Blake McMillan
Improving
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What students say about Blake
Jan 29, 2024
Engaging and Informative PSM training
Blake's energetic and engaging style made this class a great learning experience. I feel I am fully equipped with what I need to take the PSM exam and bring a solid and committed understanding of Scrum to a development team.
Dec 23, 2023
Great way to end the year with some PSK learning!
Blake is an engaging teacher that has a great way to pace the class and keep interest with the participants. The varied breakouts increased the learning by being paired with a variety of people (and opinions).
Dec 1, 2023
This class was great
This class was great! I learnt a lot of topics that can be directly applied to my day-to-day activities. It was full with useful examples that are directly connected to the industry. Last but not least, the instructor was awesome. He made the learning experience really fun!
Nov 27, 2023
In person class at Improving
I took this class in person at the Improving Office. It was an excellent experience with a great bunch of people. I learned a lot from the interactions during the training time as well as the down time with my fellow classmates. Blake is a super teacher. I hope to take the next level of PSM as soon as I am able.
Nov 21, 2023
Engaging and Entertaining
The instructor was very engaging and entertaining. He kept the class involved throughout the training.
Oct 31, 2023
Excellent Agile Professional Scrum Master Training: Interactive, Engaging, and Informative
I recently had the pleasure of taking an Agile Professional Scrum Master I training course with Blake and I was very impressed. The class was interactive and engaging, with plenty of exercises to help us learn and practice the material. Blake is very knowledgeable and he did a great job of explaining the concepts in a clear and concise way. He was also very patient and answered all of our questions thoroughly. Blake used a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and group exercises, to keep the class engaged. He was also very responsive to our feedback and adjusted his teaching style as needed. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning more about Scrum or becoming a Scrum Master.
Oct 25, 2023
Interactive and engaging!
Presents a solid foundation for understanding scrum for everyone with and without prior scrum experience.
Oct 20, 2023
Excellent training by Blake McMillan…
Excellent training by Blake McMillan from Improving. The materials covered, the techniques to teach the class and keep all attendees engaged at the same time were commendable.
Oct 19, 2023
Improving PSM course review
Blake is a high energy and passionate instructor! He has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience! Sharing his lessons learned made the class that more valuable. I would have loved to spend another day with Blake teaching me more, felt like the class was engaged the whole time. Improving great job on getting such a good instructor!
Oct 6, 2023
Good flow to the Kanban Course
The flow of the Kaban course was easy to follow. There was a nice mix of instructor-led discussions and group conversations.
Sep 6, 2023
i really enjoyed the training course
i really enjoyed the training course. The material was presented with energy and clearly articulated. It was a great learning experience.
Aug 25, 2023
Great class to understand the PO role
Blake does a great job keeping the class fun, loaded of valuable examples and sharply focused on ensuring we all learn, he is super knowledgeable and is able to address all the questions we asked.
Aug 11, 2023
Thanks!
Great job Blake!
Aug 3, 2023
Awesome Class and Fantastic Trainers Teaching Material Usable for the Real World.
Having energetic training that kept the course material interesting. The material taught were spot on what I was looking to get out of the class and take back to the real world for great improvement. Thank you for a fantastic experience and Gary and Blake you both are truly awesome.
Aug 2, 2023
Detailed and informative training
Detailed and informative training. Break room were great add in to involve with other members.
Jul 27, 2023
You wont get bored
You wont get bored
Jul 27, 2023
PAL-EBM course
The facilitator really made the class - Blake McMillian, his energy and knowledge made the course enjoyable and fun, along with the interaction with other's in the course.
Jul 26, 2023
Practicing the skills helps imprint the…
Practicing the skills helps imprint the learning. Not only is Blake an engaging facilitator, he was impactful at engaging learners. His understanding of the material makes the learning experience enjoyable, as he provides relevant examples from personal experience to support the learning objectives.
Jul 17, 2023
All Questions are Welcomed!
The class was very interactive. It was great to get rotated into different groups with different members of the class throughout the activities. It made learning/understanding much easier. Blake was a great Leader by answering all questions. He really made sure that we understood the concepts.
Jun 19, 2023
You can't go wrong with Blake
To start off, Blake was very professional, friendly, and personable. He gave his own personal experiences as a scrum master and using scrum, which I found to be great when explaining to someone who is new to this field. He allowed questions at anytime during his teaching. Some people make you wait until "the end" to address questions or tell you to "write them down" and we will "get to them at the end of the session/day". For someone with documented ADHD, that is not good for my learning. Blake made learning not only informative, but fun. Blake, thank for providing awesome training. I know I'm gonna pass my assessment because of you
May 25, 2023
Professional Agile Leadership Class Led by Blake
I recently attended a Scrum class led by an excellent instructor Blake McMillan. His deep knowledge, clear communication, and practical examples created an engaging learning environment. Interactive exercises reinforced key concepts, and his passion for Scrum was evident. Highly recommended!
