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Michael James’s Scrum Training Series is a free online Scrum Master training series designed to help learners understand Agile/Scrum and prepare for Scrum Master or Agile-related certifications, such as CSM, PSM, CSPO, CLP, and others. The main text emphasizes that the series is used by Agile practitioners, coaches, and trainers around the world, and that it may qualify for Scrum Alliance Category B SEUs. However, it does not state that the course itself directly grants an official certification.
The course is delivered as e-learning modules and mainly follows the core Scrum workflow: Introduction to Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. It also includes optional content such as common Product Owner misconceptions and Large Scale Scrum. Most modules are around 9–17 minutes long. Some include scenario-based interactions and quizzes, where learners observe a simulated team and make decisions within realistic situations, making the experience closer to day-to-day work than a standard video course. The primary language is English, with Japanese versions available for some modules. The text also specifically notes that non-native English speakers may need additional study time when preparing for certification exams.
The series is clearly offered for free, making it excellent value. Its main value lies in “certification prep support” and “correcting misunderstandings about Scrum concepts,” rather than serving as a complete official certification course. The text notes that the widely recognized Certified ScrumMaster credential is typically part of an in-person or formal course delivered by a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer, so if your goal is to obtain the CSM certificate, you will still need to attend the appropriate certified course.
Its strengths are that it is free, has solid content coverage, and pays particular attention to practical details such as Scrum roles, events, the Product Backlog, Definition of Done, and self-organizing teams. It also challenges common misconceptions, making it suitable for building fundamentals and reviewing before an exam. Its drawbacks are the lack of clearly defined learning support, Q&A, assignment feedback, or structured class management. Some content also references older YouTube videos or external links, so the learning experience may depend on platform availability.
It is suitable for Scrum beginners, certification candidates, Agile coaches, learners preparing for corporate internal training, and organizations that want to standardize their team’s Scrum vocabulary. Access to michaeljames.org from China cannot be confirmed based on the source text, but because it involves external resources such as YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn, actual usage may be partially restricted. If you need Chinese-language instruction, convenient payment options, or an official certificate, alternatives include Scrum Alliance-authorized courses, Scrum.org PSM resources, domestic Agile training providers, or platforms such as Coursera/Udemy.
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