goal
  • Scrum Master scenarios
  • Team behaviour
  • Stakeholder situations
Mock tests can help participants identify knowledge gaps, improve their understanding of Scrum terminology and become more comfortable with assessment-style questions.

Professional Scrum Master Training in Kolkata

Palium Skills offers Professional Scrum Master training in Kolkata for professionals who prefer instructor-led classroom learning. Training options can be arranged for participants from:
  • South Kolkata
  • Salt Lake
  • Sector V
  • Other parts of Kolkata
  • Nearby areas of West Bengal
The program can be suitable for working professionals looking for weekday or weekend learning options.

Live Online PSM Training

Professionals outside Kolkata can join live online PSM training from anywhere in India and other locations, subject to batch availability. Live online sessions provide an instructor-led learning experience while allowing participants to attend from their home or workplace. Online training can be particularly suitable for:
  • Working professionals
  • Participants outside Kolkata
  • Professionals with travel constraints
  • Corporate teams
  • Participants looking for flexible learning options

Why Choose Palium Skills for PSM Training?

Palium Skills combines professional training with practical, career-focused learning. Key advantages include:
  • Experienced professional trainers
  • Classroom training in Kolkata
  • Live online learning
  • Practical Scrum exercises
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Assessment-oriented preparation
  • Mock tests and practice questions
  • Weekday and weekend options
  • Training suitable for working professionals
  • Career-focused Agile and Scrum learning

PSM Training for Working Professionals

Working professionals often need training that fits around their professional responsibilities. Palium Skills can provide suitable weekday and weekend PSM training options, depending on batch schedules. The course is particularly relevant for professionals seeking to:
  • Move into Scrum Master roles
  • Strengthen Agile project management skills
  • Transition from traditional project management to Agile
  • Improve Scrum Team collaboration
  • Understand Scrum professionally
  • Prepare for PSM I assessment
  • Develop an Agile career path

PSM Training Fees and Upcoming Batches

Course fees, training duration, assessment arrangements and batch dates may vary according to the selected delivery format and program. For the latest information, contact Palium Skills for:
  • Current PSM training fee
  • Next batch date
  • Classroom availability
  • Live online schedule
  • Weekday batches
  • Weekend batches
  • Assessment arrangements
  • Course inclusions
Next scheduled batch: 20 September 2026, subject to current batch availability.

Professional Scrum Master Training Faculty – Mr. S. Chandra

Mr. S. Chandra is an experienced industry professional and certified practitioner with 20+ years of professional experience across project leadership, project management and professional consulting environments. Over the course of his career, Mr. Chandra has worked in project lead and managerial roles, gaining practical exposure to project planning, team coordination, stakeholder management, delivery management, problem-solving and organizational processes. His extensive industry experience enables him to connect Scrum and Agile concepts with the practical challenges faced by project teams and organizations. As a certified professional, he brings a structured understanding of professional frameworks and industry practices to the classroom. His training approach focuses on helping participants understand not only the terminology and principles of Scrum, but also how Scrum practices can be applied effectively in real-world project and team environments.

Areas of Professional Expertise

  • 20+ years of industry experience
  • Project leadership and project management
  • Team coordination and delivery management
  • Stakeholder communication and collaboration
  • Project planning and execution
  • Agile and Scrum practices
  • Team facilitation and problem-solving
  • Professional framework and certification-oriented learning
  • Practical, scenario-based project discussions

Training Approach

Mr. Chandra's approach combines industry experience with structured, practical learning. PSM participants are encouraged to understand Scrum through real-world situations, team scenarios and practical discussions rather than relying solely on theoretical concepts. His industry exposure as a Project Lead and Manager helps participants relate Scrum concepts such as Scrum Master accountability, servant leadership, team collaboration, facilitation, conflict resolution, inspection and adaptation to actual workplace situations. For professionals preparing for the PSM I assessment, his training approach focuses on building conceptual clarity, understanding Scrum principles and applying them to scenario-based questions and practical situations. Trainer: Mr. S. Chandra Industry Experience: 20+ Years Professional Background: Project Lead | Project Manager | Certified Professional Training Focus: Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) | Agile & Scrum | Project Management

PSM I Course Curriculum

Module 1: Agile and Scrum Fundamentals

Understand Agile thinking, iterative product development and the principles that distinguish Agile approaches from traditional plan-driven methods. Topics include:
  • Agile mindset
  • Agile values and principles
  • Iterative and incremental development
  • Complexity and uncertainty
  • Empirical approaches to product development
  • Scrum and Agile

Module 2: Scrum Theory and Empiricism

Understand the foundation on which Scrum is built. Topics include:
  • Empiricism
  • Transparency
  • Inspection
  • Adaptation
  • Complex work
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Continuous learning

Module 3: Scrum Framework

Learn how the different components of Scrum work together. Topics include:
  • Scrum Team
  • Scrum events
  • Scrum artifacts
  • Commitments
  • Scrum rules
  • Sprint
  • Product development using Scrum

Module 4: Scrum Team

Understand the accountabilities within a Scrum Team. Topics include:
  • Scrum Master
  • Product Owner
  • Developers
  • Self-managing teams
  • Cross-functional teams
  • Collaboration
  • Team effectiveness

Module 5: Scrum Events

Understand the purpose and effective use of Scrum events. Topics include:
  • Sprint
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospective
  • Event objectives
  • Timeboxing
  • Inspection and adaptation