May 24, 2023
Black was amazing trainer!
Black was amazing trainer!
May 22, 2023
Good Interactions!
I enjoyed learning the material and the interactions with the class in the breakout rooms. The instructor was energetic and knowledgeable.
May 19, 2023
This PAL-EBM class went beyond the…
This PAL-EBM class went beyond the Scrum.org guide. It covered much more topics that will be useful in the day-to-day work.
Apr 22, 2023
Excellent learning journey
It was a great exprience with the trainer, very good examples about projects and realistic approaches abour how to deal with the issues as scrum masters
Apr 20, 2023
PSM1 Course by Improving Training - Highly Interactive!
The PSM1 Course led by Blake McMillan at Improving Training is phenomenal! The course is highly engaging and interactive with real-world scenarios to apply the learning. This course has reinforced my knowledge in preparing for the PSM assessment and becoming an amazing Scrum Master!
Mar 30, 2023
Blake is a amazing
Blake is a vibrant, energetic trainer who puts the class at ease and creates an incredible learning space.
Mar 30, 2023
Blake is the best
Once again, I enjoyed a training with Blake. So much energy and fun. Great learning and explanations. Thank you, Blake!
Mar 6, 2023
Highly engaging
Blake's facilitation of this course was very successful, content was delivered in a meaningful way that made it very relevant and easy to understand.
Mar 1, 2023
Great class to enhance your skills in Scrum!
The delivery of the content was great and the way the class was structured and organized created an environment of trust and learning. I highly recommended this class for those looking to improve their practice as Scrum Masters and deepen their knowledge of Scrum.
Feb 10, 2023
It was a very interactive class
It was a very interactive class, and
I really learned a lot.
Feb 10, 2023
Blake is a fantastic teacher
Blake is a fantastic teacher. This is my second course with him and I will probably be back for a third when I feel ready for PSM II.
Feb 1, 2023
Great class
Great class!
The contents were presented in a dynamic way with a lot of on-hands activities. Moreover, there were real-life examples that matched the topics covered in this class.
The instructor kept the class focus all the time and all the contents were taught in time.
Jan 26, 2023
PSPO course assessment
Blake did an excellent session! Took note of our experience and expertise to incorporate examples from his past engagements in order to reinforce learning elements.
Jan 23, 2023
Love in person training
Love in person training! Blake know all aspects of Agile, simply spend 10 mins with him in class and you will see!
Class exceeded my expectations and was very engaging.
Thank you Blake!
Jan 18, 2023
Excellent Class
Great presenters, content, and classmates!
Jan 8, 2023
Good presentation and workshop
Good presentation and workshop
Dec 28, 2022
Amazing trainers and course content
Both trainers had an amazing energy through the course. They cleared doubts from all participants and where open to allow discussions between the attendees in order to provide a great outcome
Dec 21, 2022
The course was dynamic and complete
The course was dynamic, fun and the study material was excellent.
Dec 21, 2022
Class exercises were great!
Class exercises were great!! On hands training with excellent and very professional trainers
Dec 19, 2022
Great training session
Blake was very engaging, clear communicator and very patience answering questions and guiding the group. The journey felt long but we went thru the entire material without rushing.
Dec 17, 2022
Instructors and Course were amazing.
Instructors and Course were amazing.
Dec 16, 2022
Let's dive a little deeper
This course does deliver on what it promises to deliver, and the content is valuable and very helpful. However even though the class may offer the ability to take the PSPO II, the course is not directly aligned to teach the content covered in the PSPO II.
Dec 9, 2022
Excellent Instructor
Excellent Instructor
Blake was an fantastic instructor and facilitator. His energy and enthusiasm was infectious and kept the class fully engaged. I am confident in my readiness to take the assessment.
Nov 11, 2022
This was such a well organized class
This was such a well organized class. It’s very hard to keep a group of people attending a class virtually for 5+ hours but this class managed to do this. Blake was an awesome and funny instructor. He used his real world experiences to explain the concepts. I would recommend for anyone that’s looking to get a better understanding of what the role of a scrum master and a scum team is.
Nov 11, 2022
Wonderful learning experience
Blake did a wonderful job at taking the academics of the scrum guide and making it memorable.
Oct 13, 2022
Blake did an AMAZING job
Blake did an AMAZING job! You could tell he was excited to be back in the classroom and not virtual. I have felt his pain instructing during the start of COVID and not having quite the engagement you would with an in-person course. We learned a lot and he had amazing experiences he was able to share with the class that connected the course work.
Oct 7, 2022
Great Facilitator!
Blake did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged as we upskilled in becoming Profession Scrum Masters. Greatly appreciated his energy and experience.
Oct 6, 2022
The class was fun and engaging!
The class was fun and engaging!
Sep 23, 2022
Amazing online PSM training
Had a great time during our PSM online training. I realized better ways to make use of the Scrum framework.
