FAQs on Pay it Forward/Donation Only Classes
1. What is the spirit behind the ‘Pay it Forward’/ ‘Donation Only’ Program?
The spirit behind the Pay it Forward Program is that money should not be a barrier for learning about Agile and Scrum. Each class has an early bird price, a list price, and a suggested donation. If any of these prices are still too high, then there is the “Pay it Forward/ Donation Only” option: pay what you can afford! This option would enable many who could otherwise have not attended this class, to enroll and benefit from it.
2. Why is it called ‘Pay it Forward’/ ‘Donation Only’ course?
This course is funded on a donation-basis, where the attendees quote their own price.
Although it is a donation-only training, like any other training, we do have some basic expenditures like paying for the trainer’s hotel and travel expenses, the training room, etc. Therefore, we ask that those who can pay the regular and early-bird prices to do their bit, so that everyone can attend the course.
Our purpose for conducting these classes is to spread awareness about Scrum, as we strongly believe in its capacity to transform workplaces for the better. We would like EVERYONE to benefit from this new way of working and so we have mitigated the cost factor from our Pay it Forward/Donation Only classes. In short, these classes enable us to give back to the community.
3. You say it is a Donation Only training, then why do you have ‘regular’ and ‘early bird’ prices?
Although it is a Donation Only training, like any other training, we do have some basic expenditures like paying for the trainer’s hotel and travel expenses, the training room, etc. Therefore, we ask that those who can pay the regular and early-bird prices to do their bit, so that everyone can attend the course.
4. Is this is a certified training course?
No, this is NOT a certified training course. However, you can earn 8PDUs for attending this course.
To receive certification, you must attend the regular Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) classes.
How are the Pay it Forward classes different from the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) classes?
5. How is this training different from the 2-day certified trainings?
The 2-day certified trainings (Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)) offer an in-depth understanding of Scrum and the role of a ScrumMaster/Product Owner. At the end of these trainings, there is a certification exam from Scrum Alliance.
On the other hand, the Pay it Forward class is a 1-day course offering a basic overview of Scrum and its various components. There is no certification to this class.
How are the Pay it Forward classes different from the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) classes?
6. What is taught in the “Pay it Forward” class?
The Pay it Forward class is a 1-day course offering a basic overview of Scrum and its various components.
7. Are there any pre-requisites that I need to have to attend these trainings?
There are no pre-requisites to participate in the training, other than an interest in learning about Scrum, and the willingness to participate in learning and interacting throughout the day.
8. Am I eligible for Pay it Forward even if I am employed/I am earning, but not in a position to pay?
Our purpose for conducting the Pay it Forward classes is to spread awareness about Scrum, as we strongly believe in its capacity to transform workplaces for the better; we would be happy for you to attend our class!
9. I’ve been out of work for a while and really can’t afford much. I don’t want to take someone’s seat that can pay more. Would it still be okay to attend the class even if I’m paying very little?
Our purpose for conducting the Pay it Forward classes is to spread awareness about Scrum, as we strongly believe in its capacity to transform workplaces for the better; we would be happy for you to attend our class!
10. Is there a minimum amount for the donation?
We do request that you pay the minimum suggested donation amount of US$70/INR 500.
11. Can I pay in installments?
Yes, you may pay in installments. Please contact us for further information.
12. What is the money generated from the donations used for?
We use the money generated from your donations to pay for the trainer’s hotel and travel expenses, the training venue, the light refreshments served at the class, and to advertise for other Pay it Forward classes conducted elsewhere.
Our trainers have been very large-hearted in conducting these trainings for free.
