"Formula Ink enhanced my ability to deliver high-value projects efficiently."
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
The Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) course is a two-day, entry-level course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer®. The CSM course is designed to cover all the basics of Scrum so you can begin to fulfill the ScrumMaster role. This course is appropriate for people in the ScrumMaster role as well as project team members, stakeholders, managers, Product Owners, and anyone who wants to understand what Agile and Scrum are all about.
Through an experiential, hands-on learning approach, this course provides foundational education in Agile and Scrum, including its values, principles, and practices. This interactive learning approach will include a variety of exercises, activities, and discussions for attendees to learn how to apply Scrum in both software and non-software development scenarios.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
The Certified Product Owner® (CSPO) course is a two-day, entry-level course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer® certified through the Scrum Alliance. The CSPO course is designed to cover all the basics of Scrum and also provide a large amount of material devoted to the Product Owner role.
This course is appropriate for people in the Product Owner role as well as other stakeholders that can benefit from learning about the Product Owner’s key role in delivering successful projects such as Product Managers, ScrumMasters, Project Managers, Business Analysts and Leadership. Through an experiential, hands-on learning approach, attendees will learn about the importance of the Product Owner role, interactive techniques for developing innovative products, and guiding the team toward results with real business value.
"Formula Ink enhanced my ability to deliver high-value projects efficiently."
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)
Gain techniques and skills that go beyond the basics and mechanics of Scrum, expanding into interaction, facilitation, coaching, and team dynamics. Build on your foundational knowledge of the ScrumMaster role with enhanced implementation skills. Learn to facilitate better dialogue between the Product Owner, Scrum Team members, customers, stakeholders, and executives. Respond confidently when encountering resistance to change, lack of engagement, low motivation, and unavailability of key people.
Learn ways to increase engagement to encourage greater accountability, commitment, and buy-in. Discover how to Scale Scrum and Agile beyond a single team.
Prerequisites to attend the A-CSM Course: Hold a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance and validate at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Scrum Master (within the past five years).
Certified Agile Marketing Specialist (CAMS)
The Certified Agile Marketing Specialist™ (CAMS) course is a two-day, entry-level course taught by a Certified Agile Marketing Trainer™ (CAMT) through the Agile Marketing Academy and dual accredited with ICAgile ICP-MKG. The CAMS course is designed to cover all the basics of Agile as applied to Marketing activities to better align the Marketing department with Agile techniques used by development teams. Applying this iterative approach allows for rapidly discovering which marketing campaigns are most effective and yields the highest results.
This course is appropriate for anyone in a marketing role, including managers, project team members, stakeholders, and anyone who wants to understand how to apply Agile to get results beyond just IT and in the Marketing arena. Through an experiential, hands-on learning approach, this course provides foundational education in Agile, including its values, principles, and practices as applied to Marketing. This interactive learning approach will include a variety of exercises, activities, and discussions as well as case studies while providing first hand experience for attendees to learn how to apply Agile to yield rapid results in Marketing.
"Formula Ink enhanced my ability to deliver high-value projects efficiently."
Personal Agility Recognized Practitioner (PARP)
The Personal Agility Recognized Practitioner™ (PARP) course is a one-day course led by a Personal Agility Recognized Trainer™ (PART) through the Personal Agility Institute. For executives, managers, coaches and agile coaches, consultants, scrum masters, product managers, project leaders or team members who want better alignment with themselves and to deliver more value and create more impact at work.
Personal Agility is a leadership framework that helps you gain clarity on what really matters when making decisions, increase your focus on your commitments that have impact, and develop your leadership skills in an Agile context. The Personal Agility System™ (PAS) is designed to help you work through your workload more efficiently, spend more time on valuable outcomes, spend less time on busy work and more time on what really matters.
Certified Agile Leadership (CAL)
Our Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) courses are designed to bring positive change to your organization by helping you embrace the agile leadership model that fits your management style. Learn to lead agile teams by practicing agile principles and leveraging agility to drive sustainable improvements in any business. Discover how to foster an Agile mindset to create a nimble flexible organization powered by engaged, innovative people.
The focus of CAL is cultural, with an outlook towards Being Agile. We look at topics such as leadership, organizational structure, culture, and organizational growth. Our focus is long-term sustainable growth from a holistic and integrated perspective. Build a foundation in agile, cultivate a safe-to-fail mindset, and confidently guide any organization toward sustainable agility with any combination of these three certifications that best meets your leadership goals.
"The training provided practical application of concepts through real-world examples and group exercises."
Leadership Mastery™
Advanced Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams
In today’s fast-paced business environment, emotions, egos, and diverse communication styles can create barriers that even the best frameworks cannot overcome, often hindering smooth team collaboration and project delivery.
Our Leadership Mastery program is designed to address these challenges by integrating Agile principles with advanced communication techniques and empathy-building exercises. The outcome? Higher-performing teams, smoother project delivery, and more productive outcomes for your organization.
Collaboration Mastery™
Communication Frameworks for Higher Performing Teams
Our Collaboration Mastery training program bridges communication gaps by integrating Agile principles with advanced techniques in human dynamics, empathy, and communication. Participants will learn transformative communication and facilitation skills, enhanced empathy, and non-violent communication techniques to resolve conflicts constructively.
The program also focuses on creating a psychologically safe environment for open communication and innovation. This holistic approach enhances professional relationships and promotes personal well-being, resulting in happier, more productive teams. The outcome is streamlined project delivery, improved team cohesion, and higher performance.
"The training provided practical application of concepts through real-world examples and group exercises."
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Maria Matarelli
Maria Matarelli is the founder & CEO of Formula Ink, Fortune 100 consultant & international best selling author. By applying Agile methodologies, Maria & her team consult businesses to achieve breakthrough results.
From startups - helping them reach up to $35 Million dollar valuations - to billion dollar organizations - streamlining millions in cost savings...
Maria is passionate about working with people and organizations to inspire agility.
Experience & Expertise
12+
Years of Industry Experience
700+
Trainings Completed
4000+
ScrumMasters Certified