Scrum.org launches AI training for Scrum Masters, coaches

Scrum.org has introduced a new training course on artificial intelligence for Scrum Masters and agile coaches, adding an AI module to its Professional Scrum Master education track.

Called Professional Scrum Master  AI Essentials, the course covers foundational AI concepts and how people in Scrum-related roles can apply AI tools in day-to-day work. It also provides guidance on the responsible, ethical, and secure adoption of AI within organisations.

Scrum Masters typically work with product teams on process, facilitation and continuous improvement. As generative AI tools spread across software development and product management, organisations are defining how these tools fit into delivery practices, governance and team collaboration. In response, training providers and consultancies have expanded their course catalogues, with more emphasis on practical use cases and risk management.

The course aims to provide learners with a baseline understanding of core AI concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and agentic AI. It also covers prompt engineering techniques for instructing AI models more effectively.

Course content

Professional Scrum Master  AI Essentials combines instructor-led teaching with group exercises. Students work through examples tied to Scrum Master accountabilities, placing AI in the context of facilitation, coaching and running Scrum events.

The course description highlights uses of generative AI for collaboration and communication within Scrum Teams. It also considers how AI could affect work around Scrum events, including planning, daily coordination, reviews and retrospectives.

The course is also positioned as an introduction to organisational AI practices, including responsible use, ethical considerations and security. Many organisations have introduced internal rules for handling sensitive data in AI tools, particularly when third-party systems may process inputs or store conversation history. Secure-use training is now common in workplace rollouts, alongside policies on acceptable use and human oversight.

Beyond AI topics, the course links AI use to typical Scrum Master and agile coach activities, including facilitation and support for collaboration. The syllabus also emphasises day-to-day integration and behaviour change, suggesting a focus on routine use rather than isolated experimentation.

Certification route

Learners who complete the course receive one free attempt at the PSM AI-Essentials certification test. Scrum.org runs a range of Scrum-related certifications used by practitioners, recruiters and training buyers as a baseline indicator of knowledge. Organisations also use certification programmes to benchmark training progress across teams.

More course listings are expected in the coming weeks, along with details of the Professional Scrum Trainers who will deliver the training.

Professional Scrum Trainers are accredited instructors within the Scrum.org network. They typically deliver courses to corporate clients and open-enrolment classes, with content aligned to Scrum.org curriculum and assessment approach.

AI and delivery roles

Interest in AI training has expanded beyond software engineering. Project managers, product owners, analysts, and delivery leads are evaluating how AI can reduce administrative work, improve meeting preparation, or support documentation. At the same time, organisations are addressing concerns around accuracy, bias, over-reliance and data leakage.

For Scrum Masters and agile coaches, AI tools also raise questions about team collaboration and how work is planned and tracked. Some teams are experimenting with AI-generated meeting notes and summaries; others use AI to draft user stories or explore test scenarios. These approaches can introduce new workflow patterns and new risks, including a higher volume of low-quality artefacts if teams do not apply review discipline.

The course lists prompt engineering and the use of AI in Scrum events as specific learning areas. It also refers to teaching Scrum Teams to increase the value they get from AI, indicating the training is not limited to individual productivity.

Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, said the organisation expects AI skills to become a requirement for the role.

"AI skills are essential for Scrum Masters today and I am thrilled that we are adding Professional Scrum Master - AI Essentials to our portfolio of training courses, West said. The course helps students learn the many ways that they can leverage AI in their jobs today including prompt engineering, usage in Scrum events and how they can teach their Scrum Teams to get more value out of AI. Students leave this course with critical skills to help themselves and teams deliver greater value."

Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber founded Scrum.org and offers training and certifications around Scrum and related practices. Its courses are offered in instructor-led and self-paced formats, with ongoing learning resources for practitioners at all experience levels.