The Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credential is an internationally recognised and respected certification awarded by the Scrum Alliance.
It is a valued credential for entry-level Scrum Masters who are looking to begin their career journey as a Scrum Master, and it is a valued credential for experienced Scrum Masters that are looking to enter the next phase of their apprenticeship journey.
If you want to join the Advanced Certified Scrum Master course, and achieve the certification, you will need a minimum of a Certified Scrum Master credential with 1 full year of experience working as a Scrum Master within a scrum environment.
So, the CSM credential acts as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications down the line and is the very starting point of your career as a Scrum Master.
CSM Job Applications
In most instances, a CSM or equivalent certification is the minimum entry-level requirement to land a job as a Scrum Master.
The Certified Scrum Master certification is respected within the Agile community as well as by recruiters around the world. It is by far the oldest, most respected credential in the world with a little over 1 million Scrum Masters having achieved certification.
Scrum Alliance provide you with a badge certification for the CSM and verify your certification online for as long as you are a fully paid member of the Scrum Alliance.
The Scrum Alliance website also allows you to update your resume and details for potential job opportunities that may come from recruiters who visit their website. You can also earn points based on your resume, events that you attend, extended learning that you do and work experience.
If you would like to become a Scrum Master, visit our Certified Scrum Master course page.
Frequently Asked Scrum Master Questions
- What is Scrum?
- What is a Scrum Team?
- Do Scrum Masters work outside of Software environments?
- Do I need project management experience to become a Scrum Master?
- How does a Scrum Master differ from a Project Manager?
- Is the Scrum Master a member of the development team?
- What is the difference between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner?
- What is the Agile Manifesto?
- What are 3 traits of a good Scrum Master?
- Are there different levels of seniority amongst Scrum Masters?
- Can you create a Scrum environment in a company that isn’t Agile?
- Do I need to be a developer to be a Scrum Master for a software development team?
- How will I know if a Scrum Master role is a good fit for me?
- Must you be an expert in Scrum to become a Scrum Master?
- What are career opportunities for a Scrum Master?
- What do Scrum Masters do?
- What is a daily scrum and do Scrum Masters lead them?
Frequently asked Training and Certification questions
- Do you get course materials and textbooks on the CSM course?
- How well does a CSM course prepare you to be a Scrum Master?
- How well recognised and respected is the Certified Scrum Master course?
- What do I need to know before signing up on the CSM course?
- What is a Certified Scrum Master?
- What is a good certification path for a Scrum Master?
- What will you learn on a CSM course?
- Will I be able to lead a scrum team after doing a CSM course?
- Are there different Scrum Master certifications and how do they differ?
- Do companies invest in CSM courses or is it predominantly individuals?
- How long is the CSM course and how is it configured?
- Is the CSM course theoretical or practical?
- Is there an alumni group for CSM graduates?
- Is there an exam I need to pass to become a Certified Scrum Master?
- What can I do with a CSM credential?
- What is my earning potential as a Certified Scrum Master?