The instructor's knowledge, experience and presentation skills make the training super enjoyable and easy to follow.
The training captures what Scrum really means and how to apply it.
Sep 9, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor
Blake is an excellent instructor. Great content.
Aug 19, 2022
This class was fantastic!
This class was fantastic! Blake is knowledgeable and passionate about Scrum which makes the class fun. I left feeling excited and full of ideas on how to help our organization get closer to true Scrum.
Aug 18, 2022
I had a great experience in the PSM I class
Blake is a very energetic, and passionate instructor know who is very knowledgable in the topics of scrum. He shared alot of real world examples from his experience as a PM & Scrum master.
Aug 18, 2022
Such an Informative Class
A very fun and inclusive class! Blake is a positive and well-educated instructor and was very supportive of everyone in the class. Very easy to talk to and was able to answer all questions!
Aug 6, 2022
This class was a blast!
This class was a blast!
Jun 7, 2022
I loved this class!
I loved this class, both for the content and concepts I learned in it and for the interactive delivery style that helped me learn from fellow classmates. Blake and Michael were awesome in their teaching and coaching techniques. It was fun and eye-openingly edifying.
Jun 1, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor and…
Blake is an excellent instructor and made the class very enjoyable
May 21, 2022
Highly recommended class
A class with Michael and Blake is always refreshing. I loved the interactions created among other experienced Scrum Master. Lots of excercises and insights. Highly recommended.
May 19, 2022
Great PSM II course with Michael and Blake
I'm glad I chose the PMS II with Michael and Blake. They kept my attention, and the pace of the course was perfect. The two days flew by. The activities and attendee interactions helped increase my scrum knowledge.
May 19, 2022
Great Interactive class to learn all about scrum
It was a helpful session to brush up the scrum knowledge and got opportunity to interact with people across the world and got to learn from their experiences.
The trainers were very interactive and answered all the questions the group had.
May 12, 2022
Excellent Course
Blake's enthusiasm for the material and for Scrum was infectious. The quality of the lessons and the interactive nature of the training were excellent.
May 12, 2022
Diverse mix of backgrounds and…
Diverse mix of backgrounds and experience with SCRUM in the class. The differences were handled very well by the instructor which made the diversity helpful and allowed us to learn from each other's perspectives.
May 6, 2022
Great interactive class with plenty of…
Great interactive class with plenty of collaborative exercises to reinforce the topics.
Apr 22, 2022
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it…
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it was presented, with all participation and opinions
Apr 22, 2022
Interactive and dynamic
Interactive, dynamic, pleasant and fun learning experience.
Apr 15, 2022
Blake Delivered!
Blake, yours was easily the best in-person professional training I've ever experienced. Your knowledge of, and professional experience with, Scrum is inspiring! We covered an enormous amount of ground together in just two days. You embodied the Scrum values of Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment and Courage - and did so with an undeniable passion for your subject and your students.
Engaging! Entertaining! Empowering! If I could give you a 6th star, I would. Thank you!
Apr 5, 2022
Great presenter that used relevant tools for interactive and fun class…
Great presenter that also used tools that are relevant and made the learning process interactive and fun for everyone.
Mar 24, 2022
PSM Class
PSM Class
Fantastic class, Blake was great! Kept us engaged both days, made the content easy to understand and applicable. Definitely recommend!
Mar 24, 2022
Great!
It was a Great Experience!
Mar 18, 2022
Great Course and Terrific Instructor
This course was excellent! The course materials were clear and concise. They did an excellent job of teaching the concepts needed to perform the Product Owner duties and how the product owner influences the scrum process. They also included a lot of hands on work and encouraged discussion, which really enhanced the experience.
This was my second course with Blake McMillan. As with my first course, Blake did an excellent job of creating an environment of trust where everyone felt comfortable participating. His knowledge and real world examples were invaluable!
Mar 17, 2022
Excellent coach who bring tons of…
Excellent coach who bring tons of energy, great content, and very good presentation and brainstorming skills to the class.
Mar 10, 2022
Great class!
Blake was a wonderful instructor and the class was dynamic and full of useful resources. Thanks a lot Blake!
Feb 21, 2022
I learnt a lot of new things after…
I learnt a lot of new things after joining this class. i am doing scrum from last 10 years but in this class i learnt what actually scrummaster role is and how scrum team should work.
Jan 29, 2022
Thanks Blake
I was so excited to come back to Blake's class. I took PSM class first and after getting the certification I knew he will be the right trainer to take this PSM II class. I recommend him so hard, his classes are so entertained and dynamic, he keeps you focus and motivate you to participate and share. The final flavor is that you not only learn but enjoy while learning...