13. What are the financials of the Pay it Forward Program?
Date Location Trainer Number of Attendees Donations Received Venue, Food & Beverage (Expense) Processing Fees eg. Eventbrite, Paypal, Adwords, etc (Expense) Trainer's Travel (Expense) Trainer's Fee (Expense) Funds For Future Trainings (What's Left) (Includes the profit we share with some trainers)
February 27, 2013 Tampa, FL Bachan Anand cancelled 0 69.33 100 -169.33
February 25, 2013 Orlando, FL Bachan Anand 9 1171 485.83 58.55 + 35.13 + 30 345 + 50 + 289.34 + 50 0 -172.85
February 14, 2013 Denver, CO Bachan Anand 9 1368.48 349.39 68.42 + 41.05 + 62.25 180.80 + 200 + 53 206.78 206.78
February 11, 2013 Dallas, TX Bachan Anand 5 660 465 19.80 + 17.61 174.30 + 75.44 + 72.92 + 60.58 0 -225.65
February 8, 2013 Austin, TX Bachan Anand cancelled 0 49.12 -49.12
February 8, 2013 Seattle, WA Sanjeev Raman 12 1995.22 488.36 + 50 59.86 + 55.44 151.80 + 75 557.38 557.38
February 4, 2013 San Francisco, CA Bachan Anand 1 195 9.75 + 5.85 200 0 -20.60
February 1, 2013 Phoenix, AZ Bachan Anand 7 909.61 443.30 45.48 + 27.29 + 41.93 323.80 + 154.97 + 33 0 -160.16
January 28, 2013 San Diego, CA Bachan Anand 9 1225.72 150 + 80.95 61.29 + 36.77 + 23.39 48.69 + 65.79 + 42 358.43 358.43
January 25, 2013 Irvine, CA Bachan Anand 8 889.48 58.55 + 89.50 44.47 + 26.68 45.67 + 20 290.95 290.95
December 14, 2012 Denver, CO Lizzy Morris 9 979.46 262.22 8.74 + 29.38 494.80 + 215.12 0 -30.80
December 14, 2012 Chicago, IL Derek Wade 14 2884.84 410 12.60 + 86.55 1187.84 1187.84
December 10, 2012 Seattle, WA Sanjeev Raman 11 1028 395 51.40 + 30.84 50 + 146.35 177.21 177.21
December 8, 2012 Hartford, CT Savvy Katham 15 2161 306.34 108.05 + 64.83 50 + 69.16 781.31 781.31
December 7, 2012 Vancouver, BC Lisa Montano 7 723.71 434.18 61.49 + 21.71 319.32 + 112.98 + 101.05 0 -327.02
November 16, 2012 Phoenix, AZ Liz Morris 15 2174 519.98 108.70 + 65.22 292.60 + 119.02 + 214.18 + 108.09 373.11 373.105
November 9, 2012 San Diego, CA Lola Stice 19 $2360.26 175 + 204.26 113.01 + $70.80 118.98 + 193.42 739.89 739.89
November 3, 2012 Hartford, CT Savvy Katham 7 596.33 265 61.49 + $17.8899 0 125.97 125.97
October 25, 2012 Austin ,TX Bachan Anand 19 $1314.53 383.05 $65.7265+$39.43 239.65+148.5+63.03+31 $153.1038 $153.1038
October 24, 2012 Irvine, CA Lisa 4 $73.48 50 $17.6016
October 19, 2012 Boulder, CO Bachan Anand 24 $2080 626.66 104+62 39.21(print outs) $615.365 $615.365
October 12, 2012 Tampa, FL Bachan Anand 13 $1688.46 473.87 $84.423+$50.65 349.5+49.83+99.73+73+31.57 $237.9116 $237.9116
October 12, 2012 Seattle, WA Lisa 11 $998.93 450 $49.9465+$29.96 385.6+$130.7+152.69 -$199.9744
