Free PSM I Exam Prep
Professional Scrum Master I
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PSM Scrum.org Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Can You Take the PSM I Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility 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)
Retake Policy
No waiting period between retakes. Each attempt costs $150. Scrum.org does not limit the number of retake attempts.
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What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & PSM I Exam Overview
4 sections
Scrum Theory, Empiricism & Values
5 sections
The Scrum Team & Accountabilities
5 sections
The Scrum Events
6 sections
Scrum Artifacts & Commitments
5 sections
Developing People & Teams
5 sections
Managing Products with Agility
5 sections
Final Review & Exam Strategy
4 sections
PSM I Exam Details
Professional Scrum Master I
Administered by Scrum.org
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Scrum.org content outline
Empiricism, Scrum Values, Scrum Team (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), all 5 events, all 3 artifacts, commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done)
Self-managing teams, facilitation techniques, coaching, servant leadership, psychological safety, conflict facilitation
Product Goal, Product Backlog management, forecasting and release planning, stakeholder and customer engagement, product value
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