Professional Scrum Master™ – AI Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials)
20 April, 2026 – Hilversum, The Netherlands
AI is transforming every role in software delivery – and Scrum Masters are no exception. The question is not whether you work with AI, but how you do so responsibly and effectively. The PSM-AI Essentials course empowers you to understand, leverage, and apply AI to support your teams, your facilitation practice, and your organization – without losing the human heart of Scrum.
Any questions?
Michiel will gladly help you further with any personal or in-company needs you might have.
Michiel Zeinstra
Training Advisor
Duration
1 day
Time
09:00 – 17:00 (GMT +2:00)
Language
English
Lunch
Included
Certification
Yes
Level
Professional
What will you learn?
In this interactive one-day course, you’ll explore practical uses of AI tools and techniques to strengthen your effectiveness as a Scrum Master. You’ll learn how to use AI for facilitation, team collaboration, and reflection – while staying ethically grounded and keeping the human dimension of Scrum firmly in place.
The focus is not on technology or tools for their own sake, but on how AI can genuinely support you in your daily work – from Scrum Events to team development – even if AI is completely new to you.
Key takeaways
- Understand key AI concepts such as machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI
- Apply AI tools to strengthen your role as a Scrum Master and team facilitator
- Use effective prompt engineering to get meaningful, actionable results
- Leverage AI to support Scrum Events, brainstorming, and team retrospectives
- Understand how AI influences the Definition of Done and team agreements
- Integrate responsible and ethical AI practices into day-to-day Scrum work
- Act as a catalyst for AI adoption in your team and organization
Program
This one-day training offers an interactive and practical learning experience, combining short theory blocks with hands-on exercises, group discussions, and real-world applications. Each module is built around a core theme, giving you the tools and insights to apply AI directly to your work as a Scrum Master. Expect a high-energy day full of experimentation, reflection, and actionable takeaways.
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
An overview of key AI concepts, including what AI is, how it evolved, and what it means for Scrum Masters and their teams today.
AI for the Scrum Master
How AI supports and strengthens the Scrum Master accountability through real-world use cases and hands-on practice.
AI for the Scrum Team
Explore how AI can be applied by team members to enhance collaboration, velocity, and quality of delivery.
Ethics, Transparency & Responsible AI
Examine the ethical considerations, security implications, and guidance for adopting AI responsibly within your team and organization.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who have a solid understanding of the Scrum framework and want to learn how to integrate AI into their facilitation practice and team development work. It is also valuable for other facilitating roles – including stakeholders and managers – who want to work smarter and more effectively with AI.
This is an essentials-level course designed for professionals who want practical experience with AI tools. No prior AI or data science knowledge is required. Scrum Master training and certification is recommended but not mandatory.
Please note this is a Scrum.org standard training. If you need customized training, please contact us.
Requirements
A basic understanding of the Scrum framework is recommended.
Bringing your own device allows you to apply these tools and techniques best.
Scrum Master experience or certification is beneficial but not required.
Why should I follow this training?
Stay ahead in the AI era
Build the foundation to become an AI-augmented Scrum Master. Learn to work smarter, facilitate better, and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Strengthen your team
Apply AI to enhance team collaboration, Scrum Events, and retrospectives. Increase your effectiveness as a servant leader while keeping the human element of Scrum intact.
Get certified
Earn your PSM-AI Essentials certificate from Scrum.org and demonstrate that you’re ready to lead in an AI-powered Agile environment. Includes two exam attempts.
Exam and Certification
After completing the PSM-AI Essentials training, you will receive an exam code from Scrum.org to obtain the Professional Scrum Master™ – AI Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials) certificate. The exam is taken online and the code is valid indefinitely.
If you take the exam within 14 days of receiving your code and do not score at least 85%, you will receive a free second attempt. Exams taken after this window are at your own expense.
If you pass the PSM-AI Essentials exam (score 85% or above), you will:
• Receive a Scrum.org PSM-AI Essentials certificate
• Become a lifelong member of the Scrum.org community
• Be included in the global PSM-AI Essentials certification database
🏅 7 PMI PDU credits · Claim at ccrs.pmi.org
What does it look like?
What else
should I know?
After registration for the PSM-AI Essentials training, you will receive a confirmation email with the practical information. A week before the training, we will ask you about any dietary requirements and share details to get you prepared.
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Course information
Class materials and lunch are included in the course.
Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
You need to bring your own laptop for this training.
Meet the trainers
Robbin Schuurman
Robbin Schuurman is a trainer (PST), Professional Product Management creator and product leader at Xebia Academy.
Sander Dur
Sander is Lead Agile Consultant at Xebia and a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) at Xebia Academy.
Evelien Roos
Meet Evelien Roos, trainer at Xebia Academy. Evelien is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) and keynote speaker.
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