Advanced Certified Scrum Developer® (A-CSD) Certification Training
Master Advanced Certified Scrum Developer® (A-CSD) Certification Training with Simplilead.
- Live coding katas run in pairs during class
- Practice refactoring a deliberately messy legacy codebase
- Build a working CI pipeline with automated test stages
- Guidance on Scrum Alliance advanced certification steps
Advanced Certified Scrum Developer training deepens the technical practices that let Scrum teams ship working increments safely, including test-driven design, refactoring, continuous integration and emergent architecture. It suits developers and testers who already work in Scrum and want to raise engineering discipline across the team.
What is Advanced Certified Scrum Developer training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through how agile values and the Scrum framework help teams deliver value early, inspect and adapt, and improve continuously. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the A-CSD course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying Advanced Certified Scrum Developer in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The Advanced Certified Scrum Developer (A-CSD) program is built around the capabilities that matter in agile and Scrum:
- Facilitating effective Scrum events and team conversations
- Building and ordering a healthy backlog
- Coaching a self-organising, high-performing team
- Removing impediments and protecting team focus
- Measuring flow and delivering value incrementally
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Who should attend?
This Advanced Certified Scrum Developer course is ideal for Scrum Masters, product owners, developers, project managers and team leads adopting agile ways of working. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the A-CSD training able to lead agile teams that ship valuable work predictably and keep getting better — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
Learning Outcomes
- 1Apply test-driven development to evolve design in small, verified steps
- 2Refactor legacy code safely using characterisation tests and incremental change
- 3Design a continuous integration pipeline that gives the team fast feedback
- 4Evaluate architectural options and defer decisions until the last responsible moment
- 5Coach teammates in pair and mob programming to spread technical knowledge
- 6Define a team Definition of Done that includes engineering quality gates
Who should attend
- Software developers who want to move beyond basic Scrum into advanced engineering practice
- Test engineers shifting from late-cycle testing to in-sprint automation
- Tech leads responsible for code quality and technical debt on a Scrum team
- Architects who need design to emerge alongside sprint delivery
- Engineering managers building a culture of craftsmanship
Prerequisites
- Scrum Alliance expects prior Scrum developer learning and practical experience; confirm the current eligibility rules with Scrum Alliance
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language
Earn the Coveted Advanced Certified Scrum Developer® (A-CSD) Credential
Earning the Advanced Certified Scrum Developer® (A-CSD) certification goes beyond acquiring a new skill—it's validation of your mastery. This certification isn't just a certificate; it's a testament to your dedication and expertise. It unlocks a realm of opportunities in your professional journey, signaling to employers and peers that you possess the knowledge and commitment to excel in guiding projects with agility and efficiency. You also get access to the global community and free resources.
SimpliLEAD is a Scrum Alliance Licensed Training Partner (LTP)
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As a Scrum Alliance Licensed Training Partner (LTP), SimpliLEAD is officially authorized to deliver trainings based on the world's most prestigious agile curriculum.
Exam and Certification Details
The credential is awarded by Scrum Alliance. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
- Questions
- 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions (CSM level)
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Pass mark
- 74% (37 of 50 correct)
- Format
- Online, taken after completing the mandatory instructor-led course
- Attempts and booking
- Two free attempts included within 90 days of the course
- Certification validity
- 2 years
- Renewal
- Earn 20 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and pay a US$100 renewal fee every 2 years
Based on the certifying body's published requirements, which can change. Always confirm current exam rules with Scrum Alliance before you book. Read the full certification guide
Curriculum
Schedules
02 Nov 2026 - 03 Nov 2026
07 Nov 2026 - 08 Nov 2026
09 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2026
14 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026
16 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026
21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026
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30 Nov 2026 - 01 Dec 2026
05 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026
07 Dec 2026 - 08 Dec 2026
12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
14 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2026
19 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
21 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026
26 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026
28 Dec 2026 - 29 Dec 2026
02 Jan 2027 - 03 Jan 2027
04 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2027
09 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2027
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16 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2027
18 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2027
23 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027
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