December 27, 28, 29 & 30 (Sat-Tues) 11:00AM Eastern Time **Sale Pricing Ends 12/13/25**
December 27, 28, 29 & 30 (Sat-Tues) 11:00AM Eastern Time **Sale Pricing Ends 12/13/25**
Earn TWO Scrum Alliance Certifications!
December 27, 28, 29 & 30 @11:00am Eastern Time 8 Hrs/Day (including breaks)
Jimi is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Agile Facilitator (CAF) Trainer, Scrum Master and TEDx speaker with decades of hands-on facilitation experience. Known for his engaging, slide-free approach, he delivers immersive, brain-based instruction that is neurodivergent friendly and equips participants with practical tools—not just theoretical knowledge—to thrive in Agile environments. Jimi's sessions are deeply immersive, entertaining, and rooted in real-world application, helping teams and leaders turn Scrum and Agile principles into daily habits that drive results.
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Top Reasons to take my 4-Day Certified Scrum Master (CSM) + Certified Agile Facilitator (CAF) Workshop:
✅ Small group experience - Registrations are limited to 24 participants so everyone gets personal attention.
✅ Safe space for neurodivergent learners - Come as you are, learn how you learn.
✅ You get Jimi, start to finish - No surprise trainer swaps or mystery facilitators.
✅ 100% live, 0% boring - No tedious pre-work, no pre-recorded videos, just real-time engagement AND you get to listen to my in-demand curated music playlist!
✅ An in class CSM practice test, PLUS a takeaway with 100+ practice questions.
✅ Master Agile Facilitation - Learn how to lead effective meetings, workshops, Scrum’s “Events”, Product Backlog Refinement and and other sessions with your Scrum/Agile teams that drive real outcomes.
✅ Brain-Based Learning - Experience neuroscience-backed methods that improve engagement, retention, and team collaboration.
✅ Real-World Application - Walk away with practical tools and facilitation techniques you can use immediately on the job.
✅ Slide-Free, Immersive Format - Ditch the slides and dive into hands-on, high-energy learning that sticks.
✅ Elevate Your Leadership - Strengthen your presence and impact as a servant leader, coach, or Scrum Master.
✅ Learn from a TEDx Speaker & CST – Train with Jimi, a seasoned facilitator with decades of experience and global recognition.
✅ Two Certifications in 4-days that pair perfectly.
✅ Q&A after each day, if needed.
The Fearless Agility CSM+CAF is a 4-Day intensive introduction to the principles, practices, values, and mechanics of Scrum. Through a combination of small group discussions and online collaboration activities, students learn how to become effective members of a Scrum team. This hands-on experience is designed to elevate your ability to facilitate effective collaboration in Agile teams. Whether you’re a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or team leader, this workshop will help you move beyond managing meetings to leading transformative conversations. There are no slides, no lectures, and no fluff—just live, brain-based learning designed to engage every participant fully.
Who Should Take The CSM+CAF Workshop?
Scrum Masters who want to get certified and deepen their facilitation skills beyond the basics while earning two certifications that go hand in hand
Agile Coaches who want to create more engaging, outcome-driven sessions
Team Leads & Delivery Managers who facilitate standups, retros, and planning
Product Owners seeking to lead more collaborative and effective conversations
Trainers and Educators wanting to level up their brain-based teaching techniques
Change Agents and Transformation Leaders driving Agile adoption
Anyone with a Scrum Alliance certification ready to move from theory to real-world facilitation
Neurodivergent learners looking for a safe, supportive, and hands-on learning environment
Professionals tired of boring, slide-heavy training who want live, immersive learning with zero fluff
Facilitators who want to train with a TEDx speaker and CST with decades of real-world experience
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees earn their Scrum Alliance CSM* & CAF Certificates. (NB: *There is an exam for the CSM Certificate. There is NO EXAM for the CAF Certificate.)
Expectations:
To ensure a high-quality, inclusive experience, all participants in Jimi’s workshop are expected to fully engage using Zoom and MIRO on a desktop or laptop (a mobile phone may also be needed depending on your internet bandwidth). You must be on time (no more than 15 minutes late) and may not miss more than 45 minutes of content across both days of the workshop. This highly interactive course depends on the energy and contributions of each participant, so please come with an open mind, a willingness to actively participate, and a commitment to being kind, supportive, and respectful to everyone in the space. Participants who do not meet these expectations on Day 1 will not be permitted to continue on.
Workshop Agenda
Welcome & Working Agreements
Set the tone for psychological safety and collaborative learning
Introduction to Virtual Facilitation Tools
Hands-on walkthrough of Zoom and MIRO for engaging remote collaboration
What Is Agile Facilitation?
Explore the role, mindset, and impact of an Agile Facilitator
Brain-Based Learning & Facilitation
Learn how neuroscience supports better engagement and outcomes
Facilitation Frameworks & Tools
Practice using structures like Liberating Structures, 1-2-4-All, etc.
Live Practice & Peer Feedback
Facilitate real scenarios with live coaching and support
Handling Conflict & Group Dynamics
Techniques for navigating tough conversations and complex teams
Designing Agile Meetings That Work
Build your own facilitation plan for retros, planning, or team sessions
Final Facilitation Challenge & Reflection
Apply everything you’ve learned in an immersive capstone activity
Overview of Scrum and Agile Theory & Principles
What is Scrum?
What is the theory underlying the Scrum Framework?
What does a “Sprint” look like?
What are the "Scrum Principles"?
When and why might Scrum be appropriate?
What does “Agile” really mean?
Scrum’s Accountabilities and Events
Overview of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developer Accountabilities
Sprint Planning
The Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
The Scrum Artifacts
Write an effective Product Goal
The Product Backlog and its purpose
Crafting concise Product Backlog Items
Product Backlog Refinement
Options for prioritizing the Product Backlog
The Sprint Backlog and its purpose
The Product Increment and its purpose
The Scrum “Immersion”: A Practical Application of Scrum’s Principles
Create a real Product Backlog to solve a real world problem
Be part of a virtual Scrum Team in real time based on Fearless Agility's years of working with distributed teams
Build a real Product Increment and get feedback from other participants
Facilitation Mindset