The Complete Scrum.org Certification Guide is designed for professionals who want more than a credential-they want mastery.
This comprehensive guide supports preparation for Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), and Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I) while emphasizing real-world application of Scrum and Kanban principles. Built around the Scrum Guide and the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams, the book helps readers understand not just what Scrum is, but why it works and how to apply it effectively.
Across six structured chapters, readers progress from foundational Scrum and Kanban concepts to role-specific mastery, flow optimization, and certification readiness. The book includes:
Clear explanations of Scrum values, roles, events, artifacts, and commitments
Practical guidance for servant leadership, facilitation, and team coaching
Product Owner techniques for backlog management, value delivery, forecasting, and Evidence-Based Management (EBM)
Kanban practices for improving flow, including WIP limits, cycle time, throughput, and Service Level Expectations
Over 290 practice questions, including chapter-level tests and a full 80-question mock exam aligned with Scrum.org exam style and difficulty
Expanded rationales that reinforce understanding and exam readiness
Unlike many certification books, this guide intentionally revisits core concepts across chapters-reflecting how Scrum.org exams test understanding from multiple perspectives. It also bridges certification knowledge with modern practice, including guidance on AI-assisted learning and continuous improvement.
Written by an experienced practitioner, educator, and global course author, The Complete Scrum.org Certification Guide is ideal for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, Agile coaches, and team leaders seeking both certification success and lasting professional capability.
About the Author :
Daniel C. Yeomans is an accomplished project management professional, corporate trainer, author, and university adjunct with over two decades of experience helping organizations and individuals deliver value through effective project, Agile, and product practices.
Daniel holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Project Management Professional (PMP). His practical approach reflects both formal standards and real-world execution.
Throughout his career, Daniel has worked extensively with cross-functional teams in technology, operations, and business environments. He has guided organizations-including teams at Microsoft and T-Mobile-through Agile and Scrum adoption, helping leaders and practitioners move beyond theory to sustainable, value-driven delivery.
In addition to consulting and corporate training, Daniel teaches Agile, Scrum, and Project Management at the graduate and continuing education levels, including within MBA programs and professional certificate programs. His teaching style emphasizes clarity, application, and critical thinking-principles that shape every chapter of this book.
Daniel is also a Subject Matter Expert for Skill Up Technologies, where he has developed more than 30 professional courses delivered globally through Coursera. To date, over 165,000 learners worldwide have completed his courses, consistently rating them highly for practical relevance and instructional quality.
He is the author of The Modern Project Manager's Playbook: Strategy, Execution, Agile, AI, and Beyond, which explores traditional, Agile, hybrid, and AI-enabled project delivery. Together with The Complete Scrum.org Certification Guide, his work reflects a belief that certifications are most valuable when paired with deep understanding, ethical leadership, and continuous learning.
Daniel resides in the Pacific Northwest and remains actively engaged in teaching, writing, and mentoring professionals committed to mastering Scrum, Kanban, and modern project delivery.
Review :
From a Graduate Student (University Program)
"Daniel Yeomans has a rare ability to take complex concepts like Scrum, Agile, and program management and make them not only understandable, but practical. His explanations are clear, his examples are grounded in real-world experience, and his teaching style builds confidence. He doesn't just teach theory--he teaches how to think." From a Continuing Education Learner
"I've taken many professional development courses, but Daniel stands out as one of the best instructors I've ever had. He breaks down difficult material into simple, relatable examples and goes above and beyond to make sure learners truly understand. You can tell he genuinely cares about student success."
From a Corporate Training Client
"Daniel is an exceptional facilitator and subject matter expert. He understands real-world organizational challenges and adapts his instruction accordingly. His sessions are engaging, practical, and immediately applicable. Our teams left with tools they could use the very next day."
From a Product Owner / Agile Practitioner
"What sets Daniel apart is his ability to connect Agile concepts to actual business outcomes. He doesn't teach Scrum as a checklist--he teaches it as a mindset. His guidance helped me see how to apply Agile principles effectively in complex, real environments."
From an Online Learner (Global Audience)
"Daniel's courses consistently exceed expectations. His content is well-organized, easy to follow, and filled with meaningful examples. Even in an online format, he makes learning engaging and approachable. One of the best instructors I've encountered."
From a Project Management Professional
"Daniel brings clarity to topics that are often overcomplicated. His experience shows in how he anticipates learner questions and addresses them before confusion sets in. He makes learning both effective and enjoyable."
From a Corporate Manager
"Daniel understands the human side of learning. Empathetic & approachable.
