Scrum Master certification training in Tampa —Lead agile teams. Get Scrum certified.
A live, instructor-led Scrum Master certification program in Tampa Bay that prepares you for the Certified ScrumMaster exam in 16 hours. Scrum is the most widely adopted agile framework in the world — and this is your structured, exam-ready path to earn the credential with a PMI-certified instructor at Access Computer Training.
- Live online — not pre-recorded
- Max 12 students per class
- Exam voucher + retake included
- Career coaching with a certified coach
- Workforce grant, VR & VA funding accepted
- Recorded sessions for 24/7 review
From managing tasks in chaos
to leading sprints with a framework.
Most teams attempt agile delivery without a formal understanding of the Scrum framework — they hold standups and call themselves agile, but lack the structured roles, events, and artifacts that make Scrum effective. However, organizations increasingly require certified Scrum Masters to coach teams, remove impediments, and ensure consistent sprint delivery. Scrum Master certification Tampa at ACT gives you the globally recognized credential and practical framework knowledge in just 16 hours of live instruction.
Working in agile environments without the credential
- You facilitate standups and sprint reviews but can't describe the difference between Scrum events and ceremonies with exam-level precision
- Job postings for Scrum Master and Agile Lead roles require "CSM" or "PSM" and you can't apply without the credential
- Your team calls themselves "agile" but the delivery process is ad-hoc, and you don't have the formal training to coach them toward real Agile Manifesto principles
- You want to complement a PMP certification or existing IT experience with a focused agile credential
Certified Scrum Master — ready to lead agile teams
One certification.
Three agile career paths.
Scrum Master
Scrum Masters facilitate agile delivery by coaching development teams on the Scrum framework. They run sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. They remove impediments, shield the team from distractions, and ensure the team delivers working increments every sprint. Because organizations increasingly adopt agile at scale, Scrum Master certification Tampa gives you the credential these roles demand — and the practical framework knowledge to perform from day one.
- Sprint facilitation & ceremony management
- Impediment removal & team coaching
- Velocity tracking & burn-down analysis
- Stakeholder communication
Agile Coach
Agile Coaches work at the organizational level to help multiple teams and departments adopt agile practices effectively. They mentor Scrum Masters, train Product Owners, assess team maturity, and guide enterprise-wide agile transformations. As a result, they need deep Scrum expertise as a foundation — and Scrum Master certification is the standard entry credential. Many Agile Coaches start as Scrum Masters before progressing to this senior advisory role.
- Enterprise agile transformation
- Scrum Master & PO mentoring
- Team maturity assessment
- Change management & leadership
Product Owner
Product Owners maximize the value of the product by managing and prioritizing the product backlog. They define user stories, set sprint goals, and ensure that development teams build the right features in the right order. Specifically, understanding the Scrum framework from the Scrum Master perspective gives Product Owners deeper insight into how sprint capacity, team velocity, and delivery constraints shape what can actually be built and shipped. Consequently, many Product Owners begin their careers by earning Scrum Master certification Tampa first.
- Backlog prioritization & grooming
- User story writing & acceptance criteria
- Sprint goal definition
- Stakeholder value alignment
Salary ranges reflect publicly available Tampa, FL data (ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Salary.com — 2026). Actual compensation varies by employer and experience. Scrum Master certification complements existing agile experience — certification alone does not guarantee employment.
5 pillars of Scrum.
16 hours to master them.
Scrum Master certification Tampa at ACT covers every domain of the Scrum Guide — from agile theory through advanced facilitation practices.
The Agile Manifesto, 12 principles, empirical process control, and why Scrum works
Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers — accountabilities, boundaries, and anti-patterns
Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective — purpose and facilitation
Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, Definition of Done, and transparency commitments
Servant leadership, impediment removal, coaching stances, scaling Scrum, and team dynamics
How this compares
to other Scrum Master certification options.
Most people preparing for Scrum Master certification choose between an online video course, a live structured program, or a 2-day intensive. Here's where ACT fits.
| Option AOnline Video Course | RecommendedACT Scrum Prep | Option B2-Day Intensive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| InstructionHow you learn | Pre-recorded, alone | 16 hrs live instruction | 14 hrs crammed |
| Exam voucherCSM exam | Pay separately | Voucher + retake | Usually included |
| Class sizePersonal attention | Solo | Max 12 students | 25–40 |
| Career coachingJob search support | None | Highlands Certified | None |
| Total costTuition + exam | $200–$500 + exam | $1,645 all-in | $1,500–$2,500+ |
Workforce grant, VR, and VA funding may be available depending on your employment status and county — we'll confirm your eligibility on your strategy call.
