• Develop facilitation skills and a facilitator’s mindset 
• Learn the facilitation principles that experienced facilitators fall back on when interactions are difficult 
• Understand the roles that facilitation principles and the Scrum Values play in enhancing healthy collaboration in Scrum Teams
• Explore how facilitation can address challenging scenarios most Scrum Teams encounter
• Apply facilitation skills and techniques to improve the Scrum events and other interactions
• Understand how to encourage diverse perspectives, while bringing the team together to reach decisions 
• Experience the elements of group dynamics and how they influence the decision-making process 
• Leave class with a toolbox of facilitation techniques and understand how to apply them in different circumstances

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills™ (PSFS) Course Prerequisites:

• Scrum Experience: You should have a solid understanding of Scrum principles, roles, events, and artifacts. Familiarity with the Scrum Guide is essential. It’s recommended to have practical experience working in Scrum teams or projects.
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification: While not always mandatory, having the PSM certification can be beneficial as it demonstrates your foundational knowledge of Scrum. Some training providers may require or recommend this certification.
• Scrum Knowledge: In addition to understanding Scrum, you should be familiar with various Scrum practices and techniques, including sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meetings.
• Interest in Facilitation: This course focuses on developing facilitation skills specific to Scrum events and processes. Having a genuine interest in improving your facilitation abilities is crucial.
• Commitment to Learning: PSFS training involves active participation in discussions, exercises, and role-playing scenarios. Be prepared to engage fully in the learning process.
• Desire to Facilitate Scrum Events: If you plan to facilitate Scrum events or retrospectives within your organization or Scrum teams, this training will be highly relevant.