Jan 27, 2022
Great class
Great class! Really liked the exercises and the conversation with other Scrum Masters from other companies. The class helps you to reset to the foundational concepts of the Scrum Framework while at the same time thinking through how it ties to realistic situations that are not specifically covered in the Scrum Guide but can be addressed with empiricism. Instructors were great, class dynamic was good and really good use of virtual learning. Highly recommend
Dec 17, 2021
This Improving PSPO course was…
This Improving PSPO course was delivered over 3 days. Blake was very engaging and augmented the training with stories of his real world experiences. The use of Mural was excellent and made the online collaboration really effective.
Dec 15, 2021
Great energy and engaging class!
Great energy and engaging class!
Dec 3, 2021
Had a great two days of learning all…
Had a great two days of learning all the ins and outs of being a product owner using the scrum guide. Excited to take my learnings and put them in action!
Dec 3, 2021
Blake was a top-notch instructor
Blake was a top-notch instructor. He was high energy, positive, and kept the curriculum interesting and accessible. Blake had a rare blend of being knowledgeable, friendly, and being able to communicate clearly. If you have a chance to take this course, I highly recommend taking this course with Blake.
Oct 7, 2021
Extremely engaging and interactive…
Extremely engaging and interactive class. I enjoyed the entire course and would recommend to others!
Oct 7, 2021
Great Class - Great Lecturer
Blake is a great trainer. I was impressed with how simple he presented the complex material.
He is very knowledgeable and I gained a lot of insights into SCRUM.
Oct 6, 2021
PSMI with Blake McMillan @ Improving
Blake did an impressive job of navigating a large amount of content with enthusiasm and passion and kept our entire class engaged from start to finish. Really looking forward to taking more classes with him.
Thanks!
Sep 30, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training, the presented did a great job of talking us through the course. It was fun!
Sep 8, 2021
Excellent class with an excellent…
Excellent class with an excellent trainer. I will definitely use this in my career.
Aug 17, 2021
Thanks for all the learning!
Thanks for all the learning!
Aug 13, 2021
Very engaging course
Blake is an amazing Instructor. I really appreciated the energy that he brings to each class and always keeps you engaged. I am a Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic Learner and I definitely got all three in this class. It helped me to understand my role as a new Product Owner much more and gave me a very good base.
Jul 19, 2021
Great class
Great class! Content was great but putting into action during the class made it top notch!
Jul 19, 2021
Very engaged and productive learning…
Very engaged and productive learning experience.
Jul 16, 2021
Engaging!
Engaging!! Interactive!!
Jul 15, 2021
Awesome
Awesome....
Jul 14, 2021
Worth It!
A great way to learn what is needed to pass the certification exam and to acquire useful soft skills that will help you be successful as a Scrum Master.
Jul 13, 2021
Really good class!
Great overall mood of the class. Lots of good real life examples. Blake was very willing to answer questions and elaborate. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good class.
Jul 9, 2021
Great course
Great course, dynamic and never boring. Plenty of data and invitations to participate.
If you take a course with Blake, make sure you ask lots of questions he will address them and point the to the corresponding part of the course.
Jun 23, 2021
Fantastic trainer Blake!
Blake was definitely the best trainer I have had in recent memory as he bought energy, knowledge and engagement through the whole session. I know its not easy especially virtually but he made it a great experience and I will definitely look out for him in my future training sessions 😀
May 27, 2021
Wonderful class
Wonderful class, the instructor had lots of experience and used both successes and failures to illustrate Scrum Principals. I highly recommend.
May 14, 2021
Blake was very energetic and conveyed…
Blake was very energetic and conveyed the concepts beautifully!!
Apr 29, 2021
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of…
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of leading this class. He brought consistent high energy which kept our class involved throughout. His use of Mural for presenting the information and for executing practice exercises was also well done.
Mar 19, 2021
Amazing class
I learnt a lot from Blake McMillan. All concepts were covered well and questions were answered in detail. Made me want to adopt Scrum not just in my professional life, but in personal life as well.
Mar 18, 2021
Blake was an enthusiastic instructor
Blake was an awesome instructor full of enthusiasm & patience for everyone's questions. The collaborative exercises kept me engaged & learning. I have a much better understanding of the Scrum framework and how to apply it in various different scenarios.
Mar 18, 2021
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great…
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great information for the beginner as well as an experienced user!
About Blake
Blake McMillan is a Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Consultant. With nearly 25 years of experience in the tech industry, Blake believes that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the organizations they work in when they experience the benefits of working on a self-organized, cross-functional team that delivers value frequently and learns to strive for continuous improvement.
Blake specializes in building trust and relationships with students, team members, and leadership through fierce positivity and a commitment to their long-term success.
Blake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and learning with others at conferences and events, creating and facilitating Agile Game sessions, and developing content for SoulofScrum.com.
What students say about Blake
Jan 29, 2024
Engaging and Informative PSM training
Blake's energetic and engaging style made this class a great learning experience. I feel I am fully equipped with what I need to take the PSM exam and bring a solid and committed understanding of Scrum to a development team.
Dec 23, 2023
Great way to end the year with some PSK learning!
