"Earned a 25% raise within 2 months of certification. The case study format impressed my interviewers – they said it proved I could think architecturally."

Your Gateway to Agile Leadership
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance validates your ability to facilitate Scrum teams, remove impediments, and drive agile success. Recognized as the world's most popular entry-level agile certification with over 1 million professionals certified.
? High Demand: 72% of tech job postings request Scrum/Agile skills
? Salary Boost: CSM holders earn $103K average salary (2024 Scrum Alliance data)
? Career Flexibility: Applicable to IT, marketing, HR, and operations roles
? Practical Focus: 16-hour interactive training with real-world simulations
Detail | Specification |
---|---|
Training Format | Live Virtual or In-Person (16 hours) |
Assessment | 50-question online exam (74% passing score) |
Prerequisites | None (beginner-friendly) |
Renewal | Every 2 years (20 SEUs + $100 fee) |
Learning Objectives | Scrum framework • Servant leadership • Agile metrics |
? Scrum roles (SM, PO, Dev Team)
? Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)
? Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Retrospectives)
?? Shielding teams from distractions
? Removing impediments to flow
? Tracking progress with burn-down charts
? Empirical process control
? Facilitation techniques
? Stakeholder collaboration
? Project Managers transitioning to Agile
? Developers/Testers wanting Scrum fluency
? Product Owners seeking SM collaboration skills
? Career Changers entering tech
? Executives leading Agile transformations
• New hybrid work facilitation techniques
• Enhanced metrics (Flow, Cycle Time, CFD)
• Updated Scrum Guide 2024 changes
• AI-powered Scrum tools overview
2-day interactive workshop
Taught by Scrum Alliance Certified Trainers (CSTs)
Includes exam voucher and 2-year membership
Hands-on simulations
Networking with local Agile community
Customized for organizational needs
"The CSM gave me the confidence to lead my first Scrum team just 2 weeks after certification."
— Priya K., Junior Scrum Master
"Earned a 25% raise within 2 months of certification. The case study format impressed my interviewers – they said it proved I could think architecturally."