Everything you need for Scrum Master certification
— ALL included.
No surprise add-ons. Everything below is part of your Scrum Master certification Tampa enrollment at Access Computer Training.
16 Hours of Live Instruction
8 live, instructor-led modules on Microsoft Teams. Walk through sprint scenarios, practice facilitation techniques, and discuss real-world agile challenges in real time.
Exam Voucher + Retake
Your Scrum Master certification exam voucher is included, plus one free retake if needed. You'll be fully prepared for the exam format and question types before you sit for it.
Recorded Sessions
Every live module recorded and available on demand. Revisit Scrum event facilitation techniques, review artifact definitions, or catch up if you miss a session.
Study Materials & Practice Quizzes
Comprehensive study guides, on-demand learning platform access, and practice quizzes designed to mirror the exam format. Therefore, you'll know exactly what to expect on test day.
1-on-1 Mentoring
Individual mentoring by appointment. If the difference between a Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective isn't clicking, or you need help with facilitation approach, book time with your instructor.
Career Planning & Job Strategy
Résumé reviews, LinkedIn optimization, interview prep, and Tampa-area agile job search strategies with Camille Walton, Highlands Certified Career Coach (BA Civil Eng, MBA Duke).
Your Scrum Master certification in Tampa
is taught by a PMI-certified PM instructor.
When you choose Scrum Master certification Tampa at ACT, your instructor is a PMI-certified PMP with 25+ years of technical training experience — including instruction across predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery environments.
Marie Norfleet
Marie brings 25+ years of technical training experience across multiple IT disciplines, primarily in adult education. She moved from desktop applications into technical computer training, earning her CompTIA and Microsoft certifications, then led curriculum development and rose to Training Manager at Infotec. As a PMI-certified PMP and CompTIA CTT+ certified trainer, she teaches project management across predictive, agile, and hybrid environments — so students learn the Scrum framework as it's actually practiced, not just the exam answers.
"Scrum is elegant in its simplicity, but difficult to execute well. We designed this program so students leave with more than exam answers — they leave with the confidence to walk into a sprint planning session and facilitate it. That's the difference between certification and competence."
16 hours. 8 modules.
Every Scrum concept covered.
Each module is 2 hours of live, instructor-led instruction on Microsoft Teams. All content is aligned to the Scrum Guide and the Certified ScrumMaster exam objectives.
01Agile Foundations & Scrum TheoryModule 1 · 2 hours · The Agile Manifesto and empirical process control2 hrs
Establish the agile mindset and Scrum theory. Learn the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto, understand empirical process control (transparency, inspection, adaptation), and discover why Scrum is the most widely adopted agile framework globally.
02Scrum Values & PrinciplesModule 2 · 2 hours · Commitment, courage, focus, openness, respect2 hrs
Explore the 5 Scrum values that underpin every aspect of the framework. Understand how commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect shape team behavior, decision-making, and organizational culture — and how the exam tests these concepts in scenario-based questions.
03The Scrum Team — Roles & AccountabilitiesModule 3 · 2 hours · Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers2 hrs
Learn the three accountabilities within the Scrum Team. Understand the Scrum Master's servant leadership role, the Product Owner's backlog responsibilities, and the Developers' self-management expectations. Additionally, identify common anti-patterns and how to address them.
04Scrum Events — Sprint Planning & Daily ScrumModule 4 · 2 hours · Planning work and inspecting progress daily2 hrs
Master Sprint Planning and the Daily Scrum — the events that start and pace each sprint. Learn how to facilitate effective sprint planning (setting the Sprint Goal, selecting backlog items, creating a plan), and how to run a focused 15-minute daily scrum that drives transparency without becoming a status report.
05Scrum Events — Sprint Review & RetrospectiveModule 5 · 2 hours · Inspecting the increment and improving the process2 hrs
Complete the Scrum event cycle with Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective. Understand the difference between these two events (one inspects the product, the other inspects the process), learn facilitation techniques for each, and practice running retrospectives that generate actionable improvement items.
06Scrum Artifacts & CommitmentsModule 6 · 2 hours · Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, DoD2 hrs
Learn the three Scrum artifacts and their commitments: the Product Backlog (committed to a Product Goal), the Sprint Backlog (committed to the Sprint Goal), and the Increment (committed to the Definition of Done). Understand how these artifacts create transparency and drive decision-making throughout each sprint.