October 12, 2012 San Francisco, CA Tobias Mayer 19 $1392.75 $400 $69.6375+$41.78 $440.665 $440.665
October 8, 2012 Atlanta, GA Sameer 11 $1367.57 $100+$100+$100 $68.3785+ $41.08 $529.0822 $529.0822
October 4, 2012 Vancouver, Canada Lisa 20 $1707.53 $ 763.32 + $114.18(Miscellaneous) $ 61.49+$51.2259 $385+$115 $108.65705 $108.65705
September 28, 2012 Irvine, CA Lisa 11 $ 436.29 64.56+13.79(lunch+snacks) $9.34+ 13.0887 $160.25565 $160.25565
September 17, 2012 Chicago, IL Derek W. Wade 14 $ 1655.68 $ 528.67 $ 46.5+$ 46.6 $ 515.3948 $ 515.3948
September 14, 2012 Austin , TX Lisa 13 $ 1025.6 $ 363.56+ 142 Miscll. $ 18.33+ $ 30.768 304+100+118(Flight, car, hotel) -$ 51.168
September 7 , 2012 Los Angeles, CA Lisa 6 $ 407.13 $ 381.59 $ 14+ $ 12.2139 -$0.673899999999978
August 24, 2012 Denver, CO Lisa 11 $ 690 $160+ $ 200 25.7+ 20 $211.6+ $ 87.16+$70 -$ 84.46
August 17, 2012 Seattle, WA Lisa 13 $ 1311 $ 453.32 $44.15+39.33 $ 410.82+ $ 156 $ 103.69 $ 103.69
August 17, 2012 Phoenix, AZ Lola 12 $ 840 $ 460 $33+$25.2$ 8.02 $ 212.2+ $ 30+ $ 68 $ 1.79 $1.79
August 10, 2012 Washington,DC Bachan Cancelled -$ 652.6
August 10, 2012 Irvine, CA Lisa 13 $ 599.28 $ 112.86+ $ 26 $17+ $18 $ 212.8958 $ 212.8958
August 6, 2012 Philadelphia, PA Bachan 14 $ 1003 $ 60 $ 20+$ 30+ $25 $ 288.6+ $ 159.5 $ 209.83 $ 209.83
August 3, 2012 Boston , MA Bachan cancelled -$ 545.8(flight bookings)
August 3, 2012 Raleigh,NC Manoj 12 $ 2576 $ 632.36 $ 77.3+$ 51.3 $ 632.26+$ 42+$ 120 $ 510.425 $510.425
August 1, 2012 Charlotte, NC Bachan 6 $ 233 $ 429 10.6+7+39.3 $ 278.2+$ 54 $ -585.03
July 30, 2012 Hartford,CT Bachan 6 $ 504.7 $ 256+ 120(Flip charts+printouts) $ 15.4+$15.14+ $29.78 $ 228.6 $-160.261
July 27, 2012 Buffalo, NY Bachan cancelled -$ 325.62
July 27, 2012 San Jose, CA Lisa 8 $ 857.32 $ 411 $ 29.06+ $ 25.7196 $ 344+$55.57+ $ 85+ $29.63+ -122.6596
July 13, 2012 Atlanta,GA Sameer 6 $ 276 $ 115 $6.01+ $8.0+$112.47 $17.075 $17.075
July 13, 2012 Denver,CO Bachan 10 $ 503.68 $ 384.58 $22+ $15.1104+ $111.35 $ 268 + $ 90 0 -$387.3604
July 13, 2012 Simi Valley Training Cancelled $47.87(Adwords) -$47.87
June 27, 2012 Tampa, FL Bachan Anand 11 $ 1285 $ 458 31+38.55+ $195.6+50+85.4+$65 $ 40 $361.45
June 26, 2012 Orlando ,FL Bachan Anand Cancelled Training Cancelled -$250.7(Cancellation charges)
June 25, 2012 Austin ,TX Bachan Anand 9 $ 525 $424 $20.74+$ 15.75+$33.65 225.8+ 40+10+84 $ 40 -$328.94
June 25, 2012 NY Manoj Vaddakan 9 $ 1099 $653.25 venue+$ 108 food $ 61.34+ 32.97+33 $ 256+$ 208.9 $ 256 -$254.46
June 23,2012 Portland Bachan Anand Training Cancelled Training Cancelled 147(cancellation charges) 174+144+50(canellation charges -$516.93
