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Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Scrum.org

Certification

The Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) certification validates your knowledge of the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master accountabilities and how to apply Scrum.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • MindsetAdvocate for empirical process control and transparency when working with teams and stakeholders to implement Scrum.
    Proficient
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply empiricism to complex work using an exploratory process based on transparency, inspection, and adaptation
  • Uphold Scrum Values of focus, respect, openness, commitment, and courage within the Scrum Team and organization
  • Support Scrum Team accountabilities including those of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers
  • Facilitate Scrum Events to enable inspection, adaptation, and transparency throughout the Sprint
  • Manage Scrum Artifacts including the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment with their associated commitments
  • Apply the Definition of Done as the quality standard for completed Increments
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

PSM I is recognized by the industry as a certification that demonstrates a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. As a PSM I certification holder, you have proven that you understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams. PSM I holders have a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum. The cost of the PSM I test is $200 USD per attempt. Test passwords do not expire and remain valid until used. See more details below. PSM I includes questions from the following Focus Areas as defined in the Professional Scrum Competencies. Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework: Empiricism, Scrum Values, Scrum Team, Events, Artifacts, Done Developing People and Teams: Self-Managing Teams, Facilitation, Coaching Managing Products with Agility: Forecasting & Release Planning, Product Value, Product Backlog Management, Stakeholders & Customers While attendance is not a prerequisite, attending a course is strongly recommended. Several courses and learning formats are available: - Instructor Led: Professional Scrum Master™ - Instructor Led: Applying Professional Scrum - Self-Paced: Professional Scrum™ Fundamentals

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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