Blake is an engaging teacher that has a great way to pace the class and keep interest with the participants. The varied breakouts increased the learning by being paired with a variety of people (and opinions).
Dec 1, 2023
This class was great
This class was great! I learnt a lot of topics that can be directly applied to my day-to-day activities. It was full with useful examples that are directly connected to the industry. Last but not least, the instructor was awesome. He made the learning experience really fun!
Nov 27, 2023
In person class at Improving
I took this class in person at the Improving Office. It was an excellent experience with a great bunch of people. I learned a lot from the interactions during the training time as well as the down time with my fellow classmates. Blake is a super teacher. I hope to take the next level of PSM as soon as I am able.
Nov 21, 2023
Engaging and Entertaining
The instructor was very engaging and entertaining. He kept the class involved throughout the training.
Oct 31, 2023
Excellent Agile Professional Scrum Master Training: Interactive, Engaging, and Informative
I recently had the pleasure of taking an Agile Professional Scrum Master I training course with Blake and I was very impressed. The class was interactive and engaging, with plenty of exercises to help us learn and practice the material. Blake is very knowledgeable and he did a great job of explaining the concepts in a clear and concise way. He was also very patient and answered all of our questions thoroughly. Blake used a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and group exercises, to keep the class engaged. He was also very responsive to our feedback and adjusted his teaching style as needed. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning more about Scrum or becoming a Scrum Master.
Oct 25, 2023
Interactive and engaging!
Presents a solid foundation for understanding scrum for everyone with and without prior scrum experience.
Oct 20, 2023
Excellent training by Blake McMillan…
Excellent training by Blake McMillan from Improving. The materials covered, the techniques to teach the class and keep all attendees engaged at the same time were commendable.
Oct 19, 2023
Improving PSM course review
Blake is a high energy and passionate instructor! He has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience! Sharing his lessons learned made the class that more valuable. I would have loved to spend another day with Blake teaching me more, felt like the class was engaged the whole time. Improving great job on getting such a good instructor!
Oct 6, 2023
Good flow to the Kanban Course
The flow of the Kaban course was easy to follow. There was a nice mix of instructor-led discussions and group conversations.
Sep 6, 2023
i really enjoyed the training course
i really enjoyed the training course. The material was presented with energy and clearly articulated. It was a great learning experience.
Aug 25, 2023
Great class to understand the PO role
Blake does a great job keeping the class fun, loaded of valuable examples and sharply focused on ensuring we all learn, he is super knowledgeable and is able to address all the questions we asked.
Aug 11, 2023
Thanks!
Great job Blake!
Aug 3, 2023
Awesome Class and Fantastic Trainers Teaching Material Usable for the Real World.
Having energetic training that kept the course material interesting. The material taught were spot on what I was looking to get out of the class and take back to the real world for great improvement. Thank you for a fantastic experience and Gary and Blake you both are truly awesome.
Aug 2, 2023
Detailed and informative training
Detailed and informative training. Break room were great add in to involve with other members.
Jul 27, 2023
You wont get bored
You wont get bored
Jul 27, 2023
PAL-EBM course
The facilitator really made the class - Blake McMillian, his energy and knowledge made the course enjoyable and fun, along with the interaction with other's in the course.
Jul 26, 2023
Practicing the skills helps imprint the…
Practicing the skills helps imprint the learning. Not only is Blake an engaging facilitator, he was impactful at engaging learners. His understanding of the material makes the learning experience enjoyable, as he provides relevant examples from personal experience to support the learning objectives.
Jul 17, 2023
All Questions are Welcomed!
The class was very interactive. It was great to get rotated into different groups with different members of the class throughout the activities. It made learning/understanding much easier. Blake was a great Leader by answering all questions. He really made sure that we understood the concepts.
Jun 19, 2023
You can't go wrong with Blake
To start off, Blake was very professional, friendly, and personable. He gave his own personal experiences as a scrum master and using scrum, which I found to be great when explaining to someone who is new to this field. He allowed questions at anytime during his teaching. Some people make you wait until "the end" to address questions or tell you to "write them down" and we will "get to them at the end of the session/day". For someone with documented ADHD, that is not good for my learning. Blake made learning not only informative, but fun. Blake, thank for providing awesome training. I know I'm gonna pass my assessment because of you
May 25, 2023
Professional Agile Leadership Class Led by Blake
I recently attended a Scrum class led by an excellent instructor Blake McMillan. His deep knowledge, clear communication, and practical examples created an engaging learning environment. Interactive exercises reinforced key concepts, and his passion for Scrum was evident. Highly recommended!
May 24, 2023
Black was amazing trainer!
Black was amazing trainer!
May 22, 2023
Good Interactions!
I enjoyed learning the material and the interactions with the class in the breakout rooms. The instructor was energetic and knowledgeable.
