What is the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course?
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 covers the foundational concepts of coordinating several Agile teams on a shared product. It is aimed at practitioners who work across teams and need practical ways to handle dependencies, shared backlogs, integration and alignment without adding heavy process.
What is Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 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 CASP 1 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 Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 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 Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) 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 Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 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 CASP 1 training able to lead agile teams that ship valuable work predictably and keep getting better — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by Scrum Alliance. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course?
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Scrum Masters whose teams depend on other teams' work
- Product Owners sharing a single product across teams
- Release managers integrating work from multiple squads
- Programme managers moving from single teams to multi-team delivery
- Architects responsible for shared components and standards
What are the prerequisites for Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1)?
- No formal prerequisites; practical experience on a Scrum team is recommended
Live instructor-led training
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1)
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Explain the challenges that appear when multiple Agile teams share one product
- Structure a shared backlog that several teams can pull from
- Map and reduce dependencies between teams using visual tools
- Coordinate cross-team planning and integration cadences
- Compare scaling approaches and select practices that fit your context
- Apply Scrum of Scrums style coordination without creating bottlenecks
What is the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Why Scaling Is Hard
- Dependencies and coordination cost
- Conway's Law implications
- Principles before frameworks
- Avoiding premature scaling
Module 2: Shared Product Ownership
- Single product backlog structures
- Area ownership and prioritisation
- Aligning vision across teams
- Product Owner team collaboration
Module 3: Cross-Team Planning
- Joint planning sessions
- Dependency boards
- Aligned sprint cadences
- Managing shared milestones
Module 4: Coordination Mechanisms
- Scrum of Scrums design
- Communities of practice
- Cross-team refinement
- Escalating impediments
Module 5: Integration and Quality
- Continuous integration across teams
- Shared Definition of Done
- Cross-team testing
- Release readiness together
Module 6: Scaling Approaches Compared
- Overview of common frameworks
- Choosing practices by context
- Starting with minimal change
- Measuring whether scaling works
What is the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) exam format?
The credential is awarded by Scrum Alliance. The exam fee is included with this course.
| 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 |
| Delivery | 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 |
How much does the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course cost?
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$1,195, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) training delivered?
The Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course online?
Yes. The Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) certification.
Who should attend the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) course?
The Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Who awards this certification?
The certification is issued by Scrum Alliance, one of the most widely recognised Scrum certification bodies. The course is delivered by Simplilead's experienced Scrum trainers.
Is the certification exam fee included?
Yes. The course fee includes the certification attempt and a two-year Scrum Alliance membership. After completing the 2 days of training you receive access to take the assessment online.
Do I earn SEUs or PDUs?
Yes. Attending qualifies for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) with Scrum Alliance and PDUs with PMI, which count toward renewing your Agile and project-management credentials.
How do I maintain the certification?
Scrum Alliance certifications are renewed every two years by earning SEUs and paying a renewal fee. We share guidance on the simplest ways to earn the units you need.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1)?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
Certified Agile Scaling Practitioner 1 (CASP 1)
₹24,999
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