Certified Scrum Excellence
Master Scrum with official Scrum Alliance certifications including CSM, CSPO, and CSD training programs.
Scrum Alliance is the premier global community of Scrum practitioners founded in 2001. As the original certifying body for Scrum, Scrum Alliance focuses on transforming the world of work through education, community, and certification.
Scrum Alliance certifications require hands-on training from Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) and emphasize practical application, community engagement, and continuous learning through renewal requirements.
Choose your Scrum Alliance certification path based on your role and experience level.
Foundation-level certification for Scrum Masters
Prerequisites: None
Training: 16 hours required
Exam: 50 questions, 74% pass
Cost: $695 + exam fee
Foundation-level certification for Product Owners
Prerequisites: None
Training: 16 hours required
Exam: 50 questions, 74% pass
Cost: $895 + exam fee
Foundation-level certification for Developers
Prerequisites: None
Training: 35 hours required
Exam: 50 questions, 74% pass
Cost: $1,295 + exam fee
Advanced skills for experienced Scrum Masters
Prerequisites: CSM + 1 year experience
Training: 16 hours required
Exam: Portfolio submission
Cost: $995 + exam fee
Advanced skills for experienced Product Owners
Prerequisites: CSPO + 1 year experience
Training: 16 hours required
Exam: Portfolio submission
Cost: $1,195 + exam fee
Advanced technical practices for Developers
Prerequisites: CSD + 1 year experience
Training: 24 hours required
Exam: Portfolio submission
Cost: $1,595 + exam fee
Professional-level mastery for Scrum Masters
Prerequisites: A-CSM + 2 years experience
Training: Additional SEUs required
Exam: Portfolio + assessment
Cost: Varies by provider
Professional-level mastery for Product Owners
Prerequisites: A-CSPO + 2 years experience
Training: Additional SEUs required
Exam: Portfolio + assessment
Cost: Varies by provider
Expert-level coaching and mentoring certification
Prerequisites: CSP + coaching experience
Training: Extensive coaching program
Exam: Rigorous assessment
Cost: Premium investment
Step-by-step guide to earning your Scrum Alliance certification.
Complete required course with a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
Pass online exam within 90 days of training completion
Accept Scrum Alliance license agreement to receive certification
Earn 20 SEUs and renew every 2 years to stay current
Join a worldwide community of over 1 million Scrum practitioners and continuous learners.
Required training emphasizes practical application and real-world scenarios.
Renewal requirements ensure ongoing learning and professional development.
Scrum Alliance certifications open doors to high-demand agile roles.
Facilitate teams and enable agile delivery
Drive product vision and maximize value
Guide organizational transformation
Manage agile delivery processes
Develop high-performing teams
Provide expert agile guidance
Master Scrum with official Scrum Alliance certification training and join the global community of practitioners.