07Scaling Scrum & Advanced FacilitationModule 7 · 2 hours · Multi-team Scrum, coaching, and team dynamics2 hrs
Go beyond single-team Scrum to explore scaling frameworks, advanced facilitation techniques, and coaching stances. Learn when and how to use Nexus, Scrum of Scrums, or other scaling approaches. Ultimately, this module prepares you to handle the organizational complexity that Scrum Masters encounter in real enterprises.
08Exam Preparation & Practice QuestionsModule 8 · 2 hours · Full review and exam strategies2 hrs
Tie everything together with a comprehensive review, practice exam questions, and test-taking strategies. Work through scenario-based questions that mirror the actual exam format, identify your weak areas for targeted study, and leave this module confident and exam-ready.
Is this program right for you?
We'd rather have an honest conversation now than enroll someone who isn't ready.
Great fit
You work on software development or IT teams that use (or plan to adopt) agile delivery, and you want the credential to lead sprints and facilitate Scrum events effectively.
You're an existing project manager who wants to add agile credentials alongside (or instead of) PMP. Scrum Master certification Tampa pairs exceptionally well with PMP.
You want a fast, focused credential — 16 hours from start to exam-ready, at $995 tuition — that opens doors to Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner roles.
You're based in or near Tampa Bay and want to explore Workforce grant, VR, or VA funding options.
Not the right fit
You want comprehensive project management methodology covering predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. That's PMP certification — broader in scope than Scrum alone.
You're looking for a technical IT certification like CompTIA or Azure. Scrum Master is about delivery methodology, not configuring technology. For technical paths, explore A+ or Security+.
You want an IT service management framework instead. That's ITIL 4 — different from agile delivery.
Scrum Master certification Tampa — your questions answered.
If you have a question that isn't here, ask us on your free strategy call.
How long does the Scrum Master certification program take?
The program is 16 clock hours total — 8 modules at 2 hours each. Classes are held live online on Microsoft Teams, and every session is recorded for on-demand review. Tuition is $995 plus a $250 registration fee and $400 for books and materials, with the exam voucher and one retake included. Total program cost is $1,645.
What are the prerequisites for Scrum Master certification?
There are no formal prerequisites for Scrum Master certification. The exam is accessible to anyone who completes a qualifying training program. Nevertheless, the content is most meaningful if you have some exposure to software development teams, IT projects, or agile environments. We'll assess your readiness during your free strategy call.
Can I use workforce grant, VR, or VA funding for Scrum Master certification?
Access Computer Training works directly with workforce grant programs, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), VA Education Benefits (including Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Chapter 31), and CareerSource.
Eligibility depends on your employment status and county, so on your strategy call we'll walk through exactly what you may qualify for.
How is Scrum Master different from PMP?
Scrum Master certification focuses specifically on the Scrum framework — an agile methodology for iterative, sprint-based delivery. In contrast, PMP covers comprehensive project management across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. They complement each other beautifully: many professionals hold both. If you want agile-only focus, start here. If you want broader PM methodology, start with PMP. For example, many IT professionals earn Scrum Master first (16 hours, $995) as a stepping stone toward PMP.
Is Scrum Master certification enough to get hired?
Scrum Master certification is frequently listed as a requirement or preferred qualification for Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Agile Lead roles in Tampa Bay. While no certification guarantees employment, it's the standard credential employers look for when hiring agile practitioners. Combined with relevant work experience, Scrum Master certification significantly strengthens your candidacy for agile leadership positions.
What comes after Scrum Master certification?
After earning your Scrum Master certification, common next steps include Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or PMP certification for broader project management scope. At ACT, our PMP Certification Prep (40 hrs, $3,000) and ITIL 4 Foundation (16 hrs, $1,895) both pair well with Scrum Master certification for professionals building a well-rounded leadership credential stack.
What's the Scrum Master exam format?
The Certified ScrumMaster exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with a 60-minute time limit and a 74% passing score (37 of 50 correct). The exam is taken online. Questions are scenario-based and test your understanding of Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and the Scrum Guide — all of which are covered thoroughly in our 8-module program.
What if I don't pass the exam?
Your program includes an exam voucher plus one free retake. You'll also have continued access to your instructor for targeted preparation, recorded class sessions for review, and practice quiz questions. Because the program is 16 hours across 8 focused modules, the content is exam-aligned and practical — most students feel confident by Module 8.
Let's find out if Scrum Master
is the right next step for you.
On a free 15-minute call, we'll learn about your goals, current experience, and where you want to take your career. From there, we'll help you understand whether Scrum Master certification in Tampa is the right move, what support is included, and whether you may qualify for funding. The goal is clarity — not pressure to enroll.
- Clarity on which program fits
- Funding eligibility check
- Schedule that fits your life
- No pressure to commit