May 19, 2023
This PAL-EBM class went beyond the…
This PAL-EBM class went beyond the Scrum.org guide. It covered much more topics that will be useful in the day-to-day work.
Apr 22, 2023
Excellent learning journey
It was a great exprience with the trainer, very good examples about projects and realistic approaches abour how to deal with the issues as scrum masters
Apr 20, 2023
PSM1 Course by Improving Training - Highly Interactive!
The PSM1 Course led by Blake McMillan at Improving Training is phenomenal! The course is highly engaging and interactive with real-world scenarios to apply the learning. This course has reinforced my knowledge in preparing for the PSM assessment and becoming an amazing Scrum Master!
Mar 30, 2023
Blake is a amazing
Blake is a vibrant, energetic trainer who puts the class at ease and creates an incredible learning space.
Mar 30, 2023
Blake is the best
Once again, I enjoyed a training with Blake. So much energy and fun. Great learning and explanations. Thank you, Blake!
Mar 6, 2023
Highly engaging
Blake's facilitation of this course was very successful, content was delivered in a meaningful way that made it very relevant and easy to understand.
Mar 1, 2023
Great class to enhance your skills in Scrum!
The delivery of the content was great and the way the class was structured and organized created an environment of trust and learning. I highly recommended this class for those looking to improve their practice as Scrum Masters and deepen their knowledge of Scrum.
Feb 10, 2023
It was a very interactive class
It was a very interactive class, and
I really learned a lot.
Feb 10, 2023
Blake is a fantastic teacher
Blake is a fantastic teacher. This is my second course with him and I will probably be back for a third when I feel ready for PSM II.
Feb 1, 2023
Great class
Great class!
The contents were presented in a dynamic way with a lot of on-hands activities. Moreover, there were real-life examples that matched the topics covered in this class.
The instructor kept the class focus all the time and all the contents were taught in time.
Jan 26, 2023
PSPO course assessment
Blake did an excellent session! Took note of our experience and expertise to incorporate examples from his past engagements in order to reinforce learning elements.
Jan 23, 2023
Love in person training
Love in person training! Blake know all aspects of Agile, simply spend 10 mins with him in class and you will see!
Class exceeded my expectations and was very engaging.
Thank you Blake!
Jan 18, 2023
Excellent Class
Great presenters, content, and classmates!
Jan 8, 2023
Good presentation and workshop
Good presentation and workshop
Dec 28, 2022
Amazing trainers and course content
Both trainers had an amazing energy through the course. They cleared doubts from all participants and where open to allow discussions between the attendees in order to provide a great outcome
Dec 21, 2022
The course was dynamic and complete
The course was dynamic, fun and the study material was excellent.
Dec 21, 2022
Class exercises were great!
Class exercises were great!! On hands training with excellent and very professional trainers
Dec 19, 2022
Great training session
Blake was very engaging, clear communicator and very patience answering questions and guiding the group. The journey felt long but we went thru the entire material without rushing.
Dec 17, 2022
Instructors and Course were amazing.
Instructors and Course were amazing.
Dec 16, 2022
Let's dive a little deeper
This course does deliver on what it promises to deliver, and the content is valuable and very helpful. However even though the class may offer the ability to take the PSPO II, the course is not directly aligned to teach the content covered in the PSPO II.
Dec 9, 2022
Excellent Instructor
Excellent Instructor
Blake was an fantastic instructor and facilitator. His energy and enthusiasm was infectious and kept the class fully engaged. I am confident in my readiness to take the assessment.
Nov 11, 2022
This was such a well organized class
This was such a well organized class. It’s very hard to keep a group of people attending a class virtually for 5+ hours but this class managed to do this. Blake was an awesome and funny instructor. He used his real world experiences to explain the concepts. I would recommend for anyone that’s looking to get a better understanding of what the role of a scrum master and a scum team is.
Nov 11, 2022
Wonderful learning experience
Blake did a wonderful job at taking the academics of the scrum guide and making it memorable.
Oct 13, 2022
Blake did an AMAZING job
Blake did an AMAZING job! You could tell he was excited to be back in the classroom and not virtual. I have felt his pain instructing during the start of COVID and not having quite the engagement you would with an in-person course. We learned a lot and he had amazing experiences he was able to share with the class that connected the course work.
Oct 7, 2022
Great Facilitator!
Blake did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged as we upskilled in becoming Profession Scrum Masters. Greatly appreciated his energy and experience.
Oct 6, 2022
The class was fun and engaging!
The class was fun and engaging!
Sep 23, 2022
Amazing online PSM training
Had a great time during our PSM online training. I realized better ways to make use of the Scrum framework.
The instructor's knowledge, experience and presentation skills make the training super enjoyable and easy to follow.
The training captures what Scrum really means and how to apply it.
Sep 9, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor
Blake is an excellent instructor. Great content.
Aug 19, 2022
This class was fantastic!
This class was fantastic! Blake is knowledgeable and passionate about Scrum which makes the class fun. I left feeling excited and full of ideas on how to help our organization get closer to true Scrum.