June 22,2012 SFO, CA Lisa Montano 20 $1,671.94 174.39 58.41+50.13+ $84.53 $ 139+ $67(car) +$ 20 (misc) $538.77 $538.77
June 22, 2012 Seattle, WA Bachan Anand 11 $ 1109 $ 350 36.17+ 33.27+ 68.9 117.5+$ 170+ $ 39 0 $294.13
June 8, 2012 Denver, CO Erin Beierwaltes 8 $ 366 $ 397.78 15.72+ $39.59 $61.23859 -$108.91
June 1, 2012 Hollywood ,FL Erin Beierwaltes 17 $ 1021.49 $ 300 31.3+ 25.53725+ $18.82 $278+ $ 67 $ 340.37 $90.279825
May 25, 2012 Irvine, CA Lisa Montano 5 $ 539 $ 77.67 $ 16.17(pay pal)+ $9.1(Evet brite) $ 218.03 $ 218.03
May 18, 2012 Boston ,MA Erin Beierwaltes 20 $1,964.65 $ 342.8 $68Evetbrite)+ 58.9395(Pay Pal)+ 60.39(Google ads)+ 49.11(Pay pal) $ 397.7(Flight )+ 202.88(Hotel) $583.75835 $ 250.18215
May 11,2012 Denver, CO Erin 16 $922.00 $ 520.61 $38.24(evet brite)+ $27.6825(Pay pal) 0 $ 235.35225 $100.86525
April 27, 2012 Irvine Lisa Montano 19 $1239.48 $ 204.79 41.78(Eventbrite)+ $37.1844(pay pal) 0 $496.3828 $496.3828
April 27, 2012 Tampa Erin Beierwaltes 11 $1038.4 $ 256.8 $ 77.192 $ 122.08(car) $288.219 $288.219
April 13, 2012 San Diego Lisa Montano 17 $ 1012.62 $ 406.8 $37.04(Eventbrite)+ 30.38(Pay PAL) $ 275.6757(FEE + MISC) $ 262.7257
April 6, 2012 Denver Erin Beierwaltes 20 $ 1843.27 $ 502 $ 55.29(Pay pal) + 37.6(Event brite) 0 $ 622.1 $ 622.1
April 6, 2012 San Francisco Lisa Montano 11 $ 799.55 $ 600+ 79.8(Misc) $ 36.72(googleAds)+ 24.55(Eventbrite)+ 23.9865(Pay pal)
$ 600 $ 348.08675 $ 348.08675
March 23,2012 Seattle , WA Lisa Montano 15 $ 1272.8 $ 440.21 $ 132.164(event brite fees+Pay pal fees+ GoogleAdwords+ Misc) $ 594.195 $ 52.198 $ 52.198
March 16,2012 Irvine, CA Lisa Montano 15 $ 1,369.86 $ 177 $42.2+ $ 41.0958 $ 554.7821 $ 554.7821
March 9, 2012 Orlando, TX Lisa Montano 16 $ 604.48 $ 447.61 $ 55.11 $ 297.73 - $ 237.6244
March 9, 2012 Boulder,CO Erin 19 $ 2028.02 $ 421.11 $ 60.8406+$ 44.39+ $ 37.39 0 $ 731.9247 $ 731.9247
March 9, 2012 Atlanta,GA Sameer Bandre 13 $ 1598.22 $ 250 $ 100.38+25.54(google ads) $ 617.388 $ 748.9167 $ 748.9167
Feb 24,2012 Dallas ,TX Lisa Montano 5 $ 276.38 $ 400 $ 10.57 (Google Adwords) $ 500 -$ 634.97
Feb 10 ,2012 Seattle , WA Lisa Montano 19 $ 1143.26 $500 $ 50.34 $ 400 $ 94.9811 $ 97.9811
Feb 3, 2012 Denver, CO Bachan Anand 20 $ 2823.48 $ 500 $ 55.3 $250 0 $ 2018.18
Jan 28, 2012 Irvine Lisa Montano 7 $ 633.26 $ 200 $ 141.5078(incl. Eventbrite fes,Google ads,Pay pal fees) $ 291.7522
Jan 27, 2012 San Francisco Bachan Anand 16 1359.17 $ 200 $ 261.0051(incl. Eventbrite fes,Google ads,Pay pal fees) $ 120 778.1649
