PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I)
Highest rigor-to-cost ratio among Scrum certs: $200, lifetime validity, 85% pass threshold. Founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber.
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Sitio web oficial →Fundado
2009
Sede
Burlington, MA, USA
Público objetivo
Scrum practitioners seeking a rigorous, knowledge-validated Scrum credential without mandatory training.
Características principales
- 80 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 85% passing score
- No mandatory training — can self-study and take exam directly
- Lifetime certification — no renewal fees ever
- $200 one-time cost per attempt
- Free Credly digital credential
- Available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Cómo obtener esta certificación
Prerrequisitos
None — open to anyone.
Por qué certificarse — ROI
Impacto salarial
Comparable to CSM; valued in tech-forward companies.
Beneficios profesionales
- Lo que la distingue
- Highest rigor-to-cost ratio among Scrum certs: $200, lifetime validity, 85% pass threshold. Founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber.
- Reconocimiento del sector
- Scrum.org proprietary credential
Quién debería obtener esta certificación
Ideal para:
- Scrum practitioners seeking a rigorous
- knowledge-validated Scrum credential without mandatory training.
Considere alternativas si:
- No mandatory training may mean less practical skill building
- Less name recognition than CSM in some job markets
Precios
| Concepto | Precio |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee | $200 |
| Training Optional | true |
| Training Range | 1000–1500 |
| Renewal Fee | $0 |
| Lifetime Validity | true |
| Total Budget Path | 200 |
| Total Premium Path | 1200–1700 |
Debilidades
- No mandatory training may mean less practical skill building
- Less name recognition than CSM in some job markets
- Self-study path can be isolating
- 85% pass rate is challenging — many fail first attempt
Mercados disponibles
Global
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