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Agile Scrum Certification Explained

How to get certified

Agile Scrum certifications validate professional skills in applying the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies to manage product development and project delivery.

Scrum is a widely adopted Agile framework used to solve complex problems and deliver high-value products through iterative development cycles.

Multiple certification bodies offer Scrum-related credentials aligned with different roles within Agile teams.

Common Agile Scrum Certification Tracks

Scrum Master Certifications

These certifications validate the ability to guide Agile teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and remove obstacles to improve delivery.

  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM) – Offered by Scrum.org with three levels (PSM I, II, III) validating increasing levels of Scrum expertise.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Offered by Scrum Alliance focusing on Scrum principles, team facilitation, and Agile leadership.

Product Owner Certifications

Focused on managing product backlogs, defining product vision, and maximizing product value.

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Agile Practitioner Certifications

Broader Agile certifications covering multiple Agile methodologies beyond Scrum.

  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) validating knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other Agile practices.

Typical Certification Process

  • Select a certification aligned with your Agile role (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile practitioner).
  • Attend accredited Agile Scrum training from an authorized training provider.
  • Learn Agile principles, Scrum roles, artifacts, and iterative delivery practices.
  • Pass the certification exam administered by the certification body.
  • Maintain certification through continuing professional development.

Agile Scrum certifications demonstrate the ability to lead Agile teams, deliver products iteratively, and adapt to changing project requirements.

Technologies covered

Agile Scrum training focuses on Agile methodologies and product development frameworks used in modern digital product delivery.

Core Technology and Framework Areas

Scrum Framework

  • Scrum roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team)
  • Scrum artifacts such as product backlog and sprint backlog
  • Scrum events including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Agile Development Practices

  • Iterative development cycles
  • incremental product delivery
  • continuous improvement and feedback loops

Agile Project and Product Management

  • backlog prioritization
  • stakeholder collaboration
  • value-driven product development

Agile Delivery Methods

  • Scrum methodology
  • Kanban workflow management
  • Lean Agile principles
  • Extreme Programming (XP).

Agile Leadership and Team Facilitation

  • coaching Agile teams
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • adaptive planning and decision making

These frameworks enable organizations to deliver products faster, improve collaboration, and respond quickly to changing business requirements.

Job roles

Agile Scrum certifications prepare professionals for roles responsible for Agile product delivery, team facilitation, and project management.

Common Job Roles

  • Scrum Master
  • Agile Project Manager
  • Product Owner
  • Agile Coach
  • Delivery Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Transformation Lead
  • Agile Consultant

These roles are widely used in technology companies, digital product teams, and organizations adopting Agile transformation initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scrum.org and the Scrum Alliance are separate organizations with different leadership, missions, focus, and approaches. A few of the key differences can be seen in our courses and certifications. For more information, please see our Why Scrum.org page.

Differences in the certifications:

PSM I (through Scrum.org) requires that a student demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Scrum through a rigorous assessment. PSM I certification is detached from the course. It is not proof of attendance, but is rather proof of Scrum knowledge. The PSM I and the PSM II assessments and corresponding certifications do not require attendance in a Scrum.org class. Scrum.org certificates are lifelong, and do not require any additional payments or renewals.

CSM (through the Scrum Alliance) requires a student attend a course through the Scrum Alliance and then take an “exam” in which the passing score needed is only 69%. This certification is little more than a certificate of attendance, and requires credential holders to pay renewal fees in order to keep their certifications active.

The Scrum Guide is the first place to start to learn about Scrum, and an important resource for studying for the various assessments that are available for purchase at www.scrum.org. All Scrum.org assessments use the most recent version of the English Scrum Guide as the source for questions regarding the rules, artifacts, events, and roles of Scrum.

However, reading the Scrum Guide alone is not enough for someone to pass a Professional Scrum Assessment. Questions often ask test-takers to interpret information and apply it to challenging situations, so knowledge gained from personal experience and other sources is typically needed. The Scrum Guide is freely available to download and or print in over 30 different languages.

The requirement for gaining a Professional Scrum certification is passing one of our online Professional-Level Assessments with a score of 85% or higher.

The Scrum Guide, authored by Scrum co-creators Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, is the first place to start to learn about Scrum, and has been agreed upon as the definitive source of Scrum. It is available for free in over 30 different languages. The Professional-Level Assessments, however, are available in English only.

All Scrum.org assessments use the most recent version of the English Scrum Guide as the source for questions regarding the rules, artifacts, events, and roles of Scrum. However, reading the Scrum Guide alone is not enough for someone to pass a Professional Scrum Assessment. Questions often ask test-takers to interpret information and apply it to challenging situations, so knowledge gained from personal experience and other sources is typically needed.

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