The CSM® certification is an introductory immersion program that equips professionals with foundational Scrum knowledge, Agile principles, and practical techniques to facilitate Scrum teams effectively. Through our methodology, participants learn to apply Scrum roles, events, and artifacts in real-world contexts—covering Kanban, Lean, XP, and distributed team dynamics.
CSM® validates core Scrum mastery and is globally recognized by employers. Key advantages include:
✅ Career Acceleration: 95% of CSMs recommend the certification; 71% pursue it for career advancement.
✅ Salary Premium: Certified professionals earn $95K average salary (55% higher than non-certified peers).
✅ Industry Demand: Ranked #9 most-requested certification by employers.
✅ Pathway to Advanced Credentials: Prerequisite for A-CSM® and CSP-SM®.
Curriculum aligned with Scrum Alliance’s Learning Objectives:
1. Agile & Scrum Foundations
- Agile Manifesto • Empirical vs. Defined Processes • Scrum Values.
2. Scrum Roles
-Scrum Master accountabilities • Product Owner collaboration • Team dynamics.
3. Events & Artifacts
- Sprint Planning/Review/Retrospective • Product/Sprint Backlog • Definition of Done.
4. Scaling & Distributed Teams
- Multi-team coordination • Remote collaboration strategies (non-examined).
🔥 Immersive Learning: 12 hours of training.
🔥 Expert Instruction: Trainers with 10+ years avg. experience.
🔥 Resources: Digital courseware, practice tests, and Agile methodology comparisons.
1. Exam: Pass the CSM test (74%+).
2. Renewal:
- Validity: 2 years.
- SEUs: 20 Scrum Education Units (e.g., webinars, conferences).
- Fee: $100 USD12.