Module 6: Scrum Artifacts and Commitments

Learn how Scrum artifacts provide transparency and support inspection and adaptation. Topics include:
  • Product Backlog
  • Product Goal
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Sprint Goal
  • Increment
  • Definition of Done

Module 7: Definition of Done

Understand why "Done" is important for transparency and product quality. Topics include:
  • Definition of Done
  • Quality
  • Transparency
  • Increment
  • Meeting the Definition of Done
  • Undone work

Module 8: Scrum Master Accountabilities

Develop a practical understanding of the Scrum Master's role. Topics include:
  • Supporting Scrum Team effectiveness
  • Coaching Scrum Team members
  • Facilitating Scrum events
  • Removing impediments
  • Supporting self-management
  • Helping teams understand Scrum
  • Supporting organizational Scrum adoption
  • Working with stakeholders

Module 9: Servant Leadership

Develop the leadership behaviours required of an effective Scrum Master. Topics include:
  • Servant leadership
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Facilitation
  • Listening
  • Empowerment
  • Team development
  • Behavioural change

Module 10: Product Backlog and Product Value

Understand how Scrum Teams work toward creating valuable products. Topics include:
  • Product Goal
  • Product Backlog
  • Product Backlog management
  • Prioritization concepts
  • Value
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Product development

Module 11: Working with People and Teams

Learn how Scrum Masters help teams work effectively. Topics include:
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team dynamics
  • Self-management
  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Building effective Scrum Teams

Module 12: Applying Scrum in Organizations

Understand common challenges associated with adopting Scrum. Topics include:
  • Scrum adoption
  • Organizational change
  • Management support
  • Stakeholder expectations
  • Common Scrum misconceptions
  • Scaling challenges
  • Continuous improvement

Module 13: PSM I Assessment Preparation

The final stage focuses on preparing participants for the PSM I assessment. Participants work through:
  • Scrum scenario-based questions
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • True/False questions
  • Scrum terminology
  • Assessment-style questions
  • Scrum Guide-based revision
  • Practice assessments
  • Question analysis techniques
  • Time management
  • Common assessment traps

PSM I Assessment and Certification

The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification is associated with Scrum.org. Participants should understand that training and certification are two different components: Training → Assessment Preparation → PSM I Assessment → PSM I Certification upon passing The PSM I assessment is designed to test understanding of Scrum, its principles and the Scrum Master's accountability. Current Scrum.org information states that the assessment requires a minimum score of 85%. Official Scrum.org PSM course information also describes the assessment as an online assessment and provides preparation around the Scrum framework and Scrum Master accountabilities. Participants should always verify the latest assessment rules, pricing, attempts and certification arrangements applicable to their specific training program.

Start Your Professional Scrum Master Journey

Develop a practical understanding of Agile and Scrum with Professional Scrum Master training from Palium Skills. Whether you are starting your Scrum Master career, working as a Project Manager or Product Owner, or looking to strengthen your Agile skills, the program provides structured learning around the Scrum framework, Scrum Master accountabilities and PSM I assessment preparation. Classroom Training in Kolkata | Live Online Training | Weekday & Weekend Options For the latest PSM training fees, batch dates, course schedule and assessment arrangements, contact Palium Skills. Palium Skills South Kolkata Center: 1st Floor, Sheeba Bhavan, 1/22 Poddar Nagar, Near South City Mall, Kolkata – 700068 Salt Lake Center: 5th Floor, RDB Boulevard, Block GP, Salt Lake Electronic Complex, Kolkata – 700091 Contact: 8420594969 WhatsApp: 9903130500 Additional Contact: 7044871915 Email: info@paliumskills.com Website: www.paliumskills.com

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Course NameDelivery ModeFeeEnroll & Pay
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) CertificationIncludes Certification Exam fees with Self-Learning₹10,000 + applicable assessment feeDuration is 1 day

Professional Scrum Master training helps participants understand Scrum theory, the Scrum framework, Scrum Team accountabilities and the role of the Scrum Master. It also prepares learners for the PSM I assessment.

PSM I is a Professional Scrum Master certification associated with Scrum.org. Certification is achieved by successfully passing the applicable PSM I assessment.

No. Training provides knowledge and preparation, while PSM I certification is obtained by successfully passing the relevant assessment.

The course is suitable for aspiring Scrum Masters, Scrum Masters, Agile practitioners, Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Team Leaders, Managers and other professionals involved in product or project delivery.

Yes. Professionals who are new to Scrum can use the training to build a structured understanding of Agile and Scrum. Familiarity with the Scrum Guide is recommended before attempting the assessment.

The assessment tests understanding of Scrum, the Scrum framework, Scrum principles, Scrum accountabilities and the responsibilities of the Scrum Master.

Scrum.org currently states an 85% minimum passing score for the PSM I assessment.

Current Scrum.org information describes the PSM I assessment as an online assessment with 80 questions and a 60-minute time limit, with an 85% passing score.

Yes. Palium Skills offers live online training options, subject to batch availability.

Yes. Palium Skills offers PSM training for participants in Kolkata, with classroom and live online options depending on the batch.

Weekend training options can be arranged depending on the scheduled batch. Contact Palium Skills for the latest weekend schedule.

No advanced programming or technical knowledge is required. Scrum is applicable across different industries and product-development environments.

Yes. Project Managers can benefit from understanding Scrum, Agile product development, team accountabilities, facilitation and empirical approaches to managing complex work.

PSM training can help develop foundational Scrum knowledge and support a transition toward Scrum Master and Agile-related roles. Professional experience, practical application and continued learning are also important for career development.

No, No, the PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I) certification from Scrum.org does not expire
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