What certifications are available for Scrum Masters?
Looking to start your career as a Scrum Master? You have several paths to choose from. Let's explore your options and help you find the right fit.
Certified by Agile Academy: A Modern Approach
We've built a certification that focuses on real skills, not just paperwork. Here's what makes it different:
Invest once, keep it for life. No renewal fees or hidden costs. Your credential never expires.
Three levels that actually build capability:
- Level 1 (Understand): New to Scrum? Master the fundamentals and learn practical techniques you can use with your team right away
- Level 2 (Apply): Ready to level up? Deepen your skills as a facilitator, servant leader, and change agent through real-world challenges and peer learning
- Level 3 (Teach): Become the go-to person. Guide others, share advanced practices, and build Scrum capability across your organization
Everything you need in one place. Our training includes lifetime course access, e-learning platform, AI coach, and community support. One investment becomes a lifetime of learning.
Covers what you actually need. While others focus on single frameworks, we span the full agility landscape—from team practices to organizational transformation.
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Traditional Options
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) from Scrum Alliance is widely recognized, with about 1 million members. They focus on transforming work across industries, making it relevant beyond software development.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) from Scrum.org serves the software development community. It's exam-focused—over $200 just for the test, with no training included.
Both come with ongoing costs: Scrum Alliance requires renewal every two years, while Scrum.org offers limited learning support.
Your Development Path as a Scrum Master
Getting started: You can begin your journey several ways:
- Online course: Start learning at your own pace with our comprehensive Scrum Master Online Course
- Live workshop: Join an interactive training session with expert facilitators
- Blended approach: Combine self-study with live coaching and peer interaction
Growing your skills: Progress through our three levels, moving from understanding concepts to applying them confidently to becoming someone who enables others.
Expanding your impact: Use your foundation to grow into roles like Agile Coach or Agile Leader, shifting from single teams to organizational change.
Continuous learning: With lifetime access and ongoing support, you can adapt and grow as your career evolves.
Making Your Choice
Traditional certifications still have recognition, and we respect that. Many employers ask for them, and that's valid.
But you don't have to choose between recognition and real learning. With Certified by Agile Academy, you get both—plus a clear path that grows with you throughout your career.
Whether you prefer online learning, live training, or a mix of both, we've designed flexible paths that fit your style and schedule. Your agile journey can start wherever you are, and we'll support you as you grow.
