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Follow these steps in order. Each one links to an EasyDNNnews article/video and gives you a quick, practical takeaway.

You’ll learn how to frame AI as a teammate that supports Scrum events and backlog work without replacing judgment or collaboration.
Do this exercise: Write a 3-sentence “AI usage policy” for your team (what you will use AI for, what you won’t, and what must be reviewed by a human).
You’ll learn repeatable prompt patterns to generate stories with clearer intent, constraints, and acceptance criteria.
Do this exercise: Take one messy request and prompt AI to produce (a) a user story, (b) 5 acceptance criteria, and (c) 3 key questions for the PO.
You’ll learn how to generate “plan options” (not commitments) and improve shared understanding of scope and dependencies.
Do this exercise: Ask AI for 2 sprint goal options based on your top backlog items, then pick one as a team and adjust wording together.
You’ll learn facilitation prompts that help teams extract insights, turn feedback into actions, and avoid “retro theatre.”
Do this exercise: Feed AI 5 bullet facts from the sprint and ask for (a) patterns, (b) 3 improvement experiments, and (c) 1 metric per experiment.
You’ll learn how to convert your best prompts and practices into a lightweight working agreement the team can actually follow.
Do this exercise: Create a “Prompt Library” page with 5 prompts: refinement, story writing, planning, review, retro—each with input/output examples.
 

Learning Path - Free

24 Feb 2026

Step 1: What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Scrum Teams

AI is a productivity amplifier—not a Product Owner, not a Scrum Master, and not a Developer.

Used correctly, it accelerates learning, drafting, summarizing, and exploring options. Used poorly, it replaces thinking with automation theater.

This step helps your team position AI as a supporting teammate, not a decision-maker.

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Step 2: Prompts That Produce Better User Stories

AI can help—but only if the prompt is structured.

This step introduces repeatable prompt patterns that improve:

  • Intent clarity

  • Constraints visibility

  • Acceptance criteria quality

  • PO alignment

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Step 3: Backlog Refinement with AI (Without Losing the “Why”)

The Core Risk

When teams use AI in refinement, a common failure mode appears:

  • Stories get cleaner

  • Acceptance criteria get longer

  • Technical detail increases

  • Business intent becomes less visible

Scrum optimizes for value delivery, not documentation density.

AI must support the “why” behind the work.

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Step 4: Sprint Planning Acceleration

The Key Principle

AI should propose:

  • Possible Sprint Goals

  • Possible scope groupings

  • Possible dependency flags

The team still decides:

  • What to commit to

  • What fits capacity

  • What aligns to product strategy

AI drafts.
The team commits.

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Virtual Certified ScrumMaster Workshop - Pacific Time - March 10-11, 2026

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Discover the benefits of immersive, hands-on learning with our in-person Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Class. This exceptional course is designed for team members engaged in product development using the Scrum framework. Whether you are a scrum novice or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this program will enhance your understanding of how to implement Scrum successfully.

Why Choose Virtual CSM Training?

  • Virtual training offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, making it a great option for learners who need to balance professional development with a busy schedule. By choosing virtual training, you gain:

  • New Half Now and Half Later Payment Option!: Make sure you select the pay later option. We will send an invoice that is half of the total and pay the remainder before the class starts!
  • New Gold Plan Pricing!: This plan includes up to 8 hours of personalized coaching with the instructor in the first 60 days after the class!
  • Convenience: Attend sessions from anywhere with an internet connection, eliminating the need for travel and reducing downtime.
  • Cost Savings: Avoid travel, accommodation, and other expenses while still receiving high-quality instruction.
  • Interactive Learning: Leverage virtual collaboration tools and interactive platforms to engage with peers and instructors in real-time.
  • Global Networking: Connect with participants from diverse backgrounds and locations, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.
  • Recorded Sessions: Revisit key concepts anytime with access to session recordings, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Whether you're looking to expand your skills or explore new topics, virtual training provides a flexible, effective, and engaging learning experience tailored to your needs.

Course Highlights

Participants will delve into the core components of Scrum, exploring:

  • The rationale for adopting Scrum and agile approaches.
  • The nuances of Scrum roles, including the multifaceted responsibilities of the ScrumMaster and Product Owner.
  • The basics of process improvement, driving organizational change, and tackling potential challenges in Scrum implementation.

Private Team Sessions

Is your organization having 3 or more employees attend? Consider a special, customized Private Team Session! Get in touch with us today!

Benefits of Certification

Upon completion of the course, not only will you earn 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs), but you'll join the ranks of Certified ScrumMasters, a credential demonstrating your deep understanding and capability in implementing Scrum practices.

Attend our Certified ScrumMaster Class and pivot your team towards a more productive and agile future. Experience firsthand why in-person training is the most effective path to mastering the art of Scrum.

Successful completion of this class will give the student access to the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster examiation.  Passing his test which is on-line and open book,, will give the student a Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.

Your instuctor, Rod Claar CST, will guarantee to work with you untill you pass the test, until one of us dies!

Class Price$399.00
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