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Professional Scrum Master I

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PSM Scrum.org Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Master the Scrum Guide 2020You are here

Read the Scrum Guide at least 3 times. Know every role, event, artifact, timebox, and commitment by heart. The exam tests exact wording from the guide.

10
hours
2

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

Deep-dive empiricism (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation), Scrum Values (5), three accountabilities, five events with exact timeboxes for 1-month Sprints, three artifacts and their commitments, Definition of Done.

25
hours
3

Developing People and Teams

Study servant leadership, self-managing vs. self-organizing (2020 change), facilitation techniques for Retrospectives and Sprint Reviews, coaching approaches, and psychological safety.

15
hours
4

Practice Exams and Scrum Open Assessment

Complete the free Scrum Open Assessment on Scrum.org repeatedly until you score 100% consistently. Take full-length 80-question timed practice exams. Focus on scenario-based questions testing Scrum Master judgment.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
70 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the PSM I Exam?

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Age
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Education
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Experience
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Additional Requirements
  • No mandatory training — self-study from the Scrum Guide 2020 is sufficient
  • Purchase the $150 assessment directly on Scrum.org
  • One attempt included; retakes cost $150 each
  • Certification is lifetime — no renewal or PDU requirements

PSM I Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks of dedicated study (less for experienced Scrum practitioners)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Scrum.org online assessment (no Pearson VUE — taken directly on Scrum.org website)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

No waiting period between retakes. Each attempt costs $150. Scrum.org does not limit the number of retake attempts.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$150 per attempt
Total Estimated Cost$150 (first attempt; study materials are free via Scrum Guide PDF and open assessments)
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PSM I Exam Details

Professional Scrum Master I

Administered by Scrum.org

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85% (68 out of 80 questions)
Passing Score
80
Questions
60
Minutes
$150 (no prerequisites required)
Exam Fee
Study time: 30-80 hours depending on Scrum experience
Prerequisites: None — no mandatory training required
Valid for: Lifetime — no renewal required

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Scrum.org content outline

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework~60%

Empiricism, Scrum Values, Scrum Team (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), all 5 events, all 3 artifacts, commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done)

Developing People and Teams~20%

Self-managing teams, facilitation techniques, coaching, servant leadership, psychological safety, conflict facilitation

Managing Products with Agility~20%

Product Goal, Product Backlog management, forecasting and release planning, stakeholder and customer engagement, product value

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