Aug 18, 2022
I had a great experience in the PSM I class
Blake is a very energetic, and passionate instructor know who is very knowledgable in the topics of scrum. He shared alot of real world examples from his experience as a PM & Scrum master.
Aug 18, 2022
Such an Informative Class
A very fun and inclusive class! Blake is a positive and well-educated instructor and was very supportive of everyone in the class. Very easy to talk to and was able to answer all questions!
Aug 6, 2022
This class was a blast!
This class was a blast!
Jun 7, 2022
I loved this class!
I loved this class, both for the content and concepts I learned in it and for the interactive delivery style that helped me learn from fellow classmates. Blake and Michael were awesome in their teaching and coaching techniques. It was fun and eye-openingly edifying.
Jun 1, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor and…
Blake is an excellent instructor and made the class very enjoyable
May 21, 2022
Highly recommended class
A class with Michael and Blake is always refreshing. I loved the interactions created among other experienced Scrum Master. Lots of excercises and insights. Highly recommended.
May 19, 2022
Great PSM II course with Michael and Blake
I'm glad I chose the PMS II with Michael and Blake. They kept my attention, and the pace of the course was perfect. The two days flew by. The activities and attendee interactions helped increase my scrum knowledge.
May 19, 2022
Great Interactive class to learn all about scrum
It was a helpful session to brush up the scrum knowledge and got opportunity to interact with people across the world and got to learn from their experiences.
The trainers were very interactive and answered all the questions the group had.
May 12, 2022
Excellent Course
Blake's enthusiasm for the material and for Scrum was infectious. The quality of the lessons and the interactive nature of the training were excellent.
May 12, 2022
Diverse mix of backgrounds and…
Diverse mix of backgrounds and experience with SCRUM in the class. The differences were handled very well by the instructor which made the diversity helpful and allowed us to learn from each other's perspectives.
May 6, 2022
Great interactive class with plenty of…
Great interactive class with plenty of collaborative exercises to reinforce the topics.
Apr 22, 2022
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it…
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it was presented, with all participation and opinions
Apr 22, 2022
Interactive and dynamic
Interactive, dynamic, pleasant and fun learning experience.
Apr 15, 2022
Blake Delivered!
Blake, yours was easily the best in-person professional training I've ever experienced. Your knowledge of, and professional experience with, Scrum is inspiring! We covered an enormous amount of ground together in just two days. You embodied the Scrum values of Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment and Courage - and did so with an undeniable passion for your subject and your students.
Engaging! Entertaining! Empowering! If I could give you a 6th star, I would. Thank you!
Apr 5, 2022
Great presenter that used relevant tools for interactive and fun class…
Great presenter that also used tools that are relevant and made the learning process interactive and fun for everyone.
Mar 24, 2022
PSM Class
PSM Class
Fantastic class, Blake was great! Kept us engaged both days, made the content easy to understand and applicable. Definitely recommend!
Mar 24, 2022
Great!
It was a Great Experience!
Mar 18, 2022
Great Course and Terrific Instructor
This course was excellent! The course materials were clear and concise. They did an excellent job of teaching the concepts needed to perform the Product Owner duties and how the product owner influences the scrum process. They also included a lot of hands on work and encouraged discussion, which really enhanced the experience.
This was my second course with Blake McMillan. As with my first course, Blake did an excellent job of creating an environment of trust where everyone felt comfortable participating. His knowledge and real world examples were invaluable!
Mar 17, 2022
Excellent coach who bring tons of…
Excellent coach who bring tons of energy, great content, and very good presentation and brainstorming skills to the class.
Mar 10, 2022
Great class!
Blake was a wonderful instructor and the class was dynamic and full of useful resources. Thanks a lot Blake!
Feb 21, 2022
I learnt a lot of new things after…
I learnt a lot of new things after joining this class. i am doing scrum from last 10 years but in this class i learnt what actually scrummaster role is and how scrum team should work.
Jan 29, 2022
Thanks Blake
I was so excited to come back to Blake's class. I took PSM class first and after getting the certification I knew he will be the right trainer to take this PSM II class. I recommend him so hard, his classes are so entertained and dynamic, he keeps you focus and motivate you to participate and share. The final flavor is that you not only learn but enjoy while learning...
Jan 27, 2022
Great class
Great class! Really liked the exercises and the conversation with other Scrum Masters from other companies. The class helps you to reset to the foundational concepts of the Scrum Framework while at the same time thinking through how it ties to realistic situations that are not specifically covered in the Scrum Guide but can be addressed with empiricism. Instructors were great, class dynamic was good and really good use of virtual learning. Highly recommend
Dec 17, 2021
This Improving PSPO course was…
This Improving PSPO course was delivered over 3 days. Blake was very engaging and augmented the training with stories of his real world experiences. The use of Mural was excellent and made the online collaboration really effective.
