Certified Scrum Master(CSM) Certification Exam

These are the steps you must complete to become a Certified ScrumMaster :

• Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of Scrum Framework and the prerequisites for attending a CSM course
• Attend a two-day training taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) like Invensis Learning, or private coaching from a Certified Agile Coach (CAC)
• After completing the course, you will need to accept the License Agreement to take the CSM test that’s available in 13 languages
• Pass the exam by attempting at least 37 of 50 questions correctly
• After getting the CSM certification, you can maintain it by earning Scrum Education Units® (SEUs) and renewing your certificate every two years

In this Certified ScrumMaster training, you will:

• Understand the foundation of Lean, Agile, and Scrum Methodologies
• Acquire knowledge of Scrum terminologies, team roles, events, and artifacts
• Learn about the scope of the Scrum Master role and core competencies
• Master how to facilitate the development team, product owner, and the entire organization
• Gain an understanding of how to act as a servant leader and guide the team to adopt the Scrum process
• Learn how to increase transparency and protect the team from internal and external impediments

There are no prerequisites to attend this Scrum Master Certification training. But, it is recommended to have some basic understanding of Scrum values, principles, and working knowledge of the overall Scrum process.

Job roles that can benefit from CSM training include, but are not limited to:

• Project Team Members
• IT Managers
• Delivery Managers
• QA and Testing Professionals
• Aspiring Scrum Masters
• Scrum Team Members (Developers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners)
• Anyone who wants to learn Scrum and be part of the next transformation

• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 50
• Exam Duration: 60 Mins
• Passing Score: 37/50 questions (74%)

As stated by Scrum Alliance, after completing the CSM course, you will receive a welcome email containing a link to activate your Scrum Alliance certification account, where you will be able to complete the CSM test.

To take your test, please go to the Scrum Alliance website:

• Sign in to your Scrum Alliance account with your login credentials. You can find the login credentials in the ‘Welcome CSM’ mail
• Hover over your name in the top right-hand corner and click on ‘My Dashboard’
• Click on the ‘Take CSM test’ option
• Select your preferred language and continue
• You will then be redirected to the site where you can attempt the exam.

Note: Please make sure to turn OFF your pop-up blockers before you begin the test.

To maintain your CSM credential you can renew it every two years by obtaining 20 SEUs.

Yes. At Invensis Learning, you can opt to take up this CSM course in live-online delivery mode.

Scrum is quickly becoming a framework of choice for companies and organizations interested in achieving Agile transformation. There is a huge demand for highly skilled Scrum Masters across the world. LinkedIn ranked Scrum Master as one of the top 10 promising jobs of 2019. So, if you are a capable candidate, there are plenty of opportunities for you out there. In addition to a strong understanding of the fundamentals of Scrum Framework, holding one of the more recognizable Scrum Master certifications will impress employers.

Currently, most of the organizations are hiring professionals who are familiar with the Scrum Framework. As a Certified ScrumMaster, you can benefit an organization in the following ways:

• Ease the adoption of Agile methodology within the organization
• Bag business-critical projects with Scrum qualified employees
• Help the team to change their mindset from traditional to Agile leadership
• Enhanced collaboration within teams by removing impediments
• Achieve tangible and real benefits at a rapid rate by delivering high-quality products

By getting CSM certified, you will be able to:

• Receive high degree of proficiency in Scrum framework and its fundamentals
• Learn the principles and values of Lean and Methodologies and will be able to apply them in your organization
• Work better with your team by understanding Scrum vocabulary within the organization
• Expand your career across different industries that are implementing agile practices
• Become a global Scrum professional with increased opportunities across different industry sectors

According to PayScale, in the United States, the average salary of a Certified ScrumMaster is around $100K annually.

As stated by the Scrum Alliance, you need to have 14 hours of live online or 16 hours of in-person training with your CST, or 25 hours of face-to-face interaction with your CAC to attempt the CSM test.

The cost of this two-day CSM course is between $1000 - $1400 in the United States. The CSM test cost is included in the course fee. Apart from this, the first two retake attempts can be taken free of cost within 60 days of completion of the course and $25 after the first two attempts.

Apart from Scrum Alliance, there are several other governing bodies that offer Scrum Master Training and Certification programs. Few of the Scrum Master Certifications and the related governing bodies are:

• Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM) by Scrum.org
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification by Project Management Institute
• Agile Scrum Master Certification by Exin
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification by Scaled Agile
• Scrum Master Certified (SMC) by SCRUMstudy
• Licensed Scrum Master by Scrum Inc