10th–90th percentile thresholds
Build practical, job-ready skills through live instructor-led Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification Training with expert guidance and structured learning support.
Understand Professional Scrum, empiricism, and the Agile mindset
Connect every element of the Scrum framework to its underlying purpose
Recognize uncertainty and complexity in product delivery
Live, practitioner-led trainingNo prerequisites required · Advisor support available
Professional Scrum and effective Scrum Master leadership
Professional Scrum Master training develops a deep understanding of empiricism, Scrum values, the complete Scrum framework, and the accountability of the Scrum Master. The course uses discussion and activity-based learning to connect Scrum theory with real product-delivery challenges.
Learn how to help Scrum Teams deliver value, work toward Done, become more self-managing, and address impediments without taking ownership away from the team. The course also prepares you for the Professional Scrum Master I assessment.

Understand Professional Scrum, empiricism, and the Agile mindset

Connect every element of the Scrum framework to its underlying purpose

Recognize uncertainty and complexity in product delivery

Use the Scrum values to support effective decisions and behavior

Understand Done and why it is essential to transparency

Use the Product Backlog to plan with agility

Support self-managing, cross-functional Scrum Teams

Apply the Scrum Master accountabilities through leadership, facilitation, coaching, and impediment removal
Strengthen practical capability for roles that value structured delivery, collaboration, and measurable business outcomes.
10th–90th percentile thresholds
Projected U.S. employment growth, 2024–34
Labor-market benchmark for the closest related occupation, not a certification-specific salary or employment guarantee. Earnings vary by location, experience, role, and employer.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics








Agile thinking, empiricism, complexity, Scrum theory, Scrum values, and the purpose of the Scrum framework.
Scrum Team accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, inspection, adaptation, and transparency.
The Increment, the Definition of Done, technical quality, managing undone work, and creating usable value each Sprint.
Product Goal, ordering, refinement, forecasting, Sprint planning, and planning with evidence rather than false certainty.
Self-management, cross-functionality, interpersonal dynamics, conflict, motivation, and enabling team ownership.
Serving the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and organization through coaching, teaching, mentoring, facilitation, and leadership.
Address myths, impediments, organizational constraints, inappropriate practices, and choose context-sensitive techniques that support Professional Scrum.

Digital course resources and post-class guidance

PSM I or PSPO I assessment preparation

Course-specific exercises, discussion, and practical application

Live, activity-based instructor-led training

Remote or onsite delivery options

Role-focused exercises and collaborative practice

Examples adapted to your product and delivery context

Private delivery for teams and organizations
PSM I validates a fundamental understanding of the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master accountabilities, and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams.
The PSM I assessment contains 80 questions in 60 minutes. Question formats include multiple choice, multiple answer, and true/false. The passing score is 85%.
An official Scrum.org PSM class includes one PSM I attempt. A second attempt is provided at no additional cost when the first attempt is made within 14 days and does not reach 85%.
The PSM I certification does not expire and does not require renewal fees or continuing-education credits.
Use transparency, inspection, and adaptation to navigate uncertainty and make evidence-based decisions.
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Explain how Scrum values, accountabilities, events, artifacts, and commitments work as one coherent framework.
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Help Scrum Teams focus on Done, quality, usable Increments, and outcomes rather than activity alone.
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Create conditions where team members take ownership, collaborate across skills, and solve problems together.
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Choose appropriate coaching, facilitation, teaching, mentoring, and leadership stances for the situation.
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Identify team and organizational obstacles, challenge common Scrum myths, and enable sustainable improvement.
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You do not need a prior certification or a specific job title to attend or purchase the PSM I assessment.
Read the current Scrum Guide and use the free Scrum Open assessment to identify topics that need more attention.
Build practical facilitation, coaching, conflict-navigation, and evidence-based improvement experience with a Scrum Team.
Deepen team-coaching capability and broaden your impact across products, dependencies, and organizational boundaries.
Add professional coaching, mentoring, organizational-change, and systems-thinking capability to your Scrum foundation.
Build multi-team leadership experience while preserving Scrum values, empiricism, and team self-management.
The standard instructor-led Professional Scrum Master course is two days and qualifies for 14 PMI PDUs.
It has 80 multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and true/false questions with a 60-minute time limit.
You need at least 85% to earn the PSM I certification.
Official Scrum.org PSM classes include one attempt. A second attempt is available when the first is taken within 14 days and does not pass.
No. Scrum.org allows anyone to purchase and take the PSM I assessment, although training is recommended.
No. The certification is lifetime and has no renewal fee.
Scrum.org lists the PSM I assessment at USD 200 per attempt.
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