# Mountain Goat Software

> Mountain Goat Software, founded by Mike Cohn, provides world-renowned Scrum and agile training to help individuals and organizations build high-performing development teams.

Mike is one of the original contributors to the Scrum framework and agile movement. Through live online and on-demand courses, Mountain Goat Software has helped thousands of professionals around the world become effective ScrumMasters, Product Owners, and agile team members.

## Key Topics Covered

- Scrum
- Agile
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- User Stories
- Agile Estimating & Planning
- Story Points
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement

## Scrum & Agile Training Courses

###  Upcoming Courses

- [Training Schedule](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/schedule): View the full schedule of upcoming live online public training sessions.

###  Live Online Instructor-Led Courses

- [Certified ScrumMaster](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/certified-scrummaster): 2-day course to become a certified ScrumMaster.
- [Certified Scrum Product Owner](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/certified-product-owner): 2-day course to learn the skills of a great Product Owner.
- [Advanced Certified ScrumMaster](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/advanced-certified-scrummaster): Deepen your ScrumMaster expertise and leadership skills.
- [Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/advanced-certified-scrum-product-owner): Take your product ownership skills to the next level.
- [Accurate Agile Planning](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/accurate-agile-planning): 1-day course to master estimating and planning in an agile context.
- [Better User Stories (Live)](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/better-user-stories-live-online): Learn to write effective, valuable user stories.
- [Working on a Scrum Team](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/working-on-a-scrum-team): A practical 2-day course for all Scrum team members to learn how to thrive together.

###  On-Demand Video Courses

- [Better User Stories](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/better-user-stories): Self-paced video course for writing better user stories.
- [Estimating with Story Points](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/estimating-with-story-points): Learn to estimate quickly and effectively using story points.
- [Agile Estimating & Planning](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/agile-estimating-planning): A practical approach to reliable and agile project planning.
- [Scrum Repair Guide](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/scrum-repair-guide): Solve common Scrum problems with real-world strategies.
- [Scrum Foundations (Free)](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/training/courses/scrum-foundations): A free introduction to Scrum—perfect for beginners or refreshers.

##  Agile Resources

- [Introduction to Agile](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/new-to-agile-or-scrum): Learn the fundamentals of agile and explore frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
- [User Stories](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/user-stories): Understand how to write and use user stories, with templates and examples.
- [Introduction to Scrum](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/scrum): Overview of the Scrum framework, its roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
- [Agile Planning](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/agile-planning): Learn how agile teams plan at all levels—from iterations to product releases.
- [Mike Cohn’s Blog](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog): Practical advice and insights on agile practices from Mike Cohn.
- [GoatBot AI Coach](https://goatbot.mountaingoatsoftware.com): Get agile coaching and Scrum answers from our AI-powered assistant.
- [Mike’s Weekly Tips](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/email-tips): Subscribe to receive actionable agile tips every week.

##  Customer Support

- [Contact Us](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/company/general-inquiries): Reach out with questions about training and certification.
- [FAQ](https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/faq): Answers to common questions about course formats, content, and requirements.