Jan 26, 2012 San Diego Lisa Montano 16 $ 1036.76 $ 500 $ 201.42(incl. Eventbrite fes,Google ads,Pay pal fees) $ 335.34
Jan 23, 2012 Atlanta Bachan 7 $ 299.07 $ 300 $ 14.07+$ 8.55(Pay pal fees included) $350 0 -$ 373.62
Jan 20 , 2012 Boston Bachan 14 $782.30 $ 424 $ 29.84+ $22.59 (pay pal fees) $ 222 0 $ 83.87
Dec 19, 2011 Irvine Bachan 20 $ 2435 $ 190.3 $ 75.5 $ 2169.2
Dec 9, 2011 Denver Bachan 15 $ 1893.71 $ 429.33 $148.20 $208.2(travel+food) 0 $1072.78
Nov 18, 2011 Irvine Lisa 7 $446.70 $79 $28.40 0 0 $339.3
Nov 18, 2011 Atlanta Bachan 19 $1,008.75 $207.50 $111.51 $586.04 0 $103.70
Nov 11, 2011 Seattle Bachan 13 $1465.69 $325.28 $115.30 $325.53 0 $699.58
Nov 11, 2011 Boston Erin 15 $1342.36 $452.62 $137.35 $507.99 $121.2 $123.2
Oct 21, 2011 Denver Bachan 12 $1,093.03 $426.53 $163.94 $199.40 0 $303.16
Oct 20, 2011 Phoenix Alan 13 $2485.00 $444.17 90.12 0 $973.04 $977.67
Oct 14, 2011 Irvine Bachan 11 $ 947.08 $76 $109.58 0 0 $761.50
Oct 10, 2011 London Tobias 8 $1014.61 $556.61 $366.71 0 $91.20 0
Sep 30, 2011 San Diego Bachan 16 $ 998.97 $378.91 $155.77 0 0 $464.29
Sep 30, 2011 Boston Monoj Vadakkan 9 $1242.35 $615.0 $168.79 $560.05 0 -$158.03
Sep 26 , 2011 Atlanta Bachan 19 $954.89 $236.45 $165.33 $309.74 0 $243.32
Sep 17, 2011 Irvine Pascal 16 $226.0 $87.98 $90.54 0 $65.94 0
Aug 26, 2011 Atlanta Manoj Vadakkan 23 $1,928 $280.67 $150.85 $102.18 +Flight Charges $697.15 $697.15
Aug 26, 2011 San Francisco Tobias 16 $ 531.00 $162.27 $82.72 0 0 $286.01
Aug 12,2011 Irvine,CA Bachan 13 $390.78 $138.37 $31.02 $0 $0 $221.39
July 30,2011 Boulder,CO Erin B 8 542.46 30 42.90 234.78 234.78
July 23, 2011 Phoenix Bachan 15 $2,465.97 $586.00 $198.07 $197.87 $0 $1,484.03
July 18, 2011 Seattle Bachan 8 $959.20 $486.27 $82.13 $548.11 $0 $-182.78
July 22, 2011 Simi Valley Bachan 16 $0 $0 $0 $150.00 $0 $0
July 15, 2011 Irvine Bachan 17 $1,293.00 $201.00 $86.00 $0 $0 $1,006.00
June 24, 2011 Denver, CO Bachan Anand 14 $824.64 $294.94 $79.38 $164.16 $0 $286.16
June 4, 2011 Irvine, CA Bachan Anand 11 $616.17 $103 $67.99 $0 $0 $445.18
May 20, 2011 Boston, MA Bachan Anand 12 $1,143.69 $584.11 $52 $331 $0 $176.58
May 15, 2011 Seattle, WA Bachan Anand 17 $631.59 $394.79 $55.31 $330 $0 -$148.51
May 14, 2011 Denver, CO Erin Beierwaltes 12 $570.47 $224 $42.59 $0 $56.94 $226.94
April 29, 2011 Irvine, CA Bachan Anand & Dave Cornelius 11 $510.13 $197 $76.94 $0 $150 $86.19
March 30, 2011 Irvine, CA Bachan Anand 14 $454.62 $150.00 $86.80 $0 $0 $217.82
March 12, 2011 Boston, MA Manoj Vadakkan 7 $399 $434.88 $44.11 $420.26 $0 -$500.25
March 10, 2011 San Diego, CA Carlton Nettleton 14 $1,452.03 $597 $90.95 $0 $380.97 $383.11
Total 877 $ 75,529.52 $ 20052.3298
