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Professional Scrum Training

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Transform Your Career with Certified Scrum Training

Drawing from decades of real-world experience in software development, consulting, and agile transformation, I provide industry-leading Scrum certification training that bridges theory with practical application.

Proven Track Record

With over three decades in software development and more than 15 years teaching Scrum and Agile practices, I bring real-world insights that go beyond certification preparation.

30+
Years in Software Development
20+
Years Teaching Scrum & Agile
5800+
Professionals Trained

Certification Programs

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Learn to facilitate Scrum teams effectively, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement. This foundational certification prepares you to lead agile teams with confidence and competence.

Perfect for: Team leads, project managers, and aspiring Scrum Masters

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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Master the art of maximizing product value, managing backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders. Develop the skills to prioritize effectively and deliver what customers truly need.

Perfect for: Product managers, business analysts, and product leaders

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Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)

Pick from two paths and classes: the traditional CSD learning that includes TDD, ATDD, and Code Quality, or the new AI-Enhanced Scrum: Transforming Agile Development with AI.

Perfect for: Developers on Scrum Teams

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My Teaching Philosophy

Scrum and Agile aren't just frameworks to memorize—they're mindsets to embody. My teaching approach emphasizes practical application over rote learning, drawing from real implementations I've led across retail, software product development, and consulting environments.

I believe the best learning happens when you understand the "why" behind the practices. Throughout my courses, I share actual challenges I've faced implementing Scrum, the solutions that worked, and the lessons learned from failures. You'll leave not just prepared for certification, but equipped to navigate the messy reality of agile transformation.

Whether you're just starting your Scrum journey or looking to deepen your expertise, my goal is to help you develop the judgment and confidence to adapt agile principles to your unique context—because that's what truly effective Scrum practitioners do.

What Sets This Training Apart

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    Real-World Experience

    Learn from someone who has implemented Scrum in diverse environments, from startups to established enterprises, and understands the practical challenges you'll face.

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    Comprehensive Expertise

    Beyond Scrum, gain insights from complementary practices including Test-Driven Development, Software Design Patterns, and modern AI-assisted development approaches.

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    Interactive Learning

    Engage with hands-on exercises, case studies from actual projects, and collaborative discussions that reinforce concepts and build practical skills.

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    Ongoing Support

    Access to resources and guidance that extend beyond the classroom, helping you apply what you've learned and succeed in your Scrum journey.

Begin Your Journey

Start Your Scrum & Agile Mastery

Whether you're new to Agile methodologies or ready to deepen your expertise, these carefully curated paths will guide your learning journey.

Free Resources

Start Here (Free)

Explore foundational Scrum and Agile concepts with our curated collection of free tutorials, articles, and introductory materials. Perfect for those taking their first steps.

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Structured Path

Guided Learning Path

Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed from decades of experience. Build your skills progressively from fundamentals to advanced implementation strategies.

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Premium Course

Go Deeper (Course)

Master Scrum with comprehensive training covering TDD, ATDD, code quality, and design patterns. Gain practical skills that transform how teams deliver software.

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5 Nov 2025

Author: Rod Claar
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13 Oct 2025

Keeping Up With AI is a Struggle β€” But You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

Keeping Up With AI is a Struggle — Summary

Feeling overwhelmed by AI? You’re not alone. New models and “breakthroughs” land daily, but the goal isn’t to chase every tool—it’s to integrate the right ones, intentionally and sustainably, into your existing Scrum workflow.

The Real Struggle

  • Teams: Pressure to “use AI” without a starting point.
  • Leaders: Noise, uncertainty, and fear of bad investments.
  • Scrum Masters: How to add AI without breaking Agile principles.

From Struggle to Strategy

AI-Enhanced Scrum connects AI directly to Scrum practices so you can:

  • Improve backlog refinement and sprint planning, reducing ceremony fatigue.
  • Turn vague requests into crisp user stories with acceptance criteria in seconds.
  • Automate repeatables (test cases, retro summaries) and free time for creativity.
  • Measure real ROI in hours saved and increased velocity.

Results reported: ~2× faster planning and 30–40% improvement in sprint throughput using these techniques.

AI Won’t Replace Scrum—It Amplifies It

Use AI to spot blockers early, surface patterns across months of work, and accelerate requirements discovery—while keeping human judgement at the center.

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AI-Enhanced Scrum: Transforming Agile Development with AI
November 5–7, 2025 — Virtual, Live

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Final Thought

Keeping up with AI isn’t about running faster—it’s about running smarter. Scrum teaches us to inspect and adapt; AI gives us sharper lenses to do it. Stop chasing the future and start building it—one sprint at a time.

Author: Rod Claar
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4 Sep 2025

Critical AI Development - Meta Achieves Recursive Self-Improvement

Critical AI Development - Meta Achieves Recursive Self-Improvement

The Breakthrough Meta announced on July 30th, 2025, that their AI systems have achieved true recursive self-improvement - what researchers call a "guttle machine." This isn't incremental optimization but rather AI that can access and rewrite its own code, making mathematically proven improvements to its own performance.

Author: Rod Claar
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28 Aug 2025

Is your company's most valuable asset locked away?

Is your company's most valuable asset locked away?

The bottom line: NotebookLM isn't about replacing human thought; it's about augmenting it. It unlocks the latent value trapped in your documents, turning static information into a dynamic competitive advantage.

 

Author: Rod Claar
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7 May 2025

How to Create a Custom GPT

How to Create a Custom GPT

Custom GPTs (Generative Pre-trained Transformers) allow anyone to build a personalized AI assistant tailored to a specific purpose, tone, or knowledge area—without needing to write code. Whether you're a coach, developer, educator, or entrepreneur, building a custom GPT can help streamline tasks, automate support, or create interactive tools for clients and teams.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own custom GPT using OpenAI’s platform.

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