Scrum.org · Professional Certification · Foundational
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Strong
Recognition High
PSM I at a glance
- Provider
- Scrum.org
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Project Management
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- $200
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 2–6 weeks
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- 80 multiple-choice, multiple-answer and true/false questions, 60 minutes, online; 85% to pass
- Prerequisites
- None
What is PSM I?
Scrum.org's first-level Scrum Master certification: an 80-question online assessment on the Scrum Guide, Scrum theory, accountabilities, events and artefacts, and how a Scrum Master serves the team, passed at 85%.
Skills it covers
- Scrum framework
- Facilitation
- Agile leadership
Is PSM I worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 83Choose it if
You work in or with Scrum teams and want a respected Scrum credential without a mandatory course.
Consider alternatives if
You need broader agile or delivery credentials: PMI-ACP covers several agile approaches, and the PMP covers project management as a whole.
Why we say so
It is earned by a demanding test rather than class attendance, costs $200 and never expires, which is why employers respect it.
Market demand
Scrum Master and agile delivery postings often list PSM I or its Scrum Alliance equivalent; demand is steady rather than growing.
Where PSM I takes you
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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Careers PSM I leads to
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A sensible order
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