Dec 15, 2021
Great energy and engaging class!
Great energy and engaging class!
Dec 3, 2021
Had a great two days of learning all…
Had a great two days of learning all the ins and outs of being a product owner using the scrum guide. Excited to take my learnings and put them in action!
Dec 3, 2021
Blake was a top-notch instructor
Blake was a top-notch instructor. He was high energy, positive, and kept the curriculum interesting and accessible. Blake had a rare blend of being knowledgeable, friendly, and being able to communicate clearly. If you have a chance to take this course, I highly recommend taking this course with Blake.
Oct 7, 2021
Extremely engaging and interactive…
Extremely engaging and interactive class. I enjoyed the entire course and would recommend to others!
Oct 7, 2021
Great Class - Great Lecturer
Blake is a great trainer. I was impressed with how simple he presented the complex material.
He is very knowledgeable and I gained a lot of insights into SCRUM.
Oct 6, 2021
PSMI with Blake McMillan @ Improving
Blake did an impressive job of navigating a large amount of content with enthusiasm and passion and kept our entire class engaged from start to finish. Really looking forward to taking more classes with him.
Thanks!
Sep 30, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training, the presented did a great job of talking us through the course. It was fun!
Sep 8, 2021
Excellent class with an excellent…
Excellent class with an excellent trainer. I will definitely use this in my career.
Aug 17, 2021
Thanks for all the learning!
Thanks for all the learning!
Aug 13, 2021
Very engaging course
Blake is an amazing Instructor. I really appreciated the energy that he brings to each class and always keeps you engaged. I am a Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic Learner and I definitely got all three in this class. It helped me to understand my role as a new Product Owner much more and gave me a very good base.
Jul 19, 2021
Great class
Great class! Content was great but putting into action during the class made it top notch!
Jul 19, 2021
Very engaged and productive learning…
Very engaged and productive learning experience.
Jul 16, 2021
Engaging!
Engaging!! Interactive!!
Jul 15, 2021
Awesome
Awesome....
Jul 14, 2021
Worth It!
A great way to learn what is needed to pass the certification exam and to acquire useful soft skills that will help you be successful as a Scrum Master.
Jul 13, 2021
Really good class!
Great overall mood of the class. Lots of good real life examples. Blake was very willing to answer questions and elaborate. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good class.
Jul 9, 2021
Great course
Great course, dynamic and never boring. Plenty of data and invitations to participate.
If you take a course with Blake, make sure you ask lots of questions he will address them and point the to the corresponding part of the course.
Jun 23, 2021
Fantastic trainer Blake!
Blake was definitely the best trainer I have had in recent memory as he bought energy, knowledge and engagement through the whole session. I know its not easy especially virtually but he made it a great experience and I will definitely look out for him in my future training sessions 😀
May 27, 2021
Wonderful class
Wonderful class, the instructor had lots of experience and used both successes and failures to illustrate Scrum Principals. I highly recommend.
May 14, 2021
Blake was very energetic and conveyed…
Blake was very energetic and conveyed the concepts beautifully!!
Apr 29, 2021
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of…
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of leading this class. He brought consistent high energy which kept our class involved throughout. His use of Mural for presenting the information and for executing practice exercises was also well done.
Mar 19, 2021
Amazing class
I learnt a lot from Blake McMillan. All concepts were covered well and questions were answered in detail. Made me want to adopt Scrum not just in my professional life, but in personal life as well.
Mar 18, 2021
Blake was an enthusiastic instructor
Blake was an awesome instructor full of enthusiasm & patience for everyone's questions. The collaborative exercises kept me engaged & learning. I have a much better understanding of the Scrum framework and how to apply it in various different scenarios.
Mar 18, 2021
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great…
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great information for the beginner as well as an experienced user!
Courses taught by Blake
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Other Services by Blake
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- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Blake
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Live Virtual
Date: Feb 20-22, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 12-14, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 19-21, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
In Person
Date: Mar 26-27, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
Dallas, United States
Live Virtual
Date: Apr 9-11, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Apr 16-18, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: May 7-9, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: May 14-16, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 17-18, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Chicago
In Person
Date: Jun 25-26, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Classes Attended by Blake
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainers:
Chris Lukassen, Robbin Schuurman
Partner:
Xebia
Date:
May 18-21, 2020
Professional Scrum Master II
Trainers:
Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller
Partner:
Agile for Humans
Date:
Sep 21-22, 2020
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Trainer:
Pawel Mysliwiec
Partner:
Improving
Date:
Dec 17-18, 2020
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Trainers:
Gary Pedretti, Ty Crockett
Partner:
Improving
Date:
Aug 10-11, 2021
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Trainers:
Todd Miller, Ryan Ripley
Partner:
Agile for Humans
Date:
Sep 23, 2022
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Trainer:
Michael Wallace
Partner:
Improving
Date:
